Archive (Page 2) • Alejandro's Eclectic Newsletter • Buttondown

EN 32: Pesky bugs and observability

October 16, 2023

For the last few days, I’ve been investigating a pesky bug. There’s something appealing to it, it’s the thrill of the chase. While investigating, you get to...

EN 31: Challenge, struggle, victory, endorphins

October 6, 2023

This week, I’ve experienced a common frustration as a developer, a mix of banging your head against a wall and trying to get out of an infinite maze. To me,...

EN 30: Turning the structure inside out

October 3, 2023

Say no to organizing things with functional silos or technical concepts

September 28, 2023

Atomic Habits, the book by James Clear, had a massive influence on my life. Reading it made me realize that habits are an intrinsic part of your identify—and...

EN 28: When was the last time you talked to a user?

September 21, 2023

Hi 👋 , I was thinking this week about one of the times I’ve talked to a user. Looking back at the conversation, there was no preparation whatsoever. I didn’t...

EN 27: A story about the ideal world

September 14, 2023

Top of the morning to you! It’s already my second week in the new role. I’m getting there in terms of feeling comfortable and getting a reasonable routine...

EN 26: Innovate where needed

September 7, 2023

Or how not to go wild innovating on wasteful things

EN 25: Small update before the new job

August 23, 2023

Hey! It’s the last day of my long break since January. On one hand, it’s great that a new “chapter” is about to start, now with a slightly different...

EN 24: There is always something to do

August 23, 2023

Top of the morning to you! Next week’s the last one before starting my new role. It’s feels like going back to school after the summer holidays. This week,...

EN 23: Job acquired

August 18, 2023

Hey, This week, I have signed a contract with a company as a backend engineer! 🎉 I start in September, two more weeks to go. Firstly, it’s a relief to know...

EN 22: Back from hiatus

August 11, 2023

Hey there, After taking a small break, let’s continue with the newsletter. This newsletter comes late, as the previous ones. What I’ve been doing in the past...