The author took a break and returned feeling relaxed, but faced a new challenge. In a startup without established infrastructure, they set up a workspace and various digital tools. They discussed the importance of storage solutions for efficient collaboration, and the need for a project management system. They sought suggestions for a low-cost project tracking solution. … More Back from a break…
I am creating a glossary to accompany my blog. I am also starting the internal dictionary within the company Wiki. While working on the layout, I decided to see if ChatGPT could help me. I still haven’t a final format, but I thought I’d share my journey with you. … More I am making a glossary, just for you
The author reflects on three photos taken from the same spot, each capturing unique aspects of the surroundings. This prompts contemplation on perspective, bias, and perception, relating to both photography and embedded software development. The essay underscores the value of diverse knowledge and the need for alternative viewpoints in problem-solving. The location, Alameda Naval Air Station, is also described. … More It’s all a matter of perspective
The writer has encountered challenges balancing work and blogging, with work taking up mental and visual energy. Their newfound interest in Minecraft has also impacted their blogging time. The gloomy weather further affects their mood. Despite these obstacles, they are optimistic about continuing their blog, albeit less frequently. … More I knew this would happen!
Change is good. I am also a huge fan of stability. There are times when things happen and other times when life idles by on automatic. A recent weather event saw a king tide and an atmospheric river hit the region at about the same time (Jan 2023). That’s almost a good analogy for what’s … More Transitions
Ever since 2006, I have wanted to take a sabbatical. I wanted to take some time away from working on schedule-driven projects for my employer and do something for me instead. Why have I only wanted one since 2006? That’s a tale steeped in office politics and tech start-up financial drama. What I wanted to do during my sabbatical has varied, but it has always been more about writing (fact or fiction) or travelling than coding. The travel would have been a tour of India, to catch up with friends I met in Silicon Valley who have returned home. Fictional writing would have been purely for me, a complete shift away from work. Now I finally have the opportunity to take a sabbatical I have decided to try to write a book. … More How’s my sabbatical treating me?
The blogger began posting years ago, finding a balance between work and writing. When a full-time job took over, blogging ceased. Resuming during a 3-month sabbatical, the blogger found pressure in meeting a weekly schedule and questioned whether quick posts on the writing process truly add value. Unexpected issues often hinder writing, but also provide future content. … More Should I rush a post?
An I2C target device has a 7-bit address. We can address a device for read or write transactions. What could be simpler? In my 30 years of experience, every year I have witnessed an occasion when someone got this wrong. With seasoned members of the team to hand it normally gets resolved quickly, but sometimes you find an engineer, who knows it is easy, and so has spent too long trying to fix it before admitting they are lost. … More I2C addressing is easy
It’s the classic question, should you find time to do something or make time to do something. It’s so easy to work on the things that need doing right now, and not have time to do the things that don’t need to be done now, but if you don’t do them, they’ll never get done. … More Find Time, or Make Time?
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