Lofi Hip Hop – Chilled/Relaxing Music without Lyrics
I was passing my days by somehow listening to raindrops or piano music until one day I learned about the “Lofi Hip Hop” genre. Life hasn’t been the same ever since then.
Why My Previous Attempt at PPV Failed
PPV was too comprehensive, leading to burnout. This time, I’ll only track long-term goals and let other aspects of life unfold naturally.
Goal Management System: Pillars, Pipelines, Vaults (PPV)
Check out August Bradley’s PPV system for organizing life goals in Notion. I’m now refining my approach to focus on the big picture.
Hayfever Treatment: Antihistamine Tablets and Nasal Sprays
Battling hay fever? Antihistamines alone may not be enough. Try combining Allevia (Fexofenadine) and Beconase (Beclomethasone) nasal spray for effective relief this summer.
Kotlin in Action – Learning Kotlin the Slow Way
‘Kotlin in Action’ by Kotlin’s authors provides a thorough understanding and explains the reasoning behind features, with updated content on co-routines in the second edition.
Categorizing Stakeholders of Your Project into the Stakeholders Matrix
Manage project stakeholders effectively with a 2×2 matrix of Influence vs Interest. Learn how to prioritize updates and engagement based on their influence and interest levels.
Writing Simple Python CLI using Click
Learn how to create CLI tools easily with Python’s Click package. Simple command creation with flag parsing and validation, plus usage example provided.
Merge PDF Files on Linux
Learn how to securely merge PDFs locally on Linux for sensitive documents like VISA applications. Use pdfunite and qpdf to handle and decrypt files efficiently.
Pseudoephedrine: A behind-the-counter Decongestant that actually works!
Why does Phenylephrine fail while Pseudoephedrine works? Uncover the history of these decongestants, their availability, and which to choose for better cold relief.
Asking for help at different SWE levels
Explore how seeking help evolves in your software engineering career. From asking directly as a Junior to balancing independence and expertise as a Senior Engineer.