M. MAUN STUDIO
Let's Work Together
Journal

Notes on tech, design,
and freelancing.

08 posts
Building Fast Websites Without the Framework Fatigue
01Jun 2026

Building Fast Websites Without the Framework Fatigue

Modern web development doesn't require React for everything. Here's how I choose the right tools for the job, from vanilla HTML to progressive enhancement.

BlogRead →
Full Stack Development: Building Complete Systems from Database to UI
02Jun 2026

Full Stack Development: Building Complete Systems from Database to UI

A practical look at what full stack development actually means in 2026, the technical decisions you face when building complete systems, and how to avoid spreading yourself too thin.

BlogRead →
What I Learned Rebuilding My Portfolio Site Three Times
03Jun 2026

What I Learned Rebuilding My Portfolio Site Three Times

After three complete rewrites in as many years, I've landed on principles that actually matter for developer portfolios: accessibility, performance, and maintainability over aesthetic trends.

BlogRead →
Mobile App Development: Native vs Cross-Platform in 2026
04May 2026

Mobile App Development: Native vs Cross-Platform in 2026

A practical comparison of native and cross-platform mobile development approaches, based on real project experience with Swift, Kotlin, React Native, and Flutter.

BlogRead →
Building Fast, Maintainable Web Apps in 2025
05May 2026

Building Fast, Maintainable Web Apps in 2025

Modern web development requires balancing performance, developer experience, and long-term maintainability. Here's what actually matters when building production applications.

BlogRead →
Full Stack Development: What It Actually Means in 2026
06May 2026

Full Stack Development: What It Actually Means in 2026

Full stack development has evolved beyond knowing a frontend framework and a backend language. Here's what the role actually entails and how to think about breadth versus depth.

BlogRead →
Web Design for Engineers Who Don't Design
07May 2026

Web Design for Engineers Who Don't Design

Practical web design principles that make sense to engineers. Less aesthetics, more systems thinking about layout, typography, and user interfaces.

BlogRead →
Why I Still Write Vanilla JavaScript in 2026
08May 2026

Why I Still Write Vanilla JavaScript in 2026

Modern frameworks solve real problems, but reaching for vanilla JS first has made me a better engineer and delivered faster, more maintainable projects.

BlogRead →