Every time I gear up and write a new issue for this newsletter, which started as an idea and imagination in my head, I am happy that I did, and I am grateful to you for reading it faithfully.

I celebrated reaching 100 subscribers, and this fuels me. Here's to the next 100. Sometimes I think about what if I hadn't done it: would I still ache with words that needed to come out?

I have always known that I have a way with words, based on how I tell stories and the ability to clearly articulate and share exactly what I feel when I feel it, see what I see, and create a shared experience.

I started writing through school compositions, and I remember asking my English teacher why I should write a composition about a trip where I used a train, when I had not been in one. And she said that the composition was not always about what is true, but about how you would imagine it, and that relieved me, but it also made me extra curious. As a child with many ideas, I would often get lost in my world, a world of endless possibilities.

I will be speaking at EuroPython this month. Grab your tickets and be sure to attend my talk! It's going to be a delight.

The Startup CTO's Handbook is a book for software engineering leaders. It specifically covers leadership, management and other technical subjects pertinent to CTOs in startup settings.

13 Linux Commands Every Engineer Should Know to Debug.

Find out how Kubernetes works internally.

Python Monitoring Techniques You Need to Know.

You are allowed to change your mind about the technologies and tools you use daily, as well as your recommendations. Everything works until it doesn't. No Longer My Favourite Git Commit.

As a developer, your commit messages should communicate what change they reflect. You can also add emojis from Gitmoji to make things more engaging. How to Write Useful Commit Messages.

Have you ever wondered what a tech lead does, or are you trying to figure out how to be a tech lead? This article outlines the responsibilities involved.

Tiny Agents in Python introduces a new implementation of MCP-powered agents, streamlining the integration of external tools and APIs with LLMs using the Model Context Protocol. It also details agent configuration, tool execution, and client SDK extensions.

The word of the day is galumph. To galumph is to move in a loud and clumsy way.

Examples in a sentence:

I watched the toddler galumph across the room, tripping over his own feet as he chased the cat.

I am making my grand departure into the unknown.

Until the next fortnight, my treasured reader, go forth, and may the odds ever be in your favour! 👏 🤖 ✊ ☠️ 🏹 🪖