Reflecting on the lifestyle I wish I had known earlier, I found myself drawn to minimalism and essentialism. These philosophies, though distinct, share the core principle of identifying what is essential in life and having the courage to eliminate the rest. This journey led me to experiment with various methods for note-taking and task planning, ultimately crafting a system tailored to my needs — a system I’ll delve into in a future article.

A little while ago, I took up the IBM Frontend Developer Professional Certificate program. I was as dedicated to it as I was to the Meta Frontend Developer Certificate. In this article, I want to discuss these two courses and share my thoughts for those who are wondering which one to enroll in first.