About me

Hi, my name is Sam. I'm a mathematician turned data scientist turned programmer. This blog, is my space to talk about... well... anything I like really. I often find I can organise my thoughts a lot better when I am tryign to explain them to someone else, and this is where I try to do that. I tend to write opinion pieces (about both technical and non-technical subjects), explainers about technical subjects, and showcases of projects I've worked on.

You might wonder why I named this blog slowcoder.org, as it sounds rather selfdeprecating. It might seem like it, but it is not. I do write slowly but do so deliberately. I'm also a tortoise. I like taking my time with things, and making sure I like them and what they are saying rather (in the case of writing) or actually solve the problem I need them to (in the case of code). So the name is an affirmation to myself, to write at my own pace. For me, programming and writing aren't just about solving problems—it's about understanding them first. Mistakes happen when we rush; better solutions emerge when we pause and reflect.

When I'm not coding, you'll find me buried in books (from philosophy to sci-fi), writing creatively, or walking my adorable dog Bodhi (he says hi and asks if you have snacks 👀).

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