YJYuvaraj Jinblog.jyuvaraj.com·Jan 25, 2025 · 3 min readMonitoring Ruby Process Memory Without the Bloat: A Lightweight DIY ApproachThe Problem: When Heavyweight Tools Are Too Heavy Recently, I found myself needing to monitor memory usage in a long-running Ruby process. Like any good developer, I first reached for popular tools like memory_profiler and get_process_mem. But there ...00
YJYuvaraj Jinblog.jyuvaraj.com·Dec 27, 2024 · 3 min readUnlocking Productivity: My Notes on Cal Newport’s Deep WorkIf you’re like me, you’ve probably struggled to concentrate in an era where distractions are just a click away. Emails, social media, and endless meetings often leave us feeling busy but unproductive. That’s why Cal Newport’s Deep Work resonated with...00
YJYuvaraj Jinblog.jyuvaraj.com·Nov 8, 2024 · 4 min readNever Fix a "Performance" Issue Without Measuring ItAs a software engineer specializing in performance optimization, I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve seen well-intentioned developers "fix" a problem that wasn’t actually a problem. In Ruby on Rails codebases—and indeed, in any software ecosystem—...00
YJYuvaraj Jinblog.jyuvaraj.com·Oct 25, 2024 · 4 min readMore people should use `less`In the world of Linux command-line tools, there’s an old joke: “Why should more people use less? Because less is more!” This pun isn’t just a play on words—it’s a nod to one of the most underrated utilities in a sysadmin or developer’s toolkit. While...00
YJYuvaraj Jinblog.jyuvaraj.com·Aug 17, 2024 · 3 min readHow Not to Center a Div: A Masterclass in CSS FrustrationAh yes, centering a div. The ancient quest that has brought seasoned developers to their knees and reduced interns to tears. While some might call it a "basic" CSS task, true legends know it’s actually a dark ritual requiring blood, sweat, and a sacr...00
