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A quarter-life crisis Hey, I haven't posted lately, and now I want to transform my thoughts into text. I have almost finished my university, have a full-time job, and have lived away from my family for 4 years already. Here's the deal: when you are in school or university, you have a "program" that is designed for you, and you should follow it. Rarely do people stray from this path, so we accept that this is how it should be. Don't get me wrong, I think it is great for personal development, but what's next? Does my current job suit me well? Should I move countries? All these kinds of thoughts can't leave my head. As I have learned, smart people often call it a "quarter-life crisis" - a period of uncertainty and questioning that typically occurs when people feel trapped, uninspired, and disillusioned during their mid-20s to early 30s, and yes, this is a real thing. I called my mom and asked what the meaning of her life is, and it turns out it's me. I am so surprised. Isn't it boring, or should it be something bigger or more global? There are no answers in my post; it's more a reflection. All people say that it is OK, this is a special period that should be passed. I hope so. As somebody once said, you can't get your shoe size right the first, second, or even third time. It can even be forty-seven. And that is fine, maybe. What Is a Quarter-Life Crisis?

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🚀👨‍💻 As leaders of the Computer Science Community, Jakhongir Sagdullaev and I had the privilege of organizing an insightful guest lecture at the university. Our esteemed speaker, Sanira Madzhikova, generously shared her wealth of experience and provided a valuable roadmap for aspiring engineers. Connecting with fellow enthusiasts and learning from Sanira was truly inspiring! https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7171172862576181248/

STAR Technique The STAR methodology is a structured approach designed to help individuals present clear and concise responses, especially during job interviews or when discussing their achievements and experiences. STAR stands for Situation, Task, Action, and Result. This method is particularly effective for answering behavioral interview questions, which are intended to assess your past behavior as an indicator of your future performance. 1) Describe a time when you had to work with a difficult team member. Situation: "In my last project, I was part of a software development team where one team member consistently missed deadlines, affecting our sprint progress." Task: "As a senior developer, it was crucial for me to address this issue without escalating tensions and to ensure our project stayed on track." Action: "I decided to have a one-on-one meeting with the team member to understand the root cause of the issue. During our discussion, I learned they were struggling with some personal issues and felt overwhelmed by their workload. I worked with them to adjust their workload temporarily and offered my support to help them manage their tasks more effectively. I also introduced a peer-review system within the team to promote collaboration and accountability." Result: "This approach not only helped improve the team member's performance but also strengthened our team's cohesion. We completed the project on time, and the peer-review system has since become a standard practice in our team." 2. Tell me about a time you had to quickly adapt to a significant change. Situation: "Halfway through developing a major feature for our product, the company decided to pivot the project's direction based on user feedback." Task: "As the lead developer, my task was to realign the team with the new objectives and ensure a smooth transition without compromising the project timeline." Action: "I organized a series of meetings to clearly communicate the changes and the reasons behind them to the team. I worked closely with the product management team to understand the new requirements and translated them into actionable tasks for my team. To adapt quickly, we adopted an agile methodology, breaking down the work into smaller, manageable sprints and holding daily stand-ups to monitor progress and address any issues immediately." Result: "Thanks to our flexible approach and clear communication, we not only met the original deadline but also delivered a feature that was better aligned with our users' needs. This experience taught me the importance of agility and effective communication in managing change."

Atomic Habits Hello! I recently finished reading the highly acclaimed book "Atomic Habits" and wanted to share some insights that I found particularly beneficial. Initially, I was skeptical about starting this book due to its immense popularity, but I soon realized it deserved all the attention it received. What favored me the most was the author's writing style and how each technique and detail was illustrated through stories of individuals who have successfully applied these methods. The storytelling was exceptionally engaging. Although some of my friends mentioned that the book tends to reiterate basic principles, I personally believe that we often overlook these seemingly minor yet fundamental aspects of life, and it's crucial to focus more on them. Here are some highlights that resonated with me: - The book recounts the story of a woman who poses a question to herself before making any decision: "What would a better version of myself do in this situation?" I've found this method to be incredibly impactful in my own life. Whenever I feel inclined to miss a workout or order unhealthy food, asking myself this question motivates me to make choices that align with becoming a better version of myself. - Another memorable narrative is about the British cyclists who experienced a turnaround in their performance when a new coach focused on the minutiae and demonstrated genuine care, leading to their success. This story reminded me of Ted Lasso and how he transformed a football team by addressing small issues. The parallel with Ted Lasso's story struck a chord with me, especially since I had discussed the similarity with friends after learning about the cyclists' story. - The book also taught me about habit formation. By adhering to the principles of making habits obvious, attractive, easy, and satisfying, I appreciated the idea of starting small—for instance, reading for at least one minute or exercising for one minute. This approach helps in gradually dedicating more time to beneficial habits as they become more ingrained. These insights from "Atomic Habits" have been incredibly useful, and I hope they inspire you as much as they have inspired me.

