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Finally, the final seasons are here, and I am hyper-curious to discover, read, and research everything in this world except my course materials 😓

So after waiting so long for my 110th subscriber... finally she is here, and I was thinking what I should reward her with... but as I am in my absolute broke era, I wanna promote her channel. So please give her a follow and show her love🫶


https://t.me/my_dev_diary

I’ve always wondered what truly differentiates senior engineers from vibe coders — or high-quality engineering from AI-generated code.

And I think I finally found a somewhat satisfying answer.

Senior engineers had to cook the meal themselves for years before the “AI chef” arrived
So they know exactly what the system is supposed to taste like. They immediately notice when something feels off.


But this generation may not even get the chance to fully experience building everything manually once, because the environment itself is changing too fast.
What senior engineers really built over time is something deeper which is system thinking.
And honestly, they paid a lot to gain that skill.


System thinking is understanding:
👉what you’re building
👉how it works
👉why it works
👉how different parts integrate
👉what breaks if one piece is removed
👉It’s when you can mentally visualize the entire flow of the system — even with your eyes closed.


As juniors, I think these are the kinds of questions we should learn to answer:
👉Where does the state live?
👉Where does feedback live?
👉What breaks if I delete this?
👉How are errors handled?
👉How does the logic actually operate?
👉How do architecture, services, and components connect?
👉How can problem-solving skills (like LeetCode thinking) be applied to real systems?

If you can answer those questions in your head without touching the code, then vibe coding actually becomes powerful.

And another huge advantage this generation has is this:
we can specialize deeply in one area while still being capable across many others using AI.

For example, a backend-focused engineer can now create frontend interfaces with AI assistance. That creates more opportunity to move faster while still mastering a core specialty.

So maybe the future is not just “learning how to code.”
It’s learning how to think like a real engineer.
👉To build systems.
👉To reason clearly.
👉To understand deeply.

That engineering spirit will definitely matter more than memorizing syntax.
A few practices I think are important:

• Design before coding — even with just paper and pencil. Force your brain to visualize systems.
• Write the what and the why before AI writes the how.
• Try the deletion test — remove a component and observe what breaks.
• Don’t blindly accept AI-generated code. Read it. Question it. Understand it.

Because at the end of the day, AI can generate code…
but it still takes an engineer to build systems.

I am falling in love with Claude... Why did no one stop me when I was using ChatGPT before? 🤦🏽‍♀️

So sifen decided to work on this project and share what he is learning along the way, and I decided to code and learn alongside him... so

—> Am I capable? I don't know until I check.
—> Do I think I am capable? No, but I am labeling this feeling as imposter syndrome, and I am not approving it😁. I am serious when I negotiate with my feelings. So..
—> Are we doing it? Yes, we will... I am going to try hard; either I get a fully working system or an MVP with a lot of experience... I think both are a win for me.

So here I am learning in front of your eyes and sharing every little detail of everything I get along the way. So who is in?

Note: As I am in the final exam for the next two weeks, I may move slowly.

In some days, we may not be productive enough, and that is proof of being human... so, no regrets.

Good night, my dear friends🩵

Sunday Reflection

Most individuals seek certainty prior to taking action. However, nearly every meaningful life is constructed in the reverse sequence: action first, clarity second.

A significant portion of modern paralysis stems from over-optimization:
- Waiting to feel ready;
- Waiting for motivation;
- Waiting for the perfect roadmap;
- Waiting to become "the kind of person" capable of undertaking difficult tasks.

Competence is typically a byproduct of repeated exposure to discomfort.

Senior engineers are not calm because they were born with confidence. Founders are not decisive because they possess magical certainty. Disciplined individuals are not consistent because every day feels easy.

They became these individuals after enduring sufficient ambiguity.

The uncomfortable truth:

Your identity follows your actions more than your feelings,
and your mind trusts evidence, not intentions.

Therefore, every time you:
- Study while confused;
- Code while insecure;
- Speak while imperfect;
- Build before you feel qualified;

you are casting a vote for a future version of yourself.

This is not dramatic transformation. It is accumulated proof.

The world often glorifies talent.
Reality rewards sustained engagement with difficulty.

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when I was scrolling through x I found out this resource: AI Engineering from Scratch check it out ... + I have previously sent a text based free course site namely: apxml.com and also check that out ...


ig it will be useful

@sudojajos

By the way, do I have any beginners here, or people thinking of starting their web development journey?

I was thinking to share some insights on "what I would do if I had to start learning coding today," but I think most of you are already on the track, so I wanted to ask you.

I am a beginner myself, and this channel is where I share my journey. I wanted to tell how I got where I am so we're all on the same page, which makes sharing daily tips and progress more practical. So, what do you guys think?