My Writings on Preslav Rachev

It's all relative

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000

You don’t have to be an amateur, just because you use AI tooling.

The bottleneck is the supervision

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000

The [AI] models are already powerful enough to produce publishable results under competent supervision.

The friction is just not there anymore.

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000

The friction of building personal apps has always been so high that as users we accepted the ads, the trackers, the dark patterns, and the constant upsells.

Who Is the Assistant?

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000

The way a smart assistant works is, it processes information ahead of you, trims it down, and presents you with a couple of options to decide on.

Why I'm Still Building Murmel

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000

On competing without feature wars. When identity, trust, and story matter more than what’s on your roadmap.

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Time to dust it off.

The Cinematic Color Negative Made It All the Way to Malaysia

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000

A proof that small niche tools can make impact.

Stop Overthinking Struct Pointer and Value Semantics in Go

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Just go pointer-first. It’s fine.

How to Disable Terminal Suggestions in VS Code

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000

A quick guide to disabling VS Code’s terminal autocomplete suggestions and restoring your preferred CLI tools like fzf.

How to Install Logseq’s DB Version on Your Computer

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 16:59:00 +0200

Grab a fresh build straight off the Github pipeline.

gomjml: September Update

Wed, 01 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000

A frank update on gomjml’s journey to full MJML compliance

The Recipes I Carry On My Fujifilm Camera

Fri, 12 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000

My go-to film simulation recipes for the XE-1: Classic Chrome alternative, faux Acros, and tweaked Astia

Static Sites Enable a Good Time Travel Experience

Thu, 04 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000

With static sites and git, you don’t have to pray to the SaaS gods or dig through some arcane database.

This Site Supports h-card Microformats Now

Tue, 26 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Today, I updated this site to support IndieWeb’s h-card microformats.

Introducing gomjml: MJML for Go Developers

Tue, 12 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0000

gomjml is a native Go implementation of the MJML email framework, making responsive email design faster and easier for Go developers.

Display your Claude Code Token Usage on Your Mac's Toolbar

Mon, 04 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0000

A simple Python script and xbar setup to monitor Claude Code token usage directly in your macOS toolbar.

Hitting the Brakes on Claude Code

Sat, 26 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Prevent Claude Code from burning tokens aimlessly. Slow things down with a simple shell trick.

From Outbound to Inbound and Back Again: The Hidden Power of RSS Feeds

Wed, 02 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Or how we accidentally built a content train station where stories find their way to people who never knew they needed them

Why I Made Peace With Go’s Date Formatting

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000

If we’re all going to google it anyway, we might as well google something that makes sense.

Boost Your Productivity on the iPad With Guided Access Sessions

Sat, 07 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000

The iPad can be a fantastic companion for productivity and creativity. It can also be your biggest source of distraction. Using the built-in Guided Access support will help you stay in focus.

Cinematic Color Negative: A Nostalgic Picture Profile for Canon Cameras

Mon, 19 May 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Add a filmic, nostalgic look to your Canon photos. Give new life to your Canon camera, and achieve great results, without spending hours editing your photos.

How to Apply Unsupported Simulations on Older Fujifilm Cameras

Sat, 17 May 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Get that Classic Chrome look on every photo with this little trick.

Your Eyes Are the Camera

Sun, 11 May 2025 00:00:00 +0000

You don’t need a thousand photos to call yourself a photographer. You don’t even need a camera.

Stuck With Your Decision Making? Try Some Randomness

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0000

The whole point of choosing is not to make a perfect choice, but to just get going.

Got Bitten by the Fuji Bug

Tue, 01 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Despite telling myself countless times that I won’t fall for the social media hype, I got bitten by the Fujifilm bug, too.

Quality Control

Fri, 21 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0000

The symphony ends. The cigarette burns out. The test results are in.

Don't Give Your Main Bluesky Password to 3rd-Party Apps

Fri, 14 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Generate an app Password instead

All You Can Feed

Fri, 07 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0000

A short story about hunger, algorithms, and the things we feed when we think we’re being fed. Bon appétit.

How to Replace Linkedin’s Algorithmic Timeline

Tue, 28 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0000

And, bring back your sanity.

2025: More Social, Less Media

Tue, 31 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Happy New Year! 🎉

3 (+1) Things Evernote Got Right

Sat, 28 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0000

A look at three features that made Evernote click for me back in the day — ones that modern note-taking apps still struggle to replicate fully.

The Raw Arithmetic of Being

Mon, 23 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Our entire existence as humans hangs on two primal drives: survival and the need to feel something.

