# Macha (macha.sh) - Full Information Index

## Biography & Background

Macha is a generalist developer and DevOps engineer. With a strong passion spanning software engineering, infrastructure automation, artificial intelligence, game development, and digital art, Macha builds tools, self-hosts services, and publishes technical writing.

The website `macha.sh` serves as a portfolio, personal journal, and central hub for public projects.

## Core Technical Competencies

- **Languages & Frameworks**: Kotlin (Kotlin Multiplatform, Kobweb, Compose HTML), Python, Rust, JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML5/CSS3.
- **DevOps & Infrastructure**: Linux (NixOS, Linux administration), Docker, Caddy, Cloudflare (Pages, Tunnels, DNS), Reverse Proxies, Self-Hosted Git (Forgejo).
- **AI & Automation**: Agentic coding, LLM integration, autonomous workflows, prompt engineering, agent system design.
- **Game Development & Graphics**: Custom engine experiments, ASCII rendering, retro UI design, shader effects, digital painting.

## Writing & Content Philosophy

All articles, guides, and opinion pieces published on `macha.sh` are free and written independently by Macha without AI or LLM ghostwriting. Content spans:

1. **Guides**: Hands-on technical tutorials on self-hosting, Linux system customization (ricing), container orchestration, and web development.
2. **Opinions**: Essays on developer tooling, open source software, privacy, and the evolving landscape of AI development.
3. **Projects**: Detailed walkthroughs of custom software builds and game development milestones.

## Website Architecture

`macha.sh` is built using:
- **Framework**: Kobweb (Kotlin Compose HTML framework).
- **Styling**: Custom CSS & Kotlin Compose styling DSL (Matrix/Cyberpunk neon dark mode).
- **Content Management**: Local Markdown vault in Obsidian synced directly to Kobweb static pages.
- **Deployment**: Exported statically (`kobweb export --layout static`) and hosted on global edge infrastructure with Cloudflare Pages and SSL.