Life tips not only for geeks. (Page 3)

Prompt engineering.

AI is revolutionising the way code is written. With the use of AI-based coding tools like GitHub's Copilot, we can rapidly and effortlessly generate intricate algorithms that would ordinarily take an extended amount of time to compose manually. However, these are just blocks of code; soon it will be the entire application. The requisite skill of today is not another framework or programming language; we need to effectively prompt AI to write what we desire.

Turborepo is a good thing.

I was initially hesitant to embrace monorepos, as I preferred the clean and organised structure of my individual project folders. The only downside was the difficulty of reusing design systems across multiple applications. However, Turborepo has changed my opinion; give it a try!

Be more productive with Raycast.

Mac user? Do you remember Alfred? It was a groundbreaking tool, best parts of it Apple has copied into Spotlight. Now is the time of Raycast, similar but modern. With JS plugins, it is trivial to create or download from the marketplace. Makes your Mac enjoyable again.

Containerize your stuff.

It was never so straightforward. If you are having difficulty, you can find assistance in Nigel Poulton's books and courses. These can be accessed on CloudGuru, Udemy, or Pluralsight. As of 2023, this app server and backend engine run within Docker containers.

Make your desk really yours.

Invest in it. Buy best available, replace if not perfect. Add some gadgets like Stream Deck or Shuttle. Use photo studio lights.