Because I Wanted To

Fri, 06 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Trust your instincts. Not every choice needs justification.

Double-Click to Edit: Rethinking Note Interactions in Obsidian

Fri, 29 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Switching between reading and editing modes in Obsidian with ease: a simple home-made plugin that brings intentional editing to my note-taking workflow.

Why I Am Not Writing About Programming as Much Anymore

Wed, 20 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +0000

After 25 years of coding, I’m shifting my gaze beyond the keyboard to embrace creative passions like writing, photography, and music. Here’s why I’m writing less about programming—and what’s next for this blog.

Signs

Fri, 01 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Some “signs” aren’t signs at all.

A Few Words About Obsidian’s License

Fri, 23 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Obsidian is free to use but not open-source. It has a commercial license, but for most users, including indie authors, it’s not a concern.

How to Fix That Ghost Email Configuration Once and for All

Wed, 21 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Sometimes, the simple solution has been there all along. It takes you a minute to implement it and an eternity of scratching your head and looking in the wrong direction.

LinkedIn Is Not Having an Identity Crisis. Jobs Are.

Wed, 14 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0000

It’s not just the platform that’s changed. It’s us.

Posts About Retro Gaming From the Blogosphere

Tue, 06 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0000

The latest blog posts on Feedle discussing retro games.

Look for the Bridges

Fri, 02 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0000

What if perseverance isn’t all there is? What if we need to pause, look around, and recognize when we’re making things harder than they need to be?

No One Needs Teachers Anymore

Sun, 07 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Kids of tomorrow will need coaches and mentors instead. More than ever.

Error Flows in Go

Thu, 06 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Change the narrative

Solving the Database Debate

Tue, 21 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Let’s put an end to the age-old database debate, shall we?

You Don’t Own Your Content on the Internet. You Never Have.

Tue, 21 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000

And that’s fine.

The Two Reasons I Prefer Passing Struct Pointers Around

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Choosing consistency over performance.

An Open Plea to the Quarkus Team

Mon, 08 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Rethink the way the Java community sees the framework.

Feedle Reached the Front Page of Hacker News!

Mon, 25 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Addressing some of people’s most common questions to us.

Radiobirds

Sat, 16 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0000

A haiku

My Hopes and Concerns for BgGPT

Tue, 05 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Don’t let it become a clickbait machine 🙏

A Kindle Scribe Writing Pro Tip

Sat, 02 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Don’t use the pen tool!

The Human in the Loop

Fri, 01 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Our desire for optimization and productivity drives us to abdicate effort and skill in exchange for rapidity

Thank You for Unsubscribing

Fri, 26 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000

I am not writing with an audience in mind, but for myself . In the end, it is better for everyone.

The Perfect Knowledge Assistant That Does Not Exist

Fri, 19 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000

But it totally could, if one manages to put these few points together.

How 2023 Almost Killed Our Service Murmel, but We Keep Rocking in 2024

Tue, 16 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Looking forward to a new and exciting year on the Fediverse.

Interfaces Are Not Meant for That

Fri, 15 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0000

It’s time to ask ourselves how much abstraction in our Go code really makes sense.

Python is Easy. Go is Simple. Simple != Easy.

Mon, 27 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Python and Go have distinct qualities that can complement each other.

Write Your Book With Obsidian: The Preface

Fri, 24 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000

A few notes on reviving my book’s draft. I am sharing its preface, so readers can see if they relate to the narrative.

What makes a senior developer?

Fri, 17 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000

My definition of what makes a senior developer has changed a few times over the years

Jotting Down in Bear, Organizing in Obsidian: My Note-Taking Workflow

Sat, 11 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000

While I use Obsidian for all my notes and thoughts, it is not where these notes and ideas start out. In fact, it is the opposite - Obsidian is where my notes end up being, neatly organized and searchable, ready to be pulled back whenever I need them.

My Ego Is My Enemy. Your Ego Is Your Enemy.

Fri, 06 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Acknowledge that you don’t have all the answers. Let go of your desire to control every aspect of your life.

Who Said So?

Tue, 03 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +0000

A requirement is only as strong as the scrutiny it can withstand.

Ditch That Else

Fri, 22 Sep 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Escape the maze of nested code. Embrace simplicity with the early return approach.

The Loneliness of Success

Fri, 15 Sep 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Beyond accolades and titles, our true worth shines in the lives we touch. Choose yourself, seek deep connections, and be the impact in a disconnected world.

