Welcome to My Digital Garden

After years of writing scattered thoughts across various platforms, I've finally built myself a proper home on the web. Welcome to Rajblog - my personal corner of the internet where I share thoughts, observations, and discoveries.

What You'll Find Here

This blog will cover a range of topics that interest me:

• Technology: From software development insights to commentary on the latest tech trends
• Culture: Observations on how we live, work, and connect in our digital age
• Politics: Analysis of current events and their broader implications
• Books: Reviews and reflections on what I'm reading
• Life: Personal essays and musings on the human experience

Why "Technology Sucks"?

You might notice my tagline: "Technology sucks". This isn't meant to be pessimistic - quite the opposite. It's a reminder that despite all our technological progress, we still face fundamental human challenges. Technology is just a tool, and like any tool, it's only as good as how we use it.

Built with Eleventy

I built this site using Eleventy, a fantastic static site generator that gives me complete control over the output while keeping things simple. Some features I'm particularly excited about:

• Fast, static-first: No JavaScript required for the core experience
• Full-text search: Powered by Pagefind for lightning-fast client-side search
• Multiple feed formats: RSS, Atom, and JSON feeds available
• Accessible by design: Semantic HTML with proper ARIA roles and focus management

The Road Ahead

I'm planning to write regularly about topics that spark my curiosity. Some upcoming posts I'm working on:

1. Why static sites are having a moment (again)
2. The art of digital minimalism
3. Book review: The Design of Everyday Things
4. Setting up a robust development workflow

Stay Connected

If you'd like to follow along, you can:

• Subscribe to the [RSS feed](/feed.xml)
• Check out my [portfolio](https://rajibsingh.com)
• Reach out via [email](mailto:raj@sepoysoftware.com)

Thanks for stopping by, and I hope you find something interesting here!

This is post #1 in what I hope will be a long series of thoughts and observations. Here's to the journey ahead!