AI dev tip:
Don’t start with code.
Start with a prompt… and let AI ask questions first.
Presented this approach yesterday using a real project build.
Better prompts = better products.
Who's got two thumbs and a completely revamped #GitHub portfolio?? This guy! Check it out: github.com/Michaelcraun
Visited Trinity Community Church this morning. They were all so welcoming, such a brotherly church. Next time I’m in the area I will be visiting again.
🎙️ @paulchinjr.bsky.social is speaking at #StirTrek2026!
"Better the Devil you NoSQL - A Battle of Paradigms"
📅 1 May 2026 11:30 AM
🎟️ events.humanitix.com/stir-trek-20...
We're really looking forward to having Paul at Stir Trek this year!
100%, I really enjoyed your session. It resonated a lot with my own journey as a self-taught software developer. And it gave me a new perspective on how to view my experience.
Really enjoyed walking around the #Knoxville Historic Market Square checking out all the chalk art during the #DogwoodArtsChalkWalk.
Just walked out of Smoky Mountain Knife Works, aka mens candy shop, with future debt. A lot of beautiful knives there.
A huge thank you to all the speakers at #CodeStock2026! You were all awesome and gave great seasons.
@guy.dev @reverentgeek.com @freestylecoder.bsky.social @paulchinjr.bsky.social @housecor.com @qimata.bsky.social @thesoftwarementor.com
Day 2 at #CodeStock2026 — inspired.
Highlights:
• AI + regional impact (AI Tennessee)
• Reticulum network (now I want to build something with it)
• Neural networks… explained with humor
• Developer experience as a force multiplier
Leaving with a lot of ideas to explore.
Day 1 at #CodeStock2026 — energized.
Huge thanks to the sponsors & organizers for such a well-run event.
Learned a ton about:
AI as a tool (not a crutch), starting roles well, systems thinking, and practical AI at home.
Reminder to myself:
Depth > speed.