PinnedCharge me lower or else I’ll hire a foreignerDiary of a Programmer. This post is with regards to a recent call I had from a prospective client. It started off the usual way. He told like, like a story, his set of requirements. I asked some questions for clarifications, and after some good 2-ways conversation, he asked me…Programmer2 min read
1 day agoHow I created the Search algorithm myself, without Google’s help.Today, I want to relate the story of how I came up with a search logic (algorithm) to be in line with what is expected nowadays. Typically, in apps where there are listings, there will be a search box. One types in maybe something like “ipho”, and the search box…Programming4 min read
6 days agoMy Review on Google AdsI’m not a newbie user. I’ve been using Google Ads when it was a baby with a different name: Google Adwords. I’m sad to say that unfortunately I have gain nothing and only lost money every time I venture into it over the past 10 years or so. …Google Adwords2 min read
May 9Cost cannot stay still while requirements will notDiary of a Programmer Part 5 (part 1, part 2, part 3, part 4) This is another of my let-outs. It has happened quite a number of times. Yes, I do understand. It is NOT possible for the general typical layman to give the developer ALL the required features and…Programmer3 min read
Dec 28, 2021A tough question that made my protein powder peddler take me out of her group, with no answers.I was just thinking about those people who peddle to us protein powder or similar supplements, usually in a network marketing fashion. The concept of network marketing is for another day. Let’s look at the effect of protein powder for today. What do they propose to us? Our before-lifestyle: We ate…Protein2 min read
Dec 27, 2021Let me get back to youDiary of a Programmer Part 4 (part 1, part 2, part 3) A common lie by prospects. You know, the most common lie we all make is to agree that we read the terms and conditions, whenever we are in the digital realm. …Programmer2 min read
Dec 24, 2021What Motivates You to CodeA client asked me this recently. I answered him then. I write about it below. My personal opinion is that we are all wired to BUILD. We have to build/develop/create something out of the “spare parts” that you can find. There are some who claims they are not that type…Programming3 min read
Dec 24, 2021My Meeting Places, as a Freelance ProgrammerDiary of a Programmer Part 3 (part 1, part 2) Corporates businesses have their conference rooms. I have Rivervale Plaza. That’s one aspect of a freelancer’s life others should know about. As a freelancer, without a specific office location, I have had meetings at various types of places. One of…Freelancers4 min read
Dec 9, 2021Why a one-man freelance web developer is better than a teamDiary of a Programmer Part 2 (part 1) This discussion came during a meeting with a client, as a freelance web developer. As expected, a client will judge the strength/capability of a web development company by asking the all-famous question: HOW BIG IS YOUR TEAM? Nothing wrong with that, because…Freelancers5 min read
Nov 15, 2021This is why I don’t believe in 100% Free SpeechOne simply CANNOT be allowed to say WHATEVER he feels. Only 2-faced snakes advocate for that. Why so? Well, we have bad labels to brand people who try to practice what is supposedly 100% free speech. You can’t just talk your mind out about the womenfolk (gender bias). Neither can…Freedom Of Speech2 min read
