Routine can be the arch-enemy of awareness…
Sometimes, we get into such a routine that we don't have a clear picture of our current reality.
This is why building awareness must be deliberate, especially if you have goals you want to achieve or changes you want to make.
It all starts with seeing your clear reality.
You don’t have to do it alone…
Surround yourself with experienced people who can provide support and guidance.
Don't be afraid to ask for help…
You'll likely find a strong network of support at work, from family, or online.
Seeking support is a strength, not a weakness. 
New to programming/software development?
Can I help?
I can walk us through using git, a popular source control tool. I can demo how use an IDE (integrated development environment) for debugging and writing code.
Live, now and for next 4 hours from this post. DM me.
Over 20 years experience here and wanting to give back. Free, just wanting to lessen the ick in the world.
@profoundlynerdy just because something has types doesn’t make it Haskell-like. Haskell’s type system is in the family of Lambda Calculii (the “Lambda Cube”) which is called “System-F”.
I don’t know much about Raku, but it seems to me to me to be a bit more similar to TypeScript. And what differentiates TypeScript from other languages: it takes a horrible programming language like JavaScript and makes it less bad by giving it a type system, likewise Raku makes Perl less bad in the exact same way. (Sorry, I’m not trying to be impolite, but JavaScript and Perl are objectively, truly awful, horrible programming languages.)
So I see both Raku and TypeScript only being useful to a company buried in the technical debt of a hugely profitable production application that was very unwisely written in a dynamically typed language (Perl or JavaScript), which then unfortunately grew to millions of lines of code, and now it can’t be maintained by anyone, and it could never possibly be rewritten from the ground-up in a good programming language like Haskell for any reasonable sum of money. So Raku and TypeScript both offer a half-measure solution to that problem: make the maintenance of horrible computer code a bit easier with a type system.
Haskell was never intended as a fix for horrible code, it took a really good experimental programming language called Miranda and turned it into something that you can use to do real, practical software engineering, and it does it better than any other language ever invented. You write a system in Haskell because you know up front that you want it to be stable and maintained in a cost-effective manner for decades.
Zig is not similar to Raku or Haskell. It is more analogous to what Scala does for Java. Java is already statically typed, but Scala’s type system is better, and it’s runtime is fully compatible with Java. Likewise, Zig is fully compatible with the C language runtime, but provides a slightly different, slightly better static type checking system than the C type system. Zig also solves a bunch of other problems that C has by providing it with modern features like namespaces and modules, which makes it much easier to use than C. Zig is the perfect way to replace old C code with something more modern, but only if you don’t need it to be as rigorously correct as Rust. I think Zig would be a nice language to use to replace non-safety-critical front-end libraries like Gtk, or maybe for things like game engines.
Prototyping video games you know you'll never have the follow-through to release to another human being is the ultimate video game.
If you’re not prioritising your wellbeing, you’re not performing at your best…
There is no need to overthink it…
PHYSICAL:
A gym workout. A jog. A walk.
MENTAL: Meditate. Reflect on your achievements. List 10 things you’re grateful for.
Remember, you don’t need an excuse to protect your wellbeing.
One more push: I am hiring 1-2 PhD students to research the use of LLMs to augment human-written test suites.
Interested? Apply here: https://www.chalmers.se/en/about-chalmers/work-with-us/vacancies/?rmpage=job&rmjob=13877&rmlang=UK
Reach out if you have questions!
Applications due May 15!
#softwaretesting #softwareengineering #softwaredevelopment #LLM #AI #PHD
Qualitative eats quantitative for breakfast.
Fight me.
I just discovered I got blocked by somebody whose opinion and posts I highly value.
Since can't imagine (or remember) which interaction might have triggered this course of action, I tried to reconstruct our last interaction(s) from web searches, and discovered the following:
(a) This is practically impossible to find past interaction with specific accounts.
(b) A couple of other accounts *I* have been following formerly which now block me without me remembering any untowards interaction with them.
This all makes me unexpectedly sad.
I think I'll put in another Mastodon moratorium for an indeterminate length of time.
Looking back, Mastodon did not really work for me, with what I'd term "meaningful" connections. This is very likely the way my mind works.
If anybody can recommend communities related to #lisp, #agile, #softwareengineering or #infosec, I'd appreciate if you could reply or DM. I am still missing connection there (after 2.5 years of Fedi, which should tell me something).
One last nudge—PyCon UK 2025's CfP closes in two days! 
Still thinking about submitting a talk, workshop, or Young Coders' session? NOW is your moment 
You can find information on why and how to submit a proposal here https://2025.pyconuk.org/call-for-proposals/
Your insights, experiences and creativity could be just what our community needs! 
CfP close: 23:59 (Europe/London) Sunday 11th May
Is your subconscious mind sabotaging you?
Your subconscious mind holds onto beliefs that could be unhelpful.
They might reflect another time in your life or a completely different context than the one you’re in now…
Causing you to doubt your skills and accomplishments unnecessarily…
Affecting your confidence and contributing to imposter syndrome…
#developers #coding #softwaredevelopment #softwareengineering #wellbeing #mindset #mentalhealth
I'm just gonna come out and say it…
I care about software engineers... 
So here are 3 non-technical tips... for living 
Socialise more, both in work and outside work:
Your relationships form a massive part of your world.
Work and life will be much easier and more fulfilling if you are interested in those around you.
Are you overly OPTIMISTIC or overly PESSIMISTIC?
Do you... 
Always present a best-case scenario when estimating features…?
Only to find yourself deep down a rabbit hole and having to explain why it's taking longer than you thought?
On the other hand, do you...
Calling all master procrastinators!
There’s less than ONE WEEK left to submit your PyCon UK 2025 proposal
Talk, workshop, Young Coders' event? If you've got knowledge and experience our community would benefit from hearing, don't keep it to yourself!
Find all the info on why and how to submit a proposal here https://2025.pyconuk.org/call-for-proposals/
We’re looking forward to hearing your ideas 
Leadership is NOT just for managers…
ANYONE can show leadership, no matter what level you're at.
Leadership can be daunting; try starting with self-leadership.
Build self-awareness Practice active listening Stop blaming other people Practice and share your gratitude Take steps to protect your wellbeing Document your core values - live by them
#developers #coding #softwaredevelopment #softwareengineering #wellbeing #mindset #mentalhealth
The bicycle of the mind, with E.T. sitting in the basket.
It's weird how many people believe that in five years, all software will be written using AI or Vibe Coding. If writing and deploying software were so easy, we wouldn't be operating 50-year-old COBOL programs anymore.
#softwareengineering #AI #vibecoding
Should you learn something unrelated to coding?
You should! Here’s why:
Increases enjoyment and fulfilment in personal life. Broadens perspective and develops new interests. Nudges your brain to form new neural pathways. Improves problem-solving and critical thinking. Reduces stress and improves mental health. Increases relaxation and ability to recharge.
What do you need to do this weekend to protect your wellbeing and ensure you're relaxed and recharged for when the working week comes back around?
Sitting in front of the computer for extended periods probably isn't it...
Get some fresh air Get some exercise Socialise with friends Be present for family time Meditate to clear your mind
#developers #coding #softwaredevelopment #softwareengineering #wellbeing #mindset #mentalhealth
