Embracing Antifragility in Tech
It's a wild ride of a book - Taleb doesn't hold back in his opinions and isn't afraid to call out people he thinks are full of it. But, that's also part of what makes it such a fun read.
It's a wild ride of a book - Taleb doesn't hold back in his opinions and isn't afraid to call out people he thinks are full of it. But, that's also part of what makes it such a fun read.
The blank page is a daunting taskmaster. It taunts you with its emptiness, daring you to fill it with something meaningful and substantial.
Seven years have passed since then, and my excitement for software development has only strengthened. Each new project brings a sense of excitement and wonder, like a child in a candy store. The magic of creating something that can change the world still fills me with awe, even after all these years.
Learn how to effectively manage async tasks in your code and avoid common pitfalls such as improper error handling, excessive nesting, and failing to cancel unnecessary tasks.
I encountered psychological barriers while refactoring a React app from JavaScript to TypeScript, and had to work on controlling my tendency to get sidetracked by disorganization or flaws in the code. I learned the importance of staying focused and sticking to the plan in order to avoid scope creep and unnecessary bug fixing.