Setting Bold Goals for 2025: My Journey of Growth and Knowledge Sharing​

I've never aimed to be the smartest person in the room. I'm not a genius by any means and I don't have all the answers, but I'm always driven to push boundaries and solve problems that excite me. Recently, my blog has reached the top 3 search results for Kubernetes in airgap environments; a big win for me, because it means people are finding value in what I'm sharing. But, of course, I'm aiming even higher for that number one spot!

Not all developers solve problems the same way. Some build features that are "nice to have," while others address urgent, pressing issues. The difference? They're either a "Vitamin Developer" or a "Painkiller Developer."

In the startups world, the term "painkiller" is often used to describe a product or service that solves a pressing problem for customers, it is expected to be a must-have in order to solve a pain point, while a "vitamin" is a product or service that is nice to have, but not essential, as an example, a painkiller would be a CRM system for a sales team, while a vitamin would be a team chat tool. It's something they need, not just something they want. Taking this analogy further, I think that in the tech world, the same concept applies to developers, but we need both types if we want to build a successful team less reactive and more proactive.

I'm excited to share some great news with you all; my blog has made it to the top 3 for Kubernetes in airgap environments. For those unfamiliar, airgap environments are places where there's no direct access to the internet or public registries. This poses unique challenges, especially when deploying and managing Kubernetes clusters. Seeing my work recognized for such a critical subject is incredibly rewarding, but I'm not stopping here. I'm aiming for the top spot! 🎯

From time to time, we run into issues that seem trivial but can be quite frustrating, when VS Code doesn't open from WSL, it can be one of those issues and it happens after a Windows update or a VS Code update. Here's how to fix it.

I recently ran into an issue where I couldn't open Visual Studio Code from WSL. I would get the following error:

$ code .
/c/Users/adria/AppData/Local/Programs/Microsoft VS Code/bin/code: 61: /c/Users/adria/AppData/Local/Programs/Microsoft VS Code/Code.exe: Exec format error

Read on to learn how to fix this issue.

A slight pivot in the airgap bundler tool MVP to add SBOMs.

This weekend has been a breakthrough—not necessarily in pushing my tools forward for the community, but in expanding my knowledge. I discovered Refine, and it is honestly a game changer (for a backend developer like me). It lets me scaffold React projects with a robust, reusable architecture, perfect for developers and solopreneurs. Instead of wasting time reinventing the wheel, you get a clean structure right from the start. Combine this with Docusaurus in a mono-repo setup, and you've got limitless potential. The combination of these two can redefine how we manage documentation and dashboards in our projects.

That said, I'm going to dedicate another weekend (and nights) to improving the airgap bundler MVP or SABOR (flavor in Spanish, Software Airgap Bill of Materials Resolver) as I like to call it (check the demo video below 👇🏻). I have decided to pivot slightly, the community has given great feedback so far, but after thinking it through, I realized tools like Skopeo and Crane might already be top choices for many. And while the CLI MVP has gotten positive reception, we all know the problem with CLI tools—they are great until you're swimming in flags and options that are impossible to remember.

Software development is a dynamic field that constantly evolves with new technologies, tools, and practices. To understand the current state of software development, Stack Overflow conducts an annual survey of developers worldwide. The 2024 survey, featuring over 65,000 participants from 185 countries, provides valuable insights into the trends shaping the industry. This article explores the key findings of the survey and what they mean for developers and the future of software development.

Ever wondered how some people seem to know so much about so many different topics and tools? A couple of my friends have asked me this, especially considering the variety of things I juggle daily at work. Some have even asked me if I have a twin or a clone, or if I ever sleep. The truth is, I'm just a regular person who's passionate about learning and growing. I'm always looking for new ways to improve my skills and knowledge.

Here's my secret: I don't wait for my employer to invest in my professional growth or pay for certifications. Sure, they might provide some learning resources, but those are often too generic. Real learning requires diving deeper, getting your hands dirty, making mistakes, making big efforts, and sometimes sacrificing things like sleep.