Hi, I'm Akhil Unnikrishnan.

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Backend developer based in India.
I have opinions.
Sometimes I write personal essays.
Sometimes I write short fiction.
Mostly I just complain.
All intended for an audience of zero.

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Latest Posts

02 May, 2026 Hills that I will die on
A collection of hot-takes that I will defend with my life.
11 Apr, 2026 Reviews flatten the experience
A counter-argument because I am my own worst critic.
21 Mar, 2026 WebMention shenanigans
Who knew that being ambitious enough to have a custom implementation of WebMentions would teach me a thing or two?
08 Feb, 2026 Reviews deepen engagement with art
A semi-useful mental model I have for how reviews can affect how art resonates with you.
01 Feb, 2026 Month of January 2026
Weeknotes? Monthnotes? For the month of January 2026.

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