Привет @tasdev! В Узбекистане сейчас развивается сфера IT, и один из показателей развития это создание и развитие профессиональных и неформальных IT-комьюнити. Цель этих сообществ — организация нетворкинга по различным направлениям и обмен знаниями. Совместными усилиями мы организовали нетворкинг среди лидеров всех комьюнити, чтобы объединять усилия для создания глобальных инициатив. Также мы собрали информацию про активные комьюнити в Узбекистане, которой хотим поделиться с вами: IT Communities. Если вы знаете лидеров и комьюнити, которые не включены в список, напишите в телеграм @ni_nataly @tasdev | @tasdev_talks

💥 For all WIUT students, 🖥️ CS Community invites you to a guest lecture with Jakhongir Madaminov and Boburkhon Aqoidkhonov, who will share their experiences as WIUT alumni and senior software engineers @ Uzum. 🚀 About speakers: Jakhongir Madaminov is a senior SE @ Uzum. Recovered from Game Dev industry with painful flashbacks. Had a little journey in backend. In love with Kotlin. IGL veteran at PUBG. Boburkhon Akoidkhonov is a Software engineer and entrepreneur, currently working @ Uzum Technologies. From a very young age he was really interested in software development and data science. Worked in a wide range of projects like edtech, fintech, govtech, logistics, IoT and AI. Passionate about all fields of engineering, motorsport, cooking and memes. 🗓️ Event details: - Date: February 28th (Wednesday) - Time: 13:00 - Venue: SHB 206 💡Who should attend - Students eager to explore opportunities in the dynamic field of Software Engineering, particularly those interested in Android, Backend, and IoT development. - Students keen on gaining insights into the professional journey and experiences of WIUT alumni who have successfully transitioned into senior roles at Uzum Technologies.

1 month 1 month and I will almost graduate from my university, that still hard to realize that there is no longer something that keeps you on the path, like a school with its 11-year roadmap or a university. Sometimes its scary to accept it, is this what they call maturity? Anyways, I tried to leave at least something behind for my university by running Algorithms (AlgoGym) and Computer Science clubs. I hope that I have left some foundation after me and encourage students to pursue their degrees with fun and enthasuism

It’s insane https://youtu.be/Ld8fYInYVQo?si=M0uUw1u3IyuxkQkr

I've always been curious about how Uzum maintains the quality of product previews with excellent images, given that many companies tend to use random pictures, like those often seen on OLX Под капотом поискового движка: Как Uzum Market применяет ML, чтобы вы нашли желаемое

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I love habr, the ecosystem behind it, its community, and articles. Somehow, I found habr is better than reddit for me. I found out that Uzum started running their page as well, like other well-known companies, that's what I would like to see more in our uzbek companies, when people behind the products starts to speak and share their experience Uzum Market — как запустить продукт на новом для вас рынке

Recently, there has been a growing trend among Uzbek companies to implement gamification features. For instance, Payme has introduced the game "Yoki-yoki," and Yandex.Eats has added special tasks with rewards. This strategic move proves beneficial in retaining users within the app, and in the case of express24, it efficiently reduces delivery waiting times. that good move tho

Как одна из ведущих IT компаний Express24 внедряет в свой сервис инструменты геймификации Очень радует, что один из первых стартапов в Узбекистане Express24 не стоит на месте и внедряет в свой сервис крутые фичи. К примеру, в декабре команда запустила в приложении игру, в которую играет уже более 40% пользователей. С одной стороны, может показаться странным, зачем сервису доставки еды игра? Но на самом деле, это очень круто и улучшает пользовательский опыт (вспомните Google и динозавтрика, в которого мы играем, когда теряем доступ к интернету). Ну раз мировой опыт показывает, что пользователям такое нравится, команда Express24 решает поэкспериментировать и запускает небольшую мини-игру “таймкиллер”. Зачем? Главные цели интеграции — сделать время ожидания увлекательным и сформировать положительную ассоциацию между брендом и приятным процессом заказа еды. Переход к игре внутри приложения происходит легко, сразу после подтверждения заказа. Результаты Спустя месяц после запуска, более 40% пользователей активно участвуют в игре. Обратная связь пользователей указывает на значительное сокращение воспринимаемого времени ожидания, многие выражают благодарность за дополнительную развлекательную функцию. Теперь в планах превратить эту функцию в полноценный маркетинговый инструмент, включая новые форматы системы лояльности и вознаграждения клиентов. Как по мне, клевый кейс. Надеюсь, таких экспериментов будет больше. Вообще, эксперименты — это круто. Выходите за рамки своего сервиса и думайте о пользовательском опыте. #партнерскаяпубликация — 🥷 @fridaymark

Just finished the series "Sales and Marketing", and I just loved this series for how clearly and simply the speakers explain. Michaels' pitching tips seem really good and practical. In a recent podcast on nFactorial, Tilek talked about how useful Michael was as his mentor in the YC. Also, at the end of the episode, they showed 2 ways to present your idea to potential investors, it's remarkable how much ideas from 9 years ago are still valuable in the current reality

Today I keep watching the series, and just whooa, all the lecturers are founders/co-founders of large and well-known startups such as PayPal, Facebook and more

The beauty of Excalidraw

Hey, first post in 2024 As hinted in the forwarded message, I'm working on my diploma project juggling roles such as developer, manager, tester, and more. I'm considering my project as a startup, where adaptability is paramount, and shifts occur in the blink of an eye. I want share my progress so far. Employing Excalidraw has proven to be a game-changer. It acts as my primary tool for sketching design prototypes, delineating project flows, specifying requirements, and more. The inclusion of a handwriting font and angle curves adds an extra layer of utility, rendering it an indispensable asset. Beyond the realms of design, engineering, and testing, I have to be in entrepreneur, entrusted with selling my product. Analyzing the market, pinpointing the target audience, prioritizing features, meeting deadlines, and scrutinizing metrics—all these facets require a comprehensive approach, drawing upon the knowledge amassed over the past four years in the university. So the point of this post is to share a valuable resource I've tapped into—the Stanford nine-year-old course titled "How to Start a Startup" spearheaded by Sam Altman, now the CEO of OpenAI and Y Combinator. Currently enrolled in this course, I recommend you explore its wealth of knowledge!