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Mohcin Bounouara

Thoughts about software engineering and life

One Day Without Using YouTube

The best way to test if you are addicted to something is to try living one day without it. This way, you can observe your behavior. That’s exactly what I tried today. I used to be a heavy YouTube user, primarily for learning technical and Islamic topics. I believed I was using it positively, which Continue reading “One Day Without Using YouTube”

It’s not about being “WOW”, it’s about be a part of the team.

When you are part of a team, it’s not about being a “wow” person; it’s about truly being part of the team. This idea always motivates me to keep learning, so I can be an asset to the team. When you’re part of a team, strive to do just this: It’s about working as a Continue reading “It’s not about being “WOW”, it’s about be a part of the team.”

Document the Problems You Solve!

When you encounter an error during your workday as a developer, don’t simply acknowledge the mistake and promise to avoid it next time. From my personal experience, that approach doesn’t work, and you’re likely to forget the error for sure. Instead, write down what you should avoid in the future. Place these notes somewhere you Continue reading “Document the Problems You Solve!”

Starting to do things is the only way to proceed!

 To begin understanding or mastering something, consider the following: Here’s a personal example based on my last experience: I’ve always been someone who dives into things, even without prior knowledge. I learn through trial and errors, although I won’t claim it’s the best method. Sometimes, but it’s necessary. I used to manage my personal websites Continue reading “Starting to do things is the only way to proceed!”

Gradual Progress towards goals!

Achieving something, even if it little is built upon gradual behavior. If you haven’t been engaging in sports for a while, expecting to wake up and immediately do a one-hour high-intensity session may not be logic. However, if you dedicate 10 minutes a day to training for three months, you’ll find yourself capable of doing Continue reading “Gradual Progress towards goals!”