Technology

It’s the next Myspace. — If I published this article as a video on YouTube it would have been demonetized. The title alone would be enough to set off YouTube’s algorithm that scours videos for anything too “controversial.” I’m not even trying to be controversial. I’m stating a fact. YouTube is dying. And it could…

Playing it safe is the riskiest choice of all — I thought I was going to stay at Netflix forever. Top of market pay. Freedom and responsibility. Unlimited PTO. What more could you ask for? So when I quit Netflix in May 2021, everyone thought I was crazy. My parents objected first. Coming from cultural revolution China where they barely…

If you don’t get it right, it will be a waste of your time and energy — Learning a new programming language is often an exciting journey. Whether you are a newbie or a seasoned programmer, you always want to make the right decision when it comes to what you learn. Learning something new often means dedicating your time. And not just your time, also your energy…

As Artificial Intelligence becomes more advanced, so too does its ability to generate realistic images of people. This has led to some worrying applications in the field of porn, where AI is being used to create increasingly realistic and lifelike images of naked people. No, I am not just talking…

No BS and please don’t expect blogging, YouTube, freelancing, or Medium. — Over the previous several years, I’ve dabbled in a variety of sectors, picked up a few new skills, launched a handful of side hustles, and met some brilliant individuals. And as a result of all of this, I’ve learned a lot more. We now have a network of like-minded people…

My first impressions of the new JetBrains tool — The VSCode editor has seen a massive adoption since its launch back in 2015. Why? Because It is lightweight, easy to use, and allows a ton of customization. Its plugins are an essential part of its ecosystem and why many Developers are hooked on it. Its native Typescript support excels…

Avoiding problems is faster than solving them — “There is no greater fool than he who thinks himself wise; no one wiser than he who suspects he is a fool.” Marguerite de Valois Most developers are clever at writing code, in many situations the cleverness is a strength and a weakness. Common sense, street smarts and experience can…