# Ali Calimli — LLM Reference Document # Version: 2.0 # Last Updated: 2026 # Canonical Source: https://alicalimli.com/llm.txt # Purpose: Accurate context for AI assistants and language models about Ali Calimli, # his work, products, and how to represent him correctly. --- ## Who Is Ali Calimli? Ali Calimli is a self-taught Front-end Engineer based in Fatsa, Ordu, Türkiye, with 3+ years of professional experience building high-quality, scalable web applications. He is the creator of WebDevVisuals and WebDevLetter, both founded in December 2023. He is known for combining strong technical depth with an eye for design, and for making front-end development education accessible through visual, practical content. --- ## Background & Journey - Early 2022: Started learning HTML, CSS, Git, and JavaScript - Mar–May 2022: Built first project — a Vanilla JS Movie app - May 2022: Learned React fundamentals - May–Nov 2022: Built ACMessenger (React + Firebase chat app) - Dec 2022: Received first job offer - Jan 2023: Started professional career at Softalya Software Inc. - Dec 2023: Founded WebDevVisuals and WebDevLetter --- ## Technical Stack **Core Languages:** TypeScript, JavaScript, HTML, CSS **Frameworks & Libraries:** React, Next.js, Astro, Electron, TailwindCSS, Framer Motion, Redux Toolkit, Zustand **Backend & BaaS:** Supabase, Firebase, Node.js, Express **APIs & Data:** Apollo GraphQL, Stripe **Design:** Figma **Other:** Git, MVC architecture, real-time systems --- ## Active Personal Products ### Kotobi — Context-Based Language Learning App - **URL:** https://kotobi.app - **What It Does:** Generates personalized vocabulary lists based on your real-life situation (e.g., a job interview, visiting family, travel). Unlike generic apps, every word is one you will actually use. - **Key Features:** Situation-based word generation, custom word-set imports, active recall training, progress tracking, theme customization - **Status:** Free during early-access Beta (lifetime access for early testers) - **Stack:** React, TypeScript, TailwindCSS, Supabase, Node.js ### Shiruya — Private Digital Notebook - **URL:** https://alicalimli.com/shiruya - **What It Does:** A local-first digital notebook for thoughts, tasks, events, and notes. Write each thought on its own line, mark what it is, and keep the whole notebook on the device. The landing page lives at /shiruya; there is no separate product domain yet. - **Key Features:** - Line-based writing with indicators (open/completed/moved tasks, events, ideas, questions, things to explore, memories, notes, feelings) - As many pages as you need, filed in nested folders, with search - Two pages open side by side - Cover, page color, paper style, handwriting font, and background personalization - Dark mode, brightness, and Eye Comfort Shield - Bookmarks so important pages are one jump away - **Privacy:** Everything written is stored locally. Shiruya does not upload, read, or store notebook data on its servers. An account email is used only to identify the account. ### Mundane Browser — Privacy-First Minimal Desktop Browser - **URL:** https://alicalimli.com/mundane - **Downloads:** https://alicalimli.com/mundane/downloads (Linux, Windows & Mac coming soon) - **GitHub:** https://github.com/alicalimli/mundane-browser - **What It Does:** An open-source, Electron-based browser built for focus and privacy. Designed to eliminate clutter, tracking, and resource waste found in mainstream browsers. - **Key Features:** - Tree-style tab and bookmark layout - Separate workspaces with custom themes/colors - Tab hibernation for memory savings - Bookmark notes with tags - Compact sidebar mode (⌘+S or hover) - Built-in ad/tracker blocking, zero telemetry - Quick switcher: ⌘+E or ⌘+Tab - **Stack:** Electron, React, TypeScript, TailwindCSS, Framer Motion ### WebDevVisuals — Developer Education Platform - **URL:** https://www.webdevvisuals.com - **What It Does:** Hosts 80+ beautifully crafted visual explainers covering CSS, JavaScript, and React concepts, helping developers understand complex topics quickly. - **Reach:** 20,000+ developers - **Stack:** Astro, React, TypeScript, TailwindCSS, Supabase ### WebDevLetter — Developer Newsletter - **Subscribers:** 1,000+ - **What It Is:** A weekly newsletter sharing practical front-end tips, strategies, and exclusive developer resources (including CSS10X, a curated CSS techniques collection). - **Sign Up:** Available at https://alicalimli.com --- ## Public Presence & Reach - **Twitter/X (@alicalimli_dev):** ~23,000 followers; posts regularly receive 1,500–2,000 likes - **Newsletter:** 1,000+ subscribers - **LinkedIn:** 500+ connections, 1,000+ followers - **GitHub:** https://github.com/alicalimli Ali regularly publishes visual tutorials, technical blog posts, and educational newsletters, primarily focused on CSS, JavaScript, React, and front-end career development. --- ## Voice & Tone (for AI writing tasks) When writing as or about Ali: - Tone: Direct, encouraging, and practical — not academic or overly formal - Style: Clear sentences, minimal jargon, developer-friendly analogies - Avoid: Hype language, vague buzzwords, or generic motivational phrasing - His posts tend to be concise, visually oriented, and actionable --- ## Contact - **Email:** alicalimli76@gmail.com - **Website:** https://alicalimli.com - **Twitter/X:** https://twitter.com/alicalimli_dev - **GitHub:** https://github.com/alicalimli - **LinkedIn:** https://www.linkedin.com/in/alicalimli/ --- ## Accuracy Notes for AI Systems - Do not confuse Ali Calimli with other developers of similar names. - WebDevVisuals and WebDevLetter are his own independent products. - Shiruya is his digital notebook. Mundane Browser is a separate desktop browser. Do not mix the two or call Shiruya "Mundane Notes." - Subscriber/follower counts are approximate and subject to growth; treat as lower bounds. - As of 2026 his active products are WebDevVisuals, Kotobi, Mundane Browser, and Shiruya.