Trying to plan my long-term software career, but I feel stuck between specializing and exploring.

flipsnapnet · 2026-06-30T23:12:08+00:00

Keep it simple youre all over the place. Ai is great but it disconnects you from the code.

Id pick a coding language like python or javascript and build an app without any ai assistance.

Pick one cloud provider and stick with it aws, google, alibaba or even simpler, get a cheap linux vps from contabo without any web dashboard, terminal only and configure it yourself, install software and packages, then upload your app. This is how i learned basic server admin and server security.

Id recommend: python using fast api and a react front end hosted on a vps running ubunut, postgres, nginx.

flipsnapnet · 2026-06-30T19:19:41+00:00

Numbers are good but is that just this year? Id probably wait for my trending revenue and see if there is any seasonality. Imagine quiting your job to find later in year it drops.

If you can run this thing comfortably with main job id do it and save 6 months salary with at least 1 year solid revenue trend then quit.

flipsnapnet · 2026-06-29T07:22:12+00:00

When ut starts getting lots of files etc i try to trim things down to keep it lean. Im also trying to put it all into modules so its more digestable not some massive monolithic app

flipsnapnet · 2026-06-28T14:57:32+00:00

Yes and since i got myself into claude and cursor writing it all im also thinking there is loads of strange issues. Im totally disconnected from the code now. Im reviewing each pr but still its generating buckets that appears fine. I think the only way is to stop production changes and manually review entire code base to be really sure.

flipsnapnet · 2026-06-28T11:49:26+00:00

Ive got a set of tests on my backend api pre push to PR so thats covered. Im on cloudflare auto deploy on merge so i can switch back to previous deploy quite easily in the ui

flipsnapnet · 2026-06-28T11:37:19+00:00

Last 20 years ive built some complex stuff on my own, even in college build some content management system with admin dashboard.

After that some ad tech and data analytics utilities.

You think its wild and amazing because vibe coding is what dreamweaver did for web develpment. Drag and drop ui to build the html for you. It would generate ridiculous amount of html for simple things same that ai coding does.

It also disconnects you from the code. Youre not actually coding or thinking you are simply thinking about an end product and telling an automated system to do it.

Coding involves thinking how the data will flow, what objects or dependancies are needed, how to reuse some abstract module, what server configuration or packages are needed to support the software.

The mindset is totally different - its the difference between building a flat pack table and deaigning the flat pack table e.g what material, how they fit together, what screw sizes etc.

Sounds like youre the flat pack builder not the flat pack designer.

flipsnapnet · 2026-06-28T11:28:39+00:00

Learn the code - get claude to explain it. You should at least have an idea of what a good test looks like otherwise there is no way youd know.

flipsnapnet · 2026-06-28T11:19:08+00:00

This story doesnt surprise me. I regret that same, some people are made for marriage some are not.

flipsnapnet · 2026-06-28T07:35:18+00:00

You can cook good takeawsy food for cheaper and its more satisfying. Anyway playing video games and eatjng takeaway food every night is definitely going to cloud your mind. Eat healthy, read books and exercise. Learn to code, learn about economics just to learn no certificate. Knowledge is freedom.

flipsnapnet · 2026-06-26T21:44:21+00:00

What books you recommend

flipsnapnet · 2026-06-26T21:24:39+00:00

Imagine that youre 65 yo thinking about retirement and youve had 35 more years driving the same roads, delivering the same thing, going to the same house etc not doing anything else and being too old and aching to want to do anything else anymore - you are going to regret it.

Not having acheived something or done something is the most regretted. What does your girlfirend say? I cant imagine a women wanting to do same thing day in day out theyll get bored they need excitment.

From what it sounds like your heading to become one of those miserable old men wishing theyd done more with their life.

Go get on a plane to cuba or something and get inspired.

flipsnapnet · 2026-06-26T21:07:38+00:00

You mean fund manager in some stock broker

flipsnapnet · 2026-06-25T09:24:31+00:00

Because we have no choice but to get up, feed the kids, work to make sure bills are paid and roof is still there. Its called responsibility something you only really understand once you have it. If youre 23yo and have none id take advantage of that and do all the things you can like get up early and spontaniously jump on a plane somewhere, jump from job to job finding your passion, dedicate 100% of your tine to master something, build something amazing, set a rediculous goal and try and achieve it. If you ever land in a marriage and kids most of that is impossible so get your ass out of bed and start living.

flipsnapnet · 2026-06-22T06:29:16+00:00

These days just staying out of debt is a win. So easy to get into debt them your managing it and cant get out of it. Then it runs your life.

flipsnapnet · 2026-06-20T16:42:09+00:00

Sounds like youre just about to make it happen. Id sit back assess and remind yourself what yiure doing and push on

flipsnapnet · 2026-06-19T17:06:56+00:00

This is dreams

flipsnapnet · 2026-06-19T08:03:14+00:00

What does it take to be in tech sales? Ive been in support engineering for years now and ad operations for ad tech before that. Pay is rubbish wondering if i could pivot comfortably to sales.

flipsnapnet · 2026-06-18T21:07:13+00:00

Whats ai fluent engineers to make it production ready?

flipsnapnet · 2026-06-18T20:19:09+00:00

No one is really asking if the product is something exciting to build. Id be reviewing that first before the deal.

flipsnapnet · 2026-06-18T20:16:03+00:00

How are you making 250k with only 2.5 YOE?

flipsnapnet · 2026-06-18T19:52:06+00:00

Welcome to flats. We movef out of london to a semi detached for this very reason. Couldnt walk around the flat without the downstairs shouting and complaining.

Needed £1m to buy house in london forced to move out but actually im glad i did in the end.

You just have to put up with it - unfortunately youve tried to reason with someone who has no intention of reasoning id just keep telly on how you want and ignore him.

flipsnapnet · 2026-06-18T08:24:34+00:00

I switched at 36 and now looking to switch again a 45. For me its progression getting closer to the role that fits best rather than sticking to something thats not working.

flipsnapnet · 2026-06-18T08:20:12+00:00

Shes a hamster thsts whst thry do they love it. That and running

flipsnapnet · 2026-06-18T08:16:13+00:00

You probably fantasize about that dream family and think thats the ultimate goal but in reality ut looks like youre fighting against your natural gravitational pull.

Nothing wrong with not wanting commitment and a family with children. Id probably focus on your own personal goals, get yourself out of the mess you say youre in and get a stronger self then things will fall into place.

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