My Blog

I write about what I learn, the side projects that I am working on or about the ones that I decided to let go. Feel free to reach out if you have any comments, corrections, or if you want to say hello.

Start by Not Being a Terrible Software Engineer

Start by Not Being a Terrible Software Engineer post

Aiming to be a 10x developer by chasing every new tool and content is a recipe for burnout. A more effective strategy is inversion, focus not on being excellent, but on systematically avoiding common failures. For an engineer, this means prioritizing the elimination of bad habits that create poor code.

Carlos Aponte 19 Oct 2025 Career, Advice, Opinions, Skills permalink

Communication: A Key Skill in Your Tech Stack

Communication: A Key Skill in Your Tech Stack post

Communication is your most critical soft skill. Without it, you risk solving the wrong problems or having your hard work go unnoticed and misunderstood. Here I share the key principles I learned to avoid these mistakes, with actionable advice and examples to help you become the person everyone wants on their team.

Carlos Aponte 28 Sep 2025 Leadership, Career, Advice, Opinions, Skills permalink