Merip
@lazycaat.bsky.social
💻 Indie Hacker in progress..
👨💻 coding for nearly a decade, ditched the 9-5 to go solo.
I post about my progress, coding, marketing, etc.
👨💻 coding for nearly a decade, ditched the 9-5 to go solo.
I post about my progress, coding, marketing, etc.
Microsoft cuts AI Director & 6,000 others.. #buildinpublic
Even an 18yr vet who boosted TypeScript 10x was laid off.
Attending meetings after being told not to? Why?.....
Don't fall into their servile mindset..it just validates them.
If no one's safe than bosses don't know good leadership..
Even an 18yr vet who boosted TypeScript 10x was laid off.
Attending meetings after being told not to? Why?.....
Don't fall into their servile mindset..it just validates them.
If no one's safe than bosses don't know good leadership..
May 17, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Microsoft cuts AI Director & 6,000 others.. #buildinpublic
Even an 18yr vet who boosted TypeScript 10x was laid off.
Attending meetings after being told not to? Why?.....
Don't fall into their servile mindset..it just validates them.
If no one's safe than bosses don't know good leadership..
Even an 18yr vet who boosted TypeScript 10x was laid off.
Attending meetings after being told not to? Why?.....
Don't fall into their servile mindset..it just validates them.
If no one's safe than bosses don't know good leadership..
Anyone else using WindSurf with the Vim extension? Mine lags during sudden fast changes like refactoring, renaming, etc. Can’t fix it… any tips? #buildinpublic
May 2, 2025 at 11:21 AM
Anyone else using WindSurf with the Vim extension? Mine lags during sudden fast changes like refactoring, renaming, etc. Can’t fix it… any tips? #buildinpublic
With all the executive orders Trump's been signing lately, he might as well fix the US date format—I can never get used to it.
Working on projects with that US date style is super annoying.. #buildinpublic
Working on projects with that US date style is super annoying.. #buildinpublic
April 14, 2025 at 5:50 AM
With all the executive orders Trump's been signing lately, he might as well fix the US date format—I can never get used to it.
Working on projects with that US date style is super annoying.. #buildinpublic
Working on projects with that US date style is super annoying.. #buildinpublic
Microsoft’s Sneaky Move to Crush VS Code Rivals! #buildinpublic
Is Microsoft back to its old tricks?
Reports suggest they're blocking VS Code forks like Cursor from using official extensions...
Is the tech giant reverting to its infamous "Embrace, Extend, Extinguish" strategy?
Is Microsoft back to its old tricks?
Reports suggest they're blocking VS Code forks like Cursor from using official extensions...
Is the tech giant reverting to its infamous "Embrace, Extend, Extinguish" strategy?
April 8, 2025 at 1:29 AM
Microsoft’s Sneaky Move to Crush VS Code Rivals! #buildinpublic
Is Microsoft back to its old tricks?
Reports suggest they're blocking VS Code forks like Cursor from using official extensions...
Is the tech giant reverting to its infamous "Embrace, Extend, Extinguish" strategy?
Is Microsoft back to its old tricks?
Reports suggest they're blocking VS Code forks like Cursor from using official extensions...
Is the tech giant reverting to its infamous "Embrace, Extend, Extinguish" strategy?
I've never met or seen anyone who subscribes to YouTube Premium... #buildinpublic
April 5, 2025 at 11:49 PM
I've never met or seen anyone who subscribes to YouTube Premium... #buildinpublic
calming junior devs' fears when they see too many npm warnings… #buildinpublic
April 1, 2025 at 3:39 PM
calming junior devs' fears when they see too many npm warnings… #buildinpublic
How peek career trajectory looks like #buildinpublic
March 23, 2025 at 4:31 PM
How peek career trajectory looks like #buildinpublic
Hunting for a Budget-Friendly Keyword Tool #buildinpublic
Looking for an alternative to tryastro that’s in a similar price range.
