Faisal Alam

Software Engineer | Lifestyle Athlete | Traveller

[Arpit Bhayani @arpit_bhayani]

It is concerning how enggs are losing their grip on their systems. Not just on the low-level code, but on the end-to-end flow of their systems as well.

I think there are two reasons for this:

1. Everything is in a hurry now. We are constantly optimizing for faster delivery, so there is less time to understand how things actually work.

2. We are moving towards higher-order abstractions. What could have been 5 well-documented steps explaining how things work is now abstracted away into poorly maintained skill files.

Btw, abstractions do not eliminate complexity. They just move it somewhere else.

So when a rare and complex issue shows up, it takes relatively longer to understand, diagnose, and fix the problem.

The happy path got faster. Yay! But failure path got longer. And that is a tradeoff we are not talking about enough.

[Faisal Alam @ifaisalalam]

@MagnusLindbrg 4. 0 bpm. You're dead.

[Faisal Alam @ifaisalalam]

@arpit_bhayani Or it can be a hash of a consistent user identifier that yeilds a 2-digit number that the backend can compare against the rollout percentage.

Would help ensure the same user sees consistent versions if they have multiple sessions across browsers/devices.

[Shashi Learns @ShashiLearns]

The dictator's position is now in danger.

If you can't write, just retweet.

Long live the revolution.

[Chirag Barjatya @chiragbarjatya]

You don’t like the protesters? Fine.
You don’t agree with what they are protesting for? Fine.

But please don’t 'celebrate' them being beaten.
You may believe they are on the wrong side today, but the moment state violence becomes acceptable, it rarely stays limited to one group.

Today, it is them. Tomorrow, it could be you.

[Faisal Alam @ifaisalalam]

@chiragbarjatya What matters with BMI scale is trend accuracy, not the absolute numbers.

[The DeshBhakt 🇮🇳 Akash Banerjee @TheDeshBhakt]

Open letter to @svembu
--
Dear Sir,
Amongst the trickle of those who come back to India - most do it for personal reasons. Some miss their family (others want to get away from them) Some miss the convenience of house helps (others we are told, fall in love with 10 minute delivery & UPI payments)
In the 2000's there was a time when post liberalisation euphoria and India's rapid economic climb - encouraged people to come back to their motherland. That that was the time when folks came back with a missionary zeal, the concept of 'reverse brain drain' had started to take root...now India is the global leader of exporting skilled labour & talent.
It seems that our political leadership takes inspiration from China's political authoritarianism - but not what it did to become an economic powerhouse. China did not beg folks to come back to motherland - it launched the Thousand Talents Plan - incentivising the best and brightest to come back home. We haven't tried yet.
Even your plea to Indians abroad - is trying to play on the fears to NRIs that they will get trapped in the battle between the 'hard right' & 'woke left' .... so the reason for coming back to India is not growth / opportunity / better life / healthier environment - but escaping persecution and xenophobia that is increasing. Still Indians are choosing to stay back. (Why?)
You spoke a lot about respect & I agree that global respect today comes from a nation's technological prowess. The question that you need to ask is - why is it - that despite 'producing sufficient brain power to achieve that prowess' we are nowhere on the technological horizon? Do have the courage to ask why has the Govt allowed the systematic decay of scientific thinking & R&D??
Forget getting talent back from America tomorrow... are we doing anything to stop the fleeing of talent abroad today? Where is the missionary zeal of the Govt in that?? Or the focus is ripping the social fabric more and getting more votes???
Finally about the respect that India always had abroad. That was not because of our nuclear bombs, our market size or chest thumping leaders - Indians ALWAYS got the respect because of our cultured civilisational values, non violent attitude, proclivity for hard work & family values.
You would have to agree Sridhar, that we are literally abandoning all this - while chasing some some false bravado, as if this is a Bollywood movie.
In the real world - unless and until we introspect where we went wrong, all this begging and pleading will be of no use & that brain drain will only keep increasing.
//
PS - The introspection should begin at home.

