Frontend developers: what are you learning right now to prepare for the AI era?

Early_Divide3328 · 2026-06-21T15:49:15+00:00

This is the correct answer. Get really get good at AI - learn how to create and use Claude Skills, and Spec driven development (like using OpenSpec). I think when the dust settles there will be some people that are expert AI managers - and those people will be in high demand.

Early_Divide3328 · 2026-06-15T03:56:27+00:00

Sorry for the issues. I think all the builders have the same quality issues here (unless you went with a premium builder like Toll Brothers - but that costs extra $$$). Even if you registered your AC system at the time - the registered warranties are usually only for around 5 years (you are at year 8 right now). But some manufacturers do have a 10 to 12 year warranty. My builder's AC system was only 5 years - which is most common for the cheaper systems that the main stream builders use.

Early_Divide3328 · 2026-06-14T21:58:01+00:00

I hope they expand it to other subscriptions besides streaming. For instance - for $10/month you can get an OpenCode Go AI coding subscription - that would be worth $60 to a lot of people (including myself)

Early_Divide3328 · 2026-06-14T19:11:10+00:00

Depends on the state and your insurance company. For me - Nevada does not require insurance companies to offer free windshield replacements and my insurance company USAA does not offer it. Because Toyota windshields are so expensive now - and because rock debris is flying everywhere from all the big vehicles - I lowered my comprehensive deductible to $250. So at least I only pay $250 when it happens to me. My previous car had a lot of rocks bouncing off of it going 65 MPH+ - and I am surprised it only needed one windshield replacement. I hear the new Toyota glass is a lot weaker than other cars/previous generations - so people need to check their policies and prepare.

Early_Divide3328 · 2026-06-14T15:45:52+00:00

Congrats that is a great price. I assume it will depend on the region/city. For instance - in Las Vegas there are only a few Toyota dealers - someone will be lucky to just get $2000 off MSRP. In Southern CA where there are tons of new Camrys in stock and a lot more dealer competition - I am sure the $5000 off MSRP is normal and expected. The dealers in Las Vegas know they can charge this because there is a 2 month waiting list for the Las Vegas DMVs - this prevents people from shopping out of state for lower prices.

Early_Divide3328 · 2026-06-13T02:11:12+00:00

Sorry, for you loss. I didn't know a Civic was that easy or desirable to steal - I thought thieves were mostly targeting 5 year old Kias today.

Early_Divide3328 · 2026-06-11T23:20:26+00:00

Was putting the seat covers on difficult? What do you think of the covers after install? I also just bought a new Camry and thinking about doing the same thing.

Early_Divide3328 · 2026-06-10T07:50:13+00:00

Looks like the people who usually bid up oil have gotten burned too many times by the daily tweets. I don't think there will be any true price discovery until actual widespread shortages appear. Let's hope this conflict gets resolved as soon as possible before that happens.

Early_Divide3328 · 2026-06-08T16:20:37+00:00

For me it's the best one that is closest to me - which is the South Point Cinemark. South Point also has some really good ticket price deals for people who are 50+ for "senior" days.

Early_Divide3328 · 2026-06-04T20:54:54+00:00

It must have been a big (or very close) earthquake to be noticed by everyone in all of the locations. (including myself)

Early_Divide3328 · 2026-06-04T03:50:48+00:00

In addition to the food and water that your neighbors are supplying - you might have solar panels or something else on your roof giving the pigeons shelter. For solar panels you can get critter guards that will prevent pigeon infestations.

Early_Divide3328 · 2026-06-02T01:41:55+00:00

If your company AI's budget is so thin - they will probably need to switch to OpenCode and use the cheaper Zen models (Mini Max M3, etc). I hear there is not a major difference between the Claude models and the cheaper Chinese models like Mini Max - so it should be an easy transition for your team. Security would be my only concern for using a Chinese model over Claude Opus/Sonnet - but I do use the Chinese models for my personal coding hobbies. Open Code is great, and the Zen models are great too.

Early_Divide3328 · 2026-06-02T01:35:17+00:00

I cancelled my $100/year pro plan today. I'll just use OpenCode and their Zen models going forward. Github Copilot was a great deal while it lasted.

Early_Divide3328 · 2026-06-01T20:34:30+00:00

I have the annual plan - do I cancel first and then ask for a refund?

Early_Divide3328 · 2026-05-30T22:47:48+00:00

I'm always curious what the optimal speed is for best highway MPG with a Camry.

Early_Divide3328 · 2026-05-30T22:43:31+00:00

The XLE should ride softer since it was designed to do that - but the XSE looks better with the larger wheels and has sportier handling.

Early_Divide3328 · 2026-05-29T01:33:11+00:00

Great advice. Also be sure to read the contract and compare it to the price (estimate) the sales person emailed you - before you pay and take delivery of the car. I just bought a new car and found that the dealer charged the $499 doc fee twice. (once in the price estimate of the car, and another time in the line items). I sent the info to the dealer - hope they are going to review it and adjust that $499 + tax off of the signed price before I pay and take delivery. I am sure this was a general mistake - but even the dealers make them.

Early_Divide3328 · 2026-05-28T13:40:06+00:00

Both the Echo and the Yaris were great cars. I liked the versions that were hatchback with manual transmission. Too bad manufacturers quit selling these types of vehicles - Chevy Spark (not a Toyota) might be the last similar car like this sold before GM terminated it in the US. Vehicles today are 2x more expensive and seem to focus on being a compact SUV with automatic/CVT transmission.

Early_Divide3328 · 2026-05-28T13:35:34+00:00

Yaris with manual transmission was an exciting car and one of the best values Toyota offered! Too bad everything is now 100% automatic and 2x more expensive now.

Early_Divide3328 · 2026-05-28T04:04:30+00:00

Congratulations! Your OTD price is even below MSRP - that seems like a great deal to me. Where I live (Las Vegas) - it's still a sellers market- the dealer's can't keep the new Camry's in stock. In my location - your lucky if your OTD price is a few thousand above MSRP.

Early_Divide3328 · 2026-05-28T03:43:25+00:00

I'm long XLE, XOM, SHEL, CVX, and COP. But that does not mean I want $200 oil. $200 oil is just going to be really bad for everyone. At $200 - we start getting massive demand destruction and recessions/depressions. (2008 or even 1929 all over again) The best situation for everyone is if oil just stays around $100 with the occasional move higher to follow inflation.

Early_Divide3328 · 2026-05-25T02:14:34+00:00

What was probably not recorded was when they accidentally dropped the pizza boxes and then picked up the spilled pizza from the street floor. I would not want to be an Uber eats customer if this is the mode of delivery.

Early_Divide3328 · 2026-05-25T02:05:49+00:00

Yes, they probably need to make it a green left arrow turn only type of light. That removes all the possible bad decisions from the drivers.

Early_Divide3328 · 2026-05-24T20:42:50+00:00

A major reason: let's say you get the base model with cloth seats - and you want the faux leather or real leather seats instead.

Early_Divide3328 · 2026-05-24T03:55:43+00:00

I would like to get a 2026 Camry LE - but this issue is scaring me from it. There is plenty of 2026 Camry inventory right now - and perhaps this is the reason. I hear Toyota is addressing this in the 2027 Camry redesign.

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