The latest articles on DEV Community by Paulo Menon (@paulo_menon_2081). https://dev.to/paulo_menon_2081 https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=90,height=90,fit=cover,gravity=auto,format=auto/https:%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Fuser%2Fprofile_image%2F2519522%2Fa2442c40-805e-45c9-b689-026c12dfd6ee.png https://dev.to/paulo_menon_2081 en Paulo Menon Tue, 28 Apr 2026 11:18:54 +0000 https://dev.to/paulo_menon_2081/why-starting-a-static-blog-was-one-of-my-best-decisions-1ipl https://dev.to/paulo_menon_2081/why-starting-a-static-blog-was-one-of-my-best-decisions-1ipl <p>A few years ago, I decided to build my own static blog. It started out slowly, but it has quickly become one of the most rewarding experiences. Having my own space on the web gave me the ultimate freedom: to share ideas, document hard-learned lessons, and reflect on my journey in tech and beyond.</p> <p>It hasn't just been about the writing. Over time, I’ve experimented with different Jekyll themes, tweaked layouts, and dived into design and structure to create a better reading experience. It’s been a fantastic way to learn by doing.</p> <p>But what gives me the absolute most joy is sharing those experiences and challenges with others. Whether I'm writing about a tough development problem or personal growth, my goal is to create content that is both useful and inspiring.</p> <p>Here is what you can expect to find on my blog:</p> <p>💡 Practical insights into development and problem-solving</p> <p>🛠️ Real-world experiences and honest reflections</p> <p>📈 Lessons learned from building and shipping projects</p> <p>🌱 Thoughts on continuous improvement and personal growth</p> <p>I’m ramping up my posting schedule—both on the blog and across my other platforms—so I’d love for you to stay connected and follow along on the journey.</p> <p>Check out the blog here: <a href="https://paulomenon.github.io/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://paulomenon.github.io/</a></p> learning sideprojects webdev writing Paulo Menon Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:56:55 +0000 https://dev.to/paulo_menon_2081/learn-python-from-examples-from-basics-to-real-world-use-cases-6ka https://dev.to/paulo_menon_2081/learn-python-from-examples-from-basics-to-real-world-use-cases-6ka <div class="crayons-card c-embed text-styles text-styles--secondary"> <div class="c-embed__content"> <div class="c-embed__cover"> <a href="https://paulomenon.github.io/learn-python-from-examples/" class="c-link align-middle" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <img alt="" src="https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=800%2Cheight=%2Cfit=scale-down%2Cgravity=auto%2Cformat=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fpaulomenon.github.io%2Fassets%2Fimages%2Fpython-examples.jpg" height="400" class="m-0" width="800"> </a> </div> <div class="c-embed__body"> <h2 class="fs-xl lh-tight"> <a href="https://paulomenon.github.io/learn-python-from-examples/" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="c-link"> Learn Python from Examples — From Basics to Real-World Use Cases | Paulo Menon </a> </h2> <p class="truncate-at-3"> A hands-on guide to learning Python through practical examples organised by difficulty level — from hello world to REST APIs, multithreading, and backtracking algorithms. </p> <div class="color-secondary fs-s flex items-center"> paulomenon.github.io </div> </div> </div> </div>