Hello, Farmaan here! I like servers, runtimes, build tools, and the web. I love building cool stuff and taking pictures when I'm out. If you're curious, you can learn more on my about page.

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Why Religious Nationalism Isn’t Patriotism.

How it feels to watch patriotism slowly turn into religious nationalism, and why I find that deeply unsettling.

My Year in Review: 2025

My 2025 Year in Review: Growth, Challenges, and Change.

Working with LLMs: A 50/50 Effort.

LLMs aren't a silver bullet. You still have to steer them hard to get the right results.