BlogHide Reblurtsjhoneab in # blurt • 10 hr. ago • 2 min readThe DOM Manipulation Habits I Wish I'd Learned EarlierIntroduction: Early in my JavaScript journey, I manipulated the DOM however felt intuitive at the time, which usually meant inefficiently. A few small habit changes made a noticeable difference in both performance and readability. Main Content: The first habit was batching DOM updates instead of triggering reflows repeatedly inside loops.…jhoneab in # blurt • 1 day ago • 2 min readAsync/Await Still Confuses People, Here's the Mental Model That Helped MeIntroduction: I struggled with async/await for way longer than I'd like to admit. What finally clicked was stopping thinking about it as magic and starting to think about it as just syntax sugar over promises. Main Content: Under the hood, async/await doesn't change how asynchronous JavaScript works, it just makes promise-based code read…jhoneab in # blurt • 2 days ago • 2 min readWhat Traveling Alone for the First Time Actually Teaches YouIntroduction: The first solo trip I took was to a city about six hours from home. Nothing dramatic. No foreign country, no language barrier. And yet something happened on that trip that hasn't happened on any group travel since. I was completely responsible for every decision, every moment, every direction. That sounds mundane. It wasn't. Main…jhoneab in # blurt • 3 days ago • 2 min readThe Budget Travel Truths Nobody Wants to AdmitIntroduction: Budget travel content is everywhere. "Twenty dollars a day in Southeast Asia!" "How I traveled Europe for free!" And some of it's real. But there's a gap between the highlight version that gets shared online and what budget travel actually looks and feels like day-to-day. I've done a lot of both and I think it's worth being…jhoneab in # blurt • 6 days ago • 2 min readWhy Slow Travel Is Better Than Checking Off DestinationsIntroduction: I used to do the thing where you hit seven cities in ten days. Paris, Amsterdam, Brussels, Prague stamp, stamp, stamp. You come home exhausted and you have a lot of photos. But if someone asks you about the place, you're kind of describing postcards. Something changed when I started staying longer in fewer places. Main…jhoneab in # streetfood • 7 days ago • 2 min readStreet Food in Penang Is a Religion, and I'm a BelieverIntroduction: I went to Penang thinking it would be a nice stopover. Two days between flights, a bit of sightseeing, nothing major. I ended up staying six days and spending an embarrassing amount of time eating. Malaysia's food culture is well-known in Southeast Asia. But Penang specifically operates on a different level. Main Content:…jhoneab in # travelling • 8 days ago • 2 min readI Spent a Week in a Village With No WiFi and It Was the Best Trip of My LifeIntroduction: I'll be honest I almost canceled. The place had no reliable internet, the road getting there was basically a suggestion, and the accommodation was described as "basic." That word makes me nervous. But something pushed me to go anyway. And that week reshaped how I think about travel entirely. Main Content: The village was in a…jhoneab in # javasxript • 9 days ago • 2 min readJavaScript Closures Explained Like You're Actually a Human BeingClosures are one of those JavaScript concepts that trip up almost every beginner. They also show up in interviews constantly. So let's break this down in plain English. A closure is what happens when a function remembers the variables from the scope where it was created, even after that outer function has finished running. That sounds weird.…jhoneab in # startup • 11 days ago • 4 min readGetting Your First Users — How to Grow a Startup With No Marketing BudgetThis series has taken you from understanding why most startups fail, through customer discovery, to building your MVP as fast and cheaply as possible. Now the final and for many people the most daunting piece — how do you get actual users when you have no brand, no budget and nobody knows you exist? This is the part where a lot of otherwise good…jhoneab in # startups • 12 days ago • 2 min readHow to Build Your First Version as Fast and Cheaply as PossibleWe've covered why startups fail and how to do customer discovery. Now comes the part where most aspiring founders either overthink everything or disappear into building for months before showing anything to anyone. Both are mistakes. The concept you need here is the MVP — Minimum Viable Product. It's the simplest version of your product that…jhoneab in # startuptips • 14 days ago • 2 min readHow to Do Customer Discovery Even If You're Just Starting Out/home/faizaan-alam/Pictures/Screenshots/Screenshot from 2026-05-25 20-53-19.png In Day 2 we established that most startups fail because they build something nobody wants. The solution is customer discovery. Now let's get into how you actually do it. Customer discovery is not about pitching your idea and seeing if people react positively.