The Daily Friction

The Trade-off Between Budgets and Quality ⚖️ In my previous post, I talked about shifting from Estimates to Budgets for feature development 💡. Let's dive deeper. Using a Budget instead of an Estimate introduces a trade-off: Scope and Quality adjust to fit the time...

Budgets instead of Estimates Estimating a feature is difficult and is often a guess (or even a lie). An Estimate is for a fixed scope. So, you need to think deeply how to implement the feature, before giving an Estimate. The business can then use the Estimate to...

C# is the most popular and loved programming language. According to Microsoft. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bXzTXD_OJo0

I'm dropping GitVersion. After working with GitVersion for a while, I decided to simplify things. GitVersion is powerful, but it often felt like overkill for my projects. I wanted something that followed SemVer, didn't require complex configuration, and "just worked"...

JetBrains Rider is free! At least for Non-Commercial use. My favorite IDE is free. This is so cool! I hope this will help more people to start with C# development. We have Visual Studio Community but that only works on Windows. Now we have an IDE that works on all...

SpaceX just caught a booster rocket with giant mechanical arms—are you as amazed as I am? Just watched the SpaceX booster rocket land on the platform today, and I'm still in awe. I was already amazed when they first landed the booster rocket, but today they took it a...

I disconnect once a year to recharge! After a wonderful month-long holiday back in my home country, The Netherlands, I’m now back in Kuala Lumpur and ready to dive back into work. 🌏✈️ I spent quality time with friends and family, making the most of every moment. For...

Automating Processes: Steps to Streamline Success 🔧 In today’s fast-paced business environment, process optimization is crucial for staying competitive and efficient. Here are some essential steps to ensure your processes are as smooth and effective as possible:...

Ever wished you could explain complex ideas in minutes? I just tried Loom and I'm blown away. 🎥 With just one click, I can create professional-looking tutorials in a matter of minutes. No fuss, no hassle—just hit record and share instantly. This tool is a game-changer...

The Art of Delegation: Toddler Edition For the past two months, I’ve been flying solo at home while my wife is off on a work adventure overseas. It’s just me, our 1-year-old, and our 3-year-old—and let me tell you, delegating has become my superpower. I used to help...

Mastering Solo Parenting: My Five Tips! For the past two months, I've been managing the home alone while my wife is overseas for work. With our 1-year-old and 3-year-old in tow, I've discovered the secrets to surviving—and even thriving. Morning Alarm: ⏰ With less...

Ever felt the sting of a late fee? 😱 Remember the days of renting movies from the video store? The worst part? The dreaded late fee! 💸 You didn't mind the initial rental cost, but those late fees... they were a killer. Netflix saw the pain and eliminated late fees....