The latest articles on Forem by Ali Khaleqi Yekta (@yektadev). https://forem.com/yektadev 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%2F769109%2F8eee2fdf-5f1c-4f40-8fcd-0c16657823e1.jpeg https://forem.com/yektadev en Ali Khaleqi Yekta Fri, 17 Jan 2025 16:33:01 +0000 https://forem.com/yektadev/10x-devkit-build-beautiful-websites-in-record-time-4ip7 https://forem.com/yektadev/10x-devkit-build-beautiful-websites-in-record-time-4ip7 <p>Let's be honest, setting up a new website can be a time sink. Especially all those essential but repetitive tasks like SEO, accessibility, and multilingual support. That's why I spent the last six months building something to make our lives as developers a little easier.</p> <p>That "something" is <strong><a href="https://10xdevkit.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">10x DevKit</a></strong>, an Astro project foundation generator. It's a direct response to the realization that many high-quality websites share a core set of best practices, yet we often build them nearly from the ground up, every single time.</p> <h2> What is 10x DevKit? </h2> <p>10x DevKit is a tool designed to ease the process of building high-quality websites. It provides a production-ready foundation with many enterprise-grade features built-in, so you can focus on what matters most: creating unique and engaging content.</p> <h2> Why Use 10x DevKit? </h2> <p>10x DevKit is designed to:</p> <ul> <li> <strong>Eliminate Repetition:</strong> Get a production-ready foundation with SEO, accessibility, multilingual support, and much more, right out of the box.</li> <li> <strong>Uphold Quality:</strong> Benefit from a meticulously crafted foundation that ensures fast, responsive, and polished websites.</li> <li> <strong>Provide Flexibility:</strong> This is NOT a framework; it's a customizable starting point that adapts to your needs.</li> <li> <strong>Maximize Your Productivity:</strong> Leverage technologies like Astro and Vanilla TS (or your favorite framework) to develop faster and smarter.</li> <li> <strong>Strengthen Your Brand:</strong> Features such as automatic social image generation per locale are ready, just for you.</li> </ul> <h2> Key Features </h2> <p>Here are some of the key features that make 10x DevKit stand out:</p> <ul> <li> <strong>Advanced SEO:</strong> Automatic generation of sitemap, robots.txt, and manifest.txt. Smart search engine snippet optimization and structured data for better search engine visibility.</li> <li> <strong>Best-in-Class Accessibility:</strong> Rigorous build-time assertions for quality (~300 build-time assertions with zero runtime overhead) and best-in-class localized accessibility features.</li> <li> <strong>Effortless Multilingual Support:</strong> Translation keys for all user-facing strings, 11 built-in language packs for common strings, gradual translation support, and best Arabic/Persian/etc. typography support.</li> <li> <strong>Blazing-Fast Performance:</strong> Near-perfect Lighthouse scores and blazing-fast load times thanks to automatic image optimization and code minification.</li> <li> <strong>Beautiful Themes:</strong> 26 built-in themes with dark/light mode, a visual theme playground, and compatibility with daisyUI themes.</li> <li> <strong>Comprehensive Blog:</strong> A Markdown-based blog with pagination, categories, social sharing, RSS feeds, and more.</li> <li> <strong>And Much More:</strong> Tailwind CSS integration, pre-built components, a contact page, an about page, and many other features to accelerate your development process.</li> </ul> <h2> Built with Modern Technologies </h2> <p>10x DevKit is built using modern web technologies:</p> <ul> <li> <strong>Astro:</strong> For static site generation and optimal performance.</li> <li> <strong>Vanilla TypeScript:</strong> For type safety and maintainability.</li> <li> <strong>Tailwind CSS:</strong> For rapid styling and customization.</li> <li> <strong>daisyUI:</strong> For theming and UI components.</li> </ul> <h2> Try it Out! </h2> <p>I hope 10x DevKit can save you time and energy, just as it will for me.</p> <p><strong>Check it out: <a href="https://10xdevkit.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://10xdevkit.com</a></strong></p> <p>I'm excited to finally share this with the community and would love to hear your feedback! Feel free to leave a comment below or reach out to me on <a href="https://x.com/YektaDev" rel="noopener noreferrer">𝕏 (@YektaDev)</a> if you have any questions or suggestions.