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"Amateurs hack systems; professionals hack people." - Bruce Schneier You would ask: Who would target me? Answer: Any opportunistic hacker. Will your app withstand an attack? Will your bank's app withstand one too? Learn cybersecurity. It's worth it!

I am proud of my failures! I visited AtHackCTF - a 27-hour hacking competition. One of the challenges required finding five specific strings hidden somewhere in a Git repo. The moment I saw the task, I knew exactly where to look: deleted branches, dangling commits, stash…

At first, all of these tasks took me hours to get right. Turns out, what was my past failure became my present asset. But hey! I learned something new from pros: since Git is essentially a database, you can dump all of its contents into a single file using a simple batch script

I am proud of my failures! I visited AtHackCTF - a 27-hour hacking competition. One of the challenges required finding five specific strings hidden somewhere in a Git repo. The moment I saw the task, I knew exactly where to look: deleted branches, dangling commits, stash…

If you're tired of endless learning, maybe it's time to learn how to make learning fun. That’s exactly why I joined a 30-hour Hackathon CTF. I already learn every day—at work, in my Master’s program, and with a team of VR enthusiasts on a side project.

@athackctf was all about solving hacking challenges—a mix of fun, competition, and meeting incredible people. From forming a team with diverse backgrounds to tackling challenges together, it was a perfect way to grow while having fun.

If you're tired of endless learning, maybe it's time to learn how to make learning fun. That’s exactly why I joined a 30-hour Hackathon CTF. I already learn every day—at work, in my Master’s program, and with a team of VR enthusiasts on a side project.

Maybe it’s time to join a game jam? I did, and here’s what I realized: If you don’t challenge yourself, you’ll forget what you once knew. I work with Unity 3D/VR. But making a 2D game? Had me spinning my wheels - literally. Hours of debugging only to realize: Physics2D exists

If programming is not fun then you are doing something wrong. Part of my mission as a developer: HAVE FUN!

3/ I’ve explored many ways to make programming fun. My top three? Participating in hackathons, diving into game jams, and writing mods for my favorite games. These activities challenge me, spark creativity, and add a sense of adventure to my work.

If programming is not fun then you are doing something wrong. Part of my mission as a developer: HAVE FUN!

1/ Programming tasks often swing between extremes: repetitive and boring or overwhelmingly difficult. Both can drain you emotionally and mentally, making it hard to stay motivated. That’s why I’ve learned that fun isn’t just a bonus—it’s essential for thriving as a programmer.

1/ Last time, I shared how listening is essential for programmers. Reading code isn’t just technical—it’s about understanding another developer’s thought process. But listening is only half the equation. Communication is a two-way street, and today, I want to talk about expressing ideas.

3/ Principles, patterns, and structure are the language of code. When we use familiar design patterns or name variables thoughtfully, we make our code easier to read and maintain. The goal? Write code that communicates so clearly it’s understood instantly by anyone who reads it.

1/ Last time, I shared how listening is essential for programmers. Reading code isn’t just technical—it’s about understanding another developer’s thought process. But listening is only half the equation. Communication is a two-way street, and today, I want to talk about expressing ideas.

1/ There’s a stereotype about programmers: that we love computers more than people and avoid interaction. But this couldn’t be more wrong. Programming isn’t about isolation—it’s about collaboration. It’s working with people and for people, and communication is the key to doing it well.

3/ Even reading code is an act of listening. You’re not just deciphering logic—you’re hearing what another developer tried to say. Once you’ve understood their idea, their thought process, and their solution, you’re ready to contribute in a way that adds real value.

1/ There’s a stereotype about programmers: that we love computers more than people and avoid interaction. But this couldn’t be more wrong. Programming isn’t about isolation—it’s about collaboration. It’s working with people and for people, and communication is the key to doing it well.

1/2 As the year ends, I’ve been reflecting on what 2024 has brought me—not just personally but professionally. One big realization? I needed more from my career than just writing code. I wanted a sense of purpose and connection to a bigger vision.

1/5 🌟 I’m truly grateful to work at Modes Tree, a company that invests in its people and fosters a culture of continuous learning. Here’s how it’s been shaping me as a developer 👇

4/5 Modes Tree isn’t just about delivering great products—it’s about creating an environment where developers thrive. 💡 The trust they place in us inspires me to tackle complex challenges and grow with each one.

1/5 🌟 I’m truly grateful to work at Modes Tree, a company that invests in its people and fosters a culture of continuous learning. Here’s how it’s been shaping me as a developer 👇

2/5 💻 I’ve worked on high-quality products that push me to grow every day. Each project challenges me to refine my skills in: - Performance optimization 🚀 - Security best practices 🔐 - UI/UX design 🎨

1/5 I want to share something that’s been on my mind lately. This semester, I’m taking graduate courses at Concordia University, and it’s been a game-changer for how I see my work as a developer.

4/5 As I work on scripting languages, I see automata theory in life. As I optimize performance at work, I use what I learned about CPUs and code execution. What’s really hitting me is this: the deeper you go, the more you see how important the "why" behind the "how" really is

1/5 I want to share something that’s been on my mind lately. This semester, I’m taking graduate courses at Concordia University, and it’s been a game-changer for how I see my work as a developer.

2/5 I’m studying two subjects: Computer Organization – the class about CPU, memory, etc. Knowing this allows me to understand how to utilize the computer's capacity to the best level, truly optimizing the performance of my applications through some relatively simple technics.

1/4: Learning assembly led me to discover Data-Oriented Programming (DOP). Among its principles, there is one about structuring data to align with how CPUs actually processes it, leading to huge performance gains due to optimal usage of cache and other features

3/4 DOP vs OOP: DOP highlights that OOP isn’t just bad for CPU cache utilization—it also tightly couples data with logic and context. This creates rigid, hard-to-maintain classes that resist adaptation. DOP separates data from behavior, leading to flexible and efficient designs.

1/4: Learning assembly led me to discover Data-Oriented Programming (DOP). Among its principles, there is one about structuring data to align with how CPUs actually processes it, leading to huge performance gains due to optimal usage of cache and other features