When working with JavaScript, you might feel inclined to use an async function inside a Promise executor. While this may appear convenient, it is actually discouraged for several reasons. Doing so can lead to subtle bugs and potential memory leaks. Let's delve into why this practice is problematic.
I remember back in 2017 when I started running a homelab. It was so difficult to access it outside the local area network because I didn't have a static IP. Even if you managed to get a static IP from your ISP, they would put it behind a CGNAT or something that just breaks it. I had so many issues with uptime only because the routing was messed up.
These illustrations are abstract, but if you think about it enough, especially on difficult days, they reveal profound meanings:
Lost. Desolation. Drifting. Burdened. Abyss. Forsaken.
Yet, the same illustrations can also evoke: Discovery. Peace. Freedom. Determination. Aspiration. Reflection.
I drew these to remind myself of how depression affects perception. I've learned to avoid concluding moments in my life too quickly and instead, leave them open-ended to see where they take me.