Hameed

Hameed

I write about whatever has taken up residence in my head that week — family history, half-formed theories, technology notes, things I’ve learned over the years that are worth sharing, and things I can’t stop thinking about. No fixed lane, no consistent theme. Just a curious generalist trying to make sense of things by writing them down. Thanks for reading along.

The Greatly Exaggerated Death of Perl

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…

Staying Ready in the Comfort of Your Niche

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.

Mosaferín-e Mohtaram

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.