ENKR's Blog | Jing Hui PANG

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📌 Why I Started This Blog

initially, i started writing because i wanted to leave something behind—a way for my grandchildren or anyone curious about who i was to know me beyond just a name or a few photos (...fr). i wanted to capture my thoughts, experiences, and journey in life so that even after i'm gone, my words will remain.

✍️ What I Learned Along the Way

over time, i realised that writing a blog wasn't just about leaving something behind—it became one of the best ways for me to reflect. sitting down to write helps me process everything—the ups and downs, what went well, what i could've done better, and how i should move forward. this habit has become something i look forward to each week, a way to slow down and think.

💡 What This Blog Covers

right now, my blog is mostly about journaling—documenting my life and thoughts. but i also share technical insights, knowledge, and lessons i've learned along the way. everything here is a reflection of how my life unfolds, one event at a time.

⏳ How Often I Write

i journal once a week—well, most of the time. there are weeks when life gets too hectic, and i go without writing for a while, but i always come back.

Reflecting on 2024's achievements while aiming higher—i am humbly sharing my progress, hoping others find a spark of inspiration or glean insights for their own journey.

Discover beatbox journey of Jing Hui PANG (ENKR) from solitude to stage performance. Learn about the personal growth, technical skills, and inspiring moments that defined this musical transformation. Share your own musical journey and join the discussion!

Embark on my personal odyssey as I navigate the challenging world of coding interviews through LeetCode. Uncover the strategies that propelled me to secure a coveted position at ByteDance, learn from my journey's ups and downs, and gather actionable tips to boost your own performance in coding interviews.

Explore the powerful mottos and sayings that have shaped my outlook and driven my decisions throughout life. This collection of inspirational mottos is not just phrases to read but lessons to live by, each with a story and a profound impact on personal development. Join me as we delve into these empowering words, and maybe find a motto that resonates with your journey.

Explore my personal experience interviewing for a Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) role at Google, my first ever job interview. Follow my journey from the initial HR call to the technical interview rounds, including valuable insights, challenges, and key takeaways.

After a deep conversation with Malaysian beatbox legend Artsy, I am reflecting on why beatboxing has been such a big part of my life. This is my journey to rediscovering the roots of my passion and reconnecting with what made me love beatboxing in the first place.

✨ Highlights of the Week

the other big highlight this week was me recompleting my leetcode 75 challenge—but this time, with a different mindset. instead of just grinding through and memorising solutions, i set a new goal: to recognise the underlying patterns behind each problem. this shift from memorisation to understanding felt like such a game-changer.

and here's the best part—i didn't just keep it to myself. i took the opportunity to teach my sister some of the problems after solving them, hAHAHA even tho she didn't really wanna know HAHAHA. and yes, wow, that process really cemented the concepts in my mind. teaching forces you to break things down simply, and in doing so, you end up learning it even better yourself. i honestly believe this is one of the best ways to lock knowledge into your brain for good.

every time i go through this learning process, i can't help but feel so grateful to be alive in this AI era. learning has never been easier. there's honestly no excuse not to know something nowadays—you can just GPT it up. whether it's ChatGPT, Gemini, DeepSeek, Claude, or even 豆包 (shoutout to bytedance—my go-to for chinese queries!), there are just so many tools right at our fingertips.

i feel so lucky to be able to do this. lucky to be alive, lucky to still be learning. 🥺

humans are amazing. and so is AI. 🚀

makes me wonder—how much more can i learn if i just stay curious every day ✨

🥰 Memories | April 14 ~ 20

✨ Highlights of the Week

aside from my usual work grind, the true highlight this week was reuniting with my ex-colleagues—lionel, wai chun, kenny chan, and ze hung! 🥺

i'm not usually the emotional type, but small moments like these? they feel like a warm hug. hearing how well everyone's doing (and yeah, catching up on some workplace gossip too—classic HAHA) just fills my heart in a way that's hard to explain.

work was fun back then, and it still is now—but in different ways.

i really believe that reminiscing about the past is a powerful way to stay grounded and motivated in the present. looking back on how lucky i was to work with such incredible people reminds me how lucky i still am—to be doing what i love, surrounded by good energy. 🥹

what did they teach me that i still carry today? 🌱

• lionel aimerie—pixium's CTO, my direct leader, the one who taught me 90% of what i know today. fullstack in PHP, JS, a little React, and most importantly, Elixir Phoenix. we started phoenix together—researching, building from the ground up, figuring things out side by side. what i carry from him? never fear the unknown—break it down, learn it, build with it.

• wai chun—my senior, my day-one mentor, still guiding me in spirit. back in the covid wfh days, i asked him a question about ssh keys. instead of just telling me to google it, this man wrote me an essay. pure effort, pure kindness, no GPT back then. what i carry from him? patience, generosity, and the power of sharing knowledge selflessly.

• kenny chan—the people person. the one with all the soft skills i've always admired. presentation, people, sales—he can talk to literally anyone and make them feel at ease. calm, steady, composed. what i carry from him? the importance of presence—how you show up, how you connect with others.

• ze hung—new blood when i was about to leave pixium, but man, did he leave an impression. solo-ing flutter projects, carrying them on his back, and never afraid to stand up for what he believes. he challenged requirements, asked the hard questions. what i carry from him? courage—to question, to stand my ground, to not just accept but understand.

• médéric—CSO, security pro, the one who taught me react, next.js, vim, bash, scripting, devops, aws, terraform, how to deploy php yii2 apps, how to talk to clients. had my first client lunch with him. and outside work? party animal! 🤣 he broke every tech stereotype i had. what i carry from him? balance. be sharp in your craft, but never forget to live.

🌱 these people built pieces of my foundation. their lessons are in me, every day.

🥰 Memories | April 7 ~ 13

你的故事，你做主

我从始至终都坚信

人生的章节是固定的

每一个章节

都取决与

你的心之所向

启发：命是固定的，运是能改的 - 姐姐

✨ Highlights of the Week

the next few months are gonna be exciting—my university journey officially begins in july/august! 😍

ohh! i haven't shared this with yall yet, but YEAH i've officially accepted my offer for BIT at NUS! 🎓🥳 one of my 2025 goals, and now it's checked off! ✅ super proud of this one! 🥹✨

what's next? honestly, a lot's been happening lately—work's been hectic, life's been full, school prep is starting to pick up... and for my gym sessions... 😭 i'm really sorry but you've been slightly demoted in the priority list lately T_T

but after all the reflection, planning, and thinking... i believe this is a mature move. it's about choosing the long game. the sacrifices now will pay off—and i'm ready to embrace the new chapter that's coming. 🔥💪🏼

🥰 Memories | April 1 ~ 6

朦胧的世界

不知道什么时候

我开始喜欢不戴眼镜健身

喜欢这种开不清别人的眼光的感觉

好奇怪

我不是一个不自信的人啊

我自信的很啊

到底是谁戳破了你的自信心呢

沉醉在这种看不见任何人的世界里健身

就好像我每次演出

都把眼镜脱下

为了不被外界影响、发挥 200%

但是，想一想

戴上眼镜后

我才能看见

观众脸上的笑容

支持的双手

手上的相机

是吧？

戴与不戴

最终...

还是取决于你的心态