PinnedBoris ParfenenkovBoredom as a new productivity toolAs humans, our brains were not originally developed to handle the constant influx of dopamine brought on by today’s endless sources of…May 27, 2023May 27, 2023
Boris ParfenenkovLeadership vs Management: Thriving in Software Engineering Without Formal AuthorityIn the realm of software engineering, the concepts of leadership and management are often intertwined, especially for engineers in the…Jun 13Jun 13
Boris ParfenenkovQA is Dead, Long Live QAQuality Assurance (QA) has long been an essential discipline in the software development lifecycle. It’s played a crucial role in ensuring…Jul 4, 20231Jul 4, 20231
Boris ParfenenkovTop 7 books I read in 2022In this article, I will share with you some of my favorite books that I read in 2022. I believe that reading is an integral part of growth…Jan 3, 2023Jan 3, 2023
Boris ParfenenkovMoving Away from Social NetworksIn today’s digital age, social media has become a ubiquitous presence in our lives. From Facebook to Twitter to TikTok, it seems like there…Dec 30, 2022Dec 30, 2022
Boris ParfenenkovOrganize Your Email in GTD SpiritStop being overwhelmed with the number of emails and forget something important, the note will help you to make your inbox more efficient!Aug 21, 20221Aug 21, 20221
Boris ParfenenkovWhy your system design sucksRegardless of what you’re trying to build (new service, integration, testing framework, or just helper tools), one of the biggest…Aug 2, 2022Aug 2, 2022
Boris ParfenenkovYou “google” it wrong! Or how to alleviate polarizationsWe’re living in probably the most challenging times when there are so many controversial topics on which people have entirely different…Jul 29, 2022Jul 29, 2022
Boris ParfenenkovHow to organize your lifeEvery year life becomes more and more dynamic, and it’s hard to imagine how a regular person should manage everything they have on the…Mar 9, 202210Mar 9, 202210
Boris ParfenenkovFAANG: 3 interviews and 3 offersDisclaimer: This article doesn’t describe what exact offers were and what/why I chose. Negotiating offers is a long story, and the final…Dec 15, 20202Dec 15, 20202
