Full-stack developer and World Champion from Hungary. I write about things like web development, SEO, AI, and design - but also travel, daily life, and whatever else a dev would happen to find interesting. Posts range from quick observations to proper deep dives. No schedule, no newsletter pressure. Just notes.
IndexNow is a free, open protocol that lets you push URL changes directly to participating search engines - no waiting for crawlers. In this post I walk through what it is, which engines actually support it, when it's worth using, and how to submit pages via the API. I'll also share a script that parses your sitemap and submits everything in one bulk request, plus the tools I reach for to keep submissions running automatically.
From a 17-year-old who didn't win his first national competition, to a two-time gold medalist at WorldSkills Lyon 2024 and EuroSkills Herning 2025 - this is my full journey as I competed in the Web Technologies skill at WorldSkills. It covers the training, travel, nerves, and what happens when your country's name is finally called at the closing ceremony.
WorldSkills is the world's biggest skills competition - often called the "Olympics of skills" - where young professionals compete from across the world every two years. With a global age limit of 23 and a strict once-in-a-lifetime rule, it's intense, unforgettable, and nothing like a regular workday. Here's what it actually is, how IT fits into it, and what I personally took away from competing.