A developer shares their personal system for managing knowledge, including tools for note-taking, read-it-later, and audiobook summaries.
Critiques the 'code faster' management approach, arguing for quantifying economic value and prioritizing work to maximize profit with limited resources.
A developer reflects on 'decision paralysis' when choosing tech tools like analytics, email providers, and note-taking apps.
A developer shares his 2021 productivity toolkit and workflow for managing tasks, projects, and a distributed team at Google.
A data scientist explains the 'Why, What, How' framework for writing effective technical documents like one-pagers, design docs, and after-action reviews.
A software developer explains how embracing boredom, like waiting in line without a phone, can train your brain for better focus during demanding cognitive work.
A developer argues for shorter, flexible workdays and prioritizing employee health over traditional eight-hour schedules in tech.
A software developer shares his personal digital workflow for organizing projects, notes, and tasks using a simple folder system and syncing tools.
A developer shares his personal digital workflow for organizing projects, notes, and tasks using a folder-based system and syncing tools.
A personal reflection on the author's 2020, discussing burnout, creative output, and the impact of the pandemic on work and life.
A personal review and setup guide for the Moonlander ergonomic keyboard, covering its features, ergonomic adjustments, and customization.
A data scientist's 2020 reflection on moving to Amazon, building ML systems, and establishing a weekly writing habit for learning and sharing knowledge.
Explains how standard keyboards cause back pain through wrist strain and recommends ergonomic keyboards as a solution.
A guide to setting up Prettier for automatic code formatting in VSCode, covering both the extension and CLI.
Explains how building a simple prototype can be more effective than proposals for gaining stakeholder buy-in on tech projects.
Tips for successfully onboarding a junior developer for remote work experience, focusing on team communication, productivity planning, and orientation.
Explains the YDNIY (You Don't Need It Yet) principle for shipping software faster by delaying non-essential features.
A guide to using Scopes in JetBrains IDEs to organize files with custom colors and filters, improving project navigation and developer experience.
A programmer argues that light color schemes are superior to dark ones for coding, citing the Pulfrich effect and eye physiology.
Analyzes iOS 14's conflicting features: Sleep Mode/Wind Down aid productivity, while widgets pose new distraction risks.
