I often stumble upon debates online on Twitter (X, but I’m still not used to that new name) or reddit about what language should one learn or what language is the best. While these discussions have their merits, they are often conducted on partisan grounds and seldom do they give a satisfactory outcome. I understand…
Category: Misc
Tips for Remote Work
In the wake of the global pandemic, remote work has become the new norm for many. It offers flexibility and can improve work-life balance, but it also comes with its own set of challenges. Here are some tips to help you navigate the world of remote work effectively. 1. Set Up a Dedicated Workspace Having…
IT Freelancers: The Footballers of the Digital World
In the world of technology, IT freelancers play a vital role, brinding expertise and knowledge to companies. These skilled professionals bring unique talents, work alongside diverse teams, and demonstrate their expertise to score winning goals for their clients. Let’s explore the fascinating parallels between IT freelancers and footballers: 1. Specialized Skills Just as footballers possess…
My experience with Terraform.
Terraform is a technology that allows you to deploy your infrastructure using code. It uses YAML as a file format. It needs registered providers to create the desired infra in the right environment. You can create infra on Azure, AWS as well as on premise. When to use it? When your project requires a specific…
About providing service
I was working for a company where I needed to use a set of scripts developed by another team whithin the same department, and I started encountering some difficulties using it. I thought at first that I didn’t have the knowledge and started looking for documentation that I couldn’t find. I emailed the person who…
Writing a book
I have always wanted to be a full fledged writer and I have tried a lot since my teenage years to actually write a book. I started with fantasy stories that included elves and dwarves etc, then historical fiction and even science fiction. The issue is that there was always this burst of energy when…
I changed the layout of my home office
I have this home office from where I work and though it still need a bit of work, it’s perfectly functional. I thought about having the desk in the middle of the room à la executive and it failed. The room isn’t big enough to accomodate a desk facing the door and place to move…
One of my favourite quote
Do you have a quote you live your life by or think of often? Remember, success is a journey not a destination. Have faith in your ability. You will do just fine. Bruce Lee This is an important wisdom imparted by the late Bruce Lee who was not only an amazing actor, but also a…
Leveraging the Action Pack subscription in the Pandemic
More than a year ago, the world was taken by storm by a mysterious virus that posed the biggest sanitary crisis the world has seen since the Spanish Flu of 1918. Since then, humans did what they do best, we adapted. While schools, sports, shops and restaurants were closed, homeworking became the rule where this…
Encourage your kids to read books
Books are a given, or so I thought. While technological progress allowed many children to receive a smartphone from parents, grand-parents, uncles, aunts,… It seems to be detrimental to books and children willingness to read them. I have loved technology for as long I can remember, even before my parents bought us our 486 compaq…