Tony Blondeau NYA

Backend Software Engineer with 4+ years of experience building scalable web applications, REST APIs, and microservices in e-commerce, fintech, Saas, and research. Skilled in API design, automated testing, backend architecture, system design, problem solving, frontend integration, and DevOps workflows. Worked internationally across Canada and Africa, delivering client-specific software solutions.

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Documenting code, one commit at a time.

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August 22, 2026 0 React esbuild

Maintaining Your Digital Persona: The Importance of Up-to-Date Documentation

Keeping your online footprint accurate is as important as the code you write. Recently, while maintaining the tonybnya/portfolio project, I found that small administrative tasks, like updating a Curriculum Vitae, are often the most neglected parts of professional maintenance.

The Problem: The Stale Asset

Many developers treat their portfolios like static snapshots. However, a portfolio is a

August 16, 2026 0 React esbuild

Adding an Event Horizon: Implementing Physics-Based Visuals in React

Building a portfolio is as much about the code as it is about the visual experience. In the tonybnya/portfolio project, I recently set out to add a more immersive, physics-driven component: an 'Event Horizon' simulation. The goal was to create a visual centerpiece that felt responsive and dynamic without compromising build performance.

The Concept

The Event Horizon is a visual representation