A software developer describes how their note-taking habits evolved over a year, shifting from detailed journaling in Notion to using AI-generated code transcripts and then to simple "breadcrumbs"—short notes paired with AI resume commands. This change was driven by an increase in AI-assisted coding sessions, which produced more output than traditional meetings and made traditional note-taking overwhelming. The developer's journal inadvertently documented this transformation, moving from structured notes to pasted AI output and finally to pointers for retrieving AI context. AI
IMPACT Illustrates how AI coding assistants are changing developer workflows and the nature of technical documentation.
RANK_REASON Personal reflection on how AI tools have changed a developer's workflow and note-taking practices.
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