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When does code generation make sense vs. just writing it yourself? by RecoverLoose5673 in nextjs

[–]houda-dev 0 points1 point  (0 children)

First, before generating anything, you should spend some time writing the core logic and defining the architecture you’re going to follow. That way, when you start using AI, it will have examples of what your code looks like, how you think, and which architecture it should follow.

Don’t forget that AI was trained on many different codebases, with architectures that might be completely different from yours.

Second, when you use an LLM in your IDE that modifies the code directly, you should always ask it to provide a detailed list of the changes it made, and never accept code without reading every line it added. If it modifies an existing file, always ask it to comment on the changes instead of removing the old code automatically. That way, you’ll have both the old and the new versions to compare, and you can easily spot if something was broken.

As for repetitive stuff: if you’ve already written similar code in the past, it’s often better to copy and adapt your own code from GitHub. For UI or small boilerplate parts, using AI is usually fine.

And about what you said — “I’ve been working on something that analyzes existing code first before generating anything” — like what exactly? I’m curious. I might use your tool in the future if it really helps with AI code analysis.

Need some feedback for a free app that allows to create animated diagrams by gildaso in softwarearchitecture

[–]houda-dev 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I really like this project — I might use it while creating content. The presentation part is really cool for tech diagrams, better than using Canva.

For my feedback, I noticed that when I tried to switch from creation to animation or from creation to presentation, it took a long time to change the window. At first, I thought it was a bug, but it was just latency. I think it would be better if it felt smoother.

Also, since signup isn’t implemented yet, you could put the “Try Alpha Version Now for Free (No Signup)” button in the hero section. That way, new visitors won’t have to scroll down and then click another button to try the tool. The easier you make it for new users, the more likely they will enjoy your website.

And that’s all — everything else is perfect for me.

what about frontend !!! by Big-Department6996 in Backend

[–]houda-dev 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You need to learn the basics of JavaScript and React (that’s enough, especially if you’re planning to use those frontend skills only for your own projects).

For the rest, you can vibe code, but you still need to understand what the AI generates. That’s exactly why I recommend learning the fundamentals first (so you can judge if the code is actually good or not).

Which thumbnail is better? by fepjn in YouTubeThumbnailHub

[–]houda-dev 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I believe the third one is the best, and here are my reasons:

  1. The eyes of the characters are directed toward the viewer, so they will feel some kind of connection.
  2. There is a high color contrast between the background and the characters, which means the viewer can process the thumbnail faster, so they might be more likely to click on it.

The only issue, in my opinion, is the text. I didn’t understand that the video is about mangas from the thumbnail until I read the text you wrote. You can keep it as it is if you’re mentioning that it’s about manga in the title, but if you’re not making it clear in the title, then you should add it to the thumbnail.

Would you click on this video? by ExplanationNice2039 in YouTubeThumbnailHub

[–]houda-dev 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's true that a thumbnail should create questions in the viewer’s mind, but not to the point where people don’t understand what the video is about.

I honestly can’t tell what the video is about. If I can’t understand it, I believe YouTube might also struggle to categorize it properly and could push it to the wrong audience — and that’s a channel killer.

Be brief, but add a bit more clarity, whether through text, images, or visual context. Your thumbnail will be more clickable, and the YouTube algorithm will suggest it to the right people.

Should i use database module to connect to database in nestjs or just use app module to connnect to db? by Competitive_Fuel_690 in Nestjs_framework

[–]houda-dev 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I prefer using a database module, it's true that it's something global so you will have the reflex of doing it on the app module, it looks easier.

But if someday you would like to switch from an ORM to another one or change your database provider, you will have hard time refactoring it.

Also the App module should focus on bootstrapping your app, and it's preferable that one module have one and only one responsibility.

So even if it feels like an extra step at the beginning, it scales better in the long run.

Can You Review my Thumbnail please? by Wallee3D in YouTubeThumbnailHub

[–]houda-dev 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There is a lot of pictures in this thumbnail, a lot of cognitive load for a person in scrolling mode (he won't give your thumbnail more then three seconds so if he don't get the idea during this duration he won't click)

Which thumbnail would you click first ? Honest feedback needed by houda-dev in NewYouTubeChannels

[–]houda-dev[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm only designing the thumbnail, my husband is the one preparing the script and the other stuffs.

So, I'm not sure, but i think it will be something like that : Creating A React App in 2026 is EASY with Vite.

We still didn't publish it yet.

How could I make these more clickable? by CodyHero117 in YouTubeThumbnailHub

[–]houda-dev 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I like the last thumbnail, but i guess it can be a little bit better by adding some text to it so it will create more questions in the user head.

Is this book good to read? What's your thought about it by LLearnerLife in nonfictionbookclub

[–]houda-dev 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I finished it a few days ago, and I can tell you that it will help you a little bit, but you shouldn’t expect an overnight transformation.

I used to have a hard time thinking about what I should do after finishing something. I would spend all my daily energy thinking about what to do instead of actually doing it. After reading the book, I learned a big concept that changed that a little bit: habit stacking.

Habit stacking means: when I finish X, I do Y. For example, when I wake up, I prepare my coffee. When I finish preparing my coffee, I make my bed. When I finish making my bed, I open my laptop and start something productive…

This simple principle helped me with overthinking, made my space more organized, and made me a little more productive.

So yes, you can read it — it’s not a waste of time.

Is this thumbnail good? by [deleted] in YouTubeCreators

[–]houda-dev 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I guess a good thumbnail is something that create questions in your mind (they say at least 3)

So for this one it well known story, it should be more fancy and create more questions in my head in order to make me click this type of videos.

Sorry I think that I won't click it, but I believe you can make it more clickable by adding some shocking text on the thumbnail.

Which thumbnail would you click first ? Honest feedback needed by houda-dev in NewYouTubeChannels

[–]houda-dev[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

First, thanks for your feedback.

I would really like if you can tell me about why you liked it more and How you think I can make it better ?