DEV Community: Amy Liu

What are some Open Source Alternatives that people need to know about?

Amy Liu — Wed, 02 Aug 2023 14:20:34 +0000

I'm sick of proprietary software that I can't extend for my own use. Who is working on the open source Strava? Who is working on the open source Google Flights? Save me from proprietary hell.

Best way to prepare for coding interviews in 2023?

Amy Liu — Fri, 07 Jul 2023 14:55:54 +0000

Is it still advised to do several weeks of leetcode before a coding interview? Will I need to do live whiteboarding? Do I need to know how to reverse a red-black tree? Do people still recommend the book "cracking the coding interview"?

What have been your recent experiences?

What level of Math education did you attain in becoming a Programmer?

Amy Liu — Mon, 03 Jul 2023 14:30:22 +0000

Lots of people say college computer science is a lot of math. What level of edu did you personally receive in math and do you think it helps in your day to day work as a developer?

What is the single most effective thing you did to improve your programming skills?

Amy Liu — Mon, 05 Jun 2023 10:15:49 +0000

Would love to know - also include some context on your level +industry if possible!

Open Source Voice Changing Software

Amy Liu — Tue, 23 May 2023 11:49:33 +0000

Just came across this github repo written in Typescript where the software can change your voice in REALTIME...

https://github.com/w-okada/voice-changer

For me this is scary, the implications of this software being available in combination with something like ChatGPT are frightening.

Countries are regulating against AI, but is this kind of software not also a risk?

What are some reasons to choose Vue.js for new projects?

Amy Liu — Thu, 11 May 2023 08:59:39 +0000

Debating which framework to choose and wondering whether it's still a powerful option?

What are the best books about programming that aren't cookbooks or 'how to code in X'?

Amy Liu — Wed, 12 Apr 2023 15:15:01 +0000

Anything with a narrative? Light reading? Fun? Not just looking for technical tutorials.

What's the best stack for building web based AI applications?

Amy Liu — Wed, 22 Mar 2023 07:40:45 +0000

OpenAI, chatGPT, DALL-E have excellent APIs but what are the best tools for building SaaS products based on them and offering services to end users? Products with a free tier are preferred.

Asking for a pay rise in 2023

Amy Liu — Mon, 20 Feb 2023 07:03:24 +0000

With all the tech layoffs happening it feels like a bad time to be asking for a pay rise. But cost of living is increasing, and inflation is still ongoing.

What is your advice to an engineer who believes they deserve a pay rise (several years in same company, increasing responsibilities, good performance)? How would you go about approaching your manager? And would you discuss this issue with your colleagues also?