~/npb-dev-blog $

nick:~$ whoami

~/about $ cat README.md

Software developer and tech enthusiast

$ whoami

Hi, I'm Nick Baughman, a software developer passionate about building tools that solve real problems. I focus on creating clean, maintainable code and exploring new technologies that push the boundaries of what's possible.

My journey in software development has taken me from web applications to AI-powered tools, always with an eye toward crafting solutions that make developers' lives easier.

$ ls -la ./skills

Languages

  • • Python
  • • JavaScript/TypeScript
  • • Ruby

Technologies

  • • React/Next.js
  • • Ruby on Rails
  • • OpenAI APIs
  • • Node.js

$ cat current_focus.txt

Currently exploring the intersection of traditional software development and AI:

  • • Building Python packages for AI-powered text processing
  • • Developing tools that integrate LLMs with structured data
  • • Creating developer-friendly interfaces for complex AI workflows
  • • Modernizing web applications with Next.js and TypeScript

$ echo $PHILOSOPHY

"The best code is not just functional—it's readable, maintainable, and solves real problems. Whether building a simple CLI tool or integrating cutting-edge AI, the goal is always to create something that makes other developers' work more enjoyable and productive."