Notes by Sasha Vinčić on agentic engineering, software work, founders, and the occasional personal detour.https://sasha.vincic.org/https://sasha.vincic.org/blog/2025/07/chasing-energy-fuels-passion/https://sasha.vincic.org/blog/2025/07/chasing-energy-fuels-passion/Long hours are not always the problem. The wrong work is. Energy is often a better signal than time.Sat, 05 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://sasha.vincic.org/blog/2025/05/boombox-bonding/https://sasha.vincic.org/blog/2025/05/boombox-bonding/Building a small thing with my son, ChatGPT, and the kind of curiosity that makes technology worth keeping around.Fri, 30 May 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://sasha.vincic.org/blog/2025/01/progress-and-protocol/https://sasha.vincic.org/blog/2025/01/progress-and-protocol/When breaking process helps, when it hurts, and why judgement matters more than rule worship.Thu, 02 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://sasha.vincic.org/blog/2024/10/impressions-ecar-expo/https://sasha.vincic.org/blog/2024/10/impressions-ecar-expo/Yesterday, I visited the eCar Expo in Copenhagen—my first car expo in years. I’ve got some nostalgic memories of going to these shows with my father, but I m...Sun, 27 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://sasha.vincic.org/blog/2024/10/exponential-growth-small-steps/https://sasha.vincic.org/blog/2024/10/exponential-growth-small-steps/A few years ago, I faced a recurring challenge: my ambitions were always high, but my lack of commitment kept holding me back. This is a story about how I le...Thu, 24 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://sasha.vincic.org/blog/2024/10/eletive-g2-leader-fall-2024/https://sasha.vincic.org/blog/2024/10/eletive-g2-leader-fall-2024/I am excited to share that Eletive has been recognized as a G2 Leader for Fall 2024, a significant achievement that highlights our dedication to employee eng...Wed, 09 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://sasha.vincic.org/blog/2024/09/piping-curl-to-bash-convenient-but-risky/https://sasha.vincic.org/blog/2024/09/piping-curl-to-bash-convenient-but-risky/The curl | bash command is a popular shortcut for downloading and executing scripts. This approach is often used for installing software packages and tools. ...Mon, 16 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://sasha.vincic.org/blog/2024/09/git-merge-conference/https://sasha.vincic.org/blog/2024/09/git-merge-conference/Next week, I'm excited to attend the Git Merge conference in Berlin. The main reason for my enthusiasm is getting to meet Scott Chacon, aka Git Butler, whose...Sun, 15 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://sasha.vincic.org/blog/2024/08/the-power-of-not-giving-a-shit/https://sasha.vincic.org/blog/2024/08/the-power-of-not-giving-a-shit/Not giving a shit is hard. In my last post, I wrote about letting go of how code should look, but this concept applies to everything in life—every argument, ...Thu, 22 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://sasha.vincic.org/blog/2024/08/letting-go/https://sasha.vincic.org/blog/2024/08/letting-go/Letting go is hard. Whether it's about not being there for everyone all the time or relinquishing control over how things should be done, it's a challenge ma...Mon, 19 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://sasha.vincic.org/blog/2024/08/power-of-focus/https://sasha.vincic.org/blog/2024/08/power-of-focus/Choosing the right path in a world of endless possibilitiesSat, 03 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://sasha.vincic.org/blog/2024/08/the-never-ending-story/https://sasha.vincic.org/blog/2024/08/the-never-ending-story/The quest for a better life is a never-ending story. But in this journey, are you running away from something or are you chasing a goal? What is the differen...Fri, 02 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://sasha.vincic.org/blog/2024/08/the-joy-of-building/https://sasha.vincic.org/blog/2024/08/the-joy-of-building/Building LEGO is something I really enjoy, whether it's small sets or large UCS models. The joy of creating something with my hands and then holding it when ...Thu, 01 