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Hi, I'm re — a full-stack engineer with a soft spot for clean architecture and the quiet craft of writing. I build secure, maintainable systems by day and document what I learn here — one post at a time.
Laravel + React · Linux-first infrastructure · Hack The Box red teaming · Based in South Jakarta
Latest writing
Building ReTrack: A Free Job Application Tracker That Isn't a Spreadsheet
ReTrack started as a small favor for my girlfriend, who was job hunting with a TikTok-style spreadsheet. It's now a free, zero-friction tracker that works on mobile and desktop, with a Chrome extension and one-click import/export.
Understanding React Hooks
React Hooks are functions that let you use state and other React features without writing a class. They were introduced in React 16.8 and have since become a fundamental part of React development. Hooks simplify state management and side effects, making your code cleaner and more reusable.