Utsav Barnwal

Software Engineer at Agoda | Builder | JoshTalk Speaker
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[Utsav Barnwal @utsavdotpro]

My decision to drop out after class 10th was difficult but not illogical. Here is how I planned, took permission from my family, and chose a different path for myself.

Watch here: https://t.co/0493xhHmoS

#dropout #nodegree #softwaredeveloper #freelancing #breaktheherdmentality

[Utsav Barnwal @utsavdotpro]

It took ~100 hours (mostly because I was binge-watching 3 web series while coding 😅).

Leisurely productivity at it's best.

Read the full deep dive on how I built this on LinkedIn: https://t.co/Sw5oBahLmx

#WebDev #SoftwareEngineering #Cursor #AI #AstroJS #Portfolio

[Utsav Barnwal @utsavdotpro]

New Portfolio v3 🎉

I finally solved the main friction point in maintaining a portfolio: Data.

No more Headless CMS. No more out-of-sync resumes. I built a custom solution with #Astro, #Tailwind, and an AI-first workflow.

https://t.co/BEohR6cUMg

A thread on the engineering👇

[Utsav Barnwal @utsavdotpro]

AI-First Engineering 🤖

I didn't just "use" #Cursor; I built a governance system.
• Custom .mdc rules to enforce coding patterns.
• Generating Plans to build complex feature in structured way
• A "Dev Logging" dashboard to visualize AI vs. Manual contributions in real-time.

[Utsav Barnwal @utsavdotpro]

Single Source of Truth 📄

Keeping a CV in sync with a portfolio is a nightmare. I automated it. I built a #Playwright pipeline that runs at build-time. It renders a print-optimized layout of my site data and snapshots a PDF.

Update the site = Update the Resume.

[Utsav Barnwal @utsavdotpro]

My Solution: The Inline CMS ⚡

I engineered a Dev-Only live editor directly into the website. • Edit text directly on the rendered page (#WYSIWYG) • Real-time DOM-based #Markdown ↔ #HTML parsing • Saves instantly to local .mdx files

If I see a typo, I fix it. Zero friction.

[Utsav Barnwal @utsavdotpro]

The "CMS Problem." 📉

I loved #DatoCMS for v2, but the "Login → Fill Form → Trigger Build" loop was too rigid. It created just enough friction that I stopped updating my site. I explored #Strapi and #Payload, but they felt like lateral moves. I needed something better.

[Utsav Barnwal @utsavdotpro]

Have you ever forgotten to reply to a message? 📨 A simple follow-up can reignite important conversations and create new opportunities!

👉 https://t.co/qzk43kQkeX

#Networking #FollowUp #Communication #CareerTips

[Utsav Barnwal @utsavdotpro]

🚀 Launch Alert: Params Editor

A Chrome extension for devs & testers to easily edit URL query params with smart input types (e.g JSON). Fast, intuitive, and handles even complex URLs.

👉 https://t.co/bdG3SfzeEN
🌐 https://t.co/KkH2C1JQ3o

#ProductHunt #ChromeExtension #devtool https://t.co/329GEHMlsL

[Utsav Barnwal @utsavdotpro]

Happy New Year #2025 🎉

I didn't create one last year (2023), but revisiting these numbers is a rewarding reminder of how things (especially finances 🤑) can evolve over time. It's also fun to look at the highlights as it gives me a sense of what I deemed important.

[Sameer Kumar 💡 @Kumarsameer396]

Excited to launch my first Chrome extension, created with the help of ChatGPT! Introducing “Amazon YouTube Reviews - AmazonTube”! 🌟 Now you can view the best YouTube reviews directly on any Amazon product page. Try it out and see the magic! 🎉 #ChromeExtension

[Sannan @sannanvs]

Testing your product in real-world gives me a massive high 📈📈 (cc @utsavdotpro )

[Sannan @sannanvs]

Cloneify is live on *Product Hunt* today 😻🎉

Clone style properties across multiple objects with a single click, for free!

I'm sure you'll enjoy using Cloneify. Visit the link below and join the conversation on PH. I'd greatly appreciate it.

https://t.co/1qPjoMy6sv

[Prashant Sharma @nitprashant]

Generative AI has presented a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to make money on the internet 🤯

Some are making a KILLING & most are sitting on the fence wondering

You don't have to believe me, just follow along

[Utsav Barnwal @utsavdotpro]

Crazy 😮👨‍💻

[Jay Hari @JISH300]

Developers, you got to check out the whole new dev mode on @figma

🧶Thread

[Akhil @akhil_bvs]

Books and music - two universal languages. But what if there was a seamless way to blend them together?

[Sannan @sannanvs]

Have you ever downloaded an app and deleted it after a few minutes?

If so, you're not alone. Many uninstall apps because they don't find them helpful, engaging, or easy to use.

Small 🧵

[Sannan @sannanvs]

Building something with @utsavdotpro, dropping more details soon!

Here's a hint: 🤦≠🚫💰

[Tushar Darewar @TusharDarewar]

Added two functionalities:
1. job alert feature, and
2. LinkedIn scraper

▶️a step towards making it more robust and useful for the users
#workvisaspotter
@_buildspace @FarzaTV @_nightsweekends

@WorkVisaSpotter @utsavdotpro @jintoppy @mykeysw13

[Tushar Darewar @TusharDarewar]

it's a slow start, but we aim high!
@_buildspace @_nightsweekends @FarzaTV

@WorkVisaSpotter @jintoppy @utsavdotpro @mykeysw13

[Niti Shree @shree_niti]

Do check this product out - such a time saver in travel planning else it takes reading countless blogs and tripadvisor listings