This user manual provides insights into my work style, preferences, and communication style to help us collaborate effectively.
"Do or do not. There is no try." – Yoda.
- Environment: I thrive in a personalized workspace with minimal distractions. Ideally, I would have a quiet corner with multiple monitors (including an ultrawide) and the ability to surround myself with some plants and personal items.
- Focus: I require external stimuli to stay focused, often using music (jazz, classical, etc.) and fidget toys (Rubik's cube, etc.).
- Learning: I'm a continuous learner who values documentation, online resources (websites, YouTube channels), and learning from others' experiences, including reading blogs and devlog.
"Learn from the mistakes of others. You can't live long enough to make them all yourself." - Eleanor Roosevelt.
- Preferred Channels: Asynchronous communication through Slack/Discord channels works best for me.
- Feedback: I appreciate clear rationales with your feedback. I prefer concise messages with discussion points over lengthy reviews. Code reviews with suggestions are also helpful.
- Meetings: I enjoy open discussions but with a clearly defined meeting goal at the outset.
"The important thing is not to stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reason for existence." - Albert Einstein.
- Input/Feedback: I'm open to feedback throughout a project but find it particularly valuable during brainstorming phases and before code pushes.
- Recognition: I appreciate public recognition for my contributions, but I also value acknowledgment of the less quantifiable aspects of my work.
"It's much more difficult to make a judgment on yourself than on anyone else." - St Exupéry.
- Working Hours: I work flexibly based on my energy levels, typically from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. or sometimes even 1 a.m., with small breaks scattered throughout the day.
- Meetings: Mornings are generally suitable for meetings, allowing me to focus on deep work during afternoons and evenings.
- Personal Commitments: I may need time for personal commitments like chess tournaments, so please remember this when scheduling.
"Tell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember, involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin.
- Strengths: Problem-solving skills, enjoyment of project initiation, quick learning, and a growth mindset.
- Weaknesses: Discomfort with visual design (UX/UI),
- I'm a Logician (INTP-T)
"When you see a good move, look for a better one." – Emanuel Lasker.
- I'm passionate about chess and open-source contributions.
- I enjoy movies, shows, and personal projects.
- Fairness and work-life balance are essential to me.
- Motivation: I desire to solve complex problems, innovate, discover new things, and experiment with cutting-edge technologies.
"All truth passes through three stages. First, it is ridiculed. Second, it is violently opposed. Third, it is accepted as being self-evident." - Arthur Schopenhauer.
- I thrive in a collaborative environment but sometimes need quiet time to focus with headphones on.
- I value continuous learning and enjoy exploring new resources and experiences.
"Some part of a mistake is always correct" - Savielly Tartakover.
This is a lifetime work in progress, it might get updated from time to time. This manual got inspired by the following : swyxio and Steph Smith