Igniting Your Imagination
In early 2020, before a certain spiked-protein’s untimely rendezvous with humanity became headline news, I was introduced, by a dear friend…
Finding Freedom in the Present
In light of a recent work-related achievement, I was asked, at a public forum, to share how my professional life decisions had contributed…
The Paradox of Truth
From the smog and grime of Melbourne’s inner city streets to the subtle aroma of freshly harvested sacks of rice along the dusty sidewalks…
Finding Harmony in Solitude
It’s 4am and every living soul has slipped into a deep slumber and all there is to hear is the murmur of my breathing. The pillow doesn't…
Seeking Wisdom in an Age of News Chaos
It took decades for me to cut the cord but I’ve finally done it. I’ve started 2023 consciously avoiding ‘the news’ and the sensationalist…
Mastering the Art of -10x Engineering!
+10x engineers may be mythical, but -10x engineers exist. To become a -10x engineer, simply waste 400 engineering hours per week. Combine…
Topographic Line Art
Back in early-mid 2021, I saw this art style everywhere, especially in brandings. So much so that I actually own a desk mat that looks…
Code Review: A Necessary Evil for Developers?
Most of the projects I've been working on today have fairly strict code review policies. My work requires code review on most of our code…
Revving M1 with Virtual Machines
I discovered what it takes to run VMs on an M1, especially because they don't "just work"
Preflight Requests in CORS
When do CORS preflight requests go out?
Conquer The Fear of Beginning
Natural talent is only part of the equation when it comes to success. Hard work, dedication, and practice are just as important.
Jesting with Imports: Safe or Sorry?
Slightly confusion conditions around Jest module mocks.
2FA: 9 Top Tips for Tighter Security and Smoother UX!
If you care about your users and their security, give them the option to enable the 2FA. Period.