Writing by Rohit about software and systems.https://rohitx.in/https://rohitx.in/writing/what-does-a-forward-deployed-engineer-actually-do/https://rohitx.in/writing/what-does-a-forward-deployed-engineer-actually-do/People keep asking me what a forward deployed engineer actually does. The title is suddenly everywhere and the "roadmaps" online do not really tell the truth.Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://rohitx.in/writing/bad-memory-meaningful-relationships-good-health/https://rohitx.in/writing/bad-memory-meaningful-relationships-good-health/For the first time in 24 months, I’ve had good 8 hours of sleep(wasn’t uninterrupted but i’ll take it). The air I breathe today is exactly the same as it’s always been, yet it feels lighter, calmer, relieving. For the past 3 years, I have been in a constant battle - both with myself and my circumstances.Sun, 21 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://rohitx.in/writing/data-is-a-bigger-constraint-than-compute-for-ai/https://rohitx.in/writing/data-is-a-bigger-constraint-than-compute-for-ai/It's 2024 and if you haven't heard of all the hype around AI, LLMs, co-pilots or any of these fancy tech terms, you are probably living under a rock.Sat, 08 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://rohitx.in/writing/latice-package-in-r/https://rohitx.in/writing/latice-package-in-r/The 'lattice' package offers high-level functions for creating structured statistical visualizations such as trellis plots.Mon, 04 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://rohitx.in/writing/gsub-r/https://rohitx.in/writing/gsub-r/Learn to perform pattern-based text replacement in R using the gsub() function. Explore regular expressions, capturing and grouping, text manipulation techniques, real-world examples, and best practices for effective string manipulation.Tue, 21 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://rohitx.in/writing/r-console/https://rohitx.in/writing/r-console/Learn how the R Console serves as the command center for working with R.Mon, 20 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://rohitx.in/writing/flutter-instagram-clone/https://rohitx.in/writing/flutter-instagram-clone/In this article, we'll learn how to build an Instagram clone using Flutter. Explore UI design, user authentication, feed creation, photo uploading, direct messaging, and other key features for creating a social media app similar to Instagram.Fri, 17 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://rohitx.in/writing/http-flutter/https://rohitx.in/writing/http-flutter/In this article, we’ll take a look at how we can handle REST API requests in Flutter using the http package.Fri, 27 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://rohitx.in/writing/file-system-in-dart/https://rohitx.in/writing/file-system-in-dart/File system operations in Dart: reading, writing, and manipulating files and directories.Mon, 16 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://rohitx.in/writing/flutter-recipe-app/https://rohitx.in/writing/flutter-recipe-app/In this article, we'll learn how to develop a recipe app using Flutter. Explore UI design, recipe data management, search functionality, social interaction features, and other key elements for creating a user-friendly and feature-rich recipe application.Mon, 16 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://rohitx.in/writing/flutter-recipe-app-ui/https://rohitx.in/writing/flutter-recipe-app-ui/In this article, we'll learn how to develop a recipe app using Flutter. Explore UI design, recipe data management, search functionality, social interaction features, and other key elements for creating a user-friendly and feature-rich recipe application.Mon, 16 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://rohitx.in/writing/how-to-check-kubernetes-version/https://rohitx.in/writing/how-to-check-kubernetes-version/Learn how to check Kubernetes versions with practical commands and examples.Mon, 21 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://rohitx.in/writing/flutter-firebase/https://rohitx.in/writing/flutter-firebase/Google’s Flutter SDK can be used to develop apps that give native UI experience for both Android and iOS platforms.Wed, 09 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://rohitx.in/writing/toggle-button-flutter/https://rohitx.in/writing/toggle-button-flutter/A toggle button allows the user to change a setting between two states. You can add a basic toggle button to your layout with the ToggleButton objectMon, 31 Jul 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://rohitx.in/writing/flutter-share/https://rohitx.in/writing/flutter-share/The share plugin allows you to provide users with the ability to share content using native platform share dialogs.Wed, 19 Jul 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://rohitx.in/writing/flutter-themes/https://rohitx.in/writing/flutter-themes/In Flutter, we can either use