I’m on Linux, so no Mac apps for me—emulators didn't work.... Need a simple App Store keyword tool. Competitors are too pricey.
Suggestions?
Looking for an alternative to tryastro that’s in a similar price range.
I’m on Linux, so no Mac apps for me—emulators didn't work.... Need a simple App Store keyword tool. Competitors are too pricey.
Suggestions?
March 17, 2025 at 8:49 AM
Hunting for a Budget-Friendly Keyword Tool #buildinpublic
Looking for an alternative to tryastro that’s in a similar price range.
I’m on Linux, so no Mac apps for me—emulators didn't work.... Need a simple App Store keyword tool. Competitors are too pricey.
Suggestions?
Looking for an alternative to tryastro that’s in a similar price range.
I’m on Linux, so no Mac apps for me—emulators didn't work.... Need a simple App Store keyword tool. Competitors are too pricey.
Suggestions?
Adapt Scrum to Your Team, Not Your Team to Scrum #buildinpublic
Teams treat Scrum like gospel, but it's not. Every team's different—adapt it to your style. For example, skip daily standups if they are not necessary that particular day.
Mold Scrum to fit, and your team's vibe will improve.
Teams treat Scrum like gospel, but it's not. Every team's different—adapt it to your style. For example, skip daily standups if they are not necessary that particular day.
Mold Scrum to fit, and your team's vibe will improve.
March 11, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Adapt Scrum to Your Team, Not Your Team to Scrum #buildinpublic
Teams treat Scrum like gospel, but it's not. Every team's different—adapt it to your style. For example, skip daily standups if they are not necessary that particular day.
Mold Scrum to fit, and your team's vibe will improve.
Teams treat Scrum like gospel, but it's not. Every team's different—adapt it to your style. For example, skip daily standups if they are not necessary that particular day.
Mold Scrum to fit, and your team's vibe will improve.
How to brag a 10x dev (and never ship): #buildinpublic
① Mock non-Vim users
② Build compilers on weekends
③ You don't know programming, if you don't know C
④ Brag about how your AI models runs only locally
⑤ Everyone else's code "unreadable" while yours is "art"
① Mock non-Vim users
② Build compilers on weekends
③ You don't know programming, if you don't know C
④ Brag about how your AI models runs only locally
⑤ Everyone else's code "unreadable" while yours is "art"
March 3, 2025 at 11:40 AM
How to brag a 10x dev (and never ship): #buildinpublic
① Mock non-Vim users
② Build compilers on weekends
③ You don't know programming, if you don't know C
④ Brag about how your AI models runs only locally
⑤ Everyone else's code "unreadable" while yours is "art"
① Mock non-Vim users
② Build compilers on weekends
③ You don't know programming, if you don't know C
④ Brag about how your AI models runs only locally
⑤ Everyone else's code "unreadable" while yours is "art"
1970 - 80’s:
* Get a degree
* Get a 9-5 job
* Get a suit & tie
* Get a promotion
* Get Married at 21
* Buy a House at 25
* Have 4-5 Kids & 1 dog
* Retire at 60 with pension
2025: Survive... #buldinpublic
* Get a degree
* Get a 9-5 job
* Get a suit & tie
* Get a promotion
* Get Married at 21
* Buy a House at 25
* Have 4-5 Kids & 1 dog
* Retire at 60 with pension
2025: Survive... #buldinpublic
February 25, 2025 at 12:01 PM
1970 - 80’s:
* Get a degree
* Get a 9-5 job
* Get a suit & tie
* Get a promotion
* Get Married at 21
* Buy a House at 25
* Have 4-5 Kids & 1 dog
* Retire at 60 with pension
2025: Survive... #buldinpublic
* Get a degree
* Get a 9-5 job
* Get a suit & tie
* Get a promotion
* Get Married at 21
* Buy a House at 25
* Have 4-5 Kids & 1 dog
* Retire at 60 with pension
2025: Survive... #buldinpublic
4 Subtle Phrases for Constructive Code Reviews (Sensitive Teams): #buildinpublic
1/ What do you think about calling this variable userId?
