abumarkey
Get out of your comfort zone is such a cliche. But if you do not, are you really living life? Want to do something? Go and do it. Who is stopping you, really? People imagine that getting out of your comfort zone is some giant leap for humanity, but all you've got to do is move the needle ever so...
abumarkey
It's a bittersweet feeling, going to another country. Am I going to do alright? I'm very happy to move. I've been feeling restless. I left the old country again in 2011, and fifteen years on, I feel I need something new to excite me. I've been in the same few places too long. It's a country I've...
Unknown
I was pretty struck by an article in the Sunday Times this week. Written by Charlotte Ivers, it discusses the toxic effects on Gen Z caused by their use of smartphones and by extension, social media. Seemingly Gen Z suffers from Obsessive Compulsory Disorder (OCD) in astonishing numbers. This...
adansix
A poetic text for Mondays, in German and English Das Auge - das Tor zur Seele. Damit können wir reflektieren und einen Blick in die Zukunft werfen. Wir sehen, fühlen, leiden mit bei allem, was wir beobachten und wo wir nicht eingreifen können. Alle in diesem Zug merken es, schreien innerlich und...
adansix
Another post about realizing how godlike time can be Not long ago, people would look at me and say in surprise that I didn't look as old as I was. In time crow's feet started to appear and my hair slowly gave up on melanin. Jokes about it mark a new era - when people say I don't look that old,...
adansix
30s aren't the new 20s. You know the drill: kids start bands on their late teens, in some cases even younger, leave their houses, and go on tour. They get the alcohol and drugs they can find to endure the tours, living for the night, which is always a party. Some bands, despite all the struggle...
adansix
A nostalgic trip to the noisy modem era When I got my first PC, running on 100MHz, which I later overclocked to the amazing 133MHz, I discovered a new world. I could now surf the web, download softwares, crack them, modify their splash screens, icons and, as they usually weren't translated to the...
admin
First post. Nothing smarter to say. AdP
efpasia
Most of the debate around agentic coding is about tooling – which IDE, which model, which CLI to use, and so on. Much less attention goes to a more interesting question: does the way we’ve been taught to structure code even make sense when the thing writing it has limited long-term memory, a...
adragon
I originally started this post referring to "Learned Helplessness", which in my mind does cover what I'd like to talk about, however, the clinical definition leans more into apathy and depression. So rather than misuse a clinical name, I'm going to go with Help Vampirism, but extend the definition...
efpasia
The smartwatch market is a showcase of contrasts. Most smartwatches last a day or two between charges, but with Garmin, some models display an infinity symbol where the battery percentage should be. An actual infinity symbol, meaning the watch is really gaining energy faster than it’s spending...
efpasia
I’ve been a Postman user for my entire developer career. I remember when it was just a simple Chrome extension that made pentesting APIs slightly less painful. Those were simpler times. Today, I find myself joining the growing exodus of developers abandoning these tools because they sell out. The...
eloycoto
As 2025 draws to a close, I find myself reflecting on what has been an extraordinary year, incredible in ways I never could have anticipated and at the same time, one of the most difficult periods of my life. The year began in darkness. The second tumour hit me. It broke my hip, and with it, many...
maneko
i was talking about christmas with a friend and they had said that multi-colored christmas lights were tacky. if we're being honest, christmas itself is pretty tacky as a whole. ￣へ￣ anyways. since i moved out, i needed to buy my own lights for my own place this year. my boyfriend and i bought one...
maneko
long time no write i guess.. i've been pretty bad at keeping up with everything i suppose. （︶^︶） let's play catch up. new tattooi guess the best update in my life has been my new tattoo that i got in october. it is of gerard way! i love him so much. :) the tattoo artist i went to did such an...
eloycoto
It was about a year ago when I was lying in a hospital bed. A few days after my second surgery, I was shocked by the results, the tumor was larger than expected. It had gone badly. My wife was with me when she got a call. The news hit us like a bomb: Marcos had died. There's history here that...
eloycoto
Over the years, I've tried to understand how companies work. One thing that worries me about companies is when they don't realize they can die, whether they're big or small. But honestly, a bit of death is good for companies. It clears out the bullshit, aligns priorities, and real innovation...
