Articles tagged with: Development

Type inference complex scenarios - A BigQuery example

Summary: A bug encountered while using Google BigQuery, specifically with type inference in complex scenarios involving arrays of structs. Plus a solution, and insights on BigQuery's behavior.


On having good examples when learning

Summary: Reflection on my university experience, regretting not finishing my degree and suggesting that practical, engaging examples in subjects like operating systems, digital electronics, computer architecture, compilers, and maths could improve learning and motivation.


ACID, BASE and CALM

Summary: The article discusses the ACID, BASE, and CALM acronyms related to database transactions, their implications for distributed systems, and the challenges of implementing them, particularly CALM, in imperative languages.


Don't Assume Knowledge

Summary: About the importance of not assuming everyone understands a topic, using a failed presentation on contract testing as an example.


Look on the bright side

Summary: On how a failed job transfer due to COVID-19 led to positive changes including remote work, stepping out of comfort zone, embracing minimalism, reducing burdens, and building healthy habits.