Glasp Talk How to Balance Coding, Writing, and Creativity | Fernando Borretti | Glasp Talk #12
This is the twelfth session of Glasp Talk! Glasp Talk delves deep into intimate interviews with luminaries from various fields, unraveling their genuine emotions, experiences, and the stories behind them. Today's guest is Fernando Borretti, a distinguished software engineer and writer with over a decade of experience. Fernando is renowned for his unique contributions to the programming world, including his creation of the Austral programming language. Beyond his technical expertise, he is also an accomplished writer, delving into topics such as effective space repetition. Fernando's journey began in high school with Python, and he has since transitioned to working with Rust, driven by a passion for functional statically typed languages. Balancing his technical pursuits with creative endeavors, Fernando embodies a blend of innovation and artistry in his work. In this interview, we explore Fernando's internal drive and motivations, his productivity tips, and his methods for managing and synthesizing knowledge. We'll also dive into his experiences as a writer of both technical and fictional works, providing a comprehensive look at how he seamlessly integrates his diverse interests. Timestamps: 00:03 Introduction and a brief overview of Fernando's work 01:20 Fernando's background and early life 03:16 What motivated Fernando to start coding 05:16 Development and evolution of the Austral programming language 07:55 Fernando's experience with open source and the Lisp community 10:30 Discussion on how many developers are using Austral 12:00 Balancing coding with writing blogs and fiction 17:39 Fernando's note-taking and productivity tools 22:12 Challenges with browser bookmarks and organizing information 23:30 Use of AI in coding and productivity 26:26 Fernando's approach to writing blog posts and fiction 31:25 Advantage of being a software engineer in writing 33:35 Fernando's writing process for fiction 36:44 How long it takes to write fiction and know when it's ready to publish 40:54 Setting deadlines and managing creative work 43:18 Encouraging software engineers to publish and share more 47:59 The legacy Fernando wants to leave behind Follow Fernando Borretti on social: • X • LinkedIn • Website • GitHub • Austral • Fiction #glasptalk #glasp #python #engineer #interview #OCaml #Austral Read the transcripts here:
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How to Balance Coding, Writing, and Creativity | Fernando Borretti | Glasp Talk #12
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How to Balance Coding, Writing, and Creativity | Fernando Borretti | Glasp Talk #12