I am a computer programmer and this cozy little place is what I call (online) home. I love creating software to solve my own problems and have a tendency to get infinitely attracted to any reasonably cool SDK, platform, or framework. As you will find by yourself, I write a lot about these in my blog and on Twitter.
Check out the links in the links menu above to know more about me. Or head over to one of these blog categories:
- Coding & Tech 💻 – software development quirks and technologies that interest me
- Tutorials 👨💻 – I tend to frequently share interesting things I’ve learned
- Projects & Experiments 🧪 – yeah, I’m that guy who’s always doing something
- Public Speaking 📢 – I love to occasionally take the mic and speak about (mostly tech) stuff I’m passionate about
- Open-Source ♾ – this world wouldn’t be a better place without it
- Literary Pursuits 📚 – books I’ve read and stories/poems I’ve written
- Music 🎸🎹 – as a wanna-be guitarist and pianist, I share music that inspires me
- Life & Thoughts 🧘♂️ – small chapters from my life, lessons learned and random thoughts
What I’ve been up to lately…
- Code review anxiety is realWhen someone on the team is frequently asked to review PRs owing to their expertise or reviewing powers, they may experience pressure to be the gatekeepers. The pressure to know all the answers.
- If stress is critical to grow, rest is vital
Stress helps you grow, but too much without rest leads to burnout. Breaks are essential yet tough to take in our busy lives. Mindfulness and organization aid in effective rest. - Be intentionally uncomfortable to grow
You do not get a great body without gradually increasing your workout intensity so it feels slightly uncomfortable at each gear shift. - Can we learn to be curious?
Curiosity cannot be taught. But it also isn’t something one must be born with to have it. One can learn to be curious by making slight shifts in their habits and mindset. - 37I turned 37 years old today. Emphasis on the word ‘old.’ Despite being physically fit, I sometimes feel limited by what I can and cannot do. Too much walking – my legs start hurting. Too much tennis – I drop dead on arriving home. Nevertheless, it’s how we age. I… Read more: 37