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Why I’m starting this blog

Reason why the blog is here

For a long time I kept my thinking in private notes — half-finished ideas, lessons from projects, things I wanted to remember later. This blog is where some of those notes will now live in public.

Why write in public

Writing forces clarity. When I try to explain something to someone else, I find the gaps in my own understanding quickly. Publishing adds a little accountability, too.

If it’s going to be read, it needs to be finished.

That’s the main reason. The second is simply to connect with people who care about the same things I do.

What you’ll find here

  • Practical notes from Software Development that I do
  • Short reflections and things I’m reading

How often

I’ll aim for at least twice a week.

— Zaenul

Written by Zaenul Hilmi

Software Developer based in Surabaya, writing about books and software. More about me