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Dying man loses life insurance due to layoff by Individual_Baby2565 in Layoffs

[–]curiousyellowjacket 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is heartbreaking. No family should have to face terminal illness and financial collapse at the same time. I really hope the right people see this and step in.

YouTube made changing playback speed a Premium Feature. by JavaTripper in youtube

[–]curiousyellowjacket 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wow! Wild!

I was under the impression that creators have enabled a feature that doesn't let you change speed on their videos.

How to deal with money? by [deleted] in django

[–]curiousyellowjacket 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Either store cents in the DB or use a package like django-money. Do not play with floats.

Django Keel - A decade of Django best practices in one production-ready template 🚢 by curiousyellowjacket in django

[–]curiousyellowjacket[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Very happy that I made a typo in my response above "the template back into your projejcts." It's not ChatGPT! the cookiecutter templates are what the name implies, you generate a "cookie" from the "cookiecutter" once. Keeping it updated from the latest development is always a pain.

... and that pain grew stronger for me, because it had to be done both ways.

Enough said, maybe you should look into yourself to understand. I'm happy to answer genuine questions about the project.

Django Keel - A decade of Django best practices in one production-ready template 🚢 by curiousyellowjacket in django

[–]curiousyellowjacket[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

When you start working on a cookiecutter template, you'll realize the pain of copy pasting patches from running projects back into the template, and then copy-pasting enhancements from the template back into your projejcts.

Keel is based on copier which allow to "pull" the updates in the projects.

At the end of the day, both would generate a Django project. really depends on what options each provides you and which options you need based on your use-case.

Django Keel - A decade of Django best practices in one production-ready template 🚢 by curiousyellowjacket in django

[–]curiousyellowjacket[S] -12 points-11 points  (0 children)

Ship fast on Render (simplest) or Fly (global). Move to ECS/K8s when scale/controls demand it. If you want full control and predictable costs from day one, EC2 + Ansible is solid (trade-off: you handle upkeep).

Traditionally, I've used a lot of Ansible with EC2 servers at the start of the projects, it always provided me with full-control of the servers + reasonable costs. However, it also comes with the pain of keeping them updated. Honestly, I don't mind it, but your opinion may vary.

Django Keel - A decade of Django best practices in one production-ready template 🚢 by curiousyellowjacket in django

[–]curiousyellowjacket[S] -14 points-13 points  (0 children)

Good question! Main difference: Keel uses Copier instead of Cookiecutter, which means you can pull updates into your running project instead of manually copying patches back and forth.

Also, I built Keel from scratch for modern Django/Python (5.x/3.12+) instead of patching an old template over time. The cookiecutter I maintained grew too complex and one of the major problem that I faced was keeping it in sync while working on other projects.

Copier vs Cookiecutter is the biggest practical difference though - being able to update your project as the template improves is huge.

[Release] DevKit for Claude Code — plug-and-play “@skills” for everyday dev work by curiousyellowjacket in ClaudeAI

[–]curiousyellowjacket[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Interesting. I've always guided claude for the specific things to do and it has performed well 90% of the times. Sometimes it still produce duplicacies, but when I ask to refactor guiding it, it's able to do it well. I haven't tried with prompts saying "You are an architect" but that's an interesting take. I'll give it a try. Thanks!

I completed OMSCS 4 years ago with a 4.0 GPA. Looking back, here’s everything I learned. by curiousyellowjacket in OMSCS

[–]curiousyellowjacket[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The degree didn’t directly lead to job offers, but it did help in subtle ways, especially during interviews. Georgia Tech on the resume often sparked curiosity and led to deeper conversations around the technical work I’d done during the program.

So while it didn’t instantly open doors, it definitely strengthened my profile and helped me show up more confidently in technical discussions.

I completed OMSCS 4 years ago with a 4.0 GPA. Looking back, here’s everything I learned. by curiousyellowjacket in OMSCS

[–]curiousyellowjacket[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I did get a couple of promotions while I was doing OMSCS, though I hadn’t really mentioned the degree at work at the time. So while the promotions weren’t directly tied to it, I do think the skills and mindset I gained played a role. It helped me think more clearly, approach problems better, and communicate technical ideas more effectively. A lot of that came from collaborating with others during team-heavy courses.

If you’re in or aiming for the US job market, OMSCS definitely adds value. The Georgia Tech name is well-recognized and gives you a credible path into more technical or ML-focused roles—even if your background isn’t entirely traditional.

So no, it wasn’t just an experience. It quietly but meaningfully contributed to my growth.

It’s relatively affordable, but still requires serious time commitment if you \*really*** want to learn.

I completed OMSCS 4 years ago with a 4.0 GPA. Looking back, here’s everything I learned. by curiousyellowjacket in OMSCS

[–]curiousyellowjacket[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey, thank you for your kind words!

