Bogdan Andrei

I'm Bogdan, a full-stack engineer in love with ML, Electrical Engineering and Math. I'm currently building things at Oriented Platforms, my software development agency.

The Self-Hosting Rabbit Hole

April 1, 2025

Self-hosting swaps convenience for control. I dropped a costly analytics service for a chance to self-host its open-source core with Coolify. Not to save money, but to start owning my setup. This article discusses vendor lock-in, encourages readers to check out Hetzner’s VPS solutions, and shares a few other tips for self-hosting.

The Gap That LeetCode's 30 Days of JavaScript Actually Fills

November 29, 2024

Discover how LeetCode's 30 days of JavaScript challenge links theoretical programming concepts to practical engineering patterns, bridging the gap between CS education and real-world development.

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