For the past 25 years, I’ve primarily worked with just one program editor in my professional life: the VB6 editor. But my journey began much earlier - in the early 90s. Back then, things were a bit simpler, or at least more straightforward.

Emacs is more than just a text editor - it’s a full-fledged programming environment that can be perfectly tailored to your needs. Whether you’re working with Python, C++, Lisp, Rust, or JavaScript, with the right configuration, Emacs transforms into a powerful IDE, offering everything you need for efficient coding: syntax highlighting, debugging, version control, REPL integration, and much more.

Today, 10 years ago, I had my first encounter with Emacs, and that day definitely changed the way I work with computers—if not my entire life.

In October, as the days grow shorter and the air turns sharper, many people naturally shift their focus from the creative energy of summer to the quieter work of maintenance. It’s the season of clearing gutters, deep-cleaning corners of the house that have been ignored, and tending to the small repairs that keep daily life running smoothly. Just as some turn to housekeeping and autumn cleaning, others return to digital upkeep — reviewing notes, pruning old files, or fine-tuning their Emacs configuration so it feels nice and reliable. "Maintenance", in whatever meaning will be the topic of the EmacsWiki Blog Carnival in October.

I am currently organizing a visit to a major festival, with over 175 bands playing over 4 days at around a dozen different venues scattered across the city. It's quite a logistical challenge. Which bands do I want to see, and do they play with enough time in between to get from Location A to Hall B?