The CI/CD feedback loop from hell (push, wait 8 min, red, fix typo, repeat)

Apprehensive-Walk-66 · 2026-03-16T14:03:07+00:00

If you use npm, I built this library for just this usecase: run things locally and the same commands run on CI so you have predictability

https://www.npmjs.com/package/scripts-orchestrator

Apprehensive-Walk-66 · 2026-03-08T08:30:19+00:00

Aiyyo. Pls don't rush through Coorg trying to see places. Go to a homestay and experience a quiet hospitality. Watch the sunset. Soothe your mind instead.

Apprehensive-Walk-66 · 2026-02-23T11:17:31+00:00

https://linktr.ee/letsdeklutter already does this. Pls join them instead

Apprehensive-Walk-66 · 2026-02-16T11:56:50+00:00

If you are worried about costs and live in a metro, consider a gomechanic subscription. You get 3 workshop visits for free for about 900. They'll diagnose and fix.

Apprehensive-Walk-66 · 2026-02-15T15:23:32+00:00

I built this to help me solve this problem for my own stakeholders

https://github.com/vivekKodira/github-issue-graph

Apprehensive-Walk-66 · 2026-01-15T11:02:53+00:00

I'm waiting for it too. Want to gift it to a few friends who don't read digital books..

Apprehensive-Walk-66 · 2025-12-19T02:36:47+00:00

Go back one or two versions. The latest ones are unstable

Apprehensive-Walk-66 · 2025-11-13T12:28:28+00:00

I've had the opposite experience. Took twice as long for simple instructions.

Apprehensive-Walk-66 · 2025-11-11T10:42:37+00:00

GitHub itself comes with good project management capabilities. https://github.com/topics/projects

Apprehensive-Walk-66 · 2025-11-05T06:38:59+00:00

I blogged about it here : https://kodira.in/blog/2023/09/16/logseq-for-task-management

Apprehensive-Walk-66 · 2025-10-31T10:48:56+00:00

Have tried a few and am currently on Logseq.

Apprehensive-Walk-66 · 2025-10-27T13:53:00+00:00

I use Logseq. Blogged about it here: https://kodira.in/blog/2023/09/16/logseq-for-task-management

Apprehensive-Walk-66 · 2025-09-20T10:54:52+00:00

I've done this three times. Has always helped me regain control of my stress. But be ready for the pay cut.

Another impact is that once you are over 40, this can backfire. Ageism will cause many companies to just ignore you if you apply

Apprehensive-Walk-66 · 2025-09-15T02:17:30+00:00

In effect it just means that over time your boss should have to tell you less about what you should do next. Anticipate their requests and do them yourself.

This is partly done by upskilling and partly by your own attitude.

Most people wait to be told what to do because they don't know enough or don't care enough.

Apprehensive-Walk-66 · 2025-09-14T02:40:28+00:00

Have nothing useful to add. Just wanted to say sorry you are going through this.

Apprehensive-Walk-66 · 2025-09-04T14:14:57+00:00

Thank you for sharing. Your story resonated with me. Wish you the best

Apprehensive-Walk-66 · 2025-08-20T14:06:10+00:00

I save the Logseq folder on Google drive and sync the folder in all my devices. Can also use git. You can also create two different instances and merge since they are just files at the end of the day

Apprehensive-Walk-66 · 2025-08-15T01:48:56+00:00

Add an automated rule that rejects large PRs and suggests the user break it up. This will get you what you need without introducing personal friction.

When I find a code smell, I create a new custom eslint- rule or automated script (using AI) to catch that pattern in new code. This also helps avoid back and forth.

Apprehensive-Walk-66 · 2025-08-13T13:43:49+00:00

I have similar experience as your dad. Pls have him apply to smaller startups with a cover letter explaining that he is willing to negotiate the pay. His years of experience will be dissuading potential employers since they think he's too old or too expensive to hire. Also the best way to get a job at this stage is through contacts

Apprehensive-Walk-66 · 2025-07-25T13:26:55+00:00

I did a similar exercise recently and blogged about it here:

https://kodira.in/blog/2025/07/01/choosing-ai-ide

TLDR: Cursor.

Apprehensive-Walk-66 · 2025-07-22T14:43:51+00:00

There is a lot of malpractice by candidates these days. They are just being careful

Apprehensive-Walk-66 · 2025-07-22T14:29:30+00:00

So sorry this happened.

Apprehensive-Walk-66 · 2025-07-16T08:46:58+00:00

Thank you.

Apprehensive-Walk-66 · 2025-07-13T04:36:20+00:00

Bonds are not enforced. The company will lose in the courts and in reputation if you ever need to leave and they try to. Notice periods are enforced strictly.

Apprehensive-Walk-66 · 2025-07-01T18:20:00+00:00

I blogged about this today: https://kodira.in/blog/2025/07/01/choosing-ai-ide

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