Preslav Rachev
Programming
·
Mar 27, 2023
·
2 min
Which JVM Language Would You Choose for a New Server-Side Project?
Results from my Mastodon poll and my personal 2 cents.
My Writings
“If you write, you are a writer.” – Leigh Bardugo
Writing is a big part of my life. This is a collection of the essays and long-form post I have throughout the years.
2023
Going with Go
·
Mar 23, 2023
·
6 min
Where Is the Spring Framework for Go?
Who is going to build it?
Going with Go
·
Mar 17, 2023
·
6 min
Create Robust "Enums" in Go
While Go doesn’t have proper enums, you can create a more robust enum-like construct using interfaces and structs.
Programming
·
Mar 7, 2023
·
4 min
Things to Consider When Going With sqlc
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.
My Projects
·
Feb 24, 2023
·
3 min
2000 Blogs 🎉
Our side project Feedle has just hit its first major milestone.
Programming
·
Feb 22, 2023
·
3 min
Partially-Implemented Interfaces in Go
When you just want to implement one or two methods … but be careful.
Going with Go
·
Feb 6, 2023
·
8 min
User or *User - Do We Need Struct Pointers Everywhere?
A bit of up-front thinking can help make our Go code cleaner and more performant.
Personal Knowledge Management
·
Jan 21, 2023
·
1 min
How To Schedule Block Reminders in Logseq
Remind yourself of current and future events with ease.
Music
·
Jan 18, 2023
·
1 min
The Secret to Being a Great Bass Player
Think of it as a percussion instrument, not (only) as a low-pitched guitar.
Programming
·
Jan 16, 2023
·
2 min
In Defense of ORMs
there is a fundamental parity mismatch between SQL and imperative code.
Career
·
Jan 5, 2023
·
3 min
Successful Interviews Start with Why
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.
2022
Programming
·
Dec 31, 2022
·
2 min
The Big Thing in Unix
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.
Fun
·
Dec 21, 2022
·
3 min
Epic Rap Battles of Programming: Java vs. Go
Two programming language giants appear on stage for a massive rap battle. Who will win?
Programming
·
Dec 16, 2022
·
2 min
Consistent > Idiomatic
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.
Personal Knowledge Management
·
Nov 15, 2022
·
2 min
How Logseq Introduces Event Sourcing to Note-Taking
Logseq is the closest thing to event sourcing in note-taking and knowledge management.