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.

🎨

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.

🛒

LokaStores

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

PHP Laravel Tailwind CSS PostgreSQL
📄

OCRWeb

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

Go Tesseract OCR
📝

AbanoubHanna.com

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

Hugo SSG Custom Theme Markdown
🏗️

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.

🙏

Agpeya

Google Play • GitHub

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

Java Open Source
🖼️

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

551 posts

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

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 …

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

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 …

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

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, …

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

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 …

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

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. …

Gitea Just Got More Secure: Fixing OAuth2 Authorization Code Expiry and Reuse

Gitea Just Got More Secure: Fixing OAuth2 Authorization Code Expiry and Reuse

TL;DR (for skimmers) 🔗 Problem: Gitea’s OAuth2 “authorization codes” never expired and could be reused in race conditions → potential security risk. Fix: Two tiny, targeted pull requests now enforce …

Linux 7.0: The Latest Kernel Upgrade That’s All About Smart, Steady Progress

Linux 7.0: The Latest Kernel Upgrade That’s All About Smart, Steady Progress

Released April 12, 2026 – Just two days ago! Linux kernel 7.0 is here, and it’s exactly what fans love about Linux: no massive revolution, just a ton of smart, practical upgrades that make everyday …