Hugo Stahelin
May 11, 2026
Is It Harder Than Ever to Break Into Web Development?
An honest look at why breaking into web development feels harder now, from junior hiring and rising expectations to AI tools and competition.
Blog Archive
On the Blog
Practical notes from real projects, developer growth, lessons from support-to-dev transition, and personal reflections beyond tech.
5 Entries
Mar 31, 2026
Why Some Losses Stay With You Longer Than Wins
A personal reflection on Colombia vs. Romania in 1994, emotional investment, and how one football loss changed the way I watch the game.
Mar 23, 2026
How I Write Better Error Messages as a Developer with Support Experience
Why vague errors create support load, and how I write clear, actionable messages with better next steps.
Mar 20, 2026
From Support to Dev: 6 Lessons That Made Me a Better Developer
Practical lessons from support that now improve how I debug, prioritize, communicate, and build for users.
Mar 9, 2026
What I Wish I Knew Before My First React Project
A candid story about my first React build—what I misunderstood, where I lost time, and practical lessons I wish I knew earlier.