Narendra Vardi

Programming

✍️ Declaring constants in Java (Part I)

In this article, I explain the ways we can declare constants in Java.

Misc

😃 How to introduce yourself as a new tenant in a small apartment complex

In this article, I narrate how my friend introduced himself to all the members of an apartment complex when he shifted to this new apartment complex.

Programming

✍️ Understanding the difference between Pre-Increment and Post-Increment Operator in Java (and C and C++)

In this article, I will show you a straight-forward way of looking at pre and post increment operators that are common in languages like C, C++ and Java

Books

🤩 What's it like to read a Manga Book

In this article, I talk about my experience of reading Manga in the form of a Physical book.

Programming Featured

🤩How to write extensible filter logic in Java code

In this article, I will detail how to use the Predicate<T> interface for maintaining multiple filters in the application code.

2023

✍️Documenting some Adobe Lightroom tips, tricks, and shortcuts

In this article, I list out the tips, tricks and shortcuts which can be helpful for beginner Lightroom users. This article will be updated continuously to discuss more useful Lightroom content.

2023

✍️Mapping Google Maps' location to Mappls' MapmyIndia location

In this article, I talk about how to look up locations on Google Maps to MapmyIndia. This is especially useful for drone users of India to identify Green, Yellow and Red zones with more precision on the DigitalSky app.

Learnings Featured

😔How to prepare for your next layoff in India

In this article, I am sharing some measures that, in my opinion, would help an individual to be prepared for the next layoff.

Business

✍️Does consistency win over quality?

Would you pick an inconsistently available, Great fruit bowl seller or a consistently available, good enough one?

Photography

✍️Why DJI Mini3 Pro is the best beginner drone - Part I

In this article, I discuss the features built into DJI Mini3 Pro that make it one of the safest and most secure drones to drive.

Travel

🚲If you have relocated to a new country, visit Expat meetups

Today I thought of talking about ex-pat meetups.

Thoughts

🤔What does it mean if we can control an Air Conditioner (AC) using a mobile?

In this article, I talk about a fun yet scary use of technology.

Eurotrip2022

🎨Let's talk about some of the famous paintings of the world

In this article, I share with you ten of my favorite paintings.

Tools

🔒It's Safer Internet Day! Two mechanisms to prevent account hacking

Two mechanisms to prevent account hacking.

Programming

🤖Automating the boring stuff: How I obtained the titles of all articles on my blog

In this article, I talk about how I automated the generation of an all-article list with the help of python programming language.

Photography

📷Minimalist photographs of farm fields

Sharing the Minimalist photographs of farm fields I’ve captured with the help of my drone.

Programming

✍️Finding the Nth highest salary from an SQL table

In this article, I talk about some of the superb concepts of SQL.

Eurotrip2022

🎙️Solo Trip to Europe: Podcast interview

Checkout the fun and humorous podcast interview about my solo trip to Europe.

Learnings

✍️Measures to increase productivity

In this article, I list the activities that I feel are helping me become more productive.

Tech

🚌Bus Factor in the IT World

Let's talk about Bus Factor and how it impacts the IT world.

Memes

If you throw a stone in Bangalore, it will hit a dog or a Software Engineer

In this article, I showcase a fun picture I captured on the streets of Bangalore! :)

Tech Featured

🎉How did knowing different programming languages help me during my college placements?

An update about the guest article post I have written recently on the scientyficworld website.

Learnings

The Imagination vs reality of purchasing a good car

With an entertaining example, I discuss how the reality and imagination of buying a car differ. One story from my college days and the continuation story from the corporate world.

Learnings Featured

Five mistakes people make while building a resume for the first time

This article discusses everyday mistakes people make while building a resume.

Travel Featured

How to apply for Schengen Visa to France as an Indian

I have received Schengen Visa from France twice, the first time in 2018 and the second time in 2022. In this article, I discuss the ways to reduce uncertainty while applying for a France Visa and hope to ease the process of getting the visa approval without using any backdoor.