How to Fix Stuck iCloud Syncing on macOS - Part 2

Tue, 12 Sep 2023 00:00:00 +0000

What to do when your Mac won’t sync important files to iCloud. A deeper investigation.

Shifting Gears for a Short While

Fri, 21 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +0000

I am slowing down involvement with my business for some time.

Podcasts for Go Developers

Wed, 28 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000

A selection of my favorite podcasts from around the Go community.

Cosmic Lullaby

Thu, 22 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000

In the vast theater of the Cosmos, one voyager dances with the infinite unknown.

Focus on the Happy Path With Step Functions

Wed, 14 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000

A simple pattern that will help you reduce error handling, while keeping your Go code simple and idiomatic.

My Go Talk Proposal Got Declined. A Few Times.

Fri, 02 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000

I am trying to make sense of what I can do better next time.

Writing a Book That Deserves to Be Read?

Wed, 31 May 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Let me read it and share my honest review with the readers of this blog.

What Color is Your Type?

Tue, 30 May 2023 00:00:00 +0000

My struggle to choose the right type semantic and keep code consistent at the same time.

Bringing Murmel to the Fediverse

Wed, 24 May 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Murmel is seeking a new home on the Fediverse. Our Mastodon beta is now live and ready to try.

I Believe in Machine Learning. I Don’t Believe In AI

Mon, 22 May 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Machine learning rocks, but it’s far from intelligence. It’s advanced stats on steroids. Know its limits, roll with smaller models, and be the boss of your decisions.

My Issue With ORMs

Mon, 15 May 2023 00:00:00 +0000

It’s not the performance, and neither is it the complexity.

Digging into Service Weaver: Dependency Injection

Fri, 12 May 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Did Google reinvent both EJBs and Spring in Go?

Go's Error Handling Is a Form of Storytelling

Fri, 14 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Good error messages add up and tell a story

Which JVM Language Would You Choose for a New Server-Side Project?

Mon, 27 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Results from my Mastodon poll and my personal 2 cents.

Where Is the Spring Framework for Go?

Thu, 23 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Who is going to build it?

Create Robust "Enums" in Go

Fri, 17 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000

While Go doesn’t have proper enums, you can create a more robust enum-like construct using interfaces and structs.

Things to Consider When Going With sqlc

Tue, 07 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000

sqlc is a fantastic time and boilerplate saver, but is not a one-size-fits-all solution. Here are a few drawbacks I think people should be aware of.

2000 Blogs 🎉

Fri, 24 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Our side project Feedle has just hit its first major milestone.

Partially-Implemented Interfaces in Go

Wed, 22 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0000

When you just want to implement one or two methods … but be careful.

User or *User - Do We Need Struct Pointers Everywhere?

Mon, 06 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0000

A bit of up-front thinking can help make our Go code cleaner and more performant.

How To Schedule Block Reminders in Logseq

Sat, 21 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Remind yourself of current and future events with ease.

The Secret to Being a Great Bass Player

Wed, 18 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Think of it as a percussion instrument, not (only) as a low-pitched guitar.

In Defense of ORMs

Mon, 16 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000

there is a fundamental parity mismatch between SQL and imperative code.

Successful Interviews Start with Why

Thu, 05 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000

It is essential to understand the motivation behind why a company is posting a job offer before taking it on. Asking the right questions can help you assess if the job is a good fit for what you are looking for and if the company is on the same page.

The Big Thing in Unix

Sat, 31 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000

The big thing in Unix was the realization that instead of building large monolithic systems, one could build smaller programs which could communicate with each other.

Epic Rap Battles of Programming: Java vs. Go

Wed, 21 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Two programming language giants appear on stage for a massive rap battle. Who will win?

Consistent > Idiomatic

Fri, 16 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000

As a software engineer, I’ve learned that consistency in code is crucial for the long-term success of a project, even when it means deviating from idiomatic principles.

How Logseq Introduces Event Sourcing to Note-Taking

Tue, 15 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Logseq is the closest thing to event sourcing in note-taking and knowledge management.

Book Review: Moonshot by Albert Bourla

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Albert Bourla’s book, “Moonshot: Inside Pfizer’s Nine-Month Race to Make the Impossible Possible” provides readers with a behind-the-scenes look at the race to develop and deliver a COVID-19 vaccine. As the CEO of Pfizer, Bourla’s perspective provides a unique and interesting angle on the story. The book is easy to read and covers various topics, from the science behind the vaccine to the politics and logistics of getting it manufactured and distributed.

feedle - It’s a World of Feeds!