</p> <p>Stay tuned for updates!</p> webdev javascript productivity frontend Ali Khaleqi Yekta Wed, 15 May 2024 14:49:11 +0000 https://forem.com/yektadev/introducing-yaad-your-secure-offline-first-second-brain-bg2 https://forem.com/yektadev/introducing-yaad-your-secure-offline-first-second-brain-bg2 <p>Hello, DEV community! </p> <p><a href="https://media.dev.to/cdn-cgi/image/width=800%2Cheight=%2Cfit=scale-down%2Cgravity=auto%2Cformat=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Farticles%2Ffjxugmuxlemukd0s2pps.png" class="article-body-image-wrapper"><img src="https://media.dev.to/cdn-cgi/image/width=800%2Cheight=%2Cfit=scale-down%2Cgravity=auto%2Cformat=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Farticles%2Ffjxugmuxlemukd0s2pps.png" alt="Yaad Cover" width="800" height="321"></a></p> <p>I'm thrilled to introduce you to <strong><a href="https://yaad.one">Yaad</a></strong>, a secure knowledge management platform designed to be your trusted second brain. Yaad is a synchronized hub for life, putting security, speed, and accessibility at the forefront. Whether you’re a developer, a student, or a professional juggling multiple tasks, Yaad is here to help you capture, organize, and leverage your knowledge like never before.</p> <h2> Backstory </h2> <p>The journey of Yaad started back in 2018. As a high school student, I released an app called "لحظات من" (which means "My Moments") on an Iranian Android app store. It was a digital memoir, meant for storing memories. However, during the intense period of the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iranian_University_Entrance_Exam">Konkour</a> exam in 2020, I had to stop coding. But the dream didn’t die; it only grew stronger. I envisioned an app that could handle not just memories but all forms of data.</p> <p>After passing Konkour, I delved deeper into development, researching and learning about the best technologies to build a secure, offline-first system. The vision was clear: create a platform that could hold onto one's data for life, ensuring it was end-to-end encrypted and accessible without an internet connection. This was the birth of <a href="https://yaad.one">Yaad</a>.</p> <h2> What is Yaad? </h2> <p><a href="https://yaad.one">Yaad</a> is your second brain, simplifying note-taking, task management, and contact organization. Here’s what makes Yaad stand out:</p> <ul> <li> <strong>Notes</strong>: Write and organize notes with ease. Access previous versions of your notes anytime.</li> <li> <strong>Tasks</strong>: Manage your tasks efficiently with deadlines, reminders, and priorities. Attach notes and contacts for better organization.</li> <li> <strong>Contacts</strong>: Keep all your contact information neatly organized and easily accessible.</li> </ul> <h3> Key Features </h3> <ul> <li> <strong>Offline-first</strong>: Access your data anytime, even without an internet connection. Yaad syncs automatically when you’re back online.</li> <li> <strong>End-to-End Encryption</strong>: Your data is secure with AES-256-GCM encryption, ensuring only you can read your information.</li> <li> <strong>Multiplatform</strong>: Yaad works seamlessly across Android, Windows (x64), macOS, and Linux (ARM).</li> <li> <strong>Multilingual and Multicalendar</strong>: Supports 13 languages and 8 calendar systems.</li> <li> <strong>User-Friendly Interface</strong>: Available in both light and dark modes for comfortable use.</li> </ul> <h2> Why Choose Yaad? </h2> <p>In a world where data breaches and privacy concerns are rampant, <a href="https://yaad.one">Yaad</a> offers a secure place for your information. Unlike many other platforms, Yaad is built from the ground up with security in mind. By being offline-first and fully encrypted, Yaad ensures that your data remains yours, safe from prying eyes.</p> <h2> Join the Yaad Community </h2> <p>I invite you to join the Yaad community and experience the future of knowledge management. Whether you’re looking to streamline your notes, manage your tasks more efficiently, or keep your contacts organized, Yaad is here to help.</p> <p>Visit <a href="https://yaad.one">yaad.one</a> to learn more and download Yaad today. Let’s revolutionize the way we interact with our data!</p> <p>Stay secure, stay organized, and let Yaad be your second brain.</p> <p>Thank you for reading, and I look forward to your feedback and thoughts on <a href="https://yaad.one">Yaad</a>.</p> <p>Happy coding,<br> Ali Khaleqi Yekta</p> productivity showdev software startup