About

Introduction

Hello, hello! I'm Khinshan, but feel free to call me Shan. I'm a software engineer with a love for solving problems and creating delightful experiences — whether it's crafting smooth backends, diving into fullstack projects, or exploring accessibility and user-centered design. Think of me as a curious tinkerer, always eager to learn and build.

If you're interested, check out my projects or take a peek at my writings — they're a mix of ramblings, explorations, and ideas I just couldn't keep to myself.

Who I Am (or Try to Be)

Outside of tech, I'm drawn to all kinds of creative endeavors and intellectual rabbit holes. Here are some things that might connect us:

• Experimenting in the kitchen (recipes are just guidelines, right?)
• Solving puzzles, falling for fallacies, and unraveling linguistic quirks
• (Video | Board | *)games
• Exploring experiences and interactivity
• Unordered lists

I also believe in keeping things real: my thoughts here are my own and shouldn't be seen as representing my employer, and vice versa. If you see me referencing work-related topics, know that I try to be as clear and transparent as possible.

About This Site

This little corner of the internet has been a work-in-progress (and obsession) for years. The site's code is open-source (GitHub) — feel free to explore and use it within the bounds of the license.

The content and design? That's personal. Draw inspiration, sure, but outright cloning? Let's not flood the interwebs with 786 copies. A shoutout would be appreciated if you use anything from here

I've rebuilt this website more times than I should ever admit — trying everything from Harp to Frozen Flask to Jekyll and so on and so forth.

After many experiments, I've settled on a set of principles that feels both familiar and modern. This iteration is codenamed "Anchorage" — a reminder to keep me grounded as I chase the horizon.

You might want to check out this recent article for the latest information.

Gratitude and Inspiration

This site is a reflection of the web I love — a blend of elements I've admired and ones I wish existed. Here are a few creators and communities who've shaped my ideas (in no particular order):

• TwiN
• Xetera
• Lekoarts
• Lee Robinson
• Josh W. Comeau
• Maggie Appleton
• The Programmer's Hangout and Next.js discord servers.

Closing Note

This site evolves as I do — think of it as my digital phoenix, reborn again and again (hopefully fewer times now). If you have feedback, questions, snarky jokes, or want to say hi, don't hesitate to connect.

Thanks for visiting!

Cheers, the Person Behind the 0s and 1s