Grab a brew and gather 'round, folks, for a tale as old as time, or at least as old as the swag-bag from that tech conference you barely remember. We're diving into the world of database design,- a topic guaranteed to unleash the inner "thought leader" in every engineer's soul.
Freedom to Ride: Mastering the Fold
As you hurtle down the mountainside, adrenaline surges through your veins. Your tires cling to the rugged terrain, grappling with rocks, drops, and roots—their resilience tested by the extra body weight gained during lock downs. Your bike computer flaunts speeds north of 60 km/h, yet you can't shake the unease that comes with entrusting your … Continue reading Freedom to Ride: Mastering the Fold
Freedom to Ride: Unlocked Potential
Moving steadfast towards philosophical enlightenment, made one thing clear - happiness cannot be measured in zeroes next to ones bank account balance. I embodied that idea by placing an order for a bike that ticked more boxes than did a bean counter during tax season - the VELLO Alfine. Ah, the perfect bike! Like finding … Continue reading Freedom to Ride: Unlocked Potential
Freedom to Ride: The Beginning
Imagine a day so beautiful day, even Mother Nature is patting herself on the back, you're riding though a majestic forest path, your one-by drivetrain shifting flawlessly, your 700c wheels rolling seamlessly across rough surfaces, you turn a corner, and notice something out of the ordinary...
In-house development is saving millennia of wait time for North Europeans
Doing business with any financial institution implies signing legally binding documents, which often requires that multiple parties sign dozens of pages. Orchestrating such signing flows the old-fashioned way is often logistically challenging and time-consuming. Thankfully technological maturity of organizations is inversely proportional to their reliance on ink and paper. But even though getting rid of … Continue reading In-house development is saving millennia of wait time for North Europeans
A “Spaceship” has landed in Silicon Valley’s Apple Park
There is one well-known perfectionist, a man some love to hate while other love to idolize. What no one can deny is that this person was relentless in his pursuit for detail, his passion for art-like technology and ability to envision not just innovative things, but the whole experience that goes along with them. That man's … Continue reading A “Spaceship” has landed in Silicon Valley’s Apple Park
When good enough is not enough
Life teaches us to avoid perfection. The countless days and nights spent tweaking that bit of code, moving that design element a few pixels or rewriting that sentence for the Nth time... You can go too far and end up with a result which would neither meets your expectations nor justifies spending so much of the finite resource - time. On … Continue reading When good enough is not enough
Technology is the Answer, but what was the Question?
As the human race progresses forward, technology is taking an ever more prevalent role. In a span of little more than 100 years it has transformed both quality of life and our living standards. Technology is freeing up human resources, allowing us to delve ever deeper into areas of personal interest. Instead of being in … Continue reading Technology is the Answer, but what was the Question?
Beginning of the Journey
It's January, the calendar has turned over, starting a new cycle, and as with every fresh start we tend to set targets and commitments. You have most likely already made up your mind on how to make this year better, and decided what goals you'd like to achieve and so have I. Reflecting back, the 2016 … Continue reading Beginning of the Journey
Martin Shreder 