Reflecting on the 2025
How switching to a planning-first approach in 2025 helped me stop wandering in code and finally finish my side projects with purpose. Dive into this step-by-step tutorial.
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November Reflection 2025
Built a cover image generator with Azure Functions to learn serverless—explored cold starts, CI/CD, and planning-first development. Dive into this step-by-step tutorial.
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October Reflection 2025
Reflections on evolving a Flask API from SQLite MVP to PostgreSQL with Docker, Azure cloud deployment, feature flags, and DevOps workflows. Read the full guide to learn.
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August Reflection 2025
Reflecting on my 4-month Shopify internship: embracing progress over perfection, lightening my technical backpack, and shipping with confidence. Dive into the full post.
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July Reflection 2025
A reflection on learning through the lens of a technical backpack — what I’ve added, what I’ve let go, and how I’m making space for smarter growth. Dive into the full post.
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June Reflection 2025
Impostor syndrome showed up more during my internship. I'm learning to face it one step at a time — figuring things out as I go. Dive into this step-by-step tutorial.
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May Reflection 2025
Almost done with my first month at Shopify internship—learning to work with large codebases, adapt to AI tools, and improve problem-solving skills. Dive into the full post.
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April Reflection 2025
Observing vibe coding trends in software development - how AI tools impact both developers and non-coders, balancing efficiency with technical quality. Read more to learn.
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March Reflection 2025
March reflections: Learning Go with Gopher Learning and exploring Ansible for server automation. Exciting progress in coding & DevOps!”. Explore this comprehensive guide.
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February Reflection 2025
Reflecting on building tools to improve efficiency, recreating projects in new languages, and exploring Ansible for automation. Simplifying workflows, one project at a time.
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January Reflection 2025
Excited to expand my knowledge in OOP3, mobile app dev, Azure, AAA testing, and CI/CD pipelines. Ready to grow skills and embrace new tech trends in 2025! Read more to learn.
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Reflecting on 2024
In 2025, I aim to expand my skills in cloud computing, DevOps, SQL, and cybersecurity, while continuing my growth in software development and organization. Read more to learn.
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November Reflection 2024
Exploring a new journaling system with Google Docs tabs and insights from Fundamentals of Software Architecture on design, trade-offs, and adaptability. Read more to learn.
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September Reflection 2024
Reflect on insights from The Strangest Secret by Nightingale, focusing on the power of thoughts, goal-setting, and staying positive on your journey to success. Read on.
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August Reflection 2024
Balancing career goals with cultural fit is key. Discover how to assess company culture with Marion's TED Talk on finding your ideal workplace. Dive into the full post.
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July Reflection 2024
Exploring quitting’s strategic value, student perks with Microsoft Azure, and efficient skill learning. Plus, reflections on impactful books read this month. Read on.
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June Reflection 2024
Balancing software development studies at SAIT with personal time, using Google Calendar and Tasks to stay organized, avoid burnout, and foster growth. Read more to learn.
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April Reflection 2024
By reflecting on worry, how can we overcome it? Shifting our focus to positives can prevent exhausting ourselves by day's end. Discover essential tips and practical guides.
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March Reflection 2024
Unlock decision-making with the Stacey Matrix: Insights for organizational and personal clarity. Inspired by Addy Osmani’s LinkedIn post. Explore this comprehensive guide.
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February Reflection 2024
Automate tasks with Python in Monthly Reflection! Extract articles, redesign journal entries, and use Makefile for efficiency. Transform ideas effortlessly! 🚀. Read on.
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January Reflection 2024
Reflected on January, adjusting daily routine and recording a daily journal via Google form. Explored Docker, GitHub Actions (with 'needs'), and Raspberry Pi. Read on.
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Reflecting on 2023 - A Year in Review
Reflecting on the highs, lows, and lessons of 2023. Here's to a wonderful 2024 ahead! Discover essential tips, full code examples, and practical insights in this guide.
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September Reflection 2023
Reflected on what I learned from System Design Primer on databases, cache, and application layer. And the 2-minute rule on getting small tasks done ASAP. Read more to learn.
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August Reflection 2023
Reflected on what I learned from System Design Primer, a containerized app with docker, Threejs - lighting/effects, and the concept of doing the pilot week. Read on.
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July Reflection 2023
Celebrated a 300-day Duolingo streak, embracing a mindset of abundance. Explored blogs, books, AI, AWS, system design, Git, and Three.js. 🚀. Read the full guide to learn.
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June Reflection 2023
Reflecting on what I learned from Harvard CS50 from memory to HTML, rate limiting, and my thoughts on the tracking system for posts and books. Read the full guide to learn.
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May Reflection 2023
Reflected on what I have learned for the May, what is docker and its usage, Harvard CS50, Back of the Envelope Estimation from System Design. Read the full guide to learn.
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April Reflection 2023
Reflected on my Next.js journey: app dir, API route files, Redux Toolkit for state mgmt, SQL queries through a game, and AWS Amplify deployment. Dive into the full post.
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March Reflection 2023
Reflected on what I learned about run TS node app, ch 1 of the System Design, LCP and CLS from Lighthouse, and run a tests array with one of Jest's features. Read on.
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February Reflection 2023
Reflected on Hacker News clone learnings, especially Redux Toolkit. Gained Cypress API familiarity by writing e2e tests. Read this comprehensive guide to learn much more.
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January Reflection 2023
Reflecting on January, inspired by Atomic Habits, I'm learning Next.js, Chakra UI, and Redux Toolkit for the Hacker News project. Next up: Cypress. Dive into the full post.
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