Category: DevLife

I Tried the ‘Code for Free with Local AI’ Setup. Here’s What Actually Happened.

I burned through $200 in two weeks on a personal side project, not from reckless experimenting…

Klea Merkuri

May 3, 2026 · 27 min read

I was replying to an email two days ago—nothing important, just a work thing—and I paused…

Klea Merkuri

Apr 23, 2026 · 19 min read

Something’s been bothering me the past few days. I couldn’t put my finger on it at…

Klea Merkuri

Mar 24, 2026 · 19 min read

Here’s something nobody tells you about working with AI tools every day: the slipping is quiet….

Klea Merkuri

Mar 21, 2026 · 17 min read

Here’s a question: How many AI tools have you tried in the past six months? How…

Klea Merkuri

Feb 18, 2026 · 17 min read

I’m currently building my first Flutter app, something I’ve never done before. Never touched Dart. Never…

Klea Merkuri

Feb 12, 2026 · 16 min read