I was working on the backend for one of my hobby projects recently, setting up a local Node.js server on my Raspberry Pi 5, connecting it to a PostgreSQL database, and creating API endpoints for my frontend. I've done this process multiple times for different projects, but I realized I couldn't recall the syntax from memory since I hadn't worked on it in a while. I ended up looking at older projects to refresh my memory and get the job done. This got me thinking: how often do others return to their past projects when faced with a similar issue? Also, for those of you in software development, is this a common practice in your work?
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For your situation, the web framework I use has built-in commands that simplify the setup process. Automating those boilerplate tasks can really save you time in the long run, and I often borrow little snippets from my past projects, especially at work.
I definitely revisit my old projects when I encounter similar tasks. It saves a ton of time instead of starting from scratch, especially with API development.
Yeah, I do the same! It’s the first thing I think of when I face a task I’ve tackled before.
That's interesting! What’s the name of your web framework?