Computer Science Undergraduate at the National University of Singapore. I write and vlog sometimes. Bookworm. Dreamer. Work in Progress Doer. My Bio Welcome to my profile page! My name is Rui Yi (睿易) and I guess this is the first time I will be introducing myself properly. I was inspired by Quy…

Logging down my thoughts. — Context Where should I begin? It’s currently the 2nd of November 2023, and three months ago, I arrived in Stavanger, the oil capital of Norway, for a Software Developer Internship. This opportunity was part of the National University of Singapore Overseas College program, and I was a member of the pioneer…

What you need to know about docker and containers for your internship — My Background with Docker Before delving into the technical aspects of Docker, I thought it would be good to provide a brief introduction to my experience with Docker. This will allow you to compare your level of exposure and understanding to mine. My first encounter with Docker was during my frontend internship in my…

Stay cautiously optimistic — Intro Once again, before listing down my thoughts, I am not a pro trader but an average Joe that does some trading by the side. I am not a technical analyst/momentum trader and consider myself a growth trader. I will appreciate any feedback and constructive criticism for my opinions. I wrote…

From an NUS Computer Science Year 2 — The Fascinating Field Computer Science is great. Honestly, I wholeheartedly embrace the decision I made to pursue this dynamic course for my university degree. There’s an indescribable thrill in crafting complex applications from the ground up, using lines of code as my artistic medium. …

The Quest for Purpose — What is Life For? I find myself coming back to this question time and time again. It is a seemingly impossible task to define what is our purpose in life, yet we tirelessly chase after this definition. To many, including myself, finding life’s meaning means liberation. …

a pretty powerful question — How are you? It's a common question, one that is often used as a conversation starter. It is a question I love as it has a lot of potentials to dig deeper and make a conversation “fuller”. It is so open-ended and may just be what some are looking for. An avenue for…

We are closing in on 200 followers! — A Well-needed Break This year hasn’t been easy. During my school semester, I struggled to find the motivation to learn and life felt… dull. It was a painful process but I am glad I managed to drag myself past the finish line. I’m officially done with my first year of college and onto…

Importance of Abstraction — What To Expect I am by no means a top-tier software engineer working in Facebook or Google. This article is just a compilation of the things I know, and the things I wished I have known when I started my software engineering journey. …