Yet another blog
Why should you care to read it? (Wait! Don't go! Cat pictures inside!)
I like programming and learning about stuff I find interesting. Particularly interested in functional programming and typing systems.
I have a background in Cognitive Science/Psychology and Mathematics. Sadly halted due to physical and mental health issues arising from getting Covid. Which unfortunately hit me quite hard back on 2020. I'm still dealing with some sequels so I would prefer working from home.
I find it fun trying to find insights that cut across disciplines. I tend to favor the "theoretical" side of things. But I also try to get as much hands-on experience as possible.
I am writing a blog. Trying to share what I learn, and that others might find useful. I try to focus on the unique things I can bring to the table. Hoping to add value to the life of other developers. I always have a thousand ideas racing through my mind, so I don't have any trouble coming up with ideas on what to write. If any, I have a hard time cutting down on the number of things I want to write about :D
On a personal note. I have always been quite solitary and introverted. But I don't think I'm shy. I love videogames and started programming because I wanted to make my own.
Hi, I am Jorge. Due to the pandemic I have found myself in the need of switching careers. I have a background in Cognitive Science/Psychology and Mathematics. I will document my software development journey here.
"Ok, but why should I care?" I hear you ask, my imaginary-as-of-this-writing reader.
My goal with this blog is threefold:
- Learn by teaching
I can fool my own brain into feeling as if I understand a concept. But I cannot fool you. I cannot hand-wave my way into sidestepping the issue that I am unable to explain something.
Clear explanations signal clear thinking.
- Share content of value to people that are struggling the same as I have
Oh boy have I struggled! Way back in 2012 silly me thought it was a good idea to start learning to code with C# and the Unity Engine.
Unit test? Refactoring? Clean Code? Types? Data structures? Algorithms? "How will those things help me make Mario jump across the screen?" silly me though back then.
Its a catch-22. Most tutorial and learning resources cater to beginners. But more advanced resources usually go way beyond what a beginner can even grasp.
My aim is to cover those fundamental, but often ignored, aspects of programming. While striving to be as clear and, you know, not boring as possible.
- Build an audience/showcase what I am capable of
I mean, I mentioned that I am switching careers. Opportunities favor those who are prepared. And ears and eyes turn towards those who bang their hands against the keyboard the loudest.
Hopefully, my aims are compelling enough to keep you coming back and reading my blog.
Last but not least. I all else fails. I keep my secret weapon close at hand: cats...
(We are pair programming, obviously)
