I learned this firsthand last weekend when I participated in a 71 km mountain ultra marathon. I won't go into all the details of the race because that’s not the point. What matters is that after 52 km, I decided to quit, leave the course, and head home. I could have finished, and likely in … Continue reading Everyone Needs a Break – and It’s Not Just About Work
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Read in Q2 2024
I decided to share some info about books I read – I will publish such a post every quarter and list all books with some summary info. It will include not only books, but also audiobooks, but always with clear info, what medium I used. Foundation Isaac Asimov I must admit that although I am … Continue reading Read in Q2 2024
Optimizing Laravel Tests: Cutting Test Time by 87% in a Multi-Database Scenario
Testing is the foundation of high-quality development, regardless of the type of test, as different scenarios call for different testing solutions. Laravel offers a robust set of testing features, which we have leveraged extensively. However, a common issue that arises sooner or later is the growing number of tests, leading to increased test duration. Even … Continue reading Optimizing Laravel Tests: Cutting Test Time by 87% in a Multi-Database Scenario
Read in Q1 2024
I decided to share some info about books I read - I will publish such a post every quarter and list all books with some summary info. It will include not only books, but also audiobooks, but always with clear info, what medium I used. Four Thousand Weeks Dr. Oliver Burkeman I'm placing this book … Continue reading Read in Q1 2024
How to Restore Focus and Wellbeing
Last year I have read amazing book Stolen Focus: Why You Can't Pay Attention by Johann Hari. It was a part of checking what can cause issues during my life, why I sometimes feel bad and totally overwhelmed. This book does not resolve issues but gives a lot of information what can we do, to … Continue reading How to Restore Focus and Wellbeing