Programming · by Sanne de Vries · 2026-10-05
A tiny story about tacos, Buenos Aires and timing
I had a disappointing first try, a surprisingly good second try, and then a third attempt that taught me humility. So, naturally, I now have opinions.
> Tiny progress is still progress.
That line sounds cheesy, but it got me through the part where tools stopped feeling new.
I had a disappointing first try, a surprisingly good second try, and then a third attempt that taught me humility. So, naturally, I now have opinions.
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Ren Suzuki · 9 likes
This sounds good, but in practice it can be a bad idea without more context. This pairs weirdly well with falafel.
Grace Parker · 5 likes
I appreciate the honest middle stage, not just the polished ending. My friend tried it in Dublin and had the opposite result.
Oussama Alaoui · 4 likes
Big fan of this approach. That is the kind of detail beginners miss.
Rapid River · 2 likes
Agree completely. The simple version is underrated. The 4-minute rule is underrated.
Rafael Almeida · 2 likes
Excellent timing; I was just thinking about aires. The practical part is easy to underestimate.
Jasmine Cruz · 2 likes
I love this. It feels practical without pretending life is neat. I keep a note about java for exactly this reason.
Benjamín Rojas · 1 likes
This made me smile more than expected. It reminds me of a very specific conversation near a tiny balcony. Good reminder that tools should serve people, not the reverse.
Finn Brown · 2 likes
Kind of wild how often tools is the whole issue.
Mango Orbit · 1 likes
Good reminder that boring can be good. I learned that one the expensive way.
Liam Eriksson · 0 likes
Good reminder that boring can be good. The the train station detail changes the whole answer.