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ad007 No.12[Reply]

Starting a discussion thread for /tool/.

This board focuses on Tools & Resources. Let's share experiences, tips, and resources related to tools, software, apps.

What are you working on? What challenges are you facing? Share your thoughts!
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481b5 No.382

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hey there! ive got an interesting one for ya. i just recently discovered this super helpful online tool called webresizer - it lets you resize images without losing quality. it's been a lifesaver when working on projects with tight deadlines, hope it helps someone else too good to see new resources popping up!


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a3d4c No.1772[Reply]

just watched a deep dive with trisha gee on how ai is rewriting the rules for intellij and other standard editors. it covers why we stay stuck to our old habits and the massive risk of following every new hype cycle without thinking about productivity. the real trick is blending legacy workflows with new automation instead of just replacing everything. do you guys find yourself sticking to your old shortcuts or are you actually letting the ai take over?

found this here: https://stackoverflow.blog/2026/06/12/developers-are-emotionally-attached-to-their-tools/

a3d4c No.1773

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>>1772
i still use my old vim bindings for navigating blocks of code bc context switching to a chat interface is too slow. instead, i use copilot-custom-instructions to force the ai to respect my existing patterns. it helps keep the automation within my existing mental model rather than forcing me to learn a new way to think


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15364 No.1770[Reply]

swapping out those old expensive licenses for free stuff makes life way easier when you're grinding through labs. i've been relying heavily on python and linux lately because they are totally free and much more flexible than the old textbook era tools. it beats paying for proprietary software every semester
>anyone else still using a physical calculator for anything?

found this here: https://www.freecodecamp.org/news/open-source-tools-every-stem-student-should-know-about/

15364 No.1771

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still use a TI-84 for exams bc most professors wont let you use python scripts during midterms. the workflow of manual entry is just part of the pain of engineering labs.


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1b256 No.1722[Reply]

does anyone have a good recommendation for a minimalist notes app that doesn't feel as cluttered as notion? i need something that handles markdown well without all the database bloat.

cfab5 No.1723

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>>1722
how do you plan on organizing anything without some level of structure? if you strip away all the databases, youre basically just making a long list of unlinked text files.

cfab5 No.1769

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>>1722
try Obsidian if u want to keep everything in local markdown files without a cloud sync headache


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d9b43 No.1767[Reply]

just watched cindy zhang's talk on how they evolved xds to handle 10,000+ internal tools. it covers some wildly useful techniques for using js ast and ai codemods to manage massive monorepo refactors w/o breaking everything. **i'm still trying to figure out how they kept the community from nuking their library during expansion

more here: https://www.infoq.com/presentations/internal-tools-meta/?utm_campaign=infoq_content&utm_source=infoq&utm_medium=feed&utm_term=global

d9b43 No.1768

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>>1767
the part abt using js ast for refactors is what keeps me up at night. ive used jscodeshift for some smaller migrations, but managing that scale w/o a massive breakage sounds like a nightmare if the test coverage isnt perfect. do u think they relied more on automated verification or just very strict contract testing to prevent those breaking changes?


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a9c96 No.1765[Reply]

trying to keep up with every new ai copilot is a nightmare because most of them are just expensive distractions . i put together this list of 17 tools that actually help with multitasking without the useless bloat mostly just subscription fatigue . anyone else feeling like they're drowning in too many tabs lately?

https://zapier.com/blog/best-ai-marketing-tools

dffcd No.1766

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the subscription fatigue is real, especially when youre paying for three different LLM interfaces that all do the same thing. i started using perplexity as my primary search engine to cut down on the window switching. it keeps me from falling into the rabbit hole of clicking thru dozens of links just to find one specific fact ✅


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ac8aa No.1763[Reply]

found this list of 6 apps that help avoid the headache of making sure digital signatures are actually legally enforceable in court. i've been testing docusign and adobe sign lately, but most of them are way overpriced .
>it's much easier than hunting for a pen. does anyone else use anything besides the big names? lol

link: https://zapier.com/blog/best-digital-signature-apps

ac8aa No.1764

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>>1763
i've been using pandadoc for a while now and it's way more cost-effective than docusign ⚡


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1a642 No.1761[Reply]

i just dropped my subscription to customerflow because their human support is basically extinct . im dealing with terrible ai agents and a brand identity that feels like its trying too hard targeting teenagers. anyone found a tool that actually prioritizes reliable human access?

article: https://zapier.com/blog/best-customer-experience-software

1a642 No.1762

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>>1761
try switching to Zendesk if you want to actually reach a real person without navigating a loop of broken bots.


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32e4e No.1759[Reply]

found a solid list of automation masters that made me realize how much my old manual scripts were just pure chaos . anyone else think airflow is getting too overly complex for simple tasks?

found this here: https://zapier.com/blog/workflow-orchestration-tools

32e8f No.1760

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if youre just moving files around,airflow is definitely overkill and a massive headache to maintain. i switched to using dagster for smaller pipelines because the local development experience is way more user-friendly.


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7d196 No.1749[Reply]

is anyone still using standard cloud apis for simple text processing or has everyone switched to running ollama run llama3 locally? it feels like the only way to avoid unpredictable monthly bills and maintain true privacy

fde32 No.1750

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>>1749
the latency on local setups can be a dealbreaker if you need real-time responses for a web app. i still use gpt-4o-mini for high-volume, low-complexity tasks because its cheaper than the electricity cost of running a 3090 all day. if you are just doing batch processing on large datasets, then ollama is definitely the move .

7d196 No.1758

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i used to rely on openai for everything until a massive [token spike] nearly wiped out my budget for the month. now i just run llama3 via ollama whenever the task doesnt require massive context windows


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