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://sasha.vincic.org/blog/2024/07/roadtrip/https://sasha.vincic.org/blog/2024/07/roadtrip/Two days ago, I wrapped up a road trip that was nothing short of epic. It started in the quaint town of Svedala in southern Sweden, and from there, we drove ...Wed, 31 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://sasha.vincic.org/blog/2024/07/ai-assistant-team-amplifier/https://sasha.vincic.org/blog/2024/07/ai-assistant-team-amplifier/Remember when productivity tools only helped individuals? AI assistants are rewriting that story. Custom ChatGPTs now uplift entire teams. In minutes, not mo...Fri, 19 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://sasha.vincic.org/blog/2024/07/beyond-the-hammer-developer-toolbox/https://sasha.vincic.org/blog/2024/07/beyond-the-hammer-developer-toolbox/Is your IDE your only trusted companion? Do you rely solely on AI to format your code? Can you navigate your project without Git?Wed, 17 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://sasha.vincic.org/blog/2024/07/16/exploring-selfhosted-ai-augmented-coding/https://sasha.vincic.org/blog/2024/07/16/exploring-selfhosted-ai-augmented-coding/In my ambitious quest to leverage AI for 80% of my work by year's end, I've been exploring alternatives to GitHub Copilot. This post summarizes my recent dis...Tue, 16 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://sasha.vincic.org/blog/2024/07/emacs-config-clean-path-adventure/https://sasha.vincic.org/blog/2024/07/emacs-config-clean-path-adventure/Can your window manager choices affect your Emacs setup? Is adding another package always the right solution? What if the cleanest config is the one that sol...Mon, 15 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://sasha.vincic.org/blog/2024/07/recreating-emacs-config/https://sasha.vincic.org/blog/2024/07/recreating-emacs-config/Thanks to @aclonegeek and his amazing Emacs configuration, I have successfully recreated my entire Emacs setup. Copied with pride, this configuration is incr...Sun, 14 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://sasha.vincic.org/blog/2024/07/beyond-copilot-ai-augmented-coding/https://sasha.vincic.org/blog/2024/07/beyond-copilot-ai-augmented-coding/Can an AI truly understand your entire codebase? Is it possible to have a coding assistant that learns your team's best practices? What if your AI helper cou...Sat, 13 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://sasha.vincic.org/blog/2024/07/dont-worry-be-happy/https://sasha.vincic.org/blog/2024/07/dont-worry-be-happy/"Don't worry, be happy" - is it just a catchy tune, or a profound life philosophy? Can four simple words really change your approach to life? What if worry i...Fri, 12 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://sasha.vincic.org/blog/2024/07/security-validation/https://sasha.vincic.org/blog/2024/07/security-validation/Can we measure invisible shields? Does absence of breaches mean invulnerability?Thu, 11 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://sasha.vincic.org/blog/2024/07/mirage-of-completion/https://sasha.vincic.org/blog/2024/07/mirage-of-completion/Ever notice how your to-do list grows faster than kudzu in summer? We chase the horizon of 'done', only to find it's an illusion. Time, that slippery fish, a...Wed, 10 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://sasha.vincic.org/blog/2024/07/git-rebase-update-refs/https://sasha.vincic.org/blog/2024/07/git-rebase-update-refs/Hej! Today I want to talk about a cool Git feature I recently started using: git rebase --update-refs --interactive. It's really helpful when working with st...Tue, 09 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://sasha.vincic.org/blog/2024/07/automate-git-maintenance/https://sasha.vincic.org/blog/2024/07/automate-git-maintenance/Over time, Git repositories can become large and slow. Regular maintenance tasks are crucial for keeping your repository efficient, but they can be time-cons...Mon, 08 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://sasha.vincic.org/blog/2024/07/git-rerere-streamline-conflict-resolution/https://sasha.vincic.org/blog/2024/07/git-rerere-streamline-conflict-resolution/Conflict resolution in Git can be a repetitive and