Unpopular opinion:
The biggest bottleneck in AI-assisted coding isn't the model.
It's rebuilding context.
The code is still there.
The project is still there.
But the understanding disappears every time you start a new chat, switch tools, or come back after a few days.
That's hours of productivity lost every week.
Spent 20 minutes explaining a project to an AI.
Got great results.
Closed the chat.
Came back later.
Spent another 20 minutes explaining the same project again.
At this point I'm starting to think I'm the memory layer between AI tools.
Anyone else?
@AKirtesh github all the way really, i don't think i know how to use gitlab really, and that's because i've not been in need of it, and i guess it's same for many of us
Go is simple, fast, and great for APIs.
Python if you want versatility, AI, automation, data science, and scripting.
Java if you're targeting enterprise development and want to work for banks, fintechs, and large corporations.
PHP if you want to build web applications quickly, work with CMS platforms like WordPress, or get into backend web development with a huge job market.
Node.js if you want to use JavaScript everywhere, build real-time applications, create modern web backends, and move fast as a startup or full-stack developer.
None is "the best" language to be honest. The right choice depends on what you're building and the type of jobs or projects you want to pursue.
Gaining solid production experience at Rouvoo.
If you’re building attendance, payroll, or any time-based system in Nigeria and running into similar issues, I can help.
DMs open.
Just fixed a tricky timezone + attendance bug.
Employees checking in at 9 AM were showing as 10 AM + getting marked late unfairly.
Classic UTC vs WAT headache.
Here’s how I sorted it 👇
The Fix Properly pinned everything to Africa/Lagos timezone
Upgraded logic from hour-based to proper time-based checks (now respects 30-min grace period)
Made frontend consistent using Intl.DateTimeFormat
Hey, I’m IfeOluwa (EmannCode), a Frontend & Mobile Engineer from Lagos.
I don’t just build websites. I build applications that solve real problems and help people make money.
From smooth React Native mobile apps to powerful web platforms.
Code lives in Git.
But where do your engineering decisions live?
Not code decisions.
I mean things like:
• Why you chose a certain architecture
• Why you rejected another approach
• Why a bug was fixed a certain way
What's your current system for keeping track of that?
Code lives in Git.
But where do your engineering decisions live?
Not code decisions.
I mean things like:
• Why you chose a certain architecture
• Why you rejected another approach
• Why a bug was fixed a certain way
What's your current system for keeping track of that?
@Ashish120512 Interesting.
What was the biggest challenge you noticed people facing before you built it?
Was it mostly lost project context, repeated explanations, debugging continuity, or something else?
Dev question for 2026:
What AI coding tools do you actually use daily?
(Cursor, Claude, Copilot, Windsurf, ChatGPT, etc.)
Do you switch between them on the same project?
How do you keep context across tools and sessions without going insane?
Drop your real workflow below — especially the frustrating parts.
@compileandpush For me, the biggest issue is context.
When I switch tools, I often end up re-explaining project structure, previous decisions, and debugging history.
Curious if you've experienced something similar?
@Zinny_Edmund vue to the world. react is a fucking no no fam. but ngl i'm getting used to it actually ohh. but the reason i chose vue, is because coding in vue is always beautiful and not too stressful like react nonetheless
@fidexcode yh actually the ladies use it, and some rhetorical smart people use it in the comment section. but most of them ladies use it oh, some smart people use it to answer class questions too. i witnessed one during of my lectures. so saddd