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I Didn’t Panic When IHSG Dropped - Here’s Why - sandy.id

I Didn’t Panic When Stock Market Dropped

Hello there, The chart below shows how stock market / IDX Composite / IHSG dropped around 15% in the past 5 days. It was a sharp fall, and it even led to a trading halt on 28 January. Imagine that, stock market fell from 9,000 to 7,600. For many people, that kind of drop feels scary. […]

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Lessons from Grinding It Out: Building Success One Step at a Time

Some success stories look fast from the outside. But when we look closer, they are usually built through years of persistence, rejection, discipline, and uncomfortable decisions. That is one of the biggest messages I took from Grinding It Out, the autobiography of Ray Kroc, the man behind the global expansion of McDonald’s. Ray Kroc did not […]

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Key Variant vs Key Block: A Simple Explanation

In payment security and cryptography, we often hear terms like key variant and key block. Both are related to how cryptographic keys are used and protected, but they are not the same thing. A simple way to understand it: Key variant is about modifying how a key is used. Key block is about securely packaging and protecting the key itself. […]

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Product Management Is Not Just About Managing a Product

Product Management Is Not Just About Managing a Product

Product management is often seen as a role that focuses only on features, roadmap, and delivery timelines. But in reality, product management is much broader than that. It is about understanding problems, connecting business needs with technology, and making sure the solution being built actually creates value. From my experience in IT and Product Development, […]

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Madinah: A Gentle Ending to a Journey of Faith

Madinah: A Gentle Ending to a Journey of Faith

Assalamualaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh, After four beautiful days in Makkah, our journey continued to Madinah, a city that feels different from the moment you arrive. Makkah was powerful, intense, and deeply emotional.Madinah felt calmer, softer, and peaceful. It is a city that teaches you to slow down, reflect, and feel gratitude in a quieter way. Day […]

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A Faster Path to PQC: Google Sets 2029 as the New Target

A Faster Path to PQC: Google Sets 2029 as the New Target

The Google PQC migration timeline for 2029 is an important signal for the cybersecurity industry. In March 2026, Google made it clear that post-quantum cryptography preparation is no longer a distant plan, but an immediate strategic priority. Previously, many organizations were aligning with longer-term expectations, often around 2030 and beyond. But this update sends a clear signal, […]

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Back to Makkah: A 4-Day Journey of Faith and Gratitude

Back to Makkah: A 4 Day Journey of Faith and Gratitude

Assalamualaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh, Alhamdulillah, Allah invited me again to His house. This 2-day Umrah journey was not just a trip, but a reminder, a recharge for the soul, and a moment to reconnect with what truly matters. Here’s a simple story of our journey in Makkah. Day 1 : Arrival & First Umrah We arrived […]

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How to Deploy PostgreSQL in Docker for Local Development

When working on modern applications, having a reliable and consistent database environment is crucial for local development. Setting up PostgreSQL directly on your machine can sometimes be cumbersome 😩, especially when dealing with different versions, dependencies, or conflicting configurations. Docker provides a simple and efficient way to run PostgreSQL in an isolated container, ensuring that […]

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Manage money to improve finances

Manage your money to improve your finances

Hello there, Money management is about making the most of what you have. It sounds pretty simple, right? Even so, it can take know-how and persistence to get on the road to better financial health. If you’re interested in making better financial decisions, these money management tips could help. 1. SAVE YOUR INCOME AT LEAST […]

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