time-consuming process. Fortunately, Git offers a feature called rerere (reuse recorded resolution) that c...Sun, 07 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://sasha.vincic.org/blog/2024/07/mastering-git-blame/https://sasha.vincic.org/blog/2024/07/mastering-git-blame/As a developer, I use git blame almost daily. It's my go-to tool for code archaeology, helping me understand the history and context of our codebase. Recentl...Sat, 06 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://sasha.vincic.org/blog/2024/07/sql-raw-queries/https://sasha.vincic.org/blog/2024/07/sql-raw-queries/In the world of database interactions, there's a constant debate: raw SQL or ORM (Object-Relational Mapping)? As a developer who's worked with both, I want t...Fri, 05 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://sasha.vincic.org/blog/2024/07/ready-vs-done/https://sasha.vincic.org/blog/2024/07/ready-vs-done/In the world of software development, the concepts of "ready" and "done" are often misunderstood, leading to confusion and miscommunication within teams. Set...Thu, 04 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://sasha.vincic.org/blog/2024/07/fine-tuning-llms/https://sasha.vincic.org/blog/2024/07/fine-tuning-llms/Remember T9 predictive text on old mobile phones? Large Language Models (LLMs) are like that, but on steroids. They're essentially super-powered statistical ...Tue, 02 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://sasha.vincic.org/blog/2024/07/power-of-why-in-problem-solving/https://sasha.vincic.org/blog/2024/07/power-of-why-in-problem-solving/As software developers, we often jump straight into solving problems with code. But sometimes, the best solution isn't about how to code something - it's abo...Mon, 01 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://sasha.vincic.org/blog/2024/06/breaking-stress-cycle/https://sasha.vincic.org/blog/2024/06/breaking-stress-cycle/Recently, I've been feeling overwhelmed, with my mind stuck in a loop of worries. It has affected my sleep, productivity, and motivation. Andrew Huberman rem...Sun, 30 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://sasha.vincic.org/blog/2024/06/less-is-more/https://sasha.vincic.org/blog/2024/06/less-is-more/In both work and life, the principle of "less is more" holds true. Recently, I've embraced Zone2 training, a method that emphasizes running at a slower pace ...Sat, 29 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://sasha.vincic.org/blog/2024/06/reflections-on-the-unicorn-project/https://sasha.vincic.org/blog/2024/06/reflections-on-the-unicorn-project/In 2022, I stumbled upon a transformative read: The Unicorn Project by Gene Kim. This book struck a deep chord with me, earning an unequivocal five stars. It...Fri, 28 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://sasha.vincic.org/blog/2024/06/mastering-git-commit-message/https://sasha.vincic.org/blog/2024/06/mastering-git-commit-message/Git is more than just a tool for version control; it's a narrative device that tells the story of your code's evolution. When used effectively, Git commits c...Thu, 27 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://sasha.vincic.org/blog/2024/06/the-pragmatic-programmer/https://sasha.vincic.org/blog/2024/06/the-pragmatic-programmer/In 2019, I read "The Pragmatic Programmer: From Journeyman to Master" by Andy Hunt and Dave Thomas. Despite being a senior software engineer, this book was a...Wed, 26 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://sasha.vincic.org/blog/2024/06/performance-management-mindset/https://sasha.vincic.org/blog/2024/06/performance-management-mindset/In my last post, I discussed the impact of fun and self-leadership on personal growth. Today, I want to share how performance management at Eletive has revol...Tue, 25 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://sasha.vincic.org/blog/2024/06/why-this-meeting/https://sasha.vincic.org/blog/2024/06/why-this-meeting/Meetings are a staple of our work lives, but not all meetings are created equal. Over time, I’ve learned the importance of questioning the purpose of every m...Mon, 24 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://sasha.vincic.org/blog/2024/06/fun-and-self-leadership/https://sasha.vincic.org/blog/2024/06/fun-and-self-leadership/Technology