This is the twelfth session of Glasp Talk!
Glasp Talk delves deep into intimate interviews with luminaries from various fields, unraveling their genuine emotions, experiences, and the stories behind them.

Today's guest is Fernando Borretti, a distinguished software engineer and writer with over a decade of experience. Fernando is renowned for his unique contributions to the programming world, including his creation of the Austral programming language. Beyond his technical expertise, he is also an accomplished writer, delving into topics such as effective space repetition. Fernando's journey began in high school with Python, and he has since transitioned to working with Rust, driven by a passion for functional statically typed languages. Balancing his technical pursuits with creative endeavors, Fernando embodies a blend of innovation and artistry in his work.

In this interview, we explore Fernando's internal drive and motivations, his productivity tips, and his methods for managing and synthesizing knowledge. We'll also dive into his experiences as a writer of both technical and fictional works, providing a comprehensive look at how he seamlessly integrates his diverse interests.

Timestamps:
00:03 Introduction and a brief overview of Fernando's work
01:20 Fernando's background and early life
03:16 What motivated Fernando to start coding
05:16 Development and evolution of the Austral programming language
07:55 Fernando's experience with open source and the Lisp community
10:30 Discussion on how many developers are using Austral
12:00 Balancing coding with writing blogs and fiction
17:39 Fernando's note-taking and productivity tools
22:12 Challenges with browser bookmarks and organizing information
23:30 Use of AI in coding and productivity
26:26 Fernando's approach to writing blog posts and fiction
31:25 Advantage of being a software engineer in writing
33:35 Fernando's writing process for fiction
36:44 How long it takes to write fiction and know when it's ready to publish
40:54 Setting deadlines and managing creative work
43:18 Encouraging software engineers to publish and share more
47:59 The legacy Fernando wants to leave behind

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• LinkedIn
• Website
• GitHub
• Austral
• Fiction

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How to Balance Coding, Writing, and Creativity | Fernando Borretti | Glasp Talk #12

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