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Writing by Abdul Manan

Thoughts on web development, design, SEO and learning to build for the web.

From Figma to Code — My Design Workflow

From Figma to Code — My Design Workflow

How I go from a blank Figma canvas to a working, responsive website — the decisions, the handoff, and the details that make it feel finished.

10 JavaScript Tips Every Beginner Should Know

10 JavaScript Tips Every Beginner Should Know

Small habits that made my JavaScript cleaner and less buggy — from const-by-default to guard clauses and optional chaining.

SEO for Developers — How I Get Pages to Rank

SEO for Developers — How I Get Pages to Rank

Search engine optimization isn't magic. It's clean HTML, fast pages, good metadata and structured data. Here's the practical checklist I use.

Responsive Web Design — One Site, Every Screen

Responsive Web Design — One Site, Every Screen

How I make websites that look right on a 360px phone and a 4K monitor, using fluid layouts, sensible breakpoints and a mobile-first mindset.

How I Built This Portfolio

How I Built This Portfolio

A behind-the-scenes look at building a fast, GitHub-driven portfolio with zero build step — projects and blog posts that update themselves.

Clean, Minimal Web Design — Less but Better

Clean, Minimal Web Design — Less but Better

Minimalism isn't about empty pages. It's about removing everything that isn't doing a job, so the things that matter can breathe.

Learning Web Development as a Student

Learning Web Development as a Student

What actually helped me learn to build for the web — and what turned out to be a waste of time. An honest note from someone still learning.