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0000

I have recently helped a team bring a new side project to the world - feedle. feedle is a dedicated search engine for blogs and podcasts - anything with a public RSS feed. What makes it unique is that every search on feedle is also its own RSS feed. This allows visitors to subscribe to topics of interest rather than hundreds of individual feeds.

Information Overload Day

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0000

It’s Information Overload Day today, a day to take a break from the constant flow of information. It symbolizes everything I have been fighting for - creating tools and solutions that help people spend less time processing information online.

Do You Use One Or Multiple Obsidian Vaults?

Wed, 19 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Most people using Obsidian prefer using a single vault for all their notes, according to a quick poll. This gives users more flexibility and fine-grained control in organizing their notes. A single vault also contains all of one’s notes in one place - this is especially useful for cross-linking and knowledge discovery.

Switch Between Multiple Obsidian Configurations With Ease

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0000

The solution to having separate Obsidian configurations for each device is to use different settings folders for each device. This way, you can keep your settings separate and synchronized across devices.

Book Review: Zero To Production In Rust

Wed, 12 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Luca Palmieri’s book, Zero To Production in Rust is a great guide for those looking to learn Rust by building an email newsletter-sending Web service from scratch. The book is full of first-hand developer tips on how to set up one’s environment or what tools to use, and goes beyond explaining the usual steps one can find in the official documentation.

Doubling Down on RSS

Wed, 05 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Yesterday, I gave our side project BARE a bit of a facelift. Most of The changes are tiny and cosmetic, but one is something I should have done from the very beginning…

Why Do We Keep Building Murmel?

Tue, 20 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000

People keep asking me why I invest time and efforts in building Murmel if Twitter has already created its solution.

Come for the graph, stay for the journal.

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000

It’s the journal where the real magic happens.

I Don’t Like Go’s Default HTTP Handlers

Tue, 09 Aug 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Explicit > Implicit

Matt Mueller: Building Modern Web Applications Faster With Bud

Wed, 03 Aug 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Bud is a brand-new Web framework. It takes the best of Go and JavaScript to help developers focus on solving actual problems without worrying about type safety, performance, or deployment.

Will Carbon Kill Go's Momentum?

Thu, 28 Jul 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Will it, really?

The Show Will Continue After a Short COVID Interruption

Sat, 09 Jul 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Stay tuned - we will be back after the break

How to Fix Stuck iCloud Syncing on macOS

Thu, 16 Jun 2022 00:00:00 +0000

What to do when your Mac won’t sync important files to iCloud.

Is Swift Playgrounds the Future of Apple App Development?

Thu, 02 Jun 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Is this the beginning of the end of Xcode?

Omnisearch - The Hidden Gem for Discovering Content in Obsidian

Tue, 31 May 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Omnisearch is a full-text search engine extension for Obsidian, providing results relevant to the search query.

Context Is Everything

Thu, 26 May 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Idiomatic is what works for you and your team at the end of the day

30-Day Grayscale Screen Challenge

Sat, 21 May 2022 00:00:00 +0000

I am going colorless for 30 days to combat distraction.

Go: Import Cycles via Third Packages Are Not Permitted

Sun, 15 May 2022 00:00:00 +0000

You cannot trick the Go compiler, and that is a good thing.

pq or pgx - Which Driver Should I Go With?

Fri, 13 May 2022 00:00:00 +0000

If you are betting on PostgreSQL, pgx is the right choice.

Creating Link Aliases in Logseq

Sun, 10 Apr 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Link aliasing made easy

Effective Immediately, I Cancelled My Medium Partner Program Participation

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Everything you see on my Medium profile as of today is 100% free of charge and available to read.

Was it so important?

Sat, 12 Mar 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Probably not.

Obsidian's Weakest Point - Its Search

Mon, 03 Jan 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Obsidian’s search is far from sufficient.

How to Sync Your Existing Logseq Database Between Mobile and Desktop

Thu, 30 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0000

It works, but is a little trickier than I thought at first.

Generic Go Optionals

Thu, 18 Nov 2021 00:00:00 +0000

A thought experiment with generic type parameters

Implementing a Generic Filter Function in Go

Wed, 22 Sep 2021 00:00:00 +0000

This article will demonstrate the implementation of a generic slice filter function using the new type parameters syntax.

Generic Go Pipelines

Sat, 04 Sep 2021 00:00:00 +0000

My journey with generic type parameters in Go continues.

How to Use Generics in Go Starting From v1.17

Tue, 17 Aug 2021 00:00:00 +0000

Using a flag that appears to have been brought to light with v1.17

What Is Book as a Service (BaaS) and Why It Matters?

