What version of Chrome do you use? The images are encoded in .webp for compactness; I hoped that most of the browsers in use support this format, but I might have to go multi-source after all.
> I always underline ш and write a line over т (which looks like m) to distinguish them
I used to do it as well! But I gave up on it for the same reasons I described in the article: impaired working memory.
> лишили лилии
That’s a tough one, but I think it’s possible to make it legible with careful choice of spacing to indicate the groups: the distance between the strokes within a letter should be noticeably smaller than the distance between letters.
> I also normally write д as ∂, which breaks the flow.
I also like this variant of ∂, though I eventually switched to the version with a descender. It doesn’t annoy me because it introduces only a short pen lift.
> In text, as in code, I prefer to optimize for easy reading rather than faster writing.
Author here!
It really depends on what you write.
When I write something for others to read, I type it or (on special occasions) write it one letter at a time with a calligraphy pen.
I’m the only intended reader for almost all of my handwriting (personal journal, article drafts, exercises, and notes). In this setting, it’s much more natural to optimize the script for enjoyment, convenience, and speed. But even then, I think my script is still quite legible.
> you shouldn't make decisions on how to develop aerospace software based on how "authentic" the development process feels.
You don’t just land in an aerospace company with an unbiased, rational mind and make an engineering tradeoff. You join it because you find building high-integrity software fulfilling (I am!), and the job enables you to exercise choices that feel right to you. Alternatively, you are so passionate about space that you can endure whatever it takes to get there, including writing Ada/Spark.
The best swimmers don’t grow high and develop long limbs and a big chest due to their practice and rational decisions. They become best by already having a matching physique and working hard to capitalize on it.
I don’t promote a fixed mindset, saying that you can’t get better if you weren’t born with a natural talent. My point is that some things will resonate more with you and bring you the most satisfaction. You should try different things, listen to your inner response, and not judge others because they made different choices.