…jhoneab in # startup • 25 days ago • 2 min readDay 2: The Real Reason Most Startups Fail (It's Not What You Think)Everyone says startups fail because they run out of money. That's true, but it's not the real reason. Running out of money is usually a symptom. The actual cause is almost always something else entirely. CB Insights, which tracks startup failures, found that the number one reason is this — no market need. The founders built something nobody…jhoneab in # startupindia • 30 days ago • 1 min readStarting a Business in IndiaHave you ever thought about starting your own business in India? It may look exciting from the outside, but the real journey comes with challenges, learning, and growth at every step. Entering the market in India presents an interesting experience, but the process is not easy. Many startups emerge as young entrepreneurs launch new enterprises…jhoneab in # food • 2 yr. ago • 4 min readExploring the Magic of Khachapuri: Georgia’s Irresistible Cheese BreadIf you’re on the hunt for a unique culinary experience, look no further than Khachapuri —a dish that’s as delicious as it is visually stunning. Hailing from Georgia (the country, not the state), this decadent cheese-filled bread has become a global favorite for its comforting flavors and versatility. Let’s dive into what makes Khachapuri so…jhoneab in # sushi • 2 yr. ago • 4 min readHomemade Sushi Rolls: A Beginner’s Guide to Rolling Like a ProSushi, the epitome of Japanese cuisine, combines fresh, high-quality ingredients with beautiful presentation. While sushi restaurants are a treat, making your own sushi rolls (maki) at home is a fun, creative, and surprisingly simple way to enjoy this iconic dish. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or indulging in a solo culinary project…jhoneab in # ramen • 2 yr. ago • 4 min readHomemade Ramen: A Bowl of Comfort You Can Create at HomeRamen, a beloved Japanese dish, is more than just a meal—it’s an experience. A perfect bowl of ramen is a harmonious balance of flavors and textures, combining a rich broth, tender noodles, savory toppings, and aromatic garnishes. While making ramen from scratch might seem daunting, it’s surprisingly achievable with a little planning. Let’s dive…jhoneab in # pizza • 2 yr. ago • 4 min readHOME MADE PIZZA AT HOME NOW!!There’s nothing quite like a hot, cheesy slice of pizza fresh out of the oven. While ordering in is convenient, making your own pizza at home is an exciting culinary adventure that lets you customize every detail—from the crust to the toppings. Here’s a detailed guide to crafting the perfect homemade pizza, even if you’re a beginner.…jhoneab in # morning • 2 yr. ago • 3 min readThe Benefits of Morning Walks: Start Your Day RightA morning walk is one of the simplest yet most effective ways to boost your physical and mental health. Whether you stroll through a park, around your neighborhood, or on a trail, starting your day with a walk can set a positive tone and energize your body and mind. Why Morning Walks are Amazing Boosts Physical Health Walking…jhoneab in # happiness • 2 yr. ago • 2 min readWhere to Find a Moment of HappinessThe journey of life often makes us think – why do those happy moments that we once lived seem so far away today? Often we think how good those days were when there was only happiness and worries were not even close. But with time these moments are lost and we feel an empty space. Source There are some memorable moments in every person's…jhoneab in # trust • 2 yr. ago • 3 min readThree Hearts, One Love: Handling JealousyWhen three hearts are connected to each other, the relationship of love is very beautiful. But when more than one person shares their lives and emotions, it is common to develop feelings of jealousy. Jalan, a natural emotion, is a natural emotion, but if it is not handled properly, it can harm the relationship. In this post, we will see how you…
