The 2025 Retrospective
Projects, Tech Writing, Launch of BuildWithRani and more!
INTRODUCTION
Reflecting on a year of growth, building, and sharing
2025 was a year of exploration and consolidation. I focused on strengthening my fundamentals, building projects, and sharing my work publicly. This retrospective captures the milestones, lessons, and shifts that shaped the year.
Hashnode Blog
Starting my writing journey alongside coding
In November 2025, I published my first blog on Hashnode, using writing as a way to reflect on learnings, organize ideas, and document projects more intentionally.
Portfolio Progress
Shaping my portfolio into a content-driven space
Revamping my portfolio became a foundation for presenting my work and developing my technical writing. Through this process, I strengthened my understanding of MDX-based content rendering and how to structure a content-focused website.
I also introduced new sections to organize my work more intentionally:
• Blogs – In-depth write-ups on projects and technical concepts.
• Shorts – Quick tips, experiments, and small updates.
• Daily Uses – Practical tools and scripts from day-to-day coding.
• Side Quests – Personal experiences beyond coding that shaped my perspective.
• Retrospectives – Yearly reflections on progress and milestones.
BuildWithRani Launch
Creating a home for my projects and learnings
In November 2025, I launched BuildWithRani — a platform for documenting projects and learnings. It marked a shift from following tutorials to building with clearer intent and ownership.
