I gave Copilot and Cursor a try, hoping they'd be my coding superheroes. Instead, they turned out to be that annoying friend who interrupts with clueless suggestions. I’ll stick to my old IDE, where I can really struggle through problems and pretend I’m not missing all those “helpful” shortcuts.

This post dives into how I’ve embraced my own unique approach to learning, ditching the conventional step-by-step methods in favor of a puzzle-solving, trial-and-error process. I explore how different subjects require different learning styles and why it’s important to find what works for you—whether it’s traditional, unconventional, or completely out there. Forget the rules; do what makes sense for your brain.

I learned that building a project goes beyond just writing code. I initially wanted to create a taxi service, but a conversation with a friend led me to reconsider. Instead, I’m starting with a simpler idea: a carpool platform that connects riders with drivers. It’s a step back from my original vision, but it makes more sense for my current situation. No code was written this week, but my plan is stronger than ever.

In this first post, I introduce thehightabl and share my journey of building this blog site from scratch using Next.js, FastAPI, and MongoDB. This blog will be an unfiltered look at my process, challenges, and thoughts as I develop the project. Expect honest insights, technical details, and a bit of profanity along the way