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An Update on TaskerBot's Hosting

Published on: September 03, 2025

Finding a good host for TaskerBot turned out to be harder than I thought. After a few failed tries with other services, I've landed on a temporary solution: running it on my own machine with Docker.

How I built Taskerbot

Published on: June 27, 2025

Developing my latest project, a Discord bot called [Taskerbot](https://github.com/rsomonte/taskerbot), has been an interesting journey full of unexpected turns. The inspiration came from a bot I saw during an event on a Discord server that gamified tasks, and I decided to build my own version. This project quickly evolved into a valuable lesson in modern bot development, especially after a five-year hiatus from the Discord API.

Report on Language Learning Resources

Published on: June 23, 2025

Over years of studying languages, I've tested a wide array of learning tools. This report shares my personal experiences and ratings for each, from apps to websites, to help you choose the right one for your journey.

I hate deployment, don't even mention it

Published on: May 26, 2025

Seems like I’m not getting anything right on the first try. In this edition of *Dev Odysseys*, I’ll share the rollercoaster of deploying my website—complete with rage-quits, AI rescues, and GitHub Pages chaos.

Building My First Website: Homer's Odyssey

Published on: May 25, 2025

It hasn’t been an easy ride to build this website—especially with my lack of web development experience. But I can confidently say I’ve learned a ton about the tools and technologies powering this site, and I’m here to share the messy journey.