Malachi Diehl

Problem: Anime fans often split discovery, episode tracking, schedules, and discussion across separate tools.

Role: Designed and built the V1 full stack experience across React, TypeScript, .NET, C#, and PostgreSQL.

Challenge: Keeping AniList-powered search, user-specific tracking data, and release schedule filtering consistent across the app.

Result: Shipped a cohesive V1 with account flows, saved tracking state, detailed anime pages, schedule navigation, and episode-scoped discussions.

Learning: Reinforced the value of clear API boundaries, predictable state management, and designing early versions around the workflows users repeat most.

Problem: Starting a side project can stall at the idea, stack, and first-file setup stage.

Role: Built the generator flow, prompt controls, project quality settings, stack selection, and interactive loading experience.

Challenge: Turning open-ended user input into structured project output while keeping the waiting state useful and entertaining.

Result: Created a tool that can generate random or user-directed project ideas, let users choose quality and stack, and keep or delete generated results.

Learning: Practiced designing AI-assisted workflows around user control, fallback behavior, and clear output review before a result is accepted.