ANDRÉ
VARANDAS

SOFTWARE ENGINEER

I build weird, useful software and explore how AI can automate the boring parts of work to make room for creativity.

My focus is on small, practical projects that I can actually finish and ship.

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I'm into tools that make work faster, not fancier.

AI & AUTOMATION

I like using AI tools to speed up development, automate repetitive bits, and experiment with creative workflows.

AI-powered

PromptPocket

AI prompt marketplace built with Next.js, Supabase, and Stripe.

Next.jsSupabaseStripe

AI tools

VibeKit

Curated directory of AI tools and technology stacks.

Next.jsReactTailwindCSS

AI-powered

Children's Story Generator

Creates illustrated stories with AI voices and visuals.

Next.jsOpenAIElevenLabs

NOW

Building: Exploring LLM-powered automation workflows and how to integrate AI into development toolchains without losing the human touch.

Reading: "The pragmatic programmer" and diving deep into prompt engineering best practices.

Experimenting: Building small tools that solve real problems in my own workflow.

LATEST NOTES

Thoughts on building, automation, and the intersection of AI and development.

November 1, 2024

Automating the boring stuff

I've spent the last few weeks thinking about what AI is actually good for, and it's not what the mar...

October 28, 2024

How I actually use AI when coding

I've noticed there's a gap between "AI can write code" and "how to actually use AI while coding." Mo...

October 15, 2024

LLMs as coding sidekicks

The "AI will replace developers" narrative is exhausting. It misses the real transformation happenin...

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FEATURED PROJECTS

A selection of open-source and personal projects I've built.

PROJECT

CLASH ROYALE API

An asynchronous wrapper for the official Clash Royale API. Built with modern JavaScript and designed for developers who want clean, promise-based interactions.

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