I'm Tosin Amuda. Notes here are on software engineering and AI systems, my experience as a Nigerian navigating the world, and the problems I care about: education and politics.
A deeply personal reflection on navigating grief, loss, and professional growth throughout 2023, highlighting the importance of family, faith, and resilience in the face of profound challenges.
I discovered Andela's Eliminate Stupid Mental Effort concept in 2019, a refreshing perspective for Nigerian developers. ESME addresses the unnecessary mental exertion we endure daily, much like enduring Lagos traffic.
A simple explanation of the serverless cloud model using the analogy of two different types of restaurants: traditional busy restaurants versus futuristic clone-based service.
Explore four groundbreaking technologies that are transforming from science fiction into reality: Internet of Things, Project Glass, driverless cars, and 3D printing.
Learn how to containerize your React application using Docker with a step-by-step guide from creating a Dockerfile to running your container.
A heartfelt letter to graduating NYSC corps members about maintaining identity, building personal brand, and preparing for life after service to the nation.
Learn the 12 principles introduced by Heroku engineers for developing high-quality web applications with scale, robustness, and portability in mind.
During my National Youth Service, I started an ICT club called 'Whizkids' to empower the next generation of technology leaders. Teaching HTML to excited kids who built their first webpage, I now challenge everyone to organize #hourofcode events and become nation builders.
During my National Youth Service as an ICT instructor, I learned how PowerPoint can kill classroom engagement. Through research and student feedback, I discovered solutions to avoid 'Death by PowerPoint' and resurrect interactive learning through better presentation techniques.
The article challenges the notion of a promising future that previous generations have promised but not delivered upon. It highlights the disillusionment of today's youth who were told they'd succeed if they worked hard but face challenges like unemployment, nepotism, and economic struggles.