Writing
Essays on software, AI, and building products
Articles by Aditya Thakur on Flutter, Dart, AI, developer tools, product building, and developer advocacy.
Topics
Flutter & Dart
Building mobile products, cross-platform apps, and developer tools with Flutter and Dart.
AI & Software
How AI is changing software development, from MCP servers to growth experiments.
Products & Growth
Lessons from actually building and shipping products — from first principles to scale.
Developer Advocacy
Writing, speaking, and building developer communities — lessons from DevRel and beyond.
Building VARC for CAT one iteration at a time
From a first-principles bet on India's most competitive exam, to 2,100+ installs, real paying subscribers, and a clear path to scale.
How to Build an MCP Server in Dart (Step-by-Step Guide)
Learn how to build a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server in Dart from scratch — connect Claude, ChatGPT, and other AI assistants to your own tools, APIs, and databases.
Lessons from YC Startup School India (most of this isn't new, but it still hit hard)
Simple ideas that sound obvious but only make sense once you try building.
AI growth Experiments for Engineers to grow users
This guide is a highly practical, relentlessly actionable system for AI-era growth experiments that engineers can actually run.
Best app for SSB Preparation in India (2026)
This guide is a highly practical, relentlessly actionable system for AI-era growth experiments that engineers can actually run.
How to prepare for SSB Interview at home in 30 days (Complete roadmap)
This guide is a highly practical, relentlessly actionable system for AI-era growth experiments that engineers can actually run.
Development in the Age of AI
A shift from writing code to designing systems, and what it means for developers and software.
Privacy Policy
How we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our apps.
Breaking into DevRel: How to become a Developer Advocate?
My experience working in Developer Relations, what the role involves, and how you can get started.
Speech That Made Me Head Boy
The exact speech that helped me become Head Boy, along with reflections and a video.