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Java, Security, Coffee driven Developer - why did I start learning Java?
I could have gained experience in languages I already knew, taken on any project, or simply taken a professional break. So why did I start learning Java?
11/24/2025
How to effectively implement changes with the SMART model
Want to change something in your life but don't know where to start? The good old SMART model can help. In this post, I show you how to plan such a goal step by step.
4/24/2025
The CV Wars: Getting Ready for Job Hunting
Lately, I've been revising my CV for the nth time. And I don’t mean minor tweaks like adding a new project or updating dates—I’m talking about completely rewriting it. This time, though, it's by choice.
2/21/2025
Back to the future – is 2024 a good year for junior programmers?
My journey to IT wasn't too bumpy, unlike the struggle to stay in the industry. These experiences allow me today to advise junior programmers on what can accelerate their entry into the IT industry.
2/6/2025
Being Trapped – Powerless and Helpless Dev
Sometimes, in a developer’s work, we get tasks that we can’t handle right away. Even more often than sometimes. When acquired knowledge isn’t enough, even though one would very much like to have all the knowledge in the world. Unfortunately, it’s impossible to acquire knowledge at Neo’s speed from The Matrix...
1/23/2025
Psychological First-Aid Kit – Self-Care in action
There are days when I’m overwhelmed by a flood of difficult emotions. When various things don’t work out, and I try to salvage as much as possible and go to sleep to start anew the next day. These are the days when it’s even more important to take care of myself.
1/12/2025
Another „Hello, World!”: A Programmer in the Process of Personal Growth
I’m once again embarking on a major life change and exploring how to make these transitions smoother. This post details my vocational shifts, discoveries, and emerging signs of stability.
12/18/2024
New Year's Resolutions
The new year has begun, and in many people's opinion, one should start it with prepared New Year's resolutions. When I hear about this, I feel myself twisting inside...
1/1/2021