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My name is Aaron Bos and this is my blog.
What do I blog about? Great question!
Iām a software engineer by day so youāll mostly see posts, some technical and some not-so-technical, relating to my interests in software and technology.
If youād like to chat about a post or provide any feedback (postive or negative), connect with me via the social links at the bottom of the page! I hope you enjoy reading my posts as much as I enjoy writing them.
Recent Posts
Using Git's Reflog to Recover Data
Git is a nearly ubiquitous tool for version control these days and it serves its purpose dutifully. As great as Git is, there are still sharp edges and chances for mistakes to happen. In this post, I'll be sharing information about a lesser-known feature in Git that can fix those mistakes and help with data recovery. Let's dive in!
Wednesday, November 29, 2023
Looking for Solutions Instead of Problems
Working in a field that is constantly changing can be challenging for a multitude of reasons. Our mindset for approaching the constant barrage of challenges can make a world of difference in both outcome and attitude. In this quick post, I'm going to share my thoughts on approaching problems with a solution-oriented mindset. Let's dive in!
Thursday, November 16, 2023
Battling Burnout
Iāve heard of others experiencing feelings of burnout in relation to free time or side projects, but I had never experienced it for myself. While Iām sure itās different for everyone, I recently started to feel burned out with the time I spent outside of work on things that felt like work. In this post, Iāll share how Iāve dealt with and moved on from those feelings. Letās dive in!
Tuesday, October 31, 2023
Book Review: Engineering Management for the Rest of Us
In this post, I'll share a short review of "Engineering Management for the Rest of Us" by Sarah Drasner. I heard about this book in a podcast a while back and I was excited to give it a read since I've recently transitioned into an engineering management role. Let's dive in!
Sunday, October 22, 2023
Leading with Trust
Trust is a foundational piece of most relationships and it's no different with technical leadership. In this post, I'll share my thoughts on the benefits of building trust with teammates to become an effective leader.
Sunday, October 1, 2023