Personal blog
Hi there! I’m exiguus (Simon). This is my corner of the internet for thoughts on tech, society, and the weird (digital) world we live in—expect rants, ideas, and occasional solution to problems I can’t stop thinking about.
#zola, #github, #tera, #api, #projects, #static-site, #blog, #self-hosting
https://exiguus.blog/posts/zola-github-projects-page/
A practical guide to building a live projects page in Zola by loading GitHub repositories at build time and rendering them with semantic HTML.
#zola, #miniflux, #feeds, #rss, #tera, #static-site, #blog, #self-hosting
https://exiguus.blog/posts/zola-miniflux-reads-page/
A step-by-step guide to building a live reading list in Zola by loading Miniflux feeds with load_data and rendering them with semantic HTML.
#writing, #quality-gates, #process, #automation, #developer, #content-creation
https://exiguus.blog/posts/how-i-hacked-my-writing-process/
A software developer's approach to writing: implementing a quality gates system to improve content creation and build confidence.
#perfectionism, #productivity, #mental health, #software development, #cultural proverbs
https://exiguus.blog/posts/perfect-is-the-enemy-of-good/
Explore the origins of the phrase 'Perfect is the enemy of good,' its cultural parallels, and its relevance in modern productivity, creativity, and mental health.
#allyship, #gender equality, #IT, #STEM, #mentorship, #diversity
https://exiguus.blog/posts/closing-the-code-gap-allyship/
A step-by-step guide for men in IT/STEM to actively support their female colleagues and close the gender gap in tech
#Germany, #technology, #gender gap, #STEM, #diversity, #Eastern Europe
https://exiguus.blog/posts/closing-the-code-gap-data/
A deep dive into Germany's gender gap in technology, comparing it with Eastern European countries and proposing actionable solutions
Perfect is the Enemy of Good: Origins, Cultural Parallels, and Modern Relevance
#perfectionism, #productivity, #mental health, #software development, #cultural proverbs
https://exiguus.blog/posts/perfect-is-the-enemy-of-good/
Explore the origins of the phrase 'Perfect is the enemy of good,' its cultural parallels, and its relevance in modern productivity, creativity, and mental health.
Closing the Code Gap: A Practical Allyship Playbook for Men in IT/STEM
#allyship, #gender equality, #IT, #STEM, #mentorship, #diversity
https://exiguus.blog/posts/closing-the-code-gap-allyship/
A step-by-step guide for men in IT/STEM to actively support their female colleagues and close the gender gap in tech
Closing the Code Gap: Why Germany Lags in Female Tech Participation—and How to Fix It
#Germany, #technology, #gender gap, #STEM, #diversity, #Eastern Europe
https://exiguus.blog/posts/closing-the-code-gap-data/
A deep dive into Germany's gender gap in technology, comparing it with Eastern European countries and proposing actionable solutions
Dear Football Men, Don’t Be Offended
#DFB, #sexism, #football, #gender equality, #Germany
https://exiguus.blog/posts/liebe-fussballmaenner-nicht-beleidigt-sein/
How the DFB perpetuates sexism and why it’s time for real change in German football