Posts on ashishb.net

Explore engineering guardrails from source code to security, ensuring robust production deployment and data safety while streamlining workflows and enhancing protection.

Sometimes the middle ground is the most empowering one.

Ultimate travel guide to Copenhagen, Denmark.

Early adopters of Instagram, WhatsApp, and Gmail were not VCs, unlike ClubHouse.

Discover the key traits and responsibilities of a Staff Engineer, from technical strategies to organizational culture influence

Discover how Go's generics, introduced in Go 1.18, enhance code reusability with a simple example.

Explore corporate America's controversial merger with woke social justice in Vivek's book.

The ultimate guide on how to improve your GitHub Actions

Explore Joshua Tree National Park with a scenic hike, stunning views, and desert flora.

Discover how to mimic inheritance in Go using structs and interfaces, including practical code examples for Rectangle and Square structures.

Explore Kenya's treasures!

Discover a better way to write tests for startups.

Discover when to choose gRPC or GraphQL for your API service.

Explore the mandatory layers of web apps: Storage, Compute, and View.

Discover how ChatGPT is set to revolutionize online interactions, replacing traditional FAQ pages with intuitive natural language conversational interfaces.

Explore Malta in winter with our top picks for a memorable visit.

Discover the four legal ways businesses and individuals make money: offering time, expertise, batching, and monopolies.

Discover insights into investment choices and financial independence.

Discover how India's culinary creativity transforms global dishes into flavorful masterpieces, from spiced-up pizzas to aromatic masala tea and much more!

Explore Lee Kuan Yew's insights on global leadership, economics, and cultural dynamics in "One Man's View of the World."

Discover the contrasts at the Tijuana border: McDonald's represents the American Dream, while Mexico offers easy access to affordable, prescription-free medicine.

Ultimate 3-day itinerary for Málaga, Spain.

Explore how the presence of burglar bars in cities influences social dynamics and imagine if social media had emerged in such environments.

Explore Lisbon's charming districts and stunning hilltop castles over four days.

Master German phonetics with ease!

Discover Guatemala's splendor—Antigua's cobblestone charm, the thrilling Acatenango hike, serene Lake Atitlán views, and Tikal's majestic ruins!

Explore "Sum: Forty Tales From The Afterlives," a thought-provoking book of 40 stories challenging our notions of control, scale, and eternity beyond death.

Embark on a scenic journey from Albuquerque to Phoenix, exploring national parks and iconic stops like Church Rock and Petrified Forest along the way!

Discover the evolution of a simple drink from "नींबू-पानी" to "व़र्जिन-मोहीतो" through cultural settings

Learn how a minor mistake in custom Java exception handling caused cryptic ANRs and stack overflow errors.

Discover eye-opening theories on ancient civilizations in "Magicians of the God."

Discover why package.json is a developer's headache.

Discover enchanting trails, unique hot springs, and historic spots on a road trip from Santa Fe to Albuquerque.

Why souvenir clothing is less a keepsake than a signal, and what wearing it says about how you travel.

Discover why travel destinations are labeled by expense and tourists.

Discover why Obsidian is the ultimate note-taking solution!

A travel guide to Santa Fe, New Mexico.

Explore the vibrant blend of history and culture as you journey from Las Cruces, NM to El Paso, TX.

Discover how Java, Python, and Go made the same network timeout error, blocking threads indefinitely.

How the Spanish surname Chavez is pronounced across regions, from the US to Spain, and what each variation reveals.

Discover why Duolingo might not be the best tool for learning Spanish.

Visiting Shakespeare Ghost town in Lordsburg New Mexico.

Discover the thought-provoking insights of Taleb's "The Bed of Procrustes"—a collection of quotes exploring human categorization and its limitations.

Discover the charm of Phoenix with a tour of Wrigley's Mansion, explore vibrant Roosevelt Street, hike at Papago Park, and visit the fascinating Pueblo Grande Museum!

Unlock insights from Stanford's CS190 course on system design: simplify complexity, improve documentation, and enhance code and testing for robust software solutions

Discover the truth behind the weak Indian passport in Henley’s 2021 Index, and why wealth and population size impact visa-free access worldwide.

Discover the benefits of serverless as the default choice for 2021 deployments, while exploring the drawbacks of low-code solutions and their impact on coding efficiency.

Explore the vast wonders of Carlsbad Caverns—experience epic hikes, stunning formations, and learn the history of this iconic subterranean landscape.

Avoid Google Fi payment issues by purchasing your phone separately and getting a free Google Fi SIM.

Explore the majestic landscapes of Gorkhaland and Sikkim.