Hi, I’m Nikul.

Software developer.I build tools for markets, write about things I find interesting, and used to compete in powerlifting.
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Migrating This Site to Next.js with Claude Code

Rebuilding this portfolio from a Docusaurus docs site into a Next.js portfolio using Claude Code
typescriptnextjs

Rust vs C++ for Python Extensions

Comparing Rust and C++ as Python extension languages using PyO3 and pybind11
PythonRustC++

ETF Flow Tracker

Track Fund Flows from ETF products using publicly available data with a cloud pipeline on GCP
PythonCloudGCP

UK Shorts Tracker

Tracker for disclosed UK short positions on the FCA website
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WritingView all
GymI competed in Powerlifting at University and enjoy sharing useful fitness resources.
Oct 2022
CoffeeCoffee shops I'd recommend and resources for getting into specialty coffee.
Oct 2022
ProgrammingThe best way to learn a programming language is to build something with it.
Oct 2022
ReadingView all

Digital Minimalism

Cal NewportIn this book Newport argues our use of digital technologies is damaging to our well-being and offers advice on how to benefit from these too…
productivity

Breathe - A Life In Flow

Rickson GracieI recently restarted training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) so I decided to read this book from the fighter Rickson Gracie whose family invented…
business

HTTP (Ode to Code)

K. Scott AllenThis is a short book about how the HTTP protocol works. If any aspect of your work involves websites you will find this useful. Although pu…
programming

When Genius Failed

Roger LowensteinThis book is about the rise and sudden collapse of Long-Term Capital Management (LTCM), a spin-off of Salomon Brothers' bond arbitrage desk …
finance
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