Deep dives on Roblox dev, web tooling, game design, and building things that actually ship.
Raw DataStores will lose your players' data. Here's a complete, practical breakdown of ProfileService vs DataStore2 — with real Luau code, session locking explained, and how to migrate without data loss.
Not everything needs 'use client'. Here's how to actually decide where the server/client boundary goes in your Next.js App Router app — with real patterns, tradeoffs, and a decision tree you can use today.
Pointers sound terrifying until someone explains them in plain English. A web developer's guide to the C++ concepts that actually matter — without the computer science textbook.
Inverting colors isn't dark mode — it's eye strain with a dark background. Here's how elevation, gray scales, and WCAG ratios combine to make a genuinely accessible dark UI.
Data wipes destroy Roblox games overnight. Learn how UpdateAsync, session locking, and ProfileService protect your players — and your reputation.
The gap between a beautiful Figma design and a polished coded result isn't a talent gap — it's a workflow gap. Here's the exact process I use to close it.
Most Roblox devs start with one giant script. Here's how to architect your game like a professional studio — using ModuleScripts, separation of concerns, and single-script frameworks.
Your app works perfectly and still feels flat. Here's the 200ms gap between functional and delightful — and how to close it with motion design.
Players join, get confused, and leave. Here's what I learned from 3.2 million visits on a Roblox simulator about FTUE, button placement, and the kind of 'juice' that keeps players engaged.
Your components are re-rendering way more than they need to. Here's exactly why — and how useMemo, useCallback, and smarter Context usage will make your app feel instant.
Most developers hardcode pixel values and wonder why their UIs fall apart on mobile or ultrawide screens. Here's how rem, em, and fluid typography with clamp() fix that permanently.
A developer breakdown of the systems, monetization strategy, and growth tactics behind Brawl Stars Pet Simulator — from launch to DMCA takedown.
I'm MattQ — I make Roblox games, web tools, and open-source experiments. Check out my portfolio to see projects with 3M+ visits, thousands of downloads, and more.
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