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930: Text Editor Keybindings, WASM Replacing Docker, LLM apathy and hosting mini apps

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Aug 20, 2025
The hosts dive into the pros and cons of transitioning from VS Code to Cursor without losing shortcuts. They tackle career challenges, like negotiating promotions and the importance of database knowledge before relying on AI tools. The potential of WebAssembly to replace Docker is explored, alongside managing multiple applications in your projects. With a blend of humor and insight, they also discuss overcoming decision paralysis in programming and the impact of AI on framework relevance.
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ADVICE

Sync Keybindings Explicitly

  • Explicitly export and sync your custom keybindings across editors to keep shortcuts consistent.
  • Copy your keybindings file into each editor and remap missing shortcuts rather than relying on implicit sync.
ADVICE

Bring Up Title Changes Casually

  • Wait until you gather evidence before pushing for a title or pay change after joining a new company.
  • Bring the topic up casually with your manager and ask what happened instead of demanding a promotion immediately.
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Learn Databases Before Trusting LLMs

  • Study SQL and database fundamentals before relying on LLMs for backend work to avoid security or performance issues.
  • Treat LLMs as assistants, but verify queries, indexes, and schema decisions yourself.
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