Currently building with Android & AI

    I build software, experiment with technology and share what I learn.

    I'm Balaji. This is Arkayen Labs, where I ship Android apps, run AI experiments, build developer tools, and write about what I discover along the way.

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    Things I've shipped

    Real products, real users. Each started as a personal itch to scratch.

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    What I'm exploring

    Not everything becomes a product. Some things are pure curiosity.

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    BuildingAIMay 2026

    LLM-Powered Developer Workflows

    Exploring how large language models can assist with repetitive development tasks - code review, documentation generation, and architecture analysis. Not trying to replace thinking, just reduce friction.

    ResearchingAndroidApril 2026

    Android Architecture Patterns

    Documenting and comparing different approaches to structuring Android applications - Clean Architecture, MVI, and simpler alternatives. Testing each pattern with real projects to understand trade-offs.

    CompletedAIMarch 2026

    AI-Assisted Code Review

    Built a prototype tool that uses AI to provide initial code review feedback before human review. Focused on catching common patterns, not replacing judgment.

    Writing

    Recent articles

    Lessons, experiments, and things I'm figuring out.

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    Want to work together?

    I'm open to collaboration on interesting projects, especially around Android apps and AI tooling.

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