https://kalonji08.github.io/blog, kalonji, data science. bioinformatics, biology 2025-08-20T07:14:28+00:00 Kalonji A. Tshisekedi https://kalonji08.github.io/ Jekyll © 2025 Kalonji A. Tshisekedi /assets/img/favicons/favicon.ico /assets/img/favicons/favicon-96x96.png 2025-08-20T00:59:08+00:00 2025-08-20T00:59:08+00:00 https://kalonji08.github.io/posts/interactive-rebase/ Kalonji A. Tshisekedi

It’s a familiar story. You’ve finished your feature, you’re proud of your work, and you create a merge request (or pull request), ready for a swift review and merge. But then you look at the ‘Files changed’ tab and your heart sinks. Alongside your beautifully crafted code are changes from a colleague’s feature, completely unrelated to your work. Your merge request is now blocked, and you’ve bee...

2025-07-11T07:59:08+00:00 2025-07-11T07:59:08+00:00 https://kalonji08.github.io/posts/faillure-lesson/ Kalonji A. Tshisekedi

I used to believe that some people were just “naturally clever,” and that I wasn’t one of them. For years, I was stuck in this maddening cycle where I had these massive dreams, but my grades were absolutely rubbish. I thought the solution was simple: work harder, pull more all-nighters, and drink enough coffee to float a small boat. Turns out I was completely wrong. My journey to becoming an...

2025-03-10T22:59:08+00:00 2025-03-10T22:59:08+00:00 https://kalonji08.github.io/posts/learn-study/ Kalonji A. Tshisekedi

At first glance, these two words might appear interchangeable, mere synonyms in our educational lexicon. Yet upon closer examination, they reveal themselves as distinct cognitive processes with profound implications for how we acquire and retain knowledge throughout our lives. The Deliberate Act of Studying Studying constitutes a conscious, methodical endeavour. It represents the intentional ...

2024-10-09T22:53:08+00:00 2025-04-03T11:19:28+00:00 https://kalonji08.github.io/posts/Phinished-thesis/ Kalonji A. Tshisekedi

Let’s be honest, the romanticized image of a PhD – endless lab experiments, groundbreaking discoveries, and effortless writing – often crashes against the reality of late nights, data analysis headaches, and the dreaded writer’s block. I know mine did. My biggest hurdle wasn’t the lab work, surprisingly. I loved running experiments, troubleshooting code, even wrestling with my temperamental SD...

2024-09-21T22:33:08+00:00 2024-09-21T22:33:08+00:00 https://kalonji08.github.io/posts/How-to-install-R-on-Mint/ Kalonji A. Tshisekedi

For those using Linux Mint, getting the latest version of R can sometimes feel like a challenge, especially when dependencies aren’t fully met. R 4.4 comes with a host of updates and improvements, so upgrading to the latest version is definitely worth the effort. This guide will walk you through the steps required to install R 4.4 correctly on Linux Mint, addressing common issues along the way....