10 writings
A deeply personal letter to a departing friend that explores the paradox of pursuing one's dreams while grappling with the inevitable separation from companions who shaped the journey. Through Hindi poetry and honest reflection, the author captures the beauty of roads traveled together and the ache of moving forward alone.
This personal narrative explores one developer's transition from C# to F#, detailing the emotional and technical journey of discovering functional programming. Through personal milestones and community involvement, the author shares why F# captured their heart and passion for coding.
The author reflects on Scott Hanselman's call to thank open source project organizers and shares a personal journey of how community members and developers like Rob Conery shaped his professional growth. A tribute to the people who made a meaningful impact on his career.
The author shares their struggle with poetry writing despite positive feedback, explaining why they stopped publishing their work publicly. They've now decided to take a Coursera songwriting course and are asking readers whether they should continue writing and sharing poems.
A developer's reflection on the passionate relationship programmers have with their chosen languages and how this affects technology decisions. The author discusses functional programming's advantages for algorithm development while examining why experienced developers often resist switching languages, even when alternatives might be more efficient.
The author makes a comeback to blogging after an extended break, explaining the technical and personal reasons behind their absence. They discuss migrating their blog platform to Docpad, managing a demanding job, and dealing with SEO impacts from their reduced posting frequency.
A heartfelt open letter expressing gratitude to Tekpub and Rob Conery for creating opportunities for developers worldwide to learn from industry experts like Scott Hanselman. The author reflects on how Tekpub embodies the spirit of knowledge sharing and represents the dream of learning while working with brilliant minds in tech.
NuGet brings the power of open source software to .NET developers, similar to Ruby's gems ecosystem. This article explores why OSS matters, how NuGet simplifies package management, and introduces essential frameworks like Knockout.js and Ninject.
This engineer's perspective on Foreign Direct Investment in India's retail market examines the chain reaction effects from farmers to small businesses. The analysis compares the impact of international capital against local enterprises, exploring both employment opportunities and economic displacement.
This personal essay explores Steve Jobs' revolutionary approach to business and life, contrasting his bold, non-compromising mentality with conventional thinking. The author reflects on how Jobs' fearless confidence and refusal to compromise have served as motivation to pursue meaningful change rather than settling for mediocrity.