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 00:00:00 +0000

What if we thought of modern books not as final products but as continuously evolving services?

Between Go and Elixir

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 00:00:00 +0000

Reason wanted me to make a choice, and I am so glad I didn’t. Because the more I kept delving into both Elixir and Go, the more I found out how complementary the two can be to one another.

The Urgent vs. the Important

Tue, 29 Dec 2020 00:00:00 +0000

If you think about it, the very important never feels urgent. Instead, most things which feel urgent are important for someone else, not for you.

Every End Is a New Beginning

Tue, 15 Dec 2020 00:00:00 +0000

I am leaving my emplyer to go on my own. It feels exciting, but also scary as hell. It is precisely at times of such uncertainty that great leaps forward are made. Or great mistakes. Only time will tell.

The Myth of Code Coverage

Thu, 03 Dec 2020 00:00:00 +0000

Why more isn’t always better.

Farewell, macOS!

Mon, 16 Nov 2020 00:00:00 +0000

I’ve recently switched from macOS to Ubuntu on my MacBook from 2015. It is stable, fast, and I am already enjoying it a lot more than I have any recent version of macOS.

Use Dotenv Files When Developing Your Go Apps

Tue, 10 Nov 2020 00:00:00 +0000

Overcome the hurdles of managing environment variables, while developing your next Go app.

Elixir Tip: Case vs. With

Fri, 11 Sep 2020 00:00:00 +0000

Dating back to version 1.2, the with operator is one of Elixir’s features that need a bit of time to comprehend at first. It often gets used in situations…

Elixir Is Not Ruby. Elixir Is Erlang

Sun, 06 Sep 2020 00:00:00 +0000

Elixir is not Ruby. The familiar syntax has definitely helped the language win the hearts of the broader developer community. Yet, under the hood, Elixir is all about Erlang.

Use the Git History to Identify Pain Points in Any Project

Sun, 01 Mar 2020 00:00:00 +0000

Have you heard of Adam Tornhill’s work?

A Crystal in Go’s World

Sun, 26 Jan 2020 00:00:00 +0000

The newest programming language you need to know

Any Code Style You Like, So Long As It’s Black

Sat, 26 Oct 2019 00:00:00 +0000

Write clear and consistently indented Python code with zero effort.

X509: Certificate Signed by Unknown Authority (Running a Go App Inside a Docker Container)

Sun, 11 Aug 2019 00:00:00 +0000

Here is how to fix it.

Use Dotenv Files When Developing Your Python Apps

Wed, 09 Jan 2019 00:00:00 +0000

Developing Python apps can be simplified with the use of .env files. These files help store sensitive information, such as API keys and passwords, in a secure and convenient way.

Git Tip: List the Most Recent Branches You Have Been Working On

Thu, 13 Dec 2018 00:00:00 +0000

List and switch back and forth between multiple git branches with ease.

Live-reloading of Python Modules in the Python REPL / IPython / Jupyter Console

Sun, 22 Apr 2018 00:00:00 +0000

As modules get bigger, they tend to import other modules, or do some preliminary setup work. Python 3 supports inline reloading of modules.

How to Use Twitter More Efficiently with These Hidden Search Features

Mon, 02 Apr 2018 00:00:00 +0000

The easy trick that will help you stay on top of your Twitter timeline.

Securing your ElasticSearch instances

Fri, 03 Feb 2017 00:00:00 +0000

A quick tip on securely setting up remote ElasticSearch instances.

Kotlin Basics: apply() and copy()

Sun, 26 Jun 2016 00:00:00 +0000

Kotlin brings a touch of succinctness in places, where even programmers new to Java, may find code unnecessarily over-bloated.

Using Slack as a Personal Knowledge Hub

Mon, 11 May 2015 00:00:00 +0000

Slack can is much more than just a tool for team collaboration - it can also be used as a personal knowledge hub. Create channels for different topics and use Slack’s integrations to automatically collect tweets, code changes, and more. Review your thoughts regularly to create well-written and organized notes.

What’s with the 50/72 rule?

Sat, 21 Feb 2015 00:00:00 +0000

Writing a great commit summary is like writing a great tweet, only shorter.

The Surprisingly Simple Way to Handle Impostor Syndrome

Tue, 10 Feb 2015 00:00:00 +0000

Whatever you are privately going through, your teammates (and, perhaps your superiors, to an even greater extent) are going through as well.

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Let’s talk about sophisticated procrastination, shall we?