Author: Sameer Basil

  • Overcoming Procrastination: Strategies for Success

    Procrastination is a common challenge that many people face. It’s that familiar feeling of putting off tasks until the last minute, only to be met with stress and regret. But why do we procrastinate, and how can we overcome this habit? In this article, we’ll explore the causes of procrastination and provide practical strategies to…

  • The Wails Project

    Why Wails? It’s a framework that greatly simplifies the differences when attempting to develop cross-platform desktop applications. And it has strengths that make it a promising candidate when comparing against ElectronJS such as the fact that it’s extremely lightweight. Architecture Pros Easy to Get Started The default project structure is pretty simple so it is…

  • .NET/C# Why not to use variable typing?

    TLDR: Using var speeds up writing code but makes reading code more difficult. It’s very tempting to use variable typing(var keyword) when writing C# code. It makes writing code much faster, refactoring code doesn’t create too many changes and as a result you get your work done faster. But the main problem here is reading…

  • The Signal (2014)

    The Signal (2014)

    The Signal, directed by William Eubank, is one of those sci-fi thrillers that sneaks up on you. Released in 2014, it’s a movie that blends mystery, horror, and a hefty dose of “What on earth is going on?” into an hour and a half of engaging cinema. If you’re into movies that keep you guessing…

  • Girl Missing by Tess Gerristen
  • My Swordhand Is Singing by Marcus Sedgwick

    My Swordhand Is Singing by Marcus Sedgwick

    Marcus Sedgwick’s My Swordhand is Singing is a captivating foray into gothic horror and historical fiction that masterfully intertwines myth and reality. Set in a bleak, wintry Eastern Europe during the 17th century, the novel combines a rich, atmospheric setting with a gripping narrative to create a hauntingly memorable read. The story centers on Peter,…