Yifei Yin

Hi. I'm Yifei, a software developer.

Here I write about tech, tools, and lessons from building and breaking things.

• 📸 captured.yyin.me is my photography portfolio

• 🃏 vchips.app – virtual chips for in person poker games. If you play poker, check it out!

• 🧩 Git File Age – a VSCode extension that shows last edited time in file explorer

• 💰 SplitSheet – a Google Sheet template that splits expenses between friends

• ⚙️ My zsh, vim, git, vscode configs

You can find me on LinkedIn, GitHub, Bluesky, or email me at [email protected]

All Posts ​

• Web App Checklist: Frontend
• Compulsory xkcd comics
• Sending email from a custom domain
• Ditching pass (the gpg-powered password manager)
• Useful Websites
• Debugging: A Structured Approach
• Common file systems explained
• Tips: Ruby on Rails
• Tips: Docker
• Tips: Shell
• API Design References
• Common DNS records explained