Theme widgets that contain the colors and font styles for a specific area of the application or define app-wide themes.Tue, 18 Jul 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://rohitx.in/writing/stream-in-flutter/https://rohitx.in/writing/stream-in-flutter/Streams In Flutter are like pipes. If you put a value on one end and have a listener on the other end, that listener will pick it up.Tue, 18 Jul 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://rohitx.in/writing/state-management-in-flutter/https://rohitx.in/writing/state-management-in-flutter/State management in Flutter is a crucial and challenging topic, In this section, we are going to discuss state management and how we can handle it in Flutter.Tue, 11 Jul 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://rohitx.in/writing/dart-programming-language/https://rohitx.in/writing/dart-programming-language/Dart is an open-source general-purpose programming language. It is originally developed by Google and later approved as a standard by ECMA.Thu, 29 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://rohitx.in/writing/build-interactive-uis-with-iconbutton-in-flutter/https://rohitx.in/writing/build-interactive-uis-with-iconbutton-in-flutter/Hello hello hello everybody, Welcome back to another blog on Building with Flutter! Are you tired of just screens on your mobile app? Want to add some interactive or give some feedback to the user as they interact with the app? Then you are at the right place as we are gonna explore IconButton in Flutter today.Mon, 01 May 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://rohitx.in/writing/build-better-screens-cards-in-flutter/https://rohitx.in/writing/build-better-screens-cards-in-flutter/Hello hello hello everybody, Welcome back to another blog on Building with Flutter! Are you tired of boring, flat screens on your mobile app? Want to add some visual appeal and organization to your app's content? Then you are at the right place as we are gonna explore cards in Flutter.Wed, 19 Apr 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://rohitx.in/writing/flutter-vs-react-native/https://rohitx.in/writing/flutter-vs-react-native/Hello hello, hello everybody! Welcome to yet another insightful blog. Your dilemma and search for the best framework ends here! Today, we are gonna pit Flutter and React Native against each other and see which one of them is the right choice for you! Make sure you read the entire blog to get a comprehensive understanding so you can make the right decision. Let's get started!Sun, 09 Apr 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://rohitx.in/writing/flutter-how-you-can-learn-the-entire-widget-catalog/https://rohitx.in/writing/flutter-how-you-can-learn-the-entire-widget-catalog/Looking to dip your toes or dive deep into Flutter and App Development? Overwhelmed with resources or Don't know where to start? Then you are at the right place! This is gonna be the 4th blog in a series of blogs I am writing on Flutter in an effort to teach you guys, share my learnings and help you build amazing applications using Flutter. Today, we are gonna talk about widgets in Flutter! (SUPER IMPORTANT)Wed, 05 Apr 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://rohitx.in/writing/heres-how-you-can-dynamically-keep-your-github-profile-updated/https://rohitx.in/writing/heres-how-you-can-dynamically-keep-your-github-profile-updated/Wanna give your GitHub profile a good landing page? Do you want your profile to dynamically update your readme profile with your new blog or content instead of manually updating them? Then you're at the right place. Today, I am gonna teach you how you can create a GitHub Readme file as per your taste and have it dynamically updated. (Hint: We are gonna use GitHub Actions, Don't worry if you don't know anything about it, JUST FOLLOW ALONG)Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://rohitx.in/writing/apis-development-series-part-one/https://rohitx.in/writing/apis-development-series-part-one/Did you know, With every passing day, the use of APIs and new APIs being released is growing massively, almost every application on our phone, web or Desktop is now using some sort of an API. Don't believe me? Do you listen to music through apps like Spotify or YT Music? Do you ever use transportation service apps like Uber? Do you watch movies on platforms like Netflix, Youtube etc? Do you use social media apps like Instagram, Hashnode or Twitter?Tue, 28 Mar 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://rohitx.in/writing/beyond-code-how-anyone-can-contribute-to-open-source-projects/https://rohitx.in/writing/beyond-code-how-anyone-can-contribute-to-open-source-projects/Are you itching to make a positive impact on the tech community? Are you a student, professional, or just a tech enthusiast who wants to contribute to open-source projects but doesn't know where to start or how to proceed? Look no further! In the next 7 