Ilyas elaissi

Ilyas Elaissi

Software Engineer

Hi! I’m Ilyas Elaissi, a frontend developer and mobile app enthusiast based in Morocco. I specialize in building responsive, high-performance web applications with React and Next.js, as well as cross-platform mobile apps using Flutter and Ionic.

I create modern digital solutions that combine clean UI design, smooth user experience, and strong performance. From designing intuitive interfaces in Figma to developing production-ready websites and mobile apps, I focus on building products that are fast, user-friendly, and built to grow.

Articles by Ilyas Elaissi

Flutter roadmap illustrated as a colorful step-by-step path for developers
Flutter7 min read

The Flutter Roadmap That Actually Gets You to Developer-Ready

Most developers who try to learn Flutter get stuck not because Flutter is hard, but because they pick it up in the wrong order. A clear flutter roadmap fixes that problem before it starts.

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Ilyas ElaissiMay 22, 2026
Should you learn to code with AI illustration showing prince and robot assistant with code
AI for Developers7 min read

Should You Learn to Code With AI? The Honest Truth

Should you learn to code with AI doing the heavy lifting? One old story proves why skipping the basics is a trap, and what it costs you when AI gets it wrong.

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Ilyas ElaissiMay 21, 2026
SSR vs CSR vs SSG vs ISR rendering patterns illustrated as branching server pathways to browser
Next.js8 min read

SSR vs CSR vs SSG vs ISR: Which Rendering Pattern Should You Use?

SSR vs CSR vs SSG vs ISR confusing you? Learn what each rendering pattern actually means, when to use each one, and the real performance tradeoffs before you build.

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Ilyas ElaissiMay 21, 2026
A glowing computer tower representing how to run AI models locally on your own hardware
AI for Developers8 min read

How to Run AI Models Locally: Complete Setup Guide

Learn how to run AI models locally on your own hardware, skip cloud subscriptions, and build a full local AI coding setup with LM Studio, Ollama, and VS Code.

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Ilyas ElaissiMay 19, 2026
A unique colorful paper crane standing out among identical gray ones, illustrating the AI productivity myth and commoditized output.
AI for Developers7 min read

The AI Productivity Myth: Why Most People Get It Wrong

AI productivity tools promise efficiency, but relying on the same workflows as everyone else leads to generic output. Here's how to use AI to amplify what makes you rare.

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Ilyas ElaissiMay 9, 2026
Person writing structured prompts connected to AI workflows, illustrating prompt driven development
AI for Developers7 min read

Prompt Driven Development: What Is SPDD and How Does It Work

Learn about prompt driven development and structured prompt-driven development (SPDD), how it transforms software engineering, and why it matters for AI.

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Ilyas ElaissiApril 29, 2026
Balance scale weighing coins against a microchip representing GitHub Copilot pricing changes
AI for Developers7 min read

GitHub Copilot Pricing Changes: What You Need to Know

GitHub Copilot pricing changes are here, and they're not pretty. Learn how the shift to usage-based billing affects your plan, credits, and overall value.

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Ilyas ElaissiApril 27, 2026
Conceptual hero image of Claude Design generating layouts from conversational prompts on a glowing drafting surface
AI for Developers8 min read

Claude Design: What It Is and What You Can Build

Claude Design by Anthropic lets you create polished visuals, slides, and prototypes through conversation. Here's how it works and what it's actually good for.

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Ilyas ElaissiApril 25, 2026
Claude Design AI tool transforming Figma elements into interactive mobile app prototype screens
AI Tools7 min read

This AI Design Tool Builds Better UIs Than You

Claude Design is Anthropic's new AI tool that turns Figma files into interactive prototypes and production-ready UIs no design software needed.

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Ilyas ElaissiApril 22, 2026
Developer desk showing the web design workflow 2026 in progress with Figma open and notebook
UX / UI Design5 min read

Complete Web Design Workflow for 2026

Master the complete web design workflow for 2026 from discovery and wireframing to build, testing, and launch. Step-by-step guide for modern teams.

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Ilyas ElaissiApril 18, 2026
Flutter authentication architecture showing layered Clean Architecture flow with router guard, token refresh, and state management
Flutter9 min read

Flutter Auth with Riverpod & GoRouter: The ref.read vs ref.watch Trap Nobody Talks About

Authentication is one of those features that looks simple on the surface but hides a dozen subtle bugs waiting to bite you in production. In this post, I'll walk through the auth system I built for Bookify Pro a professional Flutter SaaS app

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Ilyas ElaissiApril 16, 2026
Claude Code source code leak depicted as code escaping from a digital vault with glowing lines on dark background
AI for Developers5 min read

The Claude Code Source Code Leak: What We Learned From Anthropic’s Security Fiasco

The Claude Code source code leak exposed Anthropic’s AI secrets, hidden features, and development missteps. Here’s what the leak reveals about Claude Code and AI security.

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Ilyas ElaissiApril 1, 2026
Browser mockup comparing sharp native HTML rendering versus blurry Flutter web image rendering, with stats showing 38% of users distrust blurry UI and under 3 seconds to bounce
Mobile Development5 min read

Flutter Web Blurry Images: A UX Disaster Nobody's Talking About Enough

Why Flutter's approach to web rendering produces fuzzy, pixelated visuals that leave users deeply unsatisfied and why it matters for your product.

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Ilyas ElaissiMarch 23, 2026
canva logo generator
AI Tools5 min read

Canva AI Logo Generator Review (2026): Free, Fast, and Better Than Paying $30

AI logo generators are everywhere right now. Everyone claims they can create a “professional brand identity” in minutes. I believed that too, until I actually started using them for real projects.

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Ilyas ElaissiJanuary 24, 2026
Flutter best practices illustration for developers
Mobile Development5 min read

10 Flutter Best Practices Every Developer Should Follow in 2026

Flutter makes it incredibly easy to build beautiful cross-platform apps, but as projects grow, bad structure and small mistakes can slow you down fast.

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Ilyas ElaissiJanuary 24, 2026