travelmoneySep 30, 2017, 5:02 AMHow to Exchange Foreign Currency at a Good Rate When Traveling Abroad (with a Comparison of Exchange Rates)This article introduces a method to exchange foreign currency at a good rate when traveling abroad. There are various methods to exchange currency, and each company's rate and commission differ, making it important to choose the best method. For currencies like the US dollar and euro, Money Partners offers the best rate, and credit card payments are convenient even for small amounts. For minor currencies like the Canadian dollar, Interbank offers the best rate. When exchanging currency, it is crucial to consider the commission and rate differences to select the best method.
techdevelopmentSep 9, 2017, 6:59 PMSetting up an HTTPS Proxy on localhost using DockerThis article explains how to set up an HTTPS proxy on localhost using Docker, allowing you to access your local application server via HTTPS. By using an SSL termination proxy within a Docker container, you can set up a fast and secure environment without polluting your local environment. Specifically, we use Nginx to set up the proxy and environment variables to set the host's IP address. The usage is simple and can be shared across Mac and Linux environments.
techmacAug 25, 2017, 9:28 PMVoice Control with Mac's Standard FeaturesThis article introduces a method to achieve voice control using Mac's standard features. You can call scripts with your voice and set your favorite invocation words. It's also convenient to run commands in the background without opening a new terminal tab. The setup process involves enabling Dictation, creating a Workflow with Automator, and calling the Workflow with Dictation Command.
designAug 15, 2017, 7:20 AMI Bought a FontI was tempted by a sale information I saw on Twitter and impulsively bought a font bundle. This "The Influential Font Lover's Library" was available at a surprising price of $29, 99% off the original price of $3,465. When I actually tried it out, I found that it was a collection of very good fonts. I'm planning to utilize the purchased fonts to improve the design of my site.
miscAug 12, 2017, 7:03 PMI Created a WebsiteI created a personal website. Although the need to have a homepage has diminished with the increase of SNS and convenient services, I couldn't give up the joy of creating one myself. I'd like to enrich it in my free time.
bookreviewJan 6, 2017, 11:04 PMImpressions of "How Google Works"This book is written by Eric Schmidt, the current chairman of Google, and Jonathan Rosenberg, the former senior vice president of product management, who share the "lessons" they learned while contributing to Google's growth, along with many examples. The idea that companies that attract smart creatives and deliver excellent products can survive is particularly interesting. It's also an enjoyable read, and I recommend it even if you're not interested in business.
bookreviewDec 4, 2016, 6:22 AM"Team Geek" Impressions"Team Geek" is a book that introduces the method of building a team by Google engineers. The authors, based on their experience in developing Subversion and working at Google, emphasize the importance of teamwork and cooperation. In particular, the book provides many tips for managers, focusing on the HRT (Humility, Respect, and Trust) concept to build a team culture. It also touches on how to deal with harmful individuals. This book is packed with extremely useful information for those who lead teams.
bookdevelopmentNov 20, 2016, 6:33 AMScala Functional Design & Programming - Chapter 6 (6)I've finished reading Chapter 6 of Scala Functional Design & Programming. This chapter explains how to handle state and tackles issues such as random number generation and state transitions. By introducing the Rand type and State type, and generalizing map, map2, and flatMap, we can smoothly handle state transitions. Finally, we experienced powerful stateless descriptions through a vending machine simulation.
bookreviewNov 16, 2016, 7:24 AM"Soft Skills" Impressions"Soft Skills" is a technical book targeting programmers, but it's also a book about career development and life. This book touches on various aspects of life, from daily work to asset formation. The author explains techniques such as the spiral of learning and selling, asset formation, and KanbanFlow in detail. In particular, it emphasizes the importance of habituation and the effects of output. Reading this book may help you find direction in life.
bookdevelopmentOct 10, 2016, 1:15 AMScala Functional Design & Programming - Chapter 5 (5)I read Chapter 5 of Scala Functional Design & Programming and learned about lazy evaluation and Stream implementation. Stream utilizes lazy evaluation to achieve efficient processing, and I learned about generating infinite streams and implementing functions using foldRight. After grasping the basics of Stream, I learned about generating infinite streams and implementing functions using unfold. Finally, I learned about implementing tails and scanRight.
