David Medina

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After 15 years of back-to-back jobs in a highly rewarding career, I decided to take a career break and invest some of my free time in volunteering. I wanted to mentor outside of the companies that I worked for, so I set myself on a search journey to find the right match for an organization that had an inspiring purpose and mission. Here is how I found it.

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How to cross the chasm in the coding assistant tool space?

Stack Overflow's recent pulse survey on coding assistant tools offers intriguing insights from 1,700 developers about their experiences with AI tools. The survey highlights high adoption rates and satisfaction, especially with tools like Codeium, Copilot, and ChatGPT. However, challenges persist, particularly in contexts requiring deep codebase understanding. Key takeaways emphasize the need for clear AI strategies, measurable productivity metrics, and improved contextual understanding by AI tools to enhance their effectiveness.

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David Medina
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Effortless Enterprise Software

In my experience using Enterprise Software for work, the best experiences that give me the most productivity are centered around how easy they are to use and how effortless they are for me to learn, get to value and productivity as quickly as possible. I discuss some ideas to help the end users get value fast, using a mix of in-product and live enablement.

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My lessons learned after 3 plus years of remote work

I've been reflecting on my experience of working fully remotely since the COVID-19 pandemic started 3 and a half years ago. My main takeaway is that I need a routine, something I had when I was going to work to the office almost every day.

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Yes, Hi-Res streaming is worth it

Go the extra mile and set yourself up for Hi-Res audio streaming to enjoy better music audio quality. You'll need proper hardware and a streaming service with the right settings to unlock the full experience.

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Using bluetooth headphones for video calls is making us tired

Bluetooth headphones degrade sound quality when used for voice & video calls. I believe that exposure to poor sound quality for hours contributes to the so-called “Zoom fatigue”. Try these tips to get a better sound quality

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David Medina
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Starting a new blog with Next.js + Vercel + Sanity.io

Instead of using an out-of-the-box solution like Substack or Medium, learn how to make your own blog using Next.js + Vercel + Sanity.io

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