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A developer sitting at a desk late at night, head resting on one hand, staring at a monitor filled with code with a frustrated expression.
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Beginner Again

There is a version of this story that is clean and motivating. This is not that version, this is the one with imposter syndrome, slow progress, and the strange feeling of being experienced and a complete beginner at the same time.

G. Casqueiro 4 min read
A developer sitting at a laptop late at night, hands covering his face, surrounded by warm bokeh lights. The universal posture of a brain that's had enough for one day.
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The Unglamorous Part

Two weeks of client work, a JavaScript course I've barely started, and nothing to show for it. This is what building in public actually looks like most of the time.

G. Casqueiro 2 min read
CachyOS Hello welcome screen showing documentation links, community support options, and system setup tools on first boot
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Starting with a Clean Slate

Pop OS was great for Blender. Windows 11 is a distracting mess. I needed something clean and focused for learning to code.

G. Casqueiro 5 min read
Laptop on desk showing "JUST START." in colorful text, with succulent plant, YETI mug, phone, mouse in bright window-lit workspace. Evokes fresh start. Photo by Dayne Topkin / Unsplash
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Starting fresh

After 15 years in architecture, I'm returning to coding at 42, something I left in 2004. This blog tracks my journey: progress, open-source builds, mistakes, and career pivot reflections. No strict plans, just following the energy.

G. Casqueiro 4 min read