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Productivity Guide

Developers

Developer Productivity Tips

Core Development Principles

Vibe Coding

  • What it is: Code without constantly looking at the code, up to certain limits
  • Benefits: Faster initial development, focus on problem-solving
  • Drawbacks: May miss implementation details, requires verification

Always Verify Your Results

  • Critical: Understand if the AI did what you requested vs something else/more
  • Best Practice: Review generated code before integration
  • Why: AI might interpret requirements differently than intended

File Management Strategy

Optimal File Size

  • Rule: Split files at 500-600 lines maximum
  • Reason: LLM performance degrades with longer files
  • Impact: Full file generation takes much longer with large files
  • Solution: Modular architecture with focused, smaller files

Problem-First Thinking

Shift Your Mindset

  • Old Way: Think about how to solve the problem
  • New Way: Focus on problem definitions/descriptions
  • Let AI: Figure out the "how" automatically
  • Result: Faster development, better solutions

Local Development Automation

Edge Integration

  • Download and run the Edge to automate tasks requiring:
    • Local workspace access
    • System modifications
    • File system operations
    • Development environment setup

Permission Configuration

  • Scope permissions to development tools only
  • Avoid: Giving development agents access to production systems
  • Security: Separate development and production agent configurations

Code Review Best Practices

AI-Generated Code Review

  1. Functionality: Does it solve the intended problem?
  2. Security: Are there any security vulnerabilities?
  3. Performance: Is the solution efficient?
  4. Maintainability: Is the code readable and maintainable?
  5. Standards: Does it follow your coding standards?

Remember: AI is a powerful development partner, but human oversight ensures quality and security.

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