minutes, I'll show you the approach and mindset you need to get started on any open-source project, regardless of your skill level.Wed, 01 Mar 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://rohitx.in/writing/from-zero-to-flutter-setting-up-your-development-environment-and-first-app/https://rohitx.in/writing/from-zero-to-flutter-setting-up-your-development-environment-and-first-app/Hey everybody, Are you someone that's interested in App development? Do you wanna learn tech that is emerging and has huge potential moving forward? Then you're at the right place. We will be learning about Flutter today! Without further ado, let's jump right into it, shall we?Mon, 20 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://rohitx.in/writing/diving-into-dart-the-foundation-of-flutter-1/https://rohitx.in/writing/diving-into-dart-the-foundation-of-flutter-1/Hey everyone! Welcome to another blog, Today we are gonna learn about Dart, A programming language developed by the tech giant known as Google. We'll explore the exciting world of Dart programming language and also its role in creating apps with Flutter. If you're a developer interested in learning app development, Dart or have been curious about Flutter, this blog is for you.Thu, 16 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://rohitx.in/writing/discover-the-magic-of-object-oriented-programming-a-beginners-guide-to-oop-mastery/https://rohitx.in/writing/discover-the-magic-of-object-oriented-programming-a-beginners-guide-to-oop-mastery/Hey everyone, Welcome to the world of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)! As a beginner, you might have heard about OOP being a fundamental aspect of software development, but don't quite understand what it is and how it works. Fear not, as this blog is here to demystify OOP and guide you through your journey to becoming an OOP master. Whether you're a tech-savvy individual or a non-technical person, this comprehensive guide will break down the concepts and techniques of OOP into simple, easy-to-understand terms. Get ready to dive into the world of OOP and discover the magic of this powerful programming paradigm.Mon, 13 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://rohitx.in/writing/navigating-the-cfp-process-a-beginners-guide-to-drafting-and-submitting-your-first-proposal/https://rohitx.in/writing/navigating-the-cfp-process-a-beginners-guide-to-drafting-and-submitting-your-first-proposal/Hello everyone! If you are here, you either have little experience submitting CFPs or are a complete novice who wants to learn more about this procedure. I believe that both groups of people will benefit from reading this blog as I am gonna walk you through my experience of writing my first-ever CFP and best practices. So let's begin. I will entail the topic with my personal story of writing my first CFP so you can easily understand and better yet, replicate it for yourself.Mon, 06 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://rohitx.in/writing/open-source-the-good-and-the-bad/https://rohitx.in/writing/open-source-the-good-and-the-bad/# IntroductionSat, 14 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://rohitx.in/writing/my-take-on-ai-and-why-it-cant-potentially-replace-humans-yet/https://rohitx.in/writing/my-take-on-ai-and-why-it-cant-potentially-replace-humans-yet/## IntroductionSat, 31 Dec 2022 00:00:00 GMThttps://rohitx.in/writing/20-paid-open-source-programs-that-can-boost-your-skills-and-profile/https://rohitx.in/writing/20-paid-open-source-programs-that-can-boost-your-skills-and-profile/Before we get started with the list and their details. I highly recommend you first check out what is Open source and how it can help you. You can read one of the previous blogs I have [written here](https://rohitlogs.com/all-you-need-to-get-started-with-open-source-and-how-i-merged-two-prs-in-my-first-month). Once you have a basic understanding of the open source and project participation, you should look into these programmes that let you participate in large real-time projects and get paid for doing so.Mon, 19 Dec 2022 00:00:00 GMThttps://rohitx.in/writing/how-you-can-learn-any-programming-languageframework-the-right-way/https://rohitx.in/writing/how-you-can-learn-any-programming-languageframework-the-right-way/Programming languages are the backbone of the tech industry. They lay the foundations on which the web and its applications on it are built.Thu, 08 Dec 2022 00:00:00 GMThttps://rohitx.in/writing/all-you-need-to-get-started-with-open-source-and-how-i-merged-two-prs-in-my-first-month/https://rohitx.in/writing/all-you-need-to-get-started-with-open-source-and-how-i-merged-two-prs-in-my-first-month/Tech is constantly evolving and vast. Open source is a vital part of today's tech world. Let us take a look at what is Open-source and how you can use it to sharpen not just your hard skills but your soft skills.Wed, 30 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMT