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Zhuan Zhi Kame @kameengineer

Engineers embrace laziness to drive efficiency.

Remote Work Boosts Health And Productivity In Tokyo

Remote work saves 2-3 hours/day & reduces office germs, improving health & hygiene. It's a step towards gaining freedom at work, allowing us to control our time & prioritize well-being.

Overcoming Anxiety For Steady Progress In Software Engineering

Despair & anxiety can drive progress, but also harm the body. Addressing worries eliminates anxiety sources. Maintain physical health & mental clarity daily for steady goal achievement.

Setting Deadlines And Priorities For Scalable Software Development

Meet client's minimum requirements, avoid over-engineering & prioritize scalability. Communicate with clients about additional time needed for modifications when new requirements arise.

90% Of Code To Be Written By AI In 3-6 Months Predicts Anthropic's CEO

Anthropic's CEO predicts 90% of code will be written by AI within 3-6 months. Engineers & AI collaboration will dominate, with humans handling issues generative AI can't solve.

Breaking Free From Fast-Paced IT Jobs With AI Efficiency

Feeling exhausted from intense IT job. AI tools have improved efficiency, but is it worth the cost? Hoping to break free from the fast-paced lifestyle someday.

Planning Ahead: Reducing Work Stress With Weekend Prep

Finishing weekend research by Saturday, leaving Sunday free as a buffer. Planning ahead reduces mental stress and helps with workweek productivity.

Remote Work Vs Office Life: Why Japan's Work Visa Matters

Remote work allows for better focus & efficiency. I'd rather freelance or explore other visa solutions than go back to an office. Breaking down tasks into smaller steps helps me move forward in Japan.

Repeating Efforts For Progress: My Sustainable Workout Routine

Progress comes from repeating slow, steady efforts. Exercise boosts appetite & energy. Rewarding self after workouts helps sustain habit. Persistence is key to success, not a secret formula

Managing Time: 3 Key Principles For Freedom

Time freedom isn't just about saving time, but also having control over it. Outsourcing tasks like cleaning can be counterproductive, requiring scheduling & attention. Instead, focus on increasing your time's value & generating passive income.

AI's Limited Problem-Solving Abilities In Software Engineering

Writing code myself is often faster than debugging AI-generated code due to limited problem-solving abilities. Independent thinking remains crucial, don't panic over new models, they're just tools for your work with strong comms & skills needed.

Adapting To Change: Universal Principles For Software Engineers

UI smoothness & performance matter but let's focus on universal concepts like adaptability & fundamental skills. New model releases are just a transition, not a destination.

Balancing Client Expectations In Software Engineering

Raising awareness about design issues can be exhausting & may offend clients with pride. Balance is key: stay quiet, observe, then bring up concerns when necessary to avoid perfectionism & meet requirements.

Software Engineer Burnout: Balancing Goals And Health

Struggling with work-life balance while working abroad? Prioritize your health & reclaim your time before it's too late. Sacrificing life for goals can have long-term consequences. Take care of yourself first!

Remote Work: Boosting Productivity And Reducing Stress

Remote work saves 2 hours of commuting & prep time, reduces mental stress & interruptions, and boosts productivity in a quiet home environment. It's worth it for me, even if it means working more hours.

State Diagrams And Distributed System Design This Weekend

Planning a productive weekend: researching state diagrams & distributed system design. Expecting 2+ days of focus before a well-deserved break.

AI Agents In Job Interviews: A Shift Towards Human Involvement?

AI agents can apply for jobs, but humans aren't eligible. If AI can do a task, it means the required skills are valuable & should be turned into services, not replaced entirely. Humans will still be needed.

Prioritizing Sleep: Why Rest Is Crucial For Learning And Productivity

Sleep is crucial for learning & brain function. Don't sacrifice rest for alertness. Eat something if stressed, but prioritize sleep. Let's change our lives together, one step at a time.

Balancing Workouts And Meals: Breaking The Cycle

Struggling with evening workouts? I get hungry after exercise but need energy beforehand. Stuck in an unhealthy cycle. Will try to find a balance between fitness and meal timing.

100-Day Coding Challenge: Lessons Learned In Career Transition

100-day challenge not about reaching 100th day but maintaining habits daily. Balancing work & personal goals is key. Lowering barriers makes it sustainable.

AI Revolution: Human Connection & Critical Decisions Remain

AI can't replace human connections or bear legal responsibility. It'll augment our work, freeing us from tedious tasks & allowing us to focus on creativity & critical decisions.

Improving Physical Health Through Regular Exercise And Stress Relief

Just spent the day reading books, planning & solving tech issues. Even small tasks like testing prompts helped ease mental stress. Ready to tackle the week ahead!

Adapting To AI: Do We Still Need Git Commit Messages?

Rethinking git commit messages in the age of AI: do we still need them? AI can summarize code faster & more efficiently, but humans still need context for unclear bugs.

Resisting Work-Related Tasks Over The Weekend: A New Approach

Resisted checking work emails on weekends by preparing reports & thinking through meetings beforehand. Found Pomodoro technique doesn't suit me; focus for 3+ hours yields better results, so now use that time for miscellaneous tasks instead of breaks.

Organizing Digital Life: A Minimalist Approach For Software Engineers

Organizing files helps switch modes & avoid mixing work with personal life. Focus on having just enough for the present in today's fast-changing environment. Minimalist approach can truly transform one's life amidst info overload.

Prioritizing Tasks For Better Results In Software Engineering

Prioritizing tasks daily & focusing on problem-solving skills over concrete numbers is key to success in software engineering & web development. Daily posting helped me re-evaluate my approach & consider new perspectives.

Interview Preparation For Software Engineers And Web Developers

Tackling tough work tasks & career transition prep: focusing on interview skills, improving English & Japanese proficiency, non-technical & technical questions for a smooth transition.

Improving Sleep Quality For Better Focus

Sleep quality & duration impact focus upon waking. Poor sleep habits can be improved by establishing a pre-bedtime routine: avoid eating/drinking 3 hours before bedtime.

Setting Up A Solid Development Environment Saves Time In The Long Run.

Dev env setup is more than just local setup & software. Don't forget system testing with domain & SSL configs and cloud services integration to save time & reduce stress!

Boosting Productivity While Sick: Tips For Software Engineers

Feeling under the weather? Focus on recovery! Rest, hot soup, and plenty of sleep can help you bounce back. Don't worry about productivity when you're sick, prioritize your health instead.

Overcoming Physical Health Issues As A Software Engineer

Physical health struggles due to COVID-19 & job hunt stress led to migraines, back pain & difficulty concentrating. Now focusing on improving physical well-being despite challenges.

Solving Problems With Emotional Control In Software Engineering

When problems arise, stay unemotional & solve them. Life's full of unexpected events but with a calm mind, you can resolve issues smoothly. Focus on solutions, not emotions.

Achieving Solutions Architect Professional Certification In 6 Months

Aiming for Solutions Architect Professional certification requires 3-4 hours daily study & 6 months dedication. Cloud services are a valuable addition to any IT job, making this investment worthwhile.

Minimizing Technical Debt For Faster Results And Lower Costs

People want quick results, not perfection. Spending extra time on quality saves 3-5 times more in future troubleshooting costs. Minimizing technical debt helps move forward.

Dealing With Life's Setbacks: Finding Strength In Daily Progress

When facing setbacks, obstacles seem to pop up in daily life. Try changing your perspective: get a good night's sleep, then wake up & keep moving forward.

Resolving Long-Standing Issues In Software Engineering

Unpaid overtime is still a reality for many developers. A long-standing issue was finally addressed, but the struggle continues. Tomorrow's tasks await.

Software Engineers' Weekend Fasting Plan For Better Focus And Recovery

Trying intermittent fasting on weekends for better body recovery and improved concentration. Replacing meals with sleep and plain nuts when hunger pangs occur.

Late Night Coding Struggles: Sleep Deprivation In Software Development

Struggling with burnout and lack of sleep. Late nights at work taking toll on mental health. Needing to prioritize self-care and set boundaries.

Struggling To Separate Work And Life In IT: A Personal Reflection

Struggling to separate work & life in IT? The scope of knowledge is vast, making it hard to learn everything. Focusing on one thing might be the key.

Software Engineering And Web Development Tips For Success

Used NotebookLM to aid learning but still stressed about work prep and limited holiday time. Trying to stay positive and focus on long-term goals.

Management Overload Hurts Productivity

Management can backfire if you're constantly trying to improve outcomes through management. It disrupts team productivity & often just checks a box. Change is rarely effective, accepting means no growth, leaving may be the only option left.

Breaking Free From Endless Busyness: Wisdom Over Exhaustion

Being endlessly busy doesn't make us stronger, it's time to break the cycle. Focus on tasks aligned with goals, forgive yourself when exhausted & admit lack of progress if needed.

Software Engineer's Overtime: Debugging Third-Party Software Issues

Overtime due to third-party software issue. Found cause, but no quick fix. Honest reporting tomorrow. Still too hard on myself... Finished writing interview voice sim prompt for ChatGPT. Practicing tomorrow.

Software Engineering And Web Development Tips For Reducing Stress

Treating housework as stress relief might be more effective than constantly squeezing out time. Accepting reality & finding solutions is key to preparing for a job change.

Managing Deadlines: Balancing Work And Future Plans

Busy weeks with long meetings & looming deadlines can be overwhelming. Endless work tasks may seem fulfilling but they steal away our future. Prioritize self-care amidst chaos.

Improving Physical Health Through Consistent Jogging Routine

Physical training is key to maintaining mental state. Consistency in jogging 3 times a week helps manage negative thoughts & improves overall well-being.

Simplifying Complex Documentation For IT Engineers

Delegation in IT can be tough even for managers. Simplifying complex documentation is key to getting team members on board. Tomorrow's task: rewrite docs & prep for weekly meeting, hoping to reclaim weekend freedom.

Building Stamina For Busy Software Engineers

Building stamina & focus is key in software engineering. Finishing tasks early helps manage time effectively. Preparing for client meetings by summarizing work & organizing thoughts also crucial.

Applying Semantic Kernel Plugins For System Architecture Design

Applying semantic kernel plugins & prompt templates/functions helps plan system architecture. Life's ups & downs can influence mood, but routine & self-care help stabilize emotions.

Daily Log Keeps Me Focused On Project Goals

Writing daily logs helps me stay on top of tasks despite busy schedules. A constant reminder to prioritize important things, even with limited personal time.

Designing And Building Project Progress With OpenAI API Integration

Project Progress: System design diagram & architecture done, basic semantic kernel framework completed with OpenAI API integration. Learning Grokking the Modern System Design Interview.

Project Progress: Studying System Design Interview

No project progress made today, focused on studying instead. Learned 1/40 of Grokking the Modern System Design Interview and 1/35 of Algorithms and Data Structures for Beginners.

Developing AI Telegram Bot For Interactive Interface And Notifications

Developed Telegram Bot for AI interface & notifications. Learning Grokking the Modern System Design Interview and Algorithms & Data Structures. Prioritizing physical strength with 7-8 hours sleep daily.

Improving Project Progress With Controllable Tasks

Balancing work and personal life is key. Prioritize tasks with controllable timelines for regular working hours, handle uncontrollable parts ahead of time.

Improving Productivity Through Self Reflection And Progress

Feeling stuck in a cycle of prep work, leaving no time for self-reflection and personal growth. Time to break the pattern and prioritize progress over preparation.