2/ What's the rationale behind this implementation?
3/ Have you considered an alternative approach here?
4/ Could this method be clearer with inline comments?
1/ What do you think about calling this variable userId?
2/ What's the rationale behind this implementation?
3/ Have you considered an alternative approach here?
4/ Could this method be clearer with inline comments?
February 12, 2025 at 9:43 AM
4 Subtle Phrases for Constructive Code Reviews (Sensitive Teams): #buildinpublic
1/ What do you think about calling this variable userId?
2/ What's the rationale behind this implementation?
3/ Have you considered an alternative approach here?
4/ Could this method be clearer with inline comments?
1/ What do you think about calling this variable userId?
2/ What's the rationale behind this implementation?
3/ Have you considered an alternative approach here?
4/ Could this method be clearer with inline comments?
How to Sabotage Your Dev Career in 5 Easy Steps: #buildinpublic
1️⃣ Never update your skills.
2️⃣ Blame everyone else for bugs.
3️⃣ Write code only you understand.
4️⃣ Avoid teamwork.
5️⃣ Ignore feedback entirely.
1️⃣ Never update your skills.
2️⃣ Blame everyone else for bugs.
3️⃣ Write code only you understand.
4️⃣ Avoid teamwork.
5️⃣ Ignore feedback entirely.
February 11, 2025 at 10:26 AM
How to Sabotage Your Dev Career in 5 Easy Steps: #buildinpublic
1️⃣ Never update your skills.
2️⃣ Blame everyone else for bugs.
3️⃣ Write code only you understand.
4️⃣ Avoid teamwork.
5️⃣ Ignore feedback entirely.
1️⃣ Never update your skills.
2️⃣ Blame everyone else for bugs.
3️⃣ Write code only you understand.
4️⃣ Avoid teamwork.
5️⃣ Ignore feedback entirely.
Free Until It Fails: The Hidden Cost of Using DeepSeek!
DeepSeek is free until the server gets busy after a couple of questions... I'd rather pay monthly for a service that actually works, than use one that fails when you need it... #buildinpublic
DeepSeek is free until the server gets busy after a couple of questions... I'd rather pay monthly for a service that actually works, than use one that fails when you need it... #buildinpublic
February 8, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Free Until It Fails: The Hidden Cost of Using DeepSeek!
DeepSeek is free until the server gets busy after a couple of questions... I'd rather pay monthly for a service that actually works, than use one that fails when you need it... #buildinpublic
DeepSeek is free until the server gets busy after a couple of questions... I'd rather pay monthly for a service that actually works, than use one that fails when you need it... #buildinpublic
Am I the only one annoyed by the change where clicking your profile pic doesn't redirect you to your profile page anymore?
#buildinpublic
#buildinpublic
January 29, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Am I the only one annoyed by the change where clicking your profile pic doesn't redirect you to your profile page anymore?
#buildinpublic
#buildinpublic
Design Patterns: Don't Start with the Solution! #buildinpublic
I often see devs use design patterns wrong in code reviews. They introduce them too early, making code more complex. Don't start with Factory/Strategy etc. Understand the problem first, code raw, then simplify if necessary
I often see devs use design patterns wrong in code reviews. They introduce them too early, making code more complex. Don't start with Factory/Strategy etc. Understand the problem first, code raw, then simplify if necessary
January 28, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Design Patterns: Don't Start with the Solution! #buildinpublic
I often see devs use design patterns wrong in code reviews. They introduce them too early, making code more complex. Don't start with Factory/Strategy etc. Understand the problem first, code raw, then simplify if necessary
I often see devs use design patterns wrong in code reviews. They introduce them too early, making code more complex. Don't start with Factory/Strategy etc. Understand the problem first, code raw, then simplify if necessary
To go from Junior to Senior: #buildinpublic
1️⃣ Think systems, not just code
2️⃣ Debug like a pro
3️⃣ Embrace imposter syndrome
4️⃣ Take ownership
5️⃣ Master your tools
6️⃣ Communicate clearly
7️⃣ Say no when needed
8️⃣ Understand the business
9️⃣ Automate repetitive tasks
🔟 Learn to guesstimate work
1️⃣ Think systems, not just code
2️⃣ Debug like a pro
3️⃣ Embrace imposter syndrome
4️⃣ Take ownership
5️⃣ Master your tools
6️⃣ Communicate clearly
7️⃣ Say no when needed
8️⃣ Understand the business
9️⃣ Automate repetitive tasks
🔟 Learn to guesstimate work
January 24, 2025 at 12:19 PM
To go from Junior to Senior: #buildinpublic
1️⃣ Think systems, not just code
2️⃣ Debug like a pro
3️⃣ Embrace imposter syndrome
4️⃣ Take ownership
5️⃣ Master your tools
6️⃣ Communicate clearly
7️⃣ Say no when needed
8️⃣ Understand the business
9️⃣ Automate repetitive tasks
🔟 Learn to guesstimate work
1️⃣ Think systems, not just code
2️⃣ Debug like a pro
3️⃣ Embrace imposter syndrome
4️⃣ Take ownership
5️⃣ Master your tools
6️⃣ Communicate clearly
7️⃣ Say no when needed
8️⃣ Understand the business
9️⃣ Automate repetitive tasks
🔟 Learn to guesstimate work
Why every dev should write bad code: #buildinpublic
Every dev should write bad code. It's how you learn good practices. Embrace the messy drafts and "What was I thinking?" moments, they're steps to improvement.
And just know that your code will never be perfect, so don't aim for it.
Every dev should write bad code. It's how you learn good practices. Embrace the messy drafts and "What was I thinking?" moments, they're steps to improvement.
And just know that your code will never be perfect, so don't aim for it.
January 13, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Why every dev should write bad code: #buildinpublic
Every dev should write bad code. It's how you learn good practices. Embrace the messy drafts and "What was I thinking?" moments, they're steps to improvement.
And just know that your code will never be perfect, so don't aim for it.
Every dev should write bad code. It's how you learn good practices. Embrace the messy drafts and "What was I thinking?" moments, they're steps to improvement.
And just know that your code will never be perfect, so don't aim for it.
How to negotiate with a client as a Dev !
As a developer, negotiating with clients can feel daunting. But it's also your chance to ensure projects succeed without burnout or feature creep. Here's a step-by-step guide to navigating these discussions effectively //THREAD// 👇
As a developer, negotiating with clients can feel daunting. But it's also your chance to ensure projects succeed without burnout or feature creep. Here's a step-by-step guide to navigating these discussions effectively //THREAD// 👇
January 5, 2025 at 12:06 PM
How to negotiate with a client as a Dev !
As a developer, negotiating with clients can feel daunting. But it's also your chance to ensure projects succeed without burnout or feature creep. Here's a step-by-step guide to navigating these discussions effectively //THREAD// 👇
As a developer, negotiating with clients can feel daunting. But it's also your chance to ensure projects succeed without burnout or feature creep. Here's a step-by-step guide to navigating these discussions effectively //THREAD// 👇
Clear code > commented code
If you need a comment to explain it, maybe refactor instead..
If you need a comment to explain it, maybe refactor instead..
January 3, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Clear code > commented code
If you need a comment to explain it, maybe refactor instead..
If you need a comment to explain it, maybe refactor instead..
Sharing a rich commit history on GitHub doesn't necessarily mean you were productive... sometimes, too many commits means you were inefficient
December 31, 2024 at 12:24 PM
Sharing a rich commit history on GitHub doesn't necessarily mean you were productive... sometimes, too many commits means you were inefficient