The hottest Substack posts of Research && Reflection

And their main takeaways

Simplicity matters - Reflecting on Learning C as a Python programmer

4 implied HN points • 16 Sep 22
  1. Python has many features for expressing complex ideas, but this can lead to over-engineered solutions.
  2. Programming in C can help narrow down solutions by not offering as many shiny tools.
  3. Simplicity in coding is important, even if it means not using the latest and most exotic syntax or frameworks.

My 2023 Year in Books

0 implied HN points • 22 Dec 23
📚 Literature Fiction Philosophy Technology Science Art & Illustration
  1. The novel 'Runaway Horses' by Yukio Mishima explores revolution and conservatism in pre-WWII Japan.
  2. Ellen Ullman's book 'Close to the Machine' tells stories from her life as a software engineer in San Francisco, including her experiences with methamphetamine.
  3. 'Siddhartha' by Herman Hesse is a profound story of a prince's spiritual journey towards enlightenment.

Coming soon

0 implied HN points • 13 Sep 22
  1. Joseph S. Boyle has a newsletter about reflections on software engineering.
  2. The newsletter is titled 'Research && Reflection.'
  3. Stay tuned for updates on josephsboyle.substack.com.