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Deep dives on local-first AI developer tools, multi-branch ERP architecture, and building clean software systems.

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Building Local-First Developer Tools in Python & Electron: Lessons from Docs for Me & DemoShield

6 min readOct 2026

How I built a terminal-to-desktop Git change workspace with local Ollama AI and an offline video privacy scanner using FFprobe, OpenCV, and PaddleOCR.

Developer Tools#Python#Electron#Ollama#OpenCV

360° Ownership in Laravel: Building Imajica ERP, Shinryo DTR, and Delibites HRIS

8 min readSep 2026

What I learned solo-architecting Imajica Aesthetics ERP & LMS and building end-to-end Philippine payroll and NTE compliance systems with PHP, Laravel, and MySQL.

Systems & ERP#PHP#Laravel#MySQL#Bootstrap

Why I Built Check me Up: A Local-First Focus & Distraction Daemon

5 min readAug 2026

Tracking active windows, idle walk-away time, and weekly productivity directly from a lightweight background daemon without cloud telemetry.

Productivity#JavaScript#Daemon#Electron#SQLite

Building Balitaan: Crowdsourced Price Discovery ('Presyo sa Mapa') with Next.js & Laravel

5 min readJul 2026

How I combined Next.js, Laravel, PostgreSQL, and Redis to build a hyperlocal price checker for Filipinos—and honest lessons on indie hosting costs.

Product & Architecture#Next.js#Laravel#PostgreSQL#Redis
John Manuel Alera Cuerdo

Full-Stack & Systems Developer · Caloocan / Manila, Philippines

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