Hey, I'm
Nick Adamou

I am a full-stack software engineer with a passion for leveraging technology to create positive change in the world. My mission is to harness the power of code to develop innovative solutions that address real-world challenges and improve people's lives. I believe in building software that not only functions beautifully but also makes a meaningful impact on communities and individuals.

Pinned Projects

I love building projects, whether they are simple websites or more complex web apps. Below are a few of my favorites.

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⚙️ ConfigSync
Repository
A command-line tool for managing macOS application settings and configurations with centralized storage and syncing across multiple Mac systems.
Go
macOS
CLI
Symlinks
YAML
Testing
Homebrew
Git
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⚓ Argo Helm Charts: Comprehensive Wrapper Suite for GitOps Excellence
Repository
A production-ready collection of Helm charts for Argo projects, featuring wrapper charts for ArgoCD and Argo Workflows with enterprise-grade configurations, automated CI/CD, and intelligent change detection.
Helm
Kubernetes
ArgoCD
Argo Workflows
GitOps
GitHub Actions
Docker
Renovate
Chart Testing
PlantUML
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🛠️ You Build It: Interactive Coding Challenges Platform
Repository
An interactive coding challenges platform designed to help developers improve their programming skills through hands-on, practical projects that build real-world applications and tools.
Next.js 15
TypeScript
React 19
Tailwind CSS
Framer Motion
MDX
Radix UI
React Markdown
Gray Matter
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☁️ Cloud Tools
Repository
A serverless AWS-based file processing platform that provides users with the ability to convert and compress files using a modern Next.js frontend and scalable cloud architecture.
Next.js
TypeScript
Tailwind CSS
Framer Motion
AWS Lambda
Amazon S3
DynamoDB
SQS
API Gateway
CloudWatch
Terraform
Vercel
LocalStack
Docker

DotBrains

A collective, I started that is dedicated to the craft of software engineering, driven by a mission to enhance lives and solve complex problems through innovative technology.

Featured Projects from DotBrains.

Explore our flagship projects that revolutionize developer workflows and enhance security practices.

set-me-up

Automate and simplify the setup and maintenance of macOS or Debian Linux development environments.

Cut Setup Time by 99%

Reduce environment setup time from hours to minutes, allowing you to start being productive almost immediately.

Consistent Setups

Ensure your development environment is set up the same way every time, reducing configuration errors.

Key Components

set-me-up blueprint
A customizable template for managing your setup.
set-me-up installer
A universal installer script for Mac or Debian-based machines.
set-me-up Universal Modules
A framework for setting up diverse development environments.

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You Build It

Learn software engineering by building real applications through hands-on coding challenges that build real tools and systems.

Featured Challenges from You Build It.

Master software engineering through hands-on coding challenges that build real applications.

Build Your Own cat

Create a command-line tool that displays file contents with various formatting options. Learn about file I/O, text processing, and command-line arguments.

Quick to Master

Perfect starting point for beginners. Complete this challenge in 2-3 hours and gain confidence in systems programming.

Unix Philosophy

Learn the fundamental principles that make Unix tools so powerful and composable.

Key Learning Areas

Command-Line Parsing
Master argument parsing and option handling for professional CLI tools.
File I/O Operations
Learn efficient file reading, error handling, and cross-platform compatibility.
Text Processing
Implement line numbering, formatting, and special character handling.

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What Developers Are Saying

“Building these challenges taught me that coding is like social networking—it's all about making connections, except instead of friends, you're connecting functions and data structures.”

Mark Zuckerberg

CEO at Meta

Build Your Own React

Products

Recent Photos

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Recent Notes

I occasionally share valuable insights on programming, productivity, and a variety of other engaging topics. My notes features a range of articles that delve into the latest trends, tips, and best practices in these areas. I invite you to explore my latest notes and discover the ideas and strategies that can help you enhance your skills and boost your productivity.