Hi, I’m Piotr. I am self-taught, program in Python and use Arch Linux every day.
I do not have an engineering degree or a corporate career behind me. I learn through terminal work, debugging and taking systems apart until I understand what happens under the hood.
I built this blog because I know exactly what it feels like to hit a dead end as a self-taught developer.
My Perspective (I use Arch, btw)
My approach to programming and operating systems was shaped by Arch Linux. When you configure a system from a clean TTY, you stop fearing the unknown and start understanding what each process actually does. I try to apply the same rigor to code. I’m driven by raw performance, task automation (Meta-Prompting, AI Engineering), and squeezing the absolute maximum out of the tools at my disposal.
Areas I work in
| Domain | What I actually do |
|---|---|
| Python | Writing my own scripts and projects — AsyncIO, process automation, focused on readable code |
| Realtime Engines | Building projects on the Panda3D engine — learning game logic and rendering |
| System & Workflow | Arch Linux daily driver (terminal-first, package management, automating repetitive tasks) |
| AI Workflows | Building LLM workflows — Meta-Prompting and code-level integration (MCP) |
Who is devmindset.dev for?
devmindset.dev was built for developers and advanced self-taught programmers who have hit a plateau on their journey. It’s for people who have already mastered the basics, can build an application, but feel like they’ve hit a wall and refuse to settle for “it just works.”
If you know the basics and want to go further, topics here include:
- Process resource limits with cgroups v2.
- Analyzing process behavior under extreme load.
- Solving architectural problems that self-taught developers usually have to tackle alone.
The blog earns through clearly disclosed referral links — you’ll find them on the Recommended page — and, eventually, ads. No sponsor dictates the content: I publish exactly what I believe is valuable for your technical growth.
Beyond Code
I carry the analytical mindset and determination of a self-taught developer into other areas that demand absolute focus:
- Music: I play classical guitar (fingerstyle), dissecting pieces built on modal scales.
- Nature & Strategy: I do spinning and ground fishing. Targeting pike and tench is a process full of variables — pure outdoor strategy.
- Dynamics: I clock miles on the bike, monitoring cadence and optimizing gear ratios for maximum efficiency.
I believe the precision required to master a difficult piece of music or prepare fishing tackle also helps when writing and checking code.
To see how I approach work, start with the debugging article. Need help with a script or Linux environment? See Work With Me.