Featured image of post Mozart, Digital Cameras and Functional Music

Mozart, Digital Cameras and Functional Music

Exploring the intersection of music, technology, and productivity, this article delves into the concept of functional music, the Mozart Effect, and a camera manufacturer's innovative music album designed to keep creative people in the flow.

Featured image of post Bld: The Pure Java Build Experience

Bld: The Pure Java Build Experience

Do we need another build tool for our Java projects? Maybe. Could Bld be the one? Honestly, I’m not sure. What I can tell you, though, is that working with pure Java even with the building tasks is a refreshing experience. Whether it’s because I’m saving my brain from context switching or something else, I enjoyed staying in the flow while fiddling with my project. That’s something I’ve never experienced with Maven, my go-to build tool in the Java world. I can’t wait to share what I've learned - so let's Bld something!

Featured image of post Quick Tips #3: Use Logpoints in Visual Studio Code

Quick Tips #3: Use Logpoints in Visual Studio Code

Every statement printing debug messages should ideally be a test case in your unit tests. However, let’s be honest — when no one is watching, we all do quick and dirty tricks to validate or debug our code. But is there a better way than cluttering your codebase with log statements? Spoiler alert: Yes, there is! Embrace logpoints in Visual Studio Code.