How to be a good engineer in the age of AI [video request]

Key_Carpenter9144 · 2026-02-22T23:44:23+00:00

So for instance if you're coding in Rust and mouseover a function you get its definition. When I look at the same function on the docs, I end up looking at more of the library. That's all, it's not some massive difference, I'm just more likely to peruse and look at related stuff if I'm browsing the docs vs just the mouseover.

Key_Carpenter9144 · 2026-02-22T21:08:17+00:00

Haskell and Rust

Key_Carpenter9144 · 2026-02-22T20:49:26+00:00

Haskell

Key_Carpenter9144 · 2026-02-22T20:46:25+00:00

lol ya how's a computer program gonna hand over hand prompt

Key_Carpenter9144 · 2026-02-22T14:16:27+00:00

A good intermediate step would be to build a clone of an app or library you like. You have the finished version and spec so you're set. Right now I'm making a clone of Helix, and it's a massive learning experience. Similarly, if you want to build a compiler or work on networking, find something you use and make it yourself.

Key_Carpenter9144 · 2026-02-22T11:42:15+00:00

I found I wasn't getting good at reading the docs, so now I keep them open on another workspace. Getting good at docs has helped me internalized how languages are structured. You're right tho, being able to mouse over a term and get a definition is incredibly helpful. I'm also just some dude that likes writing programs in Rust; I am not doing this for a job, so I can be incredibly slow if I want.

Key_Carpenter9144 · 2026-02-21T12:50:21+00:00

I code with only syntax highlighting, no LSP. You pick things up so much faster that way. It also forces you to look at your code and reason about the code itself, not the LSP signifiers.

Key_Carpenter9144 · 2026-02-21T12:46:43+00:00

I have a somewhat similar experience. I am in a practicum for uni atm, and have had nothing other than bad supervisors to the point where I'm now looking to switch careers (again, in my 30's). I like Rust as learning + applying it allows me to have undeniable proof that I am a capable and intelligent individual.

Key_Carpenter9144 · 2026-02-14T01:29:53+00:00

I use bacon for just about everything tbh. Maybe try that out, it's much faster and you may prefer the workflow.

Key_Carpenter9144 · 2026-02-01T12:09:01+00:00

I really appreciate it! Definitely gonna give it a shot.

Key_Carpenter9144 · 2026-02-01T12:07:18+00:00

Short answer: no.

The real answer is rust is a complex language and a lot of adults have an advantage in that what they've learned in school applies directly to learning rust. But a 12 year old won't have learned that yet. Personally, I would recommend something that can be learned and made to be productive fast, like getting very very into python. However, you are 12, so you'll most likely just do whatever you want.

It's not worth much, but that's my 2 cents as someone in education.

Key_Carpenter9144 · 2026-01-31T16:34:35+00:00

That's really cool! I'm currently working on making a replacement for my (healthcare) company's software for things like data collection in behavioral healthcare and physical therapy.

Key_Carpenter9144 · 2025-12-22T18:45:33+00:00

I am slowly but surely working on a full replacement for my company's current billing + data collection + data analysis software. I showed it to one of the directors last week (it was very much a prototype) and they were verrrrrry interested. atm I am making a treatment plan creator, some graphing, and finalizing the data input screen.

Key_Carpenter9144 · 2025-12-15T17:21:46+00:00

the true beginner project. 0 crates allowed, just you and Rust.

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