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A collection of 20 issues

Hedonic Adaptation

A fancy way of saying that no matter what happens, your happiness will always settle back to the same level. As an engineer, it’s easy to keep chasing the next big thing - learning new languages, trying out the latest tools, or switching fields just because they seem exciting.

Context Is Everything

Look around for a moment. The world you see isn’t just what’s in front of you—it’s how you frame it. How do you make sense of things? What catches your eye? How do you choose to respond? Take rain, for example. It can stop you from

Stop being nice !

In Linux, nice guys (tasks) finish last. Literally. On systems supporting multiple runnable tasks, each task is assigned a priority. Higher priority runnable tasks get CPU before the lower priority ones and tasks with the same priority get CPU in a round robin way. Linux uses separate priority ranges for

20 Years of Roots, Branches, and Beyond

When I was a child, I once asked my dad, "When is the best time to plant a tree?" He told me, "Twenty years ago." Back then, I could barely grasp the concepts of time and the significance of a tree. Yet, few had the foresight

Be the Best by Being You

How do you know if you're not being authentic to yourself? Pay attention to how preoccupied you are with competing against others. That's a sign you're brewing the wrong potion – the "comparison concoction." A recipe guaranteed to taste like disappointment. Competitiveness becomes

Don’t Be That Guy With 187,2960 Unread Articles

Boy find a good article. Boy want to read. Boy no time now. Boy bookmark it or boy read later. Boy confused. We've all been there. Reality is, most of those saves are less likely to be resurrected than an ancient pharaoh. If you're going to

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

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

How 90 Episodes of One Piece Changed My Mindset

Just finished the 90th episode of One Piece! What’s so special? In a world where time feels scarce, I set myself a challenge. I wanted to enjoy anime without losing control of my time. My solution: only one episode a day. Why I Started I began this journey on

The Puppy I Couldn’t Save

Little did I know that this seemingly ordinary morning would present me with an unforgettable encounter that would shake me to the core and leave a scar mark on my soul. A chaotic day. The resonating sound of something falling jolted me awake a little earlier than usual. In the