Feb 13Google MemoriesSometimes, I find solace in Google Maps as it doubles as a tool for reminiscing. The street view option provides a glimpse into the past, offering different versions of the same place at different points in time. There’s this one place that I used to go to a lot with…Life4 min readLife4 min read
Feb 6HTML and CSS Only BlobsA few days ago I stumbled upon this tweet by Double Glitch. It explains how to create blobs on Figma by simply using filters and blend modes. To my surprise, the blob was pleasing to play with and I decided to try and see if we can do it…Software Engineering2 min readSoftware Engineering2 min read
Oct 3, 2022Reasonable Pull Request -Writing an Effective and Meaningful Pull Request DescriptionA reasonable pull request (PR) is when the reviewer of your pull request can reason about it, and understand why the PR exists and what is it about. To be reasonable, your PR description should contain the answer to these questions. Why this PR exists? What is it trying to…Software Engineering3 min readSoftware Engineering3 min read
Aug 11, 2022Meat and CheeseHave you ever eaten a cheeseburger and then noticed that the taste of the meat got subdued by the taste of the cheese? Cheese is a fat, but the kind of fat where the taste coats your tongue and prevent other flavors from seeping in into your tongue. Especially if…Cooking2 min readCooking2 min read
Aug 10, 2022The Privilege of the Non-IndebtedBeing indebted steals away a lot of privilege and opportunities to do something better. Think of it as being chained into an iron rod, and the bigger the debt, the bigger the rod. Sometimes, the chain would grow longer and allow us more movement. But no matter how long, we…Debt2 min readDebt2 min read
Aug 10, 2022Playtune — The Story BehindWhen I was a kid, I have this big and bulky PC that runs Windows XP. My brother introduced me to a game called Virtual Orchestra Studio (VOS) by Hanseulsoft. It’s a rhythm game that allows you to play games with MIDI audio files. I remember the first song that…Game2 min readGame2 min read
Dec 19, 2021Building ThatSkyWish — The importance of kindness during hardshipsAbout two years ago, thatgamecompany released Sky: Children of The Light; and it was truly something else. I remember the first time I played the game; the visuals, the audio, the stories, and the way the game were designed is something new to me.Thatskygame3 min readThatskygame3 min read
Sep 26, 2021Why I Stopped Using Dark ModeOnce upon a time, I thought to myself that dark mode is the best. As a developer that once lived the “night life” — no it’s not staying up late at night with some fancy music and drinks, well actually that part is true, some fancy music and water to…Dark Mode2 min readDark Mode2 min read
Sep 12, 2021Cooking The Perfect Instant Noodle With SoupIf you asked me, React or Vue. Then the answer is clearly instant noodles. Indonesia is famous for its instant noodle, Indomie — which you can find all around the world. Now it's going to be a rainy season soon in Indonesia, and the best thing that could happen during…Cooking2 min readCooking2 min read
Sep 12, 2021On Continuing WritingI used to thought about my writing a lot. Before writing, I always wanted to try and prepare everything perfectly. However, these last few months (years?) have taught me something. If I kept waiting for the perfect opportunity, for the perfect draft — I might end up not writing anything…Writing1 min readWriting1 min read
