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Written by Ayushman
Devlog·21st Oct, 26·11 min read

Why I Built a Database Client

For the past few months I've been building Seqora, a desktop database client, almost entirely with AI. This first devlog covers why I started, what it is, and how it is built.

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Why I Built a Database Client
Devlog
11 min read·21st Oct, 26

Why I Built a Database Client

For the past few months I've been building Seqora, a desktop database client, almost entirely with AI. This first devlog covers why I started, what it is, and how it is built.

The 4KB Computer That Landed on the Moon
Space Software
10 min read·23rd Mar, 26

The 4KB Computer That Landed on the Moon

On July 20, 1969, a computer with less memory than a modern calculator guided two humans to the surface of the Moon. Then it nearly crashed. The software saved itself.

Building Authenticated MCP Servers
Technical Guide
5 min read·24th Sep, 25

Building Authenticated MCP Servers

Learn how to build secure, authenticated MCP servers that let LLMs like ChatGPT and Claude access your own tools and data—enabling personalized, context-aware AI experiences.

From Fireflies to Fiber Optics: How Netflix Streams Your Favourite Shows
Case Study
23 min read·9th Apr, 25

From Fireflies to Fiber Optics: How Netflix Streams Your Favourite Shows

I didn't expect a viral trend of AI-generated Studio Ghibli art to lead me back to *Grave of the Fireflies*. Yet there I was, a bowl of ice cream in one hand and a box of tissues in the other, streaming this 1988 heart-wrenching classic on Netflix on a quiet evening.

From Toyota's Assembly Lines to India's Streets: The QR Code Journey
Case Study
9 min read·29th Jan, 25

From Toyota's Assembly Lines to India's Streets: The QR Code Journey

In India, QR codes have become as common as auto-rickshaws dodging through traffic. No matter however small or remote you find a shop, chances are that they will have these pixelated printouts ready for you to make the payment. Yes, those are QR codes, and they've become as essential as a smartphone in the hands of every shopkeeper—integral and universally embraced.

Decoding the Arecibo Message
Case Study
8 min read·8th Sep, 24

Decoding the Arecibo Message

Sent in 1974 as a testament to human technological prowess, this interstellar radio message carried essential details about Earth and humanity. Rather than a sincere attempt at extraterrestrial communication, it stood as a symbolic showcase of our technological achievements.