Most of What We Call Progress

Most of what we call progress in software is just motion. New tools, new frameworks, same problems. Maybe fancier logos. Our industry always has this collective thrill that a new fancy method, framework, process will make things infinitely better. Perhaps, perhaps, perhaps. I’ve watched that excitement enough times to recognize its cycles. Years ago, a colleague was setting up Apache […]

Embrace the Unknowns

Why do we often stick to what’s familiar? It’s simple: it feels safe. However, staying in our comfort zone means missing out on intriguing experiences. Think about the thrill of landing into a country where you don’t speak the language and you don’t know the customs.Venturing outside our comfort zones offers stimulation and excitement that our regular lives might not […]