Blog - Martin Piliar

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The EU's New Accessibility Law, Explained for Small Devs

Since June 2025, EU websites have to be usable by people with disabilities. Solo devs and tiny teams are exempt for now, but the basics are worth doing anyway. Here's what the law says and what's actually involved.

May 11, 2026, 12:00 AM · 4 min read
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I Let Claude Code Write a Feature Branch. Here's What It Got Right and Wrong.

I tried full vibe coding mode on a settings screen for my SaaS. The AI followed my architecture where it was clean - and drifted where it wasn't. Turns out that says more about my code than about the AI.

May 4, 2026, 12:00 AM · 3 min read
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Axios Got Hacked. Here's How to Check If You're Affected.

The Axios npm package was compromised on March 31. Two malicious versions shipped a RAT to every OS. Here's what happened and how to check if axios is hiding somewhere in your dependency tree.

Apr 7, 2026, 8:15 AM · 3 min read
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So You Want to Make Games in 2026?

The path to becoming a game developer is simultaneously clearer than ever and more intimidating than a Cuphead boss on your first try. Here's the real version of what it takes—not the LinkedIn version.

Jan 6, 2026, 9:30 AM · 16 min read
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Vertical Slice Architecture in React Native: A Quick Start Guide

Stop jumping between six different folders to understand one feature. Learn how vertical slice architecture keeps your React Native code organized by business capabilities instead of technical layers, with real examples you can follow.

Jul 20, 2025, 7:14 PM · 9 min read
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Smart Daily Notes in Obsidian: A Developer's Approach to Meeting Prep

A practical guide to automating daily notes in Obsidian using JavaScript templates. Learn how to create smart templates that automatically track your work items, handle empty notes, and make your standups smoother.

Feb 24, 2025, 8:00 AM · 4 min read
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Taming Windows Path Length in React Native: A Developer's Guide to Symlinks

A practical guide to solving Windows path length limitations in React Native and Expo development using symbolic links. Learn how to set up symlinks, configure Metro bundler, and maintain a smooth development workflow in Windows environments.

Feb 18, 2025, 10:30 AM · 3 min read
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Making of Cardbob - Cardboard as a texture?

The game puts you in the shoes of Cardbob. A hi-tech cardboard robot with access to a mysterious dungeon system in their basement. Where they collect items to later on sell to traders. You have to negotiate for the best price when selling the dungeon items to NPCs.

Apr 27, 2024, 7:14 AM · 4 min read