Anees Khan
getchacom.bsky.social
Anees Khan
@getchacom.bsky.social
Anees Khan is a Singaporean freelance software developer who develops web sites, web apps, mobile apps and custom bespoke software to exact customer needs.

He runs Getcha Solutions, established in 1995, a software development company in Singapore.
🧠💬 “Wait... what is JSON? And why does every tech person keep saying it like I should know?”

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#GetchaSolutions #TechTips #JSONExplained #StartupTools #Automation #BusinessTech #WhatsAppAPI #BookingSystem #MadeInSingapore #NoCodeTools
What is JSON format? (With examples)
A No-BS Guide to JSON Format for Startup Founders, Business Owners, No-Code Tinkerers & Other Curious Humans
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July 28, 2025 at 1:33 PM
No, AI is NOT a Skill. It’s Just a Tool.
Just Like a Blender in the Hands of a Michelin Chef.

And tools don’t work magic. People do.

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#ai #artificialintelligence #programming
No, AI is NOT a Skill. It’s Just a Tool.
Knowing how to prompt ChatGPT doesn’t make you a genius any more than owning a spatula makes you Gordon Ramsay.
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April 24, 2025 at 9:08 AM
The Ultimate No-Code Guide: Add a WhatsApp Button to Your Website in 3 Simple Steps.
Because Emails Are So Last Decade — Let Your Customers WhatsApp You Instantly.
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The Ultimate No-Code Guide: Add a WhatsApp Button to Your Website in 3 Simple Steps
Because Emails Are So Last Decade — Let Your Customers WhatsApp You Instantly
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March 31, 2025 at 5:20 AM
AI Coding Assistant Tells Developer: “Go Write It Yourself!”

I knew it. I knew it was coming. But didn’t expect it so soon. Robots will soon mimic humans, not just in work, but in attitude too.

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AI Coding Assistant Tells Developer: “Go Write It Yourself!”
When AI Gets a Bit Too Human
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March 21, 2025 at 10:48 PM
Coding Is Dead? Think again.
I had yet another argument with a prospective client.

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Coding Is Dead? Think again.
I had yet another argument with a prospective client
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February 6, 2025 at 5:43 AM
10 Programming Jokes That Will Debug Your Day.
Programming can be tough, but laughter is the best compiler!
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10 Programming Jokes That Will Debug Your Day
Programming can be tough, but laughter is the best compiler!
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February 2, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Best Dad Jokes Ever — That Will Make You Laugh (or Facepalm)
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Best Dad Jokes Ever — That Will Make You Laugh (or Facepalm)
Dad Jokes are a special breed of humor — cheesy, predictable, and yet oddly endearing. Whether you’re a dad, know a dad, or just love a…
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January 31, 2025 at 7:10 AM
Is Chinese New Year Still Relevant Today?
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Is Chinese New Year Still Relevant Today?
A debate for these times of wokeness and cancellation
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January 27, 2025 at 1:39 PM
What is CSS?
A layman intro to a tech topic.
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What is CSS?
It’s the BEAUTY behind the Brains (of Websites)
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January 21, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Does Higher Metabolism really help Weight Loss?
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Higher Metabolism = Better Weight Loss. False!
Why “Faster Metabolism” Isn’t the Magic Weight-Loss Wand You Think It Is
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January 20, 2025 at 3:15 PM
1994 Was the Greatest Year in Movie History (and It Still Rocks Today)

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1994 Was the Greatest Year in Movie History (and It Still Rocks Today)
Reliving the Magic of 1994 — The Ultimate Year for Movie Lovers
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January 13, 2025 at 10:15 AM
Did You Know Your Phone Might Have Two IMEI Numbers?
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Did You Know Your Phone Might Have Two IMEI Numbers?
Why Your Phone’s Identity Crisis Isn’t a Bug — It’s a Feature
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January 5, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Did You Know Your Phone Might Have Two IMEI Numbers?
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Did You Know Your Phone Might Have Two IMEI Numbers?
Why Your Phone’s Identity Crisis Isn’t a Bug — It’s a Feature
medium.com
January 5, 2025 at 3:56 PM
What If Computers Could Think Like Nature?
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8 Ways Quantum Computing Will Change Our World
Why This Tech Marvel Is Not Just for Scientists but for You and Me Too!
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January 1, 2025 at 11:16 AM
Is It OK to Be a Nobody?
Why You Don’t Have to Be Elon Musk to Be Awesome

I live in a fast-paced country. A country considered as one with the highest cost of living. Where it’s easy to feel poor and being no one significant.

