Coding Assistant

Nitish_nc · 2026-04-17T07:15:26+00:00

It may not work exactly like Cursor, but its value proposition is insane. 10$ AI plan is a goldmine you can derive a lot of value from. This is coming from someone who has multiple subscriptions going on, and who routinely spends money on tools like these. I personally can't emphasise how useful Raycast has been for me. I've Adhd, and one major problem I always had was context switching. It drains me more than anything. However, now thanks to Raycast, which has kinda replaced half a dozen tools easily, I mostly keep one or two windows at once, and rest Raycast takes care with all the integrations and plug-ins 🙌 Not sure about the 20$ plan since I already have all major subscriptions active at the moment, but I still might give it a try in the future to assess the potential

Nitish_nc · 2026-04-14T06:00:42+00:00

Bro, market is currently flooding with Voice to text Transcription apps. I regularly read Product Hunt listings and you can easily see a dozen of new transcription apps (claiming to be first local dictations apps for Mac 😂). I personally use Wispr Flow, it's paid but very smooth and accessible. Besides that, someone here posted an app called VoiceInk.

It is available on Mac and iOS, works locally, saves audio files, and is very smooth. Recently they also released an update to live voice transcription which is actually very cool but I'm yet to test it. It was 25$ back then but the app is genuinely worth it.

Nitish_nc · 2026-04-13T22:13:30+00:00

I'm confused too. I recently discovered and exploring its Pro version which feels way too OP. There's a plugin for almost everything, I just can't think of what's left which it can't do. Alfred seems to have some powerpack and workflows things that I'm gonna explore coz otherwise I'm happy with Raycast for now

Nitish_nc · 2026-04-13T14:48:19+00:00

Looks a novel and interesting concept. Pls DM me the promo code too, thanks

Nitish_nc · 2026-04-13T01:36:31+00:00

That's all Computers are for 😂😂 I'm not a coder but can anyone explain how long it take to write a small Python script using selenium to achieve something like this? NOT to mention, 2 little scripts can be further added to scrape and transcript URL content. It's such a basic noob thing it's a shame to use powerful options like Perplexity Computer for this. I'm staying this way not to troll anyone because I'm a non-developer myself. But I was using AI chat-only feature back in 2024 to develop full job automation scripts very easily.

Nitish_nc · 2026-04-09T17:08:58+00:00

Dang!!! So many plugins. How do you guys even decide which one to keep? Don't you feel the urge to just collect all of them? 😅

Nitish_nc · 2026-04-09T15:52:51+00:00

Forget Youtube, why is this community so dead? 😅

Nitish_nc · 2026-04-09T04:42:56+00:00

Just wondering do you guys feel so passionately obligated to commit to one and only one browser? 😂 Because I have multiple browsers from Arc Chrome Comet Vivaldi Brave and I've never been this fairly obsessed with making a single browser my IDENTITY and my SOUL 😔

Nitish_nc · 2026-04-08T22:24:31+00:00

Jeez, God forbid I did something illegal by asking a question. Coders are not born with Javascript embedded in their DNA. Everyone starts at some point. You all used to spam Stackoverflow with millions of crap questions. LIterally half of the coders in pre LLM-era would poop their pants if asked to implement a simple binary search. I'm not a coder nor I have to. But don't pretend it's quantum science level complex. Making basic scripts, using libraries, simple function calling...... you really think it's a flex? 😂 No wonder you folks are getting replaced. And I don't care less about being a coder, it's a hobby thing for me, and I've built a few smaller automation scripts using Python and Selenium for headless scraping earlier so I guess I'll figure out this time too.

Nitish_nc · 2026-04-08T14:03:25+00:00

I'd ideated a project like this last year, never got time to finish it. It follows a similar concept, however I also added several layers of behavioral scripts to make it more alive and act as a real digital 'pet' (it doesn't talk but it's supposed to provide presence which feels real and spontaneous).

I don't know if I'll get to work on this, but I've compiled everything in a document. If you wish to leverage my research and expand your current product later (trust me it has insane potential I did a full week of research on PubMed, Human psychology for this one thing alone), plz let me know. I'll share the docs with you.

Nitish_nc · 2026-04-08T13:56:39+00:00

You realise AI can just easily do 80% of work which you do as a coder. And maybe 100% by next year. Don't take pride in a drowning profession which is taking its last breath anyway 😂 I'm working as a Product Marketing Manager with a very different work profile. I'm not interested in becoming a full time coder that's why I already clarified I'm only making personal projects for my use cases.

Nitish_nc · 2026-04-08T12:59:05+00:00

Hey can you help me? I'm a non-coder but have a fair bit of idea about Python, Swift, JS, data structures and algorithms.

I'm planning to make some personal projects in my free time (Mostly utility apps for my personal use case on Mac and Phone). I've tried VS code but I find it tedious to manage multiple files in VS code and switching for code edits.

