And I am very excited about it 😁 The moving is mainly done except for some minor detail. Check this out: https://blog.ferrata.dev It was relatively easy, but at the same time, it was strange. Some things I thought would be painful, in fact, automagically worked. And some things, I had to get creative to get it working. Expect a blog po...

My blog has moved! Read this post at: https://blog.ferrata.dev/weaponize-your-imposter-syndrome/ Do you recognize the thoughts that your brain keeps generating over and over? "Next time, they will see you for what you really are," or "You won't get any good at this," or "You are a worthless idiot." Yep, that's the imposter syndrome tal...

My blog has moved! Read this post at: https://blog.ferrata.dev/github-app-authentication-in-darklang/ My friend introduced me to a project named darklang, or simply Dark. It's a serverless and deployless backend builder. A unique approach that sets it apart (at least for me) is stated on its Introduction page: “Darklang is an integrate...

My blog has moved! Read this post at: https://blog.ferrata.dev/attention-to-detail/ Let me tell you a funny story. It wouldn't be a stretch to say that one of my personal and professional traits is attention to detail. It's more like an obsession with detail. You can ask anyone who ever worked with me. It's just the way I have always b...

My blog has moved! Read this post at: https://blog.ferrata.dev/do-i-need-tests/ Do I need tests? People working in the industry will often say, "yes! what a dumb question!" And if you then ask "why?" you will get all kinds of answers. People will tell you that you need tests because: • it's a requirement • tests are important • you are...

My blog has moved! Read this post at: https://blog.ferrata.dev/using-pre-compiled-message-templates-in-ilogger/ I saw a Rider suggestion not long ago to use pre-compiled message templates with ILogger methods. Something like the following: “Message template should be compile time constant” It turns out message templates are a thing. It...

My blog has moved! Read this post at: https://blog.ferrata.dev/dont-be-afraid-of-wrong-things/ The phrase "don't be afraid" sounds fake. It's natural to have fear. Moreover, not having fear is just impossible. And definitely, you can't ignore it. But it's a good question what exactly are you afraid of? Analyzing this further can unfold...

My blog has moved! Read this post at: https://blog.ferrata.dev/hey-there/ My name is Alexander; people who know me call me Sasha. Interestingly I haven't had a blog for my whole 20+ career as a developer. I've never considered myself to be worthy of having a blog. I am just a regular guy who enjoys crafting software with like-minded pe...