Blog | Faraz Rahimi

Writing on computer vision, warehouse operations, Python automation, and production web software.

• Computer Vision and Python Can Fix Warehouse Bottlenecks

  A write-up on building an image-based SKU lookup tool, an OCR label scanner, and Python automation to cut down manual operations work.

• Save Jeanie: A 24-Hour Survival Game in Godot

  A 24-hour hackathon survival hide-and-seek game: radioactive aliens, Jolt physics, and a Gemini-powered intro chat before the hunt starts.

• CertifiPic: An Image Authenticity Lab, Not a Magic Detector

  Drop in a photo and get JSON plus PNG overlays. CertifiPic is a forensic pipeline: provenance first, then ELA, noise, copy-move, and an AI-generation score.

• PracticeMate: Real-Time Patient Flow Without a Spreadsheet

  A role-based clinic dashboard for reception and nursing. Color-coded patient status, tablet-friendly updates, and Postgres RLS so staff only see what their job needs.

• Vertex: Shopify Orders to Shipping Insurance Without Manual Entry

  A microservice that catches Shopify order webhooks, queues them, and files shipping insurance for high-value electronics without duplicate filings or dropped events.

• Help Us Build Livi: A Guide for Our First Testers

  Welcome to the team! This post is a guide for alpha testers of the Livi platform. Here, you'll find everything you need to know about Livi's mission to improve student housing in L.A., what features to test, and how to provide your invaluable feedback.

• Supercharge Your Social Media: How FenyxAI Automates Your Growth

  Discover how FenyxAI, an AI-powered social media platform, can revolutionize your marketing strategy. Learn about its key features and stay tuned for our weekly project updates!

• Who's Behind My Code?

  Not a résumé. A conversation about growing up on a small island in Iran, falling in love with computers at five, leaving Sharif for the U.S., and why I still build like that kid who needed to know how machines think.

• React vs Vue in 2025: Which Should You Choose for Your Next Project

  React and Vue remain two of the most popular JavaScript frameworks in 2025. This guide compares their features, performance, use cases, and ecosystem to help you choose the best one for your next web development project.

• 5 Web Development Mistakes That Cost Clients Time and Money

  Avoid these common website development mistakes that lead to wasted budgets, delayed launches, and poor user experiences. Learn how to work smarter with your freelance developer.

• Friender: Building Real Friendships in a World of Swipe Fatigue

  A hackathon-born social app that reimagines how we connect — no swiping, no small talk, just shared interests and genuine people.