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Optional Parameters
The billion dollar mistake has been committed already. No going back. But it is not necessary to keep repeating it. Oh, I am talking about the infamous null. Would Java’s Optional come to the rescue? Or are there any ironic “Don’ts” when using Optional?
For a better Signal (Part 1)
Signal is undisputedly the gold standard of chat messengers, especially for the staunch privacy-conscious. Signal gets its gold star for its security/privacy aspects. Nothing to argue in that regard. However, I would rate Signal very low when it comes to user friendliness. Read the post find out why.
Pop OS and Zorin on ARM64
When Mac M1 was released, I did not have the same displeasure like many others. In fact, I was hopeful that the vast majority of the apps and tools will be ready for M1 in no time. So, I got myself an M1 with no hesitation. Took a little while but everything from brew to big fat applications were ready. All seemed fine until I came around to play with Parallels and those Linux distros.
Degooling
A rundown of alternatives for degoogling based on recent conversations with friends and acquaintances. There are alternatives that are user privacy friendly, and some of them free. Besides, do not get emotionally attached to a name. Brand names are not functionalities. Don’t hesitate to ditch a product/company in the case of foul play.
Now I'll have padding both ways
In my CSS tinkering endeavors, I can’t believe I was ignorant of the existence of the very properties that I have been longing for. I am delighted I finally found it.
Software Practices and Tradition
A note on software tradition - practices, conventions and standards. How it started and how is it going.
Bloggi - Request for Updates
The quest for the simple blogging platform of my dreams continues. Tried this. Tried that. Stumbled upon Bloggi. It is simple, beautiful, content-centric and everything I could ask for. So, am I ready to move this blog to Bloggi?
Restricting sum type instance creation
With Scala sum types, you can establish type strictness. But can you restrict creation of instances of sum types? So that you can guarantee that the values they hold pertain to the types defined.
Scala on Discord
Scala community like others needs a platform for discussions and exchange thoughts and ideas. Above all, a platform where fellow programmers, old or new, can reach out for help and guidance, a platform for education and to breed and spread knowledge. Is Discord the right choice of platform? More importantly, is moving from Gitter to Discord the right choice?
Defining sum types across files
While Scala allows creating defining ADTs, unfortunately all the sum types and their associated definitions have to be defined in the same file as the sealed trait (ADT). This post discusses the situation of defining the sum type (companions) across multiple files.