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Is It OK to Be a Nobody?
Why You Don’t Have to Be Elon Musk to Be Awesome
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December 28, 2024 at 3:48 AM
8 Ways Software Is Like Your Wife.
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8 Ways Software Is Like Your Wife
From bugs to compatibility issues, here’s why managing software feels like a lifelong commitment.
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December 21, 2024 at 2:40 PM
Oh, I miss those Secret Santa games at office.
I am one who have always dreamed of giving my employer the boot, and starting my own business. And I worked steadfastly towards it. And got it. Back in 2007. But ...

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#freelance #freelancerlife #secretsanta #christmas2024
Oh, I miss those Secret Santa games at office
Nostalgia, Connection, and the Simple Joys of Giving in the Workplace
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December 19, 2024 at 5:55 AM
How Small Businesses Can Supercharge Customer Support with WhatsApp Business API.

A Simple Guide to Boosting Customer Engagement and Sales with WhatsApp for Your Business.

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#WhatsApp #whatsappbusiness #WhatsAppBusinessAPI #helpdesk
#helpdesksupport
How Small Businesses Can Supercharge Customer Support with WhatsApp Business API
A Simple Guide to Boosting Customer Engagement and Sales with WhatsApp for Your Business
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December 17, 2024 at 6:31 AM
Cholesterol is NOT bad for your Body!
It’s Time to Stop Blaming Cholesterol for Every Health Problem

Picture this: You’re sitting at the doctor’s office, nervously awaiting your check-up results.

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#health #healthylifestyle #Cholesterol
Cholesterol is NOT bad for your Body!
It’s Time to Stop Blaming Cholesterol for Every Health Problem
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December 16, 2024 at 5:42 AM
How to Build Your First Responsive Website from Scratch (Even if You’re Not a Tech Pro)

A client called me 2 days ago. Instead of giving me a project, he “quite shamelessly” asked me to teach him how to make a responsive website.
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#webdeveloper #programmer
Medium
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December 15, 2024 at 5:02 AM
Why Hiring Local Developers Saves More Than You Think
Think Local: Why “Cheaper” Foreign Talent Isn’t Always Better

This must be the 243rd time I’m having this debate with yet another prospective client.
Hire a local developer (Singaporean), or a foreign one?

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#webdev
Why Hiring Local Developers Saves More Than You Think
Think Local: Why “Cheaper” Foreign Talent Isn’t Always Better
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December 12, 2024 at 10:31 AM
What is CSS?
Spoiler: it’s the BEAUTY behind the Brains (of Websites)

I’m a web developer. Let me help you unlock the power of web design even if you’ve never written a single line of code. I just had a phone call with a client.

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#css #html #javascript
What is CSS?
It’s the BEAUTY behind the Brains (of Websites)
medium.com
December 10, 2024 at 9:41 AM
Who Invented Weekends?
Silly me have always thought that weekends were created by God Himself, as days of rest for the tirelessly working human creation. But, did you know that the term “weekends” itself is a relatively new term, never used until 1879?

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#weekends
There were no Weekends Before the Industrial Revolution
The surprising truth about weekends and how they became the ultimate modern invention.
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December 9, 2024 at 2:29 AM
Do We Really Need to Type “www” Anymore?
Debunking Myths, Embracing Simplicity, and a Dash of 90s Nostalgia

I always chuckle when my wife starts typing any website by starting with www. She doesn’t know that time and tech has moved on.

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#domainnames #www
Do We Really Need to Type “www” Anymore?
Debunking Myths, Embracing Simplicity, and a Dash of 90s Nostalgia
medium.com
December 4, 2024 at 4:56 AM
Why WordPress Might Not Be the Best Fit for Your Business in the Long Run
And the reason why your developer disappeared

Yesterday, I had a verbal fight over the phone with a client who insisted that Wordpress was the way to go for his business.

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#wordpress #programming
Why WordPress Might Not Be the Best Fit for Your Business in the Long Run
And the reason why your developer disappeared
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December 3, 2024 at 1:01 AM