Last month, I attended FOSDEM, the conference that unites developers and open-source software enthusiasts from across Europe. What began as a small developer meeting in 2000 has grown into an annual event, celebrating its 25th edition this year. Held at the Université Libre de Bruxelles, FOSDEM now attracts over 5000 enthusiasts each year. True to the spirit of open source, the conference is open to everyone, completely free of charge, and organized by dedicated volunteers. The commitment to organizing this event is remarkable. ...
Level Up Your Terminal
As a software engineer, I spend a lot of time using the terminal. The terminal can be an incredibly powerful and effective tool in your everyday workflow. Every action you take is directly at your fingertips - the keys on your keyboard. Learning to use a command-line interface effectively not only boosts your productivity but also makes the experience more enjoyable. Brandon Rhodes expresses it well in this talk. Every once in a while, it’s a good idea to stop and sharpen your tools. It’s no use mowing a large field of grass with a blunt scythe. Learning how your tools work is essential if you use them day in and day out. You can tailor the configuration to your specific preferences and requirements to get the best out of it. ...
All I want for Christmas is Zigbee
The end of the year 2024 has arrived, and like many I took time to unite with family and exchange gifts. In between the festivities I took a couple of days off to relax and finish some long due tasks at home, which provides me with a good mood to start the new year with a clean slate (including cleaning up, organizing and archiving files and folders on PC and NAS). ...