Nerd Gang Newsletter | Edition #1

In this issue

1. 01

   From Best Intentions to Breaking Bad Code: The AI Assistant Trap

   We all start with the best intentions—but the quick-fix allure of AI can derail even seasoned developers. Discover how illusions of speed and superficial solutions can turn a promising project into a fragile mess.

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2. 02

   AWK for Problem Solvers: Why You Need It in Your Toolbox

   AWK is a powerful, old-school text processing language inspired by C syntax. This unix tool was originally written in 1977 at AT&T Bell laboratories, and it still persists today!

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3. 03

   A new way to setup LSPs in Neovim has been merged!

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4. 04

   The Learning Curve of Neovim

   Mastering Neovim feels like learning a new keyboard—awkward at first, but incredibly rewarding once you hit your stride. Here's how to climb the learning curve without losing momentum, one step at a time.

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5. 05

   Writing a 25k LOC Neovim plugin on your phone?

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6. 06

   Project specific configurations in LazyVim with .lazy.lua

   Did you know you could configure neovim differently depending on the project you are currently in?

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7. 07

   "I think experience is experience" — Lessons over a Career

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8. 08

   Losing Touch With the Code: The Quiet Fade of the Hands-On Manager

   As teams grow and responsibilities shift, once hands-on engineering managers find themselves drifting away from the very code that fueled their passion. Is this a natural progression—or a slow erosion of technical leadership?

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9. 09

   A Rails Renaissance ?

   Rails is making waves beyond our usual circles—here’s why you should pay attention!

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