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BombPrice for BombCrypto

fxcogit — Fri, 29 Mar 2024 10:31:38 +0000

In the past few days, I've been involved in the BombPrice project, where I integrated Opensea and Bcrypt APIs. The BombCrypto game, which was closed a few months ago, is about to reopen, but the game's NFTs on the Polygon network were facing metadata issues on Opensea. This resulted in the absence of images and data for the NFTs, displaying only their IDs. Accessing the NFTs details required navigating to the contract and verifying tokenDetails for both heroes and houses, a complex task, especially for people unfamiliar with the process.

In this application, I use the Opensea API to display both heroes and houses listed on the platform, and the Bcrypt API to validate all data. Additionally, I implemented other functionalities, such as searching for NFTs in your wallet by simply providing the address, with no need for connection.

An additional problem was the proliferation of scammers taking advantage of the lack of visual identification of NFTs. To combat this, I developed a functionality that allows users to verify if an NFT link on Opensea is genuine by providing relevant data.

Due to these contributions, I was rewarded with a $500 transfer by the game developer, and the application has already had over 5,000 accesses.

The application can be accessed at https://www.bombprice.shop, and the repository is available at https://github.com/TomazMPP/BombPrice, containing the roadmap, list of features, and more information.

Programming: Impostor Syndrome and Satisfaction

fxcogit — Fri, 08 Mar 2024 21:55:20 +0000

I've mentioned previously in my article "How I left financial security to pursue something I love" that learning new things is extremely satisfying for me.

Yesterday, I decided to start my studies in C#/.NET, as it is the language taught in one of the colleges I am attending (System Analysis & Development at PUC-Minas), and I had one of those "episodes" of happiness that I believe every programmer experiences from time to time.

Basically, I felt extremely accomplished because I found all the content I've seen so far to be extremely easy due to my experience with another C-Like language (Java). Additionally, I had the brilliant idea of LOOKING AT MY OLD REPOSITORIES on Github.

With just the paragraph above, a programmer already knows exactly the feeling I experienced. I opened repositories from 8, 9 months ago and realized how simple they are for my current level of knowledge. And no, I'm definitely not an extremely experienced programmer; I'm still at the beginning of my infinite learning journey in this programming world. But reviewing these repositories allowed me to see exactly my evolution curve.

I believe impostor syndrome is a common experience in a programmer's life, whether with 1 year or 10 years of experience, it will always be there when you don't know how to do something correctly - it will happen - and moments like the one I had yesterday are important to overcome these negative thoughts.
More than just overcoming negative thoughts, but also cultivating more positive ones. Yesterday, when I went to bed, I was annoyed because it got late, and I needed to sleep (I like to keep a fixed sleep schedule), as I wanted to keep studying. Today, I woke up with incredible motivation, quickly got up, and turned on my machine to continue studying.

Some time ago, I read a poem that said when you truly love something, it often becomes your last and first thought of the day. Well, in this case, it's important that it's not C# forever, haha.

Obsidian Organization — Is Zettelkasten Method worth?

fxcogit — Thu, 07 Mar 2024 19:32:41 +0000

Throughout my life, I’ve lived in very nuanced environments, developing a tendency to always seek well-organized spaces to avoid mistakes.

Organization, in itself, should be considered a form of art; each person executes it in a way adapted to themselves, some more visibly pleasing than others. It’s worth noting that being organized doesn’t necessarily imply being beautiful.

I believe it’s been approximately a year since I started using a program called Obsidian, an application focused on organizing thoughts, notes, and knowledge, similar to others like Notion.

But Obsidian has something special. In addition to its “cleaner” interface and being more open to modding, it was designed to serve the Zettelkasten Method. Until then, I had no idea about the existence of this study, but I applied it in practice without even knowing.

In fact, I adapted the Zettelkasten Method to my own needs, thus creating my own art. The idea of writing three types of notes to reach the final note didn’t seem efficient to me for learning and retaining knowledge — which is my main goal when using Obsidian.

In my VueJS studies, apart from having a folder that houses important articles from the language’s documentation, I created two other essential folders: Literature and Structured.

In the Structured folder, I organize the main topics, while in Literature, the subtopics are kept. Let’s take Life Cycle Hooks as an example — there are 8 hooks in the Options API. My notes about Life Cycle Hooks will be inside Structured, but the 8 hooks will be separated within Literature, all properly linked.

Furthermore, for better retention, I also write another summary of each topic in a physical notebook.

This approach provides a clear and structured view of knowledge, facilitating navigation and understanding. It’s a practical example of how Obsidian’s flexibility allows for customized adaptations to meet specific learning needs.

Don’t be fooled: Obsidian goes far beyond organization. One of its notable uses is daily notes, diligently filled EVERY DAY. Without any hassle, I use the same template, and the daily note is created automatically. I configured Obsidian to start with the computer, making it the first thing I see in the day. This practice has proven valuable, providing a consistent and efficient routine.

In summary, Obsidian proves to be an incredible tool, capable of transcending mere organization. From the detailed structuring of specific knowledge to the simplification of daily logging, this platform becomes an essential ally in the pursuit of efficiency and productivity.

By adapting Obsidian to your own needs and creating your own art of organization, you not only increase productivity but also transform daily routines into an intuitive and harmonious process. It’s worth exploring the various facets of this tool, shaping it according to your unique style, and thus, enhancing your daily achievements.