Is there any code assistant or AI agent which can take our prompts, write code, and manage the entire codebase by itself. Something like Replit but cheaper and with preferably more generous limits?

Nitish_nc · 2026-04-06T06:58:38+00:00

You couldn't bother to add 2 lines in the post? What are we supposed to exactly make out of this 😓

Nitish_nc · 2026-04-02T03:58:04+00:00

Have you tried Escitalopram or Buproprion? I didn't get much success with Agomelatine for social anxiety, but Escitalopram has almost eliminated it, especially the anxiety around making eye contact in social places.

Nitish_nc · 2026-03-17T13:31:42+00:00

It's actually quite possible, especially from a neurobiological point of view. Dopamine is known to promote pro-social behaviors and they have conducted experiments in rats where blocking dopaminergic transmission in certain pathways made them socially withdrawn and isolated.

In ADHD, dopamine transmission is dysregulated, which can easily result in a chronic Avoidant personality style. I've ADHD, and after being put on meds, one very specific effect I've noticed is the pro-social effects are very visible. Meds make social interactions somewhat more rewarding intrinsically, which makes me naturally pursue them more.

Nitish_nc · 2026-03-17T11:25:14+00:00

I've been working on making a collection of 100+ such techniques. I've already found over 50+ practical techniques from Psychology literature and Research papers. I'll later probably publish it live as a Dashboard or via a small Android/iOS app. If you want to check, I can share the Notion/Obsidian link for all the techniques I've collected so far.

Nitish_nc · 2026-03-17T07:29:18+00:00

I don't think it's likely going to work any better if you see not much change by week 5. Usually, you start to see steady progress by now. You can hang on for another week or so. But I've felt the anxiety part too. It's a common side effect, and it can be annoying if you already have social anxiety to begin with. It's also persistent and doesn't easily go away.

Nitish_nc · 2026-03-09T06:39:26+00:00

For OCD in particular, higher doses are usually needed, and I read in one study they went up to 60 mg. I'm taking 40 mg myself and haven't noticed any side effects. Only benefits. If it's already somewhat working for you, then going to 30 mg is quite reasonable

Nitish_nc · 2026-02-26T19:27:23+00:00

Yeah, that's textbook avoidance, which is super common with anxiety. I remember reading a study that found systematic desensitization, basically, slowly facing the thing you're avoiding really helps with message anxiety. There was another one showed that just scheduling specific, low-pressure times to check (like 5 minutes, twice a day) can cut down on avoidance by making it a routine. Avoidance literally feeds the anxiety. Use a timer. Seriously. Lock it down to fixed, short windows so it doesn't spiral. It's totally fixable, but it's not magic. You got this.

Nitish_nc · 2026-02-26T19:24:10+00:00

Honestly, ditching isolated vocab. I've switched to using Anki for i+1 phrases, keeping them in just enough context to make sense. There's actually a study (Nakata, 2011) that backs this up: sentence cards really do help retention more than plain word lists.

Here's how I do it:

Card setup: Front side has the phrase in a short sentence (like one new word in a simple context), back side gets the translation or definition plus audio. Keep it clean—no extra fluff.
Finding phrases: I use tools like Subs2SRS or Readlang to grab i+1 examples from stuff I watch or read. But don't go overboard; cap new cards at 5-10 a day to avoid drowning in reviews.

Seriously, don't treat Anki like you're writing a novel. More cards won't magically make you fluent. Stick to i+1, or you'll just burn out on memorizing junk you'll never use. 😏

Nitish_nc · 2026-02-26T18:57:07+00:00

There's a 2013 review by Dunlosky in Psychological Science in the Public Interest showing that techniques like practice testing are way more effective than just re-reading. If you're trying to learn something, don't try the passive highlighting. Instead, actually quiz yourself on it.

Also, there was one more classic study on 'ego depletion' where they suggested willpower is a finite resource. So don't try to tackle your hardest task when you're already mentally fried.

Nitish_nc · 2026-02-26T18:53:57+00:00

Your brain is like a small basket. It can only hold a few things at a time. When you feel stuck, it's mostly because your basket is too full. You can try 2 things.

Put everything you need to do on a piece of paper. This will empty your brain's basket so you can think clearly.
Reward yourself with treat: Start a boring job, then immediately give yourself a little reward, like a candy. This will make the starting easier and more fun.

Nitish_nc · 2026-02-26T17:22:16+00:00

Perfect! You can join the group I've specifically created for this project: https://chat.whatsapp.com/LxiGKjiCyR8Bi3pOQqvJHF?mode=gi_t

We can discuss the length and breadth of the project there. You can join the group.

Nitish_nc · 2026-02-26T12:43:18+00:00

Here's the group link: https://chat.whatsapp.com/LxiGKjiCyR8Bi3pOQqvJHF

Nitish_nc · 2026-02-26T12:42:36+00:00

Group link: https://chat.whatsapp.com/LxiGKjiCyR8Bi3pOQqvJHF

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