A software engineer reflects on a decade of writing and self-publishing Python programming books, sharing lessons learned and sales milestones.
A blog launch post celebrating the classic 'Hello, World!' program by showing its syntax in multiple programming languages.
Argues for naming code components with noun-adjective order (e.g., StreamCreated) instead of adjective-noun for better alphabetical grouping and searchability.
Analyzes the claim that AI will replace human programmers in five years, examining current AI coding benchmarks and limitations.
A reflection on the joy of personal programming projects and a reminder to pursue coding for passion, not just work.
Introducing 'kBits', a new format for sharing concise, single-topic technical learnings and insights alongside project tutorials.
The author explores programming as a craft, drawing parallels with weaving, knitting, and lighting design to argue it's an accessible, creative skill.
A developer shares their journey designing a custom keyboard layout to combat RSI and optimize for Vim, coding, and language use, questioning if the effort was worthwhile.
A technical blog post demonstrating how to use R programming to computationally enumerate all possible 5-card poker hands from a standard deck.
A developer explains their frustration with negative news and tech trends, leading them to build their own browser from scratch using Rust.
A curated list of essential books for software engineers to master design patterns, architecture, and core development principles in 2023.
A developer explains why they left Twitter and Reddit, citing negative impacts on mental health and the enshittification of platforms, and discusses rebuilding their blog with Zig.
A poetic reflection on the immersive, focused state of deep coding work and the struggle to maintain that flow.
Analyzes the lack of consequences for incorrect tech predictions online and how it incentivizes making bold, often wrong, claims.
A personal blog post reflecting on books read, AI's impact, and developer experience, with a focus on technology and purpose.
A deep dive into solving C++ static initialization order fiasco (SIOF) and destruction issues encountered while maintaining PyTorch at Google.
A personal story about a programmer's early fascination with coding, learning from a cousin, and overcoming initial challenges with Turbo Pascal.
A summary of the book 'Teaching Tech Together', highlighting key methods for effective technology education like live coding and learner personas.
Explores the limitations of RGB for generating colors and proposes using hue-based color spaces like HSL for creating aesthetically pleasing, algorithmically generated color palettes.
Explains statistical sampling using a Go program example to estimate population percentages, highlighting its power and practical limits in tech contexts.
