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Amir Rachum’s Blog
I'm a software engineer from Israel. I'm mainly a Pythonista, but I also dabble in C++ and Embedded Linux. I write about code, technology and my personal life - from a programmer's perspective.
Latest posts
This TypeScript type haunted my dreams
Let's unpack a 2-line TypeScript type in only 1,750 words!
Thinking is developing mental models
Mental models - what they are, why we need them, and how to change them intentionally
How I read nonfiction books
My system for reading books, writing literature notes and increasing retention
How to pick a starter project that’ll make someone quit
Picking the worst project for a new hire is no easy feat. Learn how!
Set up Obsidian URI handling on Linux
A practical tutorial on setting up Obsidian URI handling on Linux
Easy Recall Requires Multiple Contexts and Connections
Our memory is associative, like a graph, and retrieving pieces of information is like finding a path from a known node to an unknown one.
Stop Missing Out on Your Own Ideas
Capturing thoughts is a skill that helps retain inspiration, generate insights and increase focus.
Scrum Retrospective Meeting is Necessary and Sufficient
The retrospective is the most important Scrum artifact. In fact, you don't need anything else to succeed as a team.
Prenups and Our Family’s Financial Arrangement
Setting up principles for a prenup agreement and my own detailed financial arrangement with my wife