Is Agentic AI Like a Drug?
Agentic AI made me more productive at work, but I am ending every day more mentally tired. A personal reflection on reinforcement loops, dopamine, and sustainability.
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IntelliJ AI Chat Window Is Better Than the Copilot Plugin
After using both tools in daily work, I found the IntelliJ AI chat window flow more productive than the Copilot plugin.
The Podcasts That Made Me Smarter, Healthier, and Happier in 2025
Discover the top 5 podcasts that fueled my learning, health, and inspiration in 2025, along with key episodes and insights from my listening journey
JPA Delete Queries and Optimistic Locking: Why Batching Fails
Discovered why JPA deleteAll wasn’t batching: @Version fields force entity loading for optimistic locking. The fix: explicit @Query annotation.
Spring Boot 4 Migration Analysis
A detailed analysis of the major changes in Spring Boot 4, including Jackson 3 migration, Java 17 baseline, and dependency updates.
My Health and Fitness Journey in 2025: Building on a Strong Foundation
2025 continued my health journey with refined habits, deeper insights, and a focus on sustainable progress in fitness and well-being.
New Year's Eve in Rio de Janeiro: Our Copacabana Experience
Celebrating New Year’s Eve at Copacabana Beach in Rio, with fireworks, drone show, and sightseeing tips.
My Top 2 Books of 2025: The Books That Made the Biggest Impact on Me
Discover the top 2 books that shaped my 2025, with practical lessons on communicating across cultures and telling clearer, more memorable stories.
My Experiment with Stock Photography: Trying to Earn Extra Income
I tried stock photography to see if it could earn extra income. Here’s my experiment, the process, and what I’ve learned so far.
Getting Observability Right with Spring AI and WebFlux
How I got observability working in my reactive Spring AI app using WebFlux, after hours debugging tracing and context propagation issues.