My full story

My learning path

My other knowledge comes from books like Linux Command by Example by Khalid Al Hajri and Get Coding! by Young Rewired State. What I've learned isn't encyclopedic — it's practical. I know how to test my code thoroughly even when I don't fully understand every line, using tools like MobSF, Zapp, and HTTP Observatory to ensure my apps are secure.

From hands-on work to creative coding

Outside of tech, I've worked with my hands most of my life. In 2008, I passed my private pilot's licence, something I was deeply passionate about until it became too expensive to sustain.

More recently, I've struggled with anxiety and OCD (Somthing ive had my whole life). But I've discovered creating code helps me. A lot.

When you write a function that works, ship a feature people use, or fix a bug that's haunted you for weeks, you've got proof. Real proof. Not something someone told you. You built it. It works. That's the antidote to worthlessness.

A 2026 University of Arizona study found that 45 minutes of creative work significantly lowers cortisol. A UK study of 23,000 people showed arts engagement improves mental wellbeing (study). But what matters to me isn't the science — it's the feeling. When I'm coding, my mind quiets down. Anxiety becomes background noise. And when I finish something, that rush of “I made this” — that's real.

Why I build with PWAs

There's a difference between being able to paint and being able to create unique art. I use AI in my development process to help me code — not because I'm lazy, but because it's a tool that amplifies what I can build. My approach is pragmatic: I focus on privacy-first development, and PWAs (Progressive Web Apps) give me an extra layer of security.

Progressive Web Apps are built on HTTPS, service workers, and web standards that prioritize user privacy. They work offline, load quickly, and most importantly, they run within a secure web browser environment, adding protection on top of privacy-focused browsers like Brave and Vanadium on GrapheneOS.

I make mainly PWAs because they're secure, maintainable for my skill level, and respect user privacy. The occasional APK app happens, but PWAs remain my priority.

My setup

• Ubuntu for my AI development work
• Fedora (dual-boot) for personal computing
• GrapheneOS on my phone and tablet for maximum privacy

On AI and development philosophy

If you're skeptical about AI-assisted coding or think real developers shouldn't use tools, consider this: dyslexic developers often excel at systems design and spotting architectural patterns that others miss, even if we struggle with spelling and syntax. Our brains are wired for visualization and connection-making, not linear sequencing. That's a strength, not a weakness.

Research indicates that dyslexic individuals often excel at pattern recognition, holistic thinking, and systems-level problem solving (research).

Likewise, using AI isn't cheating — it's extending human capability, just like calculators didn't stop mathematicians from being mathematicians.

If you can code.. Great! But i believe creating a good app is also.. Great! If your hating on me for vibe coding because i struggle to write code.. Not so Great! Be Great! ambr3 2026