Open access literature is transforming how developers, students, and independent creators learn. In this post, we explore what open access really is, how it differs from traditional research, why it offers unique advantages, and where to find high-quality open access books, journals, and data. Whether you’re building apps, expanding your knowledge, or shaping new ideas, open access provides free, unrestricted learning that supports creativity, innovation, and long-term growth.
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This week’s developer diary highlights the launch of a new interactive live wallpaper app, progress on an endless runner game, and major performance upgrades to the blog. From improved caching and faster load times to server optimizations and better memory allocation, the site is moving closer to a sub-3-second experience. Alongside building new apps and gathering open-access learning materials, this has been one of the most productive weeks yet — filled with creation, learning, and meaningful momentum.
I’ve been preparing a new set of revision materials for calculus and statistics, and LaTeX has become my most powerful tool in the process. Instead of messy notes and scattered formulas, I can now create clean, structured documents with beautifully typeset equations, organized sections, and professional-looking PDFs.
In this post, I walk through how I’m using LaTeX, why it elevates my revision workflow, and how compiling .tex files into polished PDFs helps me study more effectively—especially during those long late-night sessions.
Last semester I struggled with Android’s old live wallpaper API and eventually gave up on the idea entirely. But this weekend I discovered a new, much simpler workflow that changed everything. With just a standard activity, a WallpaperService, and its Engine class, I finally built a working live wallpaper—no settings screens, no complex setup, no frustration. In this post, I walk through what changed, why it works so well, and why this new API makes live wallpaper development surprisingly enjoyable again.
Discover a collection of beautifully crafted Android apps and games — from serene nature wallpapers like Almond Blossoms and Aurora Borealis to creative puzzle games like Color Match and Emoji Puzzle Match. Each app blends art, design, and relaxation to bring beauty and mindfulness to your screen.
Every year on October 10, Kenya celebrates Mazingira Day — a time to reflect on our relationship with the environment and renew our commitment to…
We’re excited to announce that Lite HTTP Server is now live on Amazon! 🎉 Designed for simplicity and efficiency, Lite HTTP Server allows you to…
Lite HTTP Server is a simple and lightweight Android server that allows you to serve files from your device directly over your local network. Quickly…
Test your reflexes in Whack A Mole — the fast-paced, tap-to-win arcade classic reimagined for Android! Tap the moles, dodge the decoys, and race against time in this addictive, lightweight mobile game.
