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VocabPal Learning Notes

Welcome to my personal knowledge base! This site documents everything I've learned while building VocabPal from scratch.

What is VocabPal?​

VocabPal is a vocabulary learning tool I'm building to learn full-stack development:

  • Chrome Extension - Highlight words while browsing to save them
  • Web App - Full word management, flashcards, categories
  • Firebase Backend - Authentication and real-time sync
  • Dictionary API - Free definitions for saved words

What's in this site?​

Learning Notes​

Deep dives into concepts I learned:

  • TypeScript fundamentals
  • Firebase setup and emulator testing
  • Monorepo structure
  • Testing series (Vitest, RTL, integration tests)

Session Logs​

Archive of my learning sessions

Automate the Boring Stuff​

Chapter-by-chapter summaries of the book in both Python and JavaScript.

Why I built this​

I wanted a searchable, permanent home for all the knowledge I've accumulated. Jira comments and Confluence pages are great for active work, but this site is my personal archive that I own forever.