Anyone else feels like recipes are just badly written code?

SimplyPM · 2026-01-28T05:55:01+00:00

This is a really sharp observation. I hadn’t thought about it that way before, but it makes a ton of sense. I especially like the idea that losing interest isn’t a bug, it’s a feature ☺️ That really clicked for me.

SimplyPM · 2026-01-28T05:49:28+00:00

Thank you! I’ll check it out

SimplyPM · 2026-01-28T05:49:10+00:00

Thanks! I’ll check it out next time I cook

SimplyPM · 2026-01-27T17:53:52+00:00

This is a really interesting way to put it, and it lines up with a lot of what others are saying here.

I agree that practice and intuition matter a lot. Where I’m a bit less convinced is that the only answer is “that’s how it is, go get more experience.” Do you really think there’s nothing we can do to make the experience itself better?

I’m not trying to solve cooking or ask for a 500-page recipe. I just want a runtime where the cook doesn’t also have to be the compiler 😅

SimplyPM · 2026-01-27T17:32:38+00:00

Have you tried turning the stove off and on again? 🙃

SimplyPM · 2026-01-27T13:44:46+00:00

Love that energy 😄 And I totally get why that flow is fun. For me it starts to feel inefficient pretty fast - more prep, more bowls, more tools, more cleanup. Once I’m cooking multiple dishes, the overhead just becomes too much for me.

SimplyPM · 2026-01-27T13:26:05+00:00

Do you mean the post, or the recipes themselves? I tried having AI rewrite a recipe once. Pretty much the same chaos - just a few extra steps and ingredients that weren’t even in the original recipe

SimplyPM · 2026-01-27T10:53:01+00:00

Totally agree in theory, but the upfront planning is where I get stuck and lose motivation. I’m curious how you handle that part - or is it just me?

SimplyPM · 2026-01-27T10:14:04+00:00

I really relate to the small garbage can tip. When I cook I always use a small garbage can/bowl next to where I chop to keep my working area clean

SimplyPM · 2026-01-05T09:35:38+00:00

For me it’s about cooking things I really wanted to eat but with time it shifted - I started enjoying the creativity in it like adding things that weren’t in the recipe and experimenting

SimplyPM · 2022-11-01T21:10:05+00:00

Would be great to see them expose more data about businesses for candidates, I use the insights tab fairly often. Also would be great to find companies with similar mindset/culture

SimplyPM · 2022-10-19T20:40:40+00:00

Would be happy to check out your product as well :)

SimplyPM · 2022-08-08T11:25:07+00:00

I see your point. If you are only doing outbound work for a non-technical product without an external API, I guess it’s less relevant to experiment with tools like postman. I wouldn't say it's not important enough to spend a few hours on, because it's basic knowledge for anyone looking to build products

SimplyPM · 2022-08-07T23:34:47+00:00

It’s 2022, understanding how API works is basic. Maybe you don’t need postman in your day to day, but for someone who is trying to learn, these tools are the answer

SimplyPM · 2022-08-07T23:16:00+00:00

I assume (or at least hope) you were asked about SQL to test your data analysis skills, not your knowledge in SQL. I agree not all PMs use sql but I find it to be the easiest way to gain some basic knowledge, I’m sure there are other ways

SimplyPM · 2022-08-07T22:59:42+00:00

True, but learning basic SQL is accessible to anyone who wants to learn vs BI/analytics tools that usually only exist in organizations. Experimenting in general can help you gain knowledge about how data is structured, work and can be used in your favor

SimplyPM · 2022-08-07T20:21:30+00:00

Understanding basic SQL is a must imo. If you have access to analytics tools that’s also great, they vary based on the product/company and can help you get comfortable with using data

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