maneko
Sometimes there are moments where feel like maybe no one would even care if I were gone. It's really odd because I definitely am surrounded by so many amazing people in my life. I can't remember a time where l've never had this thought... so l assume l've just always felt this way. When I was a...
maneko
As a little kid in middle school.. growing up I always knew I wanted to be some sort of artist. Whether that was drawing, singing, being in a band, writing. I loved it all so much and was always listening to/analyzing music and lyrics, drawing on my notes, or writing poetry in my diary. My little...
eloycoto
Everyone’s talking about AI and large language models (LLMs). The pace of change is wild! Just recently, we were laser-focused on Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), and now it’s all about Agents. Let me share my personal opinion about some AI topics. First of all, I want to make it clear:...
eloycoto
It was the 19th of November. My doctor's face turned white when I asked how the surgery went. He mentioned that the tumor was even worse than the previous one, and it would be a long journey to get back into good shape. Since then, pain has been a constant thing for me, and this is how I'm...
eloycoto
I really enjoyed this Carlos Sainz interview, where he talks about sports, parenthood, perseverance, winning, and losing. His insights are truly inspiring. Here are some of his most memorable quotes. Squash is a sport with a bad reputation, but it's a fantastic sport. It's a sport where aerobic...
eloycoto
A Industriosa é un espazo único que moitos apreciamos profundamente. Durante os seus sete anos de existencia, evolucionou grazas ao esforzo colectivo dos socios, pasando por diferentes etapas que deixaron a súa marca. Neste contexto, gustaríame compartir algunhas reflexións persoais sobre a...
eloycoto
This year has been a journey of resilience, marked by two surgeries and multiple recovery periods. Currently, I'm in the midst of another two-month bed rest, reflecting on the path that brought me here. Late August brought the unwelcome discovery of a second 6cm tumor in my hip. The most difficult...
eloycoto
I’m currently on my second tumor recovery, and, as in the past, I need to spend most of my time lying in bed. I’ve decided to use this phase as an opportunity to learn new things and stay active. This time, I want to go deep in understanding of data—how to retrieve, clean, analyze it, and...
Shem Radzikowski
I’m watching Ireland change, and it’s hard to stay optimistic. Once a land of emigrants, we’re now swamped with newcomers—149,200 immigrants arrived in the year to April 2024, driving net migration to 79,300, the highest since 2007. The post Ireland’s Immigration Crisis: A Nation Overwhelmed...
Sufian Rhazi
Thoughts on what practice is and what practice means for programming
eloycoto
A year ago, I was leaving the oncologist's office; everything was dark! I had no idea if I could move again. A year later, I can walk without a stick and have a "normal" life! I was lucky in many ways, but effort is not negotiable. I worked hard and am still working hard to get better. Lifting...
eloycoto
This week, I was with a friend whose team had an issue with the measurement of an acoustic device, so he asked for advice from a former manager. The guy is incredible because he's old school, - low-level stuff - one of the most incredible people I've met. He understood the problem and initially...
eloycoto
Over the past few years, I had weekly 1:1 meetings with my manager. However, after returning from a long sick leave, I realized that these meetings were doing more harm than good. While weekly 1:1s are useful for identifying issues, they created the following problems for me: In weekly 1:1s, team...
eloycoto
A lot of people know me as the person full of notes and lists. I'm always write things down, trying to keep everything organized. So, the other day, I found myself chatting with a friend about my project management techniques. I explained how I strive to stay cool, keep everything on track, and...
eloycoto
Recently, a good friend convinced me to dive into a book I initially approached with scepticism. However, after delving into its pages, I can confidently say it has secured its place among my top favourites. "Skunk Works" is the pseudonym behind Lockheed Martin's Advanced Development Programs...
eloycoto
Life is a whirlwind, isn't it? Taleb describes these events clearly in all his books. Sadly, I have my personal Black Swan event. I was cruising one of my best summers in my life, I was just happy, with a head full of dreams and plans! But that morning, on 21st of Sept, BAM! A life unexpected...
ABuisman.com
I have been working on a big platform with countless pages. Since its beginning, it was built using Bootstrap for the front end, but maintenance has become burdensome over time. This is due to multiple layers of custom CSS and the reuse of CSS, which has caused changes in one place to have...
