Software & Web Engineering

Blog by Muhammad Farid Zia

Software Engineer. Sharing hands-on engineering experiences, modern web practices, and practical tech insights.

✦ September 2, 2026

Building This Personal Blog: Why I Chose Astro and a Zero-JS Mindset

Why I built this personal blog from scratch using Astro, Tailwind CSS v4, and native i18n—prioritizing reading speed, architectural simplicity, and editorial typography.

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September 2, 2026•Web / Frontend

Building This Personal Blog: Why I Chose Astro and a Zero-JS Mindset

Why I built this personal blog from scratch using Astro, Tailwind CSS v4, and native i18n—prioritizing reading speed, architectural simplicity, and editorial typography.

August 28, 2026•AI / Frontend / Career

Frontend Fatigue in the AI Era: Filtering Noise and Preserving Engineering Judgment

Years ago, frontend fatigue stemmed from weekly framework churn. In the AI era, a new challenge emerges: code bloat from generative AI and the renewed importance of core engineering fundamentals.