My AI agent called my code shit and took an unannounced vacation mid-sprint
The author reflects on their journey of turning project ideas into reality during career gaps. They created a MacBook app that unexpectedly gained traction among students, leading to a growing user base. The experience highlighted the importance of practical application of skills and the value of user feedback.
- ▪The author shifted from theoretical development to practical project execution during career gaps.
- ▪A personal project for a MacBook app unexpectedly attracted early adopters, primarily students.
- ▪User feedback from students provided valuable insights and requests for features, enhancing the app's development.
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My AI agent called my code shit, took an unannounced vacation mid-sprint, and helped me ship anywayKukushkin Alexander6 min read·2 hours ago--ListenShareA friend of mine — we’ve been close for over 40 years — once asked me: “Alex, for the last decade you’re always busy, but somehow never doing anything. How does that work?”I laughed it off. But the question stuck.Press enter or click to view image in full sizeThe systemI’m not a developer. My background is in product and operations. Whenever I find myself between jobs — which, for me, tends to take six months or more — I used to kill the time the usual way: binge TV, fix things around the apartment, take courses.
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