Shem Radzikowski
When I first began my climbing journey, I assumed that strength and grit would be the primary tools of the trade. But as I delved deeper into this intricate world, I quickly realized that a climber's most indispensable ally is none other than the humble rope. The post My Journey with Ropes:...
Shem Radzikowski
After my childhood odyssey from Poland to Australia, I developed an insatiable thirst for travel and a deep-seated curiosity about our vibrant, diverse world. Now, with more than 140 countries imprinted on my passport, I am living proof that a rootless beginning can inspire a life of exploration....
Shem Radzikowski
In 1980, at the tender age of seven, my life took an unexpected turn. I was uprooted from my quaint Polish neighbourhood and planted firmly into the vast, sun-baked landscape of Australia. The transition was sudden, thrilling, and terrifying, like a rollercoaster ride you're too young to fully...
Shem Radzikowski
As an avid pilot, I've found paragliding in Malta to be one of the most exhilarating experiences of my life. In this post, I want to share with you my journey through the skies of this beautiful Mediterranean island. The post Above the Azure: Discovering the Thrills of Paragliding in Malta...
Shem Radzikowski
My Emerald Isle: Why Ireland is the Epitome of Home. I've been blessed to call Ireland home, a land of boundless beauty, rich history, and captivating culture. The extraordinary virtues of this captivating island reach far beyond its charming allure and lush landscapes. The post My Emerald Isle:...
Aaron Bos
As developers, we are constantly exposed to new tools and technologies, but the most recent wave of AI advancements feels different. In this post, I'm going to share my thoughts on whether or not the hype around generative AI is real.
eloycoto
My manager confirmed my promotion to Principal software engineer a few days ago. Getting in there made me happy; in fact, I enjoyed more the process. I would share some thoughts with you. The process is a bit long. To get in there, my manager and I need to write a document on why you should be...
eloycoto
European Union is pushing some money to all countries to develop infrastructure for the regions. The kind of infrastructure does not matter, and the regions ask for their needs. One of the biggest for many town councils in my area is deploying FFTH to all homes, but as normal, some issues are in...
eloycoto
Last week I was on a call with my internet provider, and surprisingly the agent started to offer me a revolutionary product, "health insurance", yes it was my telecom provider. I understand why this happens; company boards want to diversify the cash flow of revenue, which is a way to increase...
adansix
There aren't many things that make my heart beat with passion, but the mix of loud drums, fast guitars, heavy bass, and a unique scream certainly does. It was never meant to be just a phase. The origins of metal always captivated me, and I would like to share my introduction to metal with you, my...
Adrian
I’ve been using the iPad Pro with Magic Keyboard for a few weeks now. There are plenty of reviews out there, so I’ve just gathered a few things that struck me as annoying / useful / great. Here they are in no particular order. Tips Drawing setup If you place the lower edge of the iPad...
Adrian
We’ve discovered that no matter how realistic the kids toy is, our 2 year old is inevitably going to want the “real” thing: electric screwdrivers, speakers, instruments – the real deal is clearly where the action is. So instead of buying the kids version of a product, I’ve started just buying...
Afnizar Nur Ghifari, Digital Product Designer
In this post, I will tell you some of the things behind the personal website refresh. But most of the reason is about giving back to community. Design tools I use Designer, I know you love tools, and we know you also love the design process. I will share my design process for building portfolio in...
Afnizar Nur Ghifari, Digital Product Designer
When I started self-taught design in 2013–in vocational high school, I remembered that learning resources with the Indonesian language are very few. Some examples there are Jurus Grafis that managed by Richard Fang, Jaka Zulham, and majuter.us by Leo Ari Wibowo. But unfortunately, all of the...
Charlie
Are worth the weight. We use lightweight gear to move easily and efficiently in the mountains. It is easy to fall into a heuristic trap and believe that “anything extra will make me slow”, losing sight of “easy and efficient”. After half a season of touring with radios, I am certain that they make...
Adam
Burning Man provides an environment that is unlike anything I have found elsewhere on the planet. The ethos of the community combined with the ruggedness of the environment present equal parts challenge and opportunity for exploration. As I prepare for my second Burning Man experience in just a...