Finally Finished the Login (A Bit Late as a Common Dev, Hahaha)#

My son has been waking up very early (6 AM), and I usually work on this project in the mornings. I’m a morning person—during the first hours of the day, I have the most focus.

The project is now updated on GitHub; you can check the link in my previous post.

Since I’m using React Native and Expo, I faced some challenges managing certain screen elements. I’m using tab navigation, and there was a white bar appearing in the header with the folder name (tabs). It took me a while to figure out how to fix it, but now it’s finally done.

Parallel Running#

As a common developer, I face a recurring problem: when I stop working with a particular technology or stack, I tend to forget many things about the language. Some time ago, I changed my approach and started focusing on strengthening my fundamentals.

What do I mean by fundamentals?

Building a Strong Foundation#

I’m dedicating time to studying algorithms (LeetCode) and improving programming performance (not system design). I run these studies in parallel with my main work. As a father of a young child (1 year and 5 months old) and another on the way, my time is extremely valuable. By focusing on the fundamentals, I am better prepared for new frameworks and technologies.

Efficiency#

Optimizing my time is my primary goal.

How can I achieve that?

  1. Focus

    • I work without distractions, keeping my smartphone away from my home lab.
    • I play ambient music to maintain concentration.
    • I use a notepad to track my tasks, weekly plans, and goals (inspired by Cal Newport’s videos).

  2. Work Tasks

    • Working smart, not hard. It’s crucial to figure out how to achieve more in less time. I know that sometimes it’s difficult because working fewer hours isn’t always an option.

  3. Physical and Mental Health

    • I believe that a healthy body and mind contribute to better performance. This doesn’t mean becoming a bodybuilder, but maintaining a functional and healthy body is essential.
    • As an immigrant living in a different country with a child, I’ve gained some weight despite eating clean—probably because I haven’t been in a caloric deficit.

  4. Family Balance

    • Finding balance between work and family is key. This is the hardest challenge for me, and I’m still figuring it out.

That’s it, guys! There’s so much more to share, but unfortunately, I can’t dive deep into every aspect right now.

Just keep going!