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.

Tech Stack

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

Go (Golang)

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

PHP Laravel

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

Android (Kotlin/Java)

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

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.

VS Code

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

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.

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 + 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

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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KartBusiness

Founder & Full Stack

Digital wallet for business cards — public, private, and secret sharing. Multi-tenant SaaS with advanced access control.

PHP Laravel Tailwind CSS Go SQLite/PostgreSQL Kotlin

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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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Pope Books

Google Play

Complete collection of books by Pope Shenouda III — modern reading experience with search and offline access.

Kotlin Jetpack Compose SQLite

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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

CLI Projects

Command-line tools I've built to solve real developer workflow problems.

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gobrew

A CLI tool that analyzes Homebrew package manager to show how many apps are written in specific programming languages — perfect for language ecosystem analysis.

Go Homebrew Analytics

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i (universal package manager)

Universal abstraction over all package managers (apt, snap, flatpak, brew, port, winget, choco, etc.). Install/uninstall, search, info, and list packages across every system with one command.

Go Cross-platform Package Management

web tools

web tools I created for everyday use.

RegEx tester

testing regular expressions

Markdown to HTML

convert .md file into .html file

Unix timestamp converter

convert unix epoch into regular UTC or local date and time

url encoder / decoder

encode URL or decode

base64 encoder / decoder

encode text, url, or a file as base64

jwt decoder

JWT inspector

hash generator

generate MD5, .. hashes

html entity encoder/decoder

convert HTML to XHTML for Blogger platform

CSV <-> JSON

csv to json converter

YAML <-> JSON

yaml json converter

http request parser

parse HTTP request header

cron expression parser

cron expression meaning

color code converter

convert between RGB, Hex color, HSL, .. color codes

image optimizer

Squoosh lite

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

All Posts

553 posts

Mastering Go Web Development with Gemma 4, Ollama, and OpenCode on macOS

In the rapidly evolving landscape of AI-assisted development, choosing the right local models and tools can be the difference between a workflow that feels like a chore and one that feels like a …

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The Ultimate Storage Hack: How to Save Terabytes by Converting Your Media Library to AV1

We have all been there. You go to download a new game, export a project, or back up your phone, only to see the dreaded notification: Storage Almost Full. Before you run out and buy another expensive …

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Arabic vs. English: Which Language Uses Less Digital Storage Space?

When building a multilingual website or database, we often focus on translation accuracy, design layouts, and cultural nuances. However, there is a hidden technical factor that many developers and …

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Privacy Policy of OCR Text Scanner App

Welcome to OCR Text Scanner (“we,” “our,” or “us”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you have a positive experience when using our text …

Privacy Policy of Keme PDF

Welcome to Keme PDF (“we,” “our,” or “us”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring a safe experience while using our Android application. This …

Privacy Policy of KemeCash App

Welcome to KemeCash (“we,” “our,” or “us”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you have a positive experience when using our personal …

What I actually installed on Ubuntu 26.04 LTS

I talked previously about what I do after installing Ubuntu as a SWE . Here is what I actually did after the installation of the new Ubuntu 26.04 LTS. As you might know from the previous post, I am a …

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Gitea's Container Registry Just Got More Reliable: Fixing Data Races in Concurrent Blob Uploads (PR #36524 + Backport #36526)

TL;DR When you build multiple Docker/OCI images that share the same base layers (super common with BuildKit), Gitea’s container registry used to hit intermittent failures — 400 Bad Request errors, …

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Securing Gitea Repository Templates: A Deep Dive into PR #36734 & #36746

Fixing path traversal vulnerabilities with safe file handling 🔗 TL;DR (for the hurried reader) Problem: Gitea’s repository template system (.gitea/template) could be tricked by symlinks into …

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Fixing a Sneaky Security Bug in Gitea: Users Could No Longer Change Someone Else’s Primary Email

How two quick pull requests ( #36586 + #36607 ) closed an authorization hole in the account settings 🔗 TL;DR A logged-in user could tamper with a form and change another user’s primary email address. …

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