[Chirag Barjatya @chiragbarjatya]

Why doesn’t our government hold press conferences in situations related to the spread of extreme panic? I mean we don’t need PM to come and speak on camera or take questions but at least send someone like how you send on news debates, to counter misinformation and put a full stop to panic in the society.

Every time the same thing. All we get news from “sources” and a post. If you question it the entire troll army starts abusing you calling you anti-national and whatnot. Just do a 55min conference and answer all questions. How difficult it is.

[Chirag Barjatya @chiragbarjatya]

If you find someone using this device in your social circle, it is your moral responsibility to report to authorities immediately.

[Chirag Barjatya @chiragbarjatya]

If you want to live peacefully you must:

- buy an air purifier for clean air
- buy water purifier for clean water
- buy a car for road safety
- buy a house in gated society for personal safety
- buy an inverter for continuous electricity
- buy a walkpad because you cannot walk outside
- buy a admission in private school for good education

Just keep buying. Otherwise keep hoping.

[कबीरा @SecularTrainee]

Example Starts from

1) Levis Belts US version vs Indian Version
2) Coke/Fanta etc US/Europe version vs Indian Version
3) Oils, Veggies, Fruits
4) Milk & Milk Products
5) Chocolates, Dairy Milk brands etc

And these are not even Counterfeit Products. Companies taking undue advantages as no Rules/Regulations exists.

Imagine whats the scenario with Fake products.

This country is beyond repair

Source : Insta - SanjayArora

[Chirag Barjatya @chiragbarjatya]

Never feel guilty after spending on your health and fitness. Buy that expensive whey. Buy that gym membership that plays only trance house music. Get that Adi zero sl evo. Apply that Gillette deodorant before your workout. Get apple watch whoop band. People out there are spending 10-20k on weekend parties. Don’t feel guilty. Be proud of your expenses.

[Tikesh Meshram @TikeshMeshram28]

@TheDeshBhakt @sudhirchaudhary True patriotism questions power, demands clean air, accountability, and development without crushing dissent or logic.

[Faisal Alam @ifaisalalam]

@WHOOP DM'ed you the support case number which I already have open with you.

[Faisal Alam @ifaisalalam]

Hey @WHOOP, love the product, but this WHOOP 5 upgrade experience has been a nightmare. Sharing this so others so they know NOT to order from your website👇

[Faisal Alam @ifaisalalam]

Support so bad, @WHOOP doesn't even care to replace placeholder with my name.

[WHOOP @WHOOP]

@ifaisalalam Hey (member’s name)! Please send us a direct message so we can further assist you. Thanks!

[Faisal Alam @ifaisalalam]

@WHOOP Even after a very straightforward email, @WHOOP chooses to keep responses vague!

Forwarded request for what? Shipment or the refund?

As soon as possible when? Why isn't there a clear ETA?

[Faisal Alam @ifaisalalam]

A thread on why you should NEVER shop from @WHOOP. They will:
- Keep your money
- Tell you there is a delay with absolutely zero ETA communication
- Tell you they can't cancel the order due to system limitations

And they will have you waiting indefinitely in the dark!

[Faisal Alam @ifaisalalam]

Hey @WHOOP, love the product, but this WHOOP 5 upgrade experience has been a nightmare. Sharing this so others so they know NOT to order from your website👇

[Faisal Alam @ifaisalalam]

@WHOOP Happy to share email screenshots and timelines with anyone considering upgrading from India or abroad.
Hoping @WHOOP does the right thing here and fixes this — not just for me, but for others who might end up in the same situation.

[Faisal Alam @ifaisalalam]

I’ve been a genuine fan of @WHOOP and even upgraded from my existing band because I believed in the ecosystem.
This experience as an international customer (India) has been honestly terrible — zero proactivity, no clear ETA, and money locked.