Software#142
How I am keeping up with AI
AI model releases and trends seems to be speeding up even more than before. But you don't need to follow all the details. Here is what I am focusing on to keep up with AI without being overwhelmed.
3 min read
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Software#141
Expand your vision, not your time
With AI, you can do more than ever before. Bigger tasks in parallel. And not only in code. But more does not necessarily means more hours, that's a trap.
3 min read
Software#140
How much is left to implement?
AI, so fast and easy, just prompt and watch. Well, turns out it may be too easy. So easy in fact, that you can always start another project, without stopping to think if you really need it.
3 min read
Software#139
XState v6 Alpha
The new major version of XState (v6) is now out in alpha and ready to be tested. I already migrated a full codebase and sent 7 PRs with improvements. Let's see what's new.
2 min read
Software#138
AI code with loops and subagents
The new trend in AI coding is called loops. Well, in reality those are just subagents. Yes, subagents that you don't manage, but another AI does for you. And you just watch, and review.
3 min read
Software#137
Do you write code manually, or wait?
Writing code used to be a fully offline experience. It's writing text after all. But AI changed that as well. Without connection, do you wait, or do you write manually?
3 min read
Software#136
Strategies to review AI code
AI writes code fast. AI in a loop is even faster. But you are still the reviewer, are you? Here are a few ways to slow down AI to your pace, will keeping up fast mode.
4 min read
EssayFree thinking
Structured Goals
I never failed a goal after breaking it down into small, daily, actionable steps. There is a formula behind reaching goals. They can be structured, planned. And it invariably works, every time the same.
10 min read
EssayFree thinking
The 4 Pillars
Your healthy is in your control. It anchors on 4 pillars: sleep, hydration, diet, physical activity. Taking care of these 4 is in your direct control and your responsibility. Some notes on how.
11 min read
NoteFree thinking
5 days habits reset retreat
Productivity is often found in consistent daily effort. Over time daily habits tend to accumulate and become obsolete. A 5 days retreat is a practice that forces you to revisit your actions and goals.
3 min read
EssayFree thinking
Creative Constraints
I have so many ideas, so many interesting topics to explore. How exciting. Where do I start? Let's think, think, think, complete freedom. Yeah, but no action. If that's you, you need less freedom, not more. Constraints.
6 min read