MISAEL ABANTO
Fullstack Engineer · System Thinker · Curious Human
I build elegant systems, simplify complex data, and explore tech that empowers people.
What Fuels the Signal
Astronomy & Space
From Hubble deep fields to black hole thermodynamics — the cosmos is my longest-running fascination.
Books & Science Fiction
Asimov, Le Guin, Liu Cixin — stories that bend reality and expand what's possible.
Code & Craft
Building systems that are elegant, reliable, and human-centered — software as a creative discipline.
Science & Technology
Physics, AI, biotech — the frontier where curiosity and engineering collide.
Latest Writings
Tips to be a better vibecoder
The rise of "vibecoding" extends beyond engineers, promising accelerated development, but also poses risks if solid fundamentals are lacking. To be an effective vibecoder, it's crucial to provide granular context, super specific tasks, and precise feedback, leveraging remote tools and, above all, consistently reinforcing our basic software engineering knowledge.
Read More → TRANSMISSIONI stopped using frontend frameworks
I have finally abandoned frontend frameworks like Angular, Vue, and React, tired of the unnecessary complexity in state management they often introduce. My experience with HTMX has shown me that simplifying web development, returning to a backend-centric approach, is more efficient and significantly improves my applications.
Read More → TRANSMISSIONHow I Learned English
The author recounts their journey of learning English, highlighting the crucial role of Duolingo and environmental immersion in securing their first job in the USA. This post details their path from initial steps to maintaining a streak of over 1200 days. It covers initial guidelines, the evolution of their learning method, and the significance of discipline for achieving fluency.
Read More →Featured Projects
Agéndalo.io
A comprehensive SaaS platform for appointment scheduling and business management, currently in exit process after successful growth and market validation.
Buscar Placa
A web platform that allows users to verify the history of second-hand vehicles in Peru before purchase, providing comprehensive information from official SUNARP records.
CovidMap
A comprehensive COVID-19 tracking dashboard that provided real-time data visualization and analytics, serving thousands of users across Latin America during the pandemic.
About & Connect
Who's Behind the Signal
I'm a Peruvian engineer who believes in the power of clarity — in systems, writing, and life. I love building useful things, learning obsessively, and sharing what I know.
Outside of tech, I'm into science fiction, astronomy, travel planning, and making everyday life more efficient. From architecting robust data models to launching SaaS MVPs, I help teams ship faster and smarter.
Open Channels
No spam. Just thoughtful writing on data, software, systems, and learning. One email every few weeks.
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