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Omer Ben Ami
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Supercharge Your Skills: A 2025 Guide for Developers

Hey there, devs! đź‘‹

As a product builder working on a SaaS app, I've discovered some techniques that have turbocharged my development process.

These are hacks most devs still aren't using! so you can get ahead by consistently working smarter. For full details check this video

My go-tos:

The basics

  • Screenshot your errors: When you hit a bug, snap a screenshot and feed it to your AI assistant. Ask "Why am I getting this?" for quick insights.

  • Treat AI like a colleague: If the initial solution doesn't cut it, keep the conversation going with your AI assistant, just as you would with a human teammate.

Boost Your Learning and Retention - Here's where the magic happens:

  • Set up custom text replacements: Create shortcuts like "eli5" and "eli6" on your Mac for quick access to learning prompts.
  • Use the "ELI5" approach: Before implementing a solution, ask the AI to "Explain it like I'm a junior software developer" for a comprehensive breakdown.

  • Request analogies: Use the "ELI6" prompt to get explanations with analogies and simple examples. It makes complex concepts stick!

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Build Your Personal Knowledge Base

This is crucial for long-term growth:
Create a public GitHub repo: Set up a separate repository for your project documentation.

Document your learnings: After solving a problem, create a markdown file explaining the concept. Include AI-generated charts and UML diagrams for visual learners - I've created a full repo with all the details I might need in the future autogenerated:

Project documentation generated

By implementing these strategies, you'll not only solve problems faster but also create a valuable resource for your future projects.

It's all about continuous learning and improvement.

What do you think, dev fam?
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