Hello world, I’m

Abanoub Hanna

Full‑stack Web & Android Developer

I design and build clean, reliable software across the stack — from web backends and APIs in PHP Laravel and Go, to Android applications in Kotlin/Java, to fast CLI tools in Go that automate real‑world workflows.

Portrait of Abanoub Hanna

Tech Stack

Technologies I work with daily to build reliable, scalable software.

Go programming language

Go (Golang)

Backend APIs, CLI tools, cross-platform apps, and high-performance services.

PHP Laravel

PHP Laravel

Full-stack web apps, APIs, e-commerce platforms, and rapid prototyping.

Kotlin programming language

Android (Kotlin/Java)

Mobile apps with modern architecture, Jetpack Compose, and performance optimization.

sqlite

SQLite & Databases

Efficient data modeling, migrations, and query optimization for web and apps.

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CSS & Tailwind

Responsive UIs, utility-first design, and accessible layouts.

CLI & DevOps

Automation scripts, deployment pipelines, Linux tools, and system scripting.

IDEs & Editors

My daily drivers for coding across platforms — optimized for speed and workflow.

Android Studio

Android app development in Kotlin and Java — layouts, Compose, debugging, and emulators.

visual studio code

VS Code

Web development in Go and Laravel — extensions for syntax, debugging, Tailwind, and Git integration.

Neovim icon

VIM / NeoVim

Scripting, CLI tools, and quick edits — with custom configs for Fish shell and system automation.

Operating Systems

Platforms I develop and deploy across — from daily drivers to production environments.

apple

macOS

Daily driver for development — Xcode, Homebrew, fast builds, and seamless Apple ecosystem integration.

Ubuntu Linux

Primary Linux environment — Go cross-compilation, CLI workflows, server deployments, and containerization.

windows 11

Windows 11 + WSL Ubuntu

Hybrid setup for cross-platform testing — WSL for Linux tooling, PowerShell, and Windows-native apps.

Code Platforms

Where I host, collaborate, and ship open-source projects across ecosystems.

GitHub

GitHub

Primary hub for open-source — gobrew package manager, Go CLI tools, cross-platform builds, and collaboration.

GitLab

CI/CD pipelines, private repos, enterprise-grade workflows, and advanced project management.

Codeberg

FOSS-first hosting — decentralized Git, privacy-focused, and community-driven development.

Web Projects

Full-stack applications I've built and launched — from SaaS to eCommerce to content platforms.

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LokaStores

Full-featured eCommerce platform with inventory, payments, and order management for online retail.

PHP Laravel Tailwind CSS PostgreSQL
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OCRWeb

Queue-based OCR service for images and PDFs — scalable task processing with Tesseract integration.

Go Tesseract OCR
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AbanoubHanna.com

Bilingual tech blog powered by Markdown — custom Hugo theme with Arabic/English content management.

Hugo SSG Custom Theme Markdown
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KemetWebBuilder

Visual website builder for non-technical users — drag & drop interface with code generation.

Go JavaScript

Android Projects

Native Android apps published on Google Play — from religious content to OCR utilities.

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Agpeya

Google Play • GitHub

Agpeya prayer book for Coptic Orthodox Church — Arabic prayers with daily liturgical hours.

Java Open Source
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IMG2TXT

Open Source

Free OCR app to extract text from images — fast, offline text recognition powered by Tesseract.

Kotlin OCR

A digital wallet for business cards - Kart Business Project

Predictions for the Future of Programming Future in 2030

Free OCR Software created by Abanoub Hanna - Software Developer

518 posts

Fish shell's Abbr vs Alias | which is better ?

Fish shell's Abbr vs Alias | which is better ?

Fish shell (Friendly Interactive Shell) is a popular command-line shell. In Fish, both abbreviations (abbr) and aliases (alias) are ways to create shortcuts for commands, but they function …

What are the most common password patterns ? A TLDR answer

What are the most common password patterns ? A TLDR answer

I was curious about how similar people think while creating their passwords. How people compose their passwords? What is the common patterns people use the most ? I am familiar with Kali Linux (the …

How to extract lines with specific character count from a text file in Linux terminal ?

How to extract lines with specific character count from a text file in Linux terminal ?

I faced a need to extract the text lines which contains a specific character count from a huge text file. I searched online for all possible answers and tried them all. Here is what I found. Using …

Why Microsoft is porting Typescript Compiler into Go ?

Why Microsoft is porting Typescript Compiler into Go ?

On March 11, 2025 Anders Hejlsberg, technical fellow at Microsoft, announced porting Typescript Compiler in Go programming language on the official YouTube channel of Microsoft Developers. Why moving …

How to Create an Unhackable Password ?

How to Create an Unhackable Password ?

To know how to create a strong enough password, we should know how hackers crack passwords. Method 1: Guessing the password 🔗 The hacker try to guess the password and try it to find if it works or …

Linux awareness, Distrohopping, Ricing, and Growing up

Linux awareness, Distrohopping, Ricing, and Growing up

I have a rich long history with Linux distributions, and I wanna share that history and the evolution of my thought process of operating systems with you all in this post. Linux awareness 🔗 I was …

How to set Win+V shortcut for Clipboard History in Ubuntu Linux ?

How to set Win+V shortcut for Clipboard History in Ubuntu Linux ?

I liked the new-ish Windows 10 and 11 style of clipboard management. It has a shortcut to copy (CTRL+C) and to paste (CTRL+V), but they added another incredible one, which is Windows Key + V. This …

The Real Human Superpower, and How to Use it

The Real Human Superpower, and How to Use it

The superpowers we all usually think of are some extraordinary skills such as: having extraordinary sight like seeing through walls having the ability to become invisible having the ability to do …

The Siren Song of Representative Samples: Why Telemetry Still Reigns Supreme in Software Development

The Siren Song of Representative Samples: Why Telemetry Still Reigns Supreme in Software Development

The idea is seductive: if you could perfectly capture the essence of your user base with a meticulously crafted representative sample, wouldn’t that eliminate the need for vast, intrusive …

Mastering Conda Environments: Your Ultimate Cheat Sheet and In-Depth Guide

Mastering Conda Environments: Your Ultimate Cheat Sheet and In-Depth Guide

Conda environments are a cornerstone of reproducible data science and software development. They allow you to isolate project dependencies, preventing conflicts and ensuring consistent results across …