Hey there, fellow code warriors! Feeling a little burnt out and struggling to stay motivated in your software engineering job? Well, fear not my friends, for I’ve got some tips and tricks up my sleeve to help you reignite your coding flame! First off, let’s face it, motivation can be a fickle beast. Some days you wake up feeling like a coding god, ready to take on the world. Other days, you just want to curl up in bed and …
Author: Zhiyan Duan
Have you ever wondered why some people excel in the tech industry while others struggle? Sure, talent, experience, and hard work all play a role. But there’s another important factor that’s often overlooked: curiosity. Curiosity is the desire to learn, understand, and explore. It’s what drives us to ask questions, seek out new experiences, and challenge our assumptions. And in the tech industry, where innovation is key to success, curiosity is an essential trait. Throughout history, some of the most …
If you’re looking for a way to boost your skills, gain experience, or even start your own business, starting a side project may be the perfect solution. A side project is any project you pursue outside of your regular job or studies. Here are some reasons why starting a side project in 2023 could be a great idea: 1. Develop new skills Starting a side project can be an excellent way to develop new skills that you may not have …
On 4 Oct 2021, around mid-night, I was called on the phone by my colleagues telling me that our registration metrics were on the decline – we saw much less new accounts being created comparing to other normal days. When I jumped into the reaction discussion thread, it was reported that Facebook services (including WhatsApp) were down globally. It was immediately obvious to me that this was the cause of our decreasing registration numbers: we offer “Signup with Facebook” as …