5 years in software engineering

Fri, May 30 2025

It occurred to me a couple of weeks ago that I've crossed a somewhat significant career milestone: five years in software engineering.

The past half a decade has been full of learning o... Read more »

The disadvantages principle

Mon, Jan 29 2024

It's easy to get hyped up about something and jump right into using or buying it. A new programming language, new sports equipment, or a new vehicle.

However, as I get older, I find... Read more »

Wed, Oct 18 2023

Ever since my daughter was born, the time I can devote to hobby programming has become scarce.

I consider that a good thing, though. It made me realize how important focus is, especi... Read more »

Mon, Mar 13 2023

Or at least, that's what I thought for my first three years of programming.

Before knowing much about the business side of IT, I only wanted to learn cool, beloved languages like Py... Read more »

Thu, Oct 06 2022

Yesterday I had a conversation with an ex-colleague of mine. He asked me what I had been up to in the past few months.

And frankly, my answer was quite a mouthful.