Welcome to the first edition of the ‘git init; abandoned innit?’ newsletter series. If you got my previous newsletter, I mentioned that I am building something to revolutionise job application processes.
This week, I ran `git init` and created the GitHub repo. For anonymity’s sake, I will refer to it as “The App” from here on out.
“The App”:
As aforementioned, “The App” seeks to transform how you apply for jobs. To do this, one of its product suites is a Chrome extension.
I had never written a line of code for a Chrome extension; I relished (and dreaded) the feeling of being a novice again. I had to go through a bunch of documentation repeatedly. I stumbled. Severally.
Then I remembered what we see in movies: a young programmer breaking into NASA’s software and taking control of the building. Like…dude…won’t you read the documentation?! I envy Hollywood’s stereotypical hacker, though. I wish I could be that cool. But I’m not. Which is why I read the docs, and you should also.
Read the Docs!
I know you hate reading official docs. So do I, but we must read it nonetheless.
“It’s 2024 Osahon; there’s ChatGPT”, you might say. ChatGPT may be handy for summarising and narrowing down official docs, but it does not eliminate it.
In case you didn’t know, ChatGPT was last updated in April of 2023, and Google Extension’s Side Panel API was announced in May 2023. Do you see how that would affect the answers you get from ChatGPT?
Wrapping Up:
Big News: I ran ‘git init’ on “The App”. This is just the beginning of something revolutionary. This will not be abandoned. 🤞
A gentle nudge: Embrace the official documentation. It’s not just a bunch of jargon; it's your roadmap to success.
Stay tuned for more updates and insights. And remember, don't even think about abandoning that pet project. 😉
Until next Friday,
Osahon.