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Change is happening, you just do not see it If youโ€™re like me, you have been in a situation many times where you want to change and nothing happens. A classic example is something like a bad habit or a bad behaviour that you would like to remov...

Why do we only realize our mistakes after the fact? ๐Ÿง 

Last week, I spent half a week forgetting my sweater for lunch, but that "hindsight" was actually how the brain wires a new habit.

Change happens even when you don't see it yet.

catalin.codes/change-is-ha...

05.03.2026 10:37 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Catalin Codes - My Growth Journey Transforming ideas into code. Follow my journey on personal and professional growth through the lens of a .NET developer. Portfolio coming soon.

Today was really tough at work. Debugging is not easy and I was not able to figure it out, but that's part of the journey. Once I will figure it out it will feel all the better. I am hoping to post a new article tomorrow on catalin.codes. #daily #devlife

04.03.2026 01:51 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I can't believe we are already in March. It was a good day today. Not a great day, but that's fine. I was able to go for a nice walk outside. I renewed my expired library card. All in all I can say it was a good day. #Daily #DevLife

03.03.2026 01:00 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I am giving you likes and hearts. A) to help the algorithm and B) because I don't want you to stop posting on BlueSky.

02.03.2026 23:07 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Imagine, Chris. Next thing you know we are starting to make reels. ๐Ÿคฃ

02.03.2026 23:05 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I loved the ending... "See you soon! I guess? Bye!" Priceless!!!

08.02.2026 01:19 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

What is your tech stack that you're most familiar with? What are you most knowledgeable about? It depends on that, too.

06.02.2026 21:46 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Is a Software Development Degree Still Worth It? (The โ€˜It Dependsโ€™ Answer) Iโ€™ve been asked a question recently. Today, given what AI can do is it still worth getting a degree in software development or something similar?

Is a CS degree still worth it in the age of "vibe-coding"?

AI is a genius at syntax but a junior at architecture. It can build MVPs in minutes, but also create technical debt in seconds.

Here is why I think a degree matters MORE in 2026:
catalin.codes/is-a-softwar...

06.02.2026 01:34 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Sadly I missed it again...

05.02.2026 21:46 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Today, it's the first day of the rest of my life. Tomorrow will be, too. #motivation #wellness

15.01.2026 15:34 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Does that apply to GitHub Pages or is that something that we need to put on our repo?

12.01.2026 23:56 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Happy Monday!

Out of 7 days, I managed 5 days in which I took care of myself by meditating, writing affirmations and then journaling.

#wellness #mindfulness #meditation #journaling

12.01.2026 13:08 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I did both meditation and journaling yesterday and I'm on track to do it again, today. #wellness #meditation #journaling

09.01.2026 21:29 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Tuesday I was able to both meditate, write affirmations and journal. Yesterday, I missed all of them. It's fine and I won't make myself guilty. I'll try again, today. #mindfulness #meditation #journaling

08.01.2026 16:26 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I should have probably tagged #bluesky or #bsky. Any help is appreciated โ˜บ๏ธ

06.01.2026 18:15 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Am I supposed to be using #hashtags on BlueSky?

06.01.2026 16:47 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I am slowly getting back into my routine. I did my morning meditation. I limited it to 5 minutes to ease myself back into it. I'll journal in the evening.

06.01.2026 12:33 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Goodbye 2025, Hello There 2026 2025 - itโ€™s been a year. According to the Chinese Zodiac it was the Year of the Snake. 2025 was the Year of the Snake and 2026 will be the Year of the Horse. I find it to be quite fitting, because in ...

Goodbye 2025, Hello There 2026!

2025 has been all sorts of interesting. From starting a new job to selling my home, it's been a very eventful year. Losing a lot of weight that's been holding me down.

Now it's time to take action and make 2026 an action-based year.

catalin.codes/2026/01/05/g...

05.01.2026 22:52 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

First day back at the office since Xmas Eve. Since then, I packed, I moved, I unpacked (the essentials). It did not feel like the holidays, but I am starting 2026 with the right foot forward.

Hope everyone else also is having a good start to 2026. ๐Ÿ˜

02.01.2026 12:58 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

And on that note I'll get to work on what I'm supposed to do on Christmas day. Packing, because I'm moving in 3-4 days. What did you expect? Spending time with family? I am. I'm doing this with my wife.

25.12.2025 17:21 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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daily.dev | Where developers grow together daily.dev is the open-source professional network developers deserve. Get free access to unlimited amounts of quality knowledge from all over the web every day.

Thanks for the #blogvent 2025. It gained you a follower (here and on daily.dev, where I found you in the first place) and it gave me a reminder to blog.

Your post on "Coming up with blog topics" was very inspirational.

25.12.2025 17:19 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Before: website background is white text is blue

Before: website background is white text is blue

After: background is blue, text is amber gold

After: background is blue, text is amber gold

My gift to myself this Xmas:

I finally sat down and applied styling to my blog page. See the before (white) and after (blue).

25.12.2025 17:15 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

This always makes me laugh! Santa loves to give lots of gifts. He just needs to make sure mommy and daddy have money, first.

25.12.2025 13:28 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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a lucas & friends christmas card wishing you a merry christmas Alt: Christmas card wishing you a merry christmas full of love and joy

Merry Christmas to everyone celebrating it and Happy Holidays to everyone else!

25.12.2025 12:49 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Possibly because OOP is easy for most people to wrap their hands around. It's not that functional programming is hated, but just that it's more abstract.

25.12.2025 00:33 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Happy holidays to you, too!

24.12.2025 17:17 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Wait... That wasn't Sir David Attenborough, himself? ๐Ÿ™€ I couldn't tell the difference. /s

24.12.2025 15:18 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Happy December 24th! Who else is working on Christmas Eve? #devlife #christmaseve

24.12.2025 15:16 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Reading it therefore I assume that it did.

24.12.2025 13:38 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I can relate so much as we speak. ๐Ÿ˜‚

The office is empty and I have to pretend that I am busy and I have things to do.๐Ÿซก

23.12.2025 16:57 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0