I know. When you hear legacy, you think untested code, brittle systems, weird edge cases, and “what the hell just broke now.” Every moment feels frustrating. You don’t know what the next change will trigger. I hear you. Been there, done that. A lot of cursing happens. But here’s the thing: if you’ve ended up with legacy software, it means […]
In 1902, Hanoi was drowning in rats. The government was getting nervous about plague. Hence, the city put a bounty per rat tail. Suddenly, the system had a scoreboard, something you could count, stack, report, and feel good about. And it worked. Hunters brought tails in, the numbers soared, and the program looked like a win. Then reality showed up. […]
At 4:45 am, my alarm rang and I got ready quickly to catch my flight from Dublin to Edinburgh. I reached the airport at the optimum time. The flight took only 45 minutes. I took the bus to the city centre which takes around 30 minutes. Finally, I was in Edinburgh’s city centre. The first cool thing I saw was […]
The principle of compounding is a concept most often tethered to the world of finance. We understand it as the cycle where an investment earns interest, and then that interest earns interest, creating a snowball effect that amplifies growth over time. Yet, this very principle, provides a compelling angle to view our personal lives. Just as money multiplies over time […]
On May 20th, we set out from Dublin at 6:30 pm, embarking on a memorable hiking adventure to Errigal Mountain and the Stairway to Heaven. The trip began with a peaceful drive to Letterkenny, where we arrived at 10:00 pm to rest up for the next day’s activities. The foggy morning greeted us as we left for Errigal Mountain at […]