Starting My Developer Journey - Time to Build and Stay Consistent

Welcome to my very first blog post! I'm Zaky Syihab Hatmoko, and I'm excited to finally start this blogging journey on my portfolio site.

Why I'm Starting This Blog

I've been thinking about starting a blog for a while now, and I finally decided to take the plunge. This blog serves multiple purposes for me:

Tracking My Journey: I want to document what I'm currently working on and create a timeline of my projects and progress as a developer.

Accountability Partner: Let's be honest - I can be pretty inconsistent. Sometimes I'm incredibly motivated and can spend hours in deep focus on a project, but other times... well, not so much. By writing about my projects publicly, I'm hoping to create some accountability that will help keep me motivated.

Sharing Updates: This will be my space to share updates on current projects, reflect on what I've learned, and outline what's coming next.

What I'm Working On Next

Speaking of projects, I'm about to dive into something I'm really excited about: an Expenses Tracker application.

I know, I know - "another expenses tracker app" - but this one is personal. I want to build something that actually fits my workflow and helps me understand my spending patterns better. Plus, it's a great opportunity to practice some technologies I've been wanting to explore.

I'll be documenting the entire process here on the blog - from initial planning and design decisions to the challenges I face during development. Expect posts about:

The tech stack I choose and why
Design decisions and user experience considerations
Roadblocks I encounter and how I solve them
Features I implement and maybe some I decide to scrap

What You Can Expect

This blog will be pretty informal and honest. I'll share the good, the bad, and the "why-isn't-this-working" moments that every developer knows too well.

You can expect regular updates about:

Current projects and their progress
Technical challenges and solutions
Things I'm learning along the way
Maybe some random thoughts about development and technology

A Personal Note

I mentioned earlier that I struggle with consistency, and that's something I'm actively working on. Some weeks I might post multiple times, other weeks might be quieter. But the goal is to keep showing up, keep building, and keep sharing the journey.

If you're reading this and you're also someone who struggles with consistency in personal projects, know that you're not alone. Maybe we can keep each other motivated!

What's Next?

My immediate next steps are:

Finish setting up this blog (check! ✅)
Start planning the Expenses Tracker project
Begin development and document the process
Write about the experience here

Thanks for reading my first post! I'm looking forward to sharing this journey with you. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions, suggestions, or just want to chat about development.

Here's to new beginnings and staying consistent! 🚀

This is post #1 in my development journey. Follow along as I build, learn, and hopefully stay motivated along the way.