Blog – kilian schrenk

I Built My Own Climbing Timer (So I Stopped Looking for One)

Writing software that solves a real problem for me is the best feeling. The Overmighty Timer is exactly that kind of project. I’d been looking for a timer app that fit my climbing training for a long time, but I could never find one that worked.

So I got my hands dirty and started building it myself. If you’re curious — or if you could use it for your own hangboard training — check it out: overmighty.de

Blazing Fast React Apps with AI: My Bolt.New Experiment

Recently, I had the chance to try out Bolt.New, and let me tell you, it’s a game-changer for quickly and easily setting up React applications with the power of AI. For a personal project, I wanted to build an app that would genuinely help me in my daily life – something I could actually use. My idea? A timer app specifically designed for my hangboard climbing training sessions.

Learnings from the A11y Udemy Tutorial

This post covers key takeaways from an accessibility (a11y) course on Udemy — including tools, best practices for semantic HTML, accessible forms, and how to support users with different disabilities. A great starting point for building more inclusive websites. 🌐💡

Key Takeaways from React Alicante 2024: Insights on GraphQL, Design Patterns, and Accessibility

On September 17th, 2024, I attended React Alicante, the international React.js conference held in Spain. It was a fantastic event filled with insightful talks, workshops, and lightning talks that covered a wide range of topics, from design patterns to accessibility and code review improvements. In this article, I’ll share my experience and key takeaways from the conference.

React Day Berlin 2023: Insights from TestJS Summit and React Conference

On December 7-8, 2023, I had the opportunity to attend React Day Berlin, which included the TestJS Summit on the first day and the React conference on the second. Both days were packed with insightful talks, highlighting the latest tools and techniques for building robust and performant web applications. Here are the highlights: