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I'm lazy, and I want you to be lazy too.

But I’m not the kind of lazy who lies in bed all day, forming a black hole on Instagram. I'm talking about the kind of lazy where you're always looking for ways to optimize your life, be more efficient and less repetitive. I'm

The Cryptic File Name That Taught Me About Software Longevity

Software ages like fine Wine (or Cheese) depending on your code. To illustrate this, here is an incident that happened this week. I created a directory named soc:qsfp_0 in my Linux VM, but when I viewed it from the Host Windows Explorer, it had transformed into the cryptic

Register Callbacks, Not Regrets: A Developer’s Guide to Emotions

A chain is only as strong as its weakest link. Our mind is like a chain, and just like a fragile link in a necklace, the weakest point can determine whether we'll sparkle or snap in tough times. That's why it's so important to

Tick. Tock. Tick. Tock.

The relentless rhythm of the clock can feel like a weight on our shoulders. Sometimes, we might feel like we're working hard and spending a lot of time, but not making any progress. Other times, we have a tight deadline and somehow manage to get everything done, even

Mjölnir

Mjölnir is not just a tale from Asgard. It's a reflection. Each line of code we write, each problem we solve, and each innovation we bring to life is our way of wielding the Mjolnir. As we wrap up #engineersday , remember that you, as an engineer, are worthy

The Cause-and-Effect Mindset Every Engineer (and Human) Needs

Here’s a little mindset shift that has truly simplified my decision-making process. Let's start with what we already know. As a Software Engineer, we input data, commands, and configurations into our embedded systems. Whether it's designing device drivers, coding kernel modules, or configuring system parameters,

A Lesson from Chandrayaan-2 to Chandrayaan-3

What did you learned from the voyage of Chandrayaan-2 to Chandrayaan-3? What ISRO reiterates by setting the line of hope so high? By making India to become the fourth nation to set foot on the moon and the first at the south pole? Life got two shades. Just like the

Android vs iPhone: Why I Chose to Be the Anomaly

Which one is it that you're holding? iPhone 12, 13, or 14? Here is why I chose to be the anomaly with an Android. Lately, it's been hard to ignore the wave of iPhones sweeping through the crowd. As I glance around, it's becoming

The Color You Can’t See: What Grayscale Screenshots Teach About Perception

If you take a screenshot in grayscale mode, how will it look? Grey or Colorful? Even monochrome worlds hold rainbows. I wanted a grayscale cover image to match the theme, while creating the post about taming social media. After activating grayscale mode, I snapped a screenshot expecting moody monochrome tones.

Why Reading More Isn’t the Answer

When was the last time you consumed something? Probably last hour. But when was the last time you created something? . . . ? Feel that void. The void between consumption and creation. It's a gap that many of us overlook. I had this wrong assumption - reading more would somehow unlock