Articles
Strong opinions, ramblings about code and other codswallop. Go away if you're easily offended :)
About email etiquette
02 September 2020
Our inboxes are flooded with emails on a daily basis and it contributes to cognitive overload, so what can be done about this?
README.htmlWorking with C-strings in C++ - Part 2
23 August 2020
I made a lot of mistakes working with C-strings and today I reflect on some pitfalls and other interesting observations
README.htmlAbout respect
10 August 2020
You've probably been told that you need to earn someone's respect. Frankly, I think this is a bullshit view to have. Read on to find out why I think this way.
README.htmlAn INTJ on user interface design
23 July 2020
An efficient and effective user interface relieves cognitive strain. Recently I've come across a few that do the opposite and tickle my annoyance so badly, I want to smash my computer screen.
README.htmlWTF is the difference between a front end and a back end web developer?
16 July 2020
Sometimes the lines are blurred between the two, especially if you're not working in the field. Even I was clueless at some point. In this post I explore the key differences between the two and the fact that you can be both.
README.htmlWorking with C-strings in C++ - Part 1
14 April 2020
Recently I had to do an assignment that required working with strings and character arrays. I wanted to do a particular thing with a character array and treat it as a string, but wasn't so far into my textbook, so I took to Stack Overflow and didn't learn anything of value.
README.htmlProgramming is a humbling experience
04 April 2020
I am a relatively new self-taught programmer and suck at mathematics and I am finding it challenging, yet immensely stimulating and invigorating to be taking this journey. I discuss my struggles, my mistakes and how I overcome obstacles while working towards a BSc Computing degree and working as a web developer. Fun times!
README.htmlAn INTJ 's observation of the reaction to SARS CoV2
01 April 2020
Chaos, uncertainty and irrationality, to sum it all up. The following piece is highly opinionated and not intended to offend, but rather a high-level observation from the perspective of an INTJ - someone who values logic over emotion. Please do not read this if you're prone to being offended by strong opinions, but do send me an email if you want to discuss anything.
README.htmlIt's about time
28 March 2020
I've put off building my own personal website for so long. It's been years since I bought my domain name, signed up for hosting and I kept telling myself to get this thing online for even longer.
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