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Software engineer, designer.

I'm Džiugas, a software engineer and designer based in Vilnius City. I build new projects just to tickle my brain and I love creating UI effects, animations and intuitive, dynamic user experiences.

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Real-Time Collaboration Without the Framework Bloat

How to build real-time cursors, chat, and collaborative features using Supabase Realtime and vanilla JavaScript—no heavy frameworks required. A case study of building lightweight multiplayer interactions.

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The Photo Gallery Nobody Asked For (But Everyone Needs)

Building a performant photo gallery with automatic optimization, responsive images, and RAW file support. Learn how to convert camera files to WebP while preserving dark moody aesthetics.

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Why I Chose Astro Over Next.js (And Why You Might Too)

A practical comparison of Astro and Next.js for building personal websites and content-focused apps. Real-world insights from building the same features in both frameworks.

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