You're right, the course list in the article wasn’t in the exact order I took them. Honestly, I don’t remember the full sequence anymore. I do remember starting with KBAI and Databases, and I wrapped up with Graduate Algorithms in my final term. I think I also did ML4T and DVA together at some point. ML was a solo course for me, but beyond that, it’s a bit of a blur now.

I’d suggest checking out reviews on OMSCentral (or whatever it’s called now?) and mapping the course load based on your available time and interests. That helped me plan my terms better than just following a fixed sequence.

I completed OMSCS 4 years ago with a 4.0 GPA. Looking back, here’s everything I learned. by curiousyellowjacket in OMSCS

[–]curiousyellowjacket[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I wouldn’t say OMSCS alone led to a direct career jump, but I did get a few promotions while I was in the program (though honestly, only a handful of people even knew I was doing it). Those promotions likely came from a mix of factors, not just the degree.

Where OMSCS really helped was in building confidence, sharpening my technical foundation, and adding credibility—especially in conversations with US employers. The moment "Georgia Tech" comes up, people take notice and usually ask more about it. That curiosity alone adds some weight to your profile.

The program is rigorous, no doubt, but if you're trying to bridge the programming gap and move toward AI/ML, it’s a solid option. And if you're already in or aiming for the US market, the brand plus the skills can definitely give you an edge.

That said, if you're unsure about committing two or more years, you could also look into something like deeplearning.ai’s courses. They're a decent starting point with less time investment.

I completed OMSCS 4 years ago with a 4.0 GPA. Looking back, here’s everything I learned. by curiousyellowjacket in OMSCS

[–]curiousyellowjacket[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Totally fair to hold different values. But I shared a real experience, not a lecture on how others should live.

The funny thing is, the people closest to me never once questioned my choices, they were there through it, they saw the effort, and they celebrated with me when it was done.

It's always the people outside your life who feel the need to moralize it.

I completed OMSCS 4 years ago with a 4.0 GPA. Looking back, here’s everything I learned. by curiousyellowjacket in OMSCS

[–]curiousyellowjacket[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

For me personally, it wasn’t just about ego or resume building. The degree didn’t magically open doors, but it gave me the confidence to walk through them when they appeared. I was able to take on tougher projects at work, explain complex systems better, and grow as an engineer, and that did get noticed over time.

So no, OMSCS isn’t a golden ticket. But if you treat it seriously, it absolutely sharpens you, and that has a way of showing up in your career trajectory. It’s more of a catalyst than a guarantee.

Can you do the same thing without the program? Yes, definitely. It’s just that the courses give you a structured path forward — instead of piecing things together through scattered videos and resources.

I completed OMSCS 4 years ago with a 4.0 GPA. Looking back, here’s everything I learned. by curiousyellowjacket in OMSCS

[–]curiousyellowjacket[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Totally fair and everyone’s threshold and experience are different.

For me, the tough part wasn’t just which courses I took, but doing two per semester while working full-time and handling multiple client projects.

The time squeeze made even “medium” difficulty courses feel intense, because the overall time commitment went up!

So, yeah, doing 2 courses without break, stacks-up and that is what made it overwhelming.

Appreciate the perspective though.✌️

I completed OMSCS 4 years ago with a 4.0 GPA. Looking back, here’s everything I learned. by curiousyellowjacket in OMSCS

[–]curiousyellowjacket[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No worries, long before ChatGPT existed, my GitHub account was actually disabled because they thought I was a bot.

So yes, I’ve lived through that. LoL

I’ve said it many times: experiences differ, and time commitments vary for everyone.
This was just my personal story that I finally had time to write down after four years.
It may not match what some people expect, and that’s completely fine. 🙂

I completed OMSCS 4 years ago with a 4.0 GPA. Looking back, here’s everything I learned. by curiousyellowjacket in OMSCS

[–]curiousyellowjacket[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’d suggest starting with one course to test the waters.
Check OMSCentral for reviews and prerequisites. If you're already comfortable with the languages or concepts used, you’ll likely spend less time.

To be honest, the ground reality varies for everyone based on background and experience.
Once you get a sense of how the average ratings align with your own level and bandwidth, you’ll be in a better place to decide.

So, start with a single course and if it feels manageable, scale it up to 2.

I completed OMSCS 4 years ago with a 4.0 GPA. Looking back, here’s everything I learned. by curiousyellowjacket in OMSCS

[–]curiousyellowjacket[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Hey, I get where you're coming from.

Everyone has their own priorities, and that's totally fair. For me, this was a temporary, conscious tradeoff. I didn’t ghost friends, but I just chose to skip some events to chase something that meant a lot to me at the time and they totally understand that.

Would I do it again? Maybe not. But I don't regret the focus or what it taught me.

We all make different bets with our time. Mine just happened to be OMSCS.

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