software developer · student

Hi, I'm
Tarik Arslan.

I build things with code and write about what I learn along the way. Currently studying and exploring the space where software meets real problems.

Based in Berlin  ·  Open to collaborations

About

I'm a software developer and student based in Berlin. I'm drawn to clean systems, well-crafted interfaces, and understanding how things work at a fundamental level.

When I'm not writing code, I'm usually reading, thinking through problems, or writing about whatever I've been learning lately. This site is where I document that journey.

I care about building things that are simple, intentional, and useful — in code and in life.

TypeScript Python React Node.js SQL Linux Git

Writing

What I learned building my first CLI tool
On reading documentation properly
Why I switched from VS Code to Neovim (and back)

Projects

devlog open source

A minimal CLI tool for keeping a daily developer log. Stores entries as markdown files, searchable from the terminal.

Python Click Markdown
budgetmap in progress

A simple personal finance tracker with a clean web interface. No subscriptions, no cloud. Just a local SQLite database and a React frontend.

React TypeScript SQLite Fastify
this site live

My personal website and blog. Pure HTML and CSS, hosted on GitHub Pages. No frameworks, no build step, no nonsense.

HTML CSS GitHub Pages

Contact

I'm always open to interesting conversations, collaborations, or just a good question. Reach out through any of the channels below.