Umair

Fork your dependencies, trim them to only your use case, never update unless it breaks for your users. I’ve been vocal about this for 10+ years. I’ve always said that updating is way riskier than latent bugs (which can be tracked and CVEs monitored). If you are updating a dependency, it’s on you to analyze every single commit in the full transitive set of dependencies. If you dont see anything compelling, dont update! I remember at HashiCorp once in awhile an engineer would try to update a dep or replace a DIY lib with an external one and id always ask “show me the commit we need.” Dont update for the sake of it. Feeling pretty swell about this mentality with all the supply chain attacks happening.

If you’re a freelancer exporting IT/ITeS services, compliance is not optional — it’s what protects you from future tax exposure. Your export income should fall under final tax regime u/s 154A (0.25% / 1%) — but only if properly structured and documented. To stay compliant and avoid potential notices from Federal Board of Revenue, ensure the following: • Obtain a PRC (Proceeds Realization Certificate) from your bank with the correct IT/export remittance code • Share invoices/contracts with your bank so tax is deducted at the correct final rate (0.25% where eligible) • Receive payments strictly through banking channels and ensure conversion into PKR • Instruct clients to clearly state: “Payment for IT/ITeS services under formal contract” • Get registered with Pakistan Software Export Board to secure the 0.25% rate benefit • Maintain proper books of accounts and ensure review/audit for Section 111 compliance ⚠️ Critical misconception: Don’t confuse foreign income (service exports) with foreign remittance (family support). The commonly cited PKR 5M “safe limit” applies to remittances — NOT to income earned from services. Misclassification can trigger unexplained income proceedings u/s 111, leading to taxation at slab rates + penalties. Bottom line: Paying tax is not enough — correct classification, documentation, and routing is what ensures protection.

What happened to Android Studio? How do I get rid of this awful lag that happens in the code editor and the terminal? I avoided upgrading for a long time and now I get this.

First batch of 50 seats filling 👏👏 This project got me especially excited for some reason. It’s a way to push myself to learn and explore too. Like a learning group. Sometimes we need this type of things to make a change 🙂