Thoughts on this, that, and the rest
Thoughts on this, that, and the rest
Specializing in a niche software field offers job security and develops strong interpersonal skills through direct user interaction. However, deep expertise in a narrow area can lead to career vulnerability if market demands shift. Specialized professionals risk finding their experience disconnected from broader technological trends and current hiring needs.
A story of a return to Kabul after decades away — through ordinary moments that carried unexpected weight, and a country that was both exactly as she remembered and entirely changed.
Qatar has modernized public services through digitization, customer-focused staff, and expanded road and transit networks, including the Doha Metro and Lusail Tram. Tasks that once meant lengthy queues now take minutes, driven by institutional reforms and staff training.
I’ve been running the same Fedora install since 2018. Not “Fedora” as a rolling habit of reinstalling every year or two — the same install. It started life as Fedora 28 or 29, I genuinely can’t remember which, and it’s…
Perl is great. I would not say I am an expert at it, but I have been working with this fascinating programming language for a number of years that it’s become something close to a reflex.So it’s not exactly neutral…
Stepping outside in a Doha August is a tactical operation. A light-hearted look at heat, humidity, and the stubborn weekly football match that refuses to quit.
Finding the right tools for your development workflow is a constant struggle, and Git tooling is no exception. Despite the plethora of Git clients available, none of them ever felt quite right. For a while, I settled on GitFiend. It…
Windows isn't the default anymore. Xfce is fast, familiar, and finally polished — running it on Fedora's bleeding-edge spin, coming off years of i3, and I haven't noticed a single performance hit.
I tweaked my i3 configuration to automate application placement. During this process, I encountered a frustrating issue. LibreOffice was ignoring my workspace assignments. While the main suite started correctly, specific components like LibreOffice Writer refused to land in their designated…
But beneath all that, a profound reality is that we’re building tools that can engage in subtle, reflective, and culturally rich conversations.