has always been a source of joy for me, and building companies brings a similar sense of fulfillment. Over the first two years at Eletive, there w...Sun, 23 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://sasha.vincic.org/blog/2024/06/from-advisor-to-full-time/https://sasha.vincic.org/blog/2024/06/from-advisor-to-full-time/A couple of years ago, I joined Eletive as one of the earliest team members. At the time, we were just five people working out of a small room in a high-rise...Sat, 22 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://sasha.vincic.org/blog/2018/11/graphqlclient-or-apolloclient/https://sasha.vincic.org/blog/2018/11/graphqlclient-or-apolloclient/GraphQL is on everyone's mind these days, mine too. Right now working with NestJS and GraphQL where the backen will stitch together several GraphQL schemas a...Tue, 20 Nov 2018 00:00:00 GMThttps://sasha.vincic.org/blog/2018/11/is-your-ide-remote-safe/https://sasha.vincic.org/blog/2018/11/is-your-ide-remote-safe/Most of the developer use a laptop like a MacBook Pro as their primary development machine. They have all their email, documents, photos and code on it. The ...Wed, 07 Nov 2018 00:00:00 GMThttps://sasha.vincic.org/blog/2016/05/time-for-change/https://sasha.vincic.org/blog/2016/05/time-for-change/It is time. I am founding a new company with a friend. But let’s take a step back so I can shed some light on my recent years.Tue, 24 May 2016 00:00:00 GMThttps://sasha.vincic.org/blog/2016/05/gladja-talta/https://sasha.vincic.org/blog/2016/05/gladja-talta/Jag hade pratat med min son om att tälta ett tag och igår blev det äntligen av. På eftermiddagen gav vi oss iväg till brorsan, lånade tält och liggunderlag. ...Fri, 06 May 2016 00:00:00 GMThttps://sasha.vincic.org/blog/2016/05/dockercon/https://sasha.vincic.org/blog/2016/05/dockercon/This year I am going to DockerCon thanks to two sponsors, Cenito Software my employeer and Crate.io for the DockerCon ticket, super thanks!Mon, 02 May 2016 00:00:00 GMThttps://sasha.vincic.org/blog/2016/04/docker-on-azure/https://sasha.vincic.org/blog/2016/04/docker-on-azure/Today I attended and presented at my first Malmö Docker Meetup. I talked about my experience with the different tools available to create Docker hosts and co...Tue, 26 Apr 2016 00:00:00 GMThttps://sasha.vincic.org/blog/2015/04/rent-house-in-alps/https://sasha.vincic.org/blog/2015/04/rent-house-in-alps/We all talk about working from anywhere in the world but still most of us go to the same office everyday, sit by the same desk and infront of the same screen...Fri, 10 Apr 2015 00:00:00 GMThttps://sasha.vincic.org/blog/2015/01/snowsprint-hackathon/https://sasha.vincic.org/blog/2015/01/snowsprint-hackathon/It is finally back, the hackathon, the Snow Sprint in Austria! And I am going. Looking back I reallized that it is over 10 years since the first Snow Sprint....Mon, 26 Jan 2015 00:00:00 GMThttps://sasha.vincic.org/blog/2014/10/microconf-hackernytt/https://sasha.vincic.org/blog/2014/10/microconf-hackernytt/I veckan var jag och Erik Starck på konferensen MicroConf i Prag. MicroConf är en konferens om onlinemarknadsföring och entreprenörskap. Efter konferensen sa...Fri, 31 Oct 2014 00:00:00 GMThttps://sasha.vincic.org/blog/2014/06/kontor-i-paradiset/https://sasha.vincic.org/blog/2014/06/kontor-i-paradiset/Det var längesedan jag jobbade hemifrånn och jag undrar varför. Senaste två åren har jag pendlat mycket till kontoret i Malmö och Stockholm. Jag hade två anl...Mon, 09 Jun 2014 00:00:00 GMThttps://sasha.vincic.org/blog/2013/09/prospecteye-revenuefactory/https://sasha.vincic.org/blog/2013/09/prospecteye-revenuefactory/Förra veckan var jag på ett event med ProspectEye och Hasse Olsson från Revenue Factory. Ett event om hur man ska sälja mer och hur man ska få sina säljare a...Mon, 23 Sep 2013 00:00:00 GMThttps://sasha.vincic.org/blog/sswc-swedens-social-web-camp-allt-mojligt/https://sasha.vincic.org/blog/sswc-swedens-social-web-camp-allt-mojligt/Fem raka år på SSWC, Sweden Social Web Camp och jag måste säga att varje år har jag blivit glatt överraskad. Alltid någon ny intressant människa eller startu...Mon, 26 Aug 2013 00:00:00 GMT