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Workbench · Graveyard

Things I tried, learned from, and might revisit

Not an embarrassment section. Every entry here taught me something specific — and a couple of them might come back when the moment is right.

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Cloud Code Docker Container

What I tried: A full-stack Docker/devtools experiment with backend, frontend, worker, and docker-compose orchestration.
Why it paused: Not a flagship project. It belongs in paused devtools experiments and the archive.
What I learned: Containerized app architecture, the worker/frontend/backend split, and a clean docker-compose workflow.
Revisit: Maybe - as part of future devtools/platform experiments.

Early clone projects

What I tried: Moogle, Mewtube, Moogle Maps, Discord Clone, Shopeee, Amazon Prime Clone, Hypnover, Kelvin, Codash, and Codash Meet.
Why it paused: They served their learning purpose and should not compete with current flagship work.
What I learned: Layout, routing, APIs, Firebase, deployment, product UI, and state management.
Revisit: No - but kept visible as Earlier Work / Learning Builds.

Codash

What I tried: Dashboard / product UI around online IDE subscriptions.
Why it paused: Useful product/UI experiment, not a current focus.
What I learned: Dashboards, product structure, and subscription-style UX patterns.
Revisit: Maybe - as part of a future devtools product.

Older portfolio versions

What I tried: Different visual identities and portfolio structures.
Why it paused: The current site is moving toward a lab/archive model.
What I learned: Positioning matters as much as visuals.
Revisit: Only as timeline artifacts.

AI interview platform / v0 prototype

What I tried: An AI/product experiment around mock interviews.
Why it paused: Needs stronger constraints and product direction.
What I learned: AI apps need more than a chat box.
Revisit: Yes - possibly with a sharper product wedge.