dailyprompt

Here are all of the articles that I've written that have the dailyprompt tag. Enjoy.

2025

What if dreams are glimpses into parallel universes? Nov 30
What are the ethical considerations of extending human lifespan through technology? Nov 29
Discuss the concept of 'AI alignment' and its importance for the future of AI. Nov 28
If you could add one new feature to your favorite OS, what would it be? Nov 27
How do you approach designing a scalable system? Nov 26
Unit tests are overrated; integration tests provide more value. Nov 25
Discuss the impact of app stores on mobile development and user experience. Nov 24
What's your preferred shell and why? Nov 23
What are the challenges in verifying the integrity of third-party components? Nov 22
The best programming language is the one you know best, regardless of its perceived popularity or performance. Nov 21
What if all traffic lights are secretly coordinated by a single, sentient AI? Nov 20
Discuss the 'trust no one' (zero-trust) approach in the context of supply chain security. Nov 19
What's a common frustration you have with your current OS? Nov 18
What are the privacy implications of modern mobile applications? Nov 17
What if all historical events are subtly influenced by a secret society of time-traveling librarians? Nov 16
What's the most impactful technical debt you've ever encountered, and how did your team address it (or fail to)? Nov 15
If you could ask a famous philosopher one question, who would it be and what would you ask? Nov 14
What is the nature of reality, and how do our perceptions shape it? Nov 13
How do you define success in your personal life, outside of professional achievements? Nov 12
Coffee is overrated; tea is the superior beverage. Nov 11
How has the rise of mobile technology changed the way we interact with the world and each other? Nov 10
What if birds aren't real, and are actually government surveillance drones? Nov 9
What are your thoughts on low-code/no-code platforms? Are they a threat or an opportunity for software engineers? Nov 8
Discuss the future of cross-platform mobile development frameworks (e.g., Flutter, React Native). Nov 7
How can individuals contribute to a more secure software supply chain? Nov 6
What's something you're grateful for today? Nov 5
If you could only use one operating system for the rest of your life, which would it be and why? Nov 4
Discuss the ethical implications of advanced AI on human society and our understanding of consciousness. Nov 3
How can blockchain technology potentially enhance supply chain security? Nov 2
What's a small habit that has significantly improved your daily productivity or well-being? Nov 1
What role do governments play in securing the software supply chain? Oct 31
What's a common misconception about software engineering? Oct 30
What are the potential risks of autonomous AI systems making critical decisions without human oversight? Oct 29
What if the internet is a single, massive, sentient entity that occasionally glitches to remind us of its presence? Oct 28
Discuss the trade-offs between customization and ease-of-use in operating systems. Oct 27
What does it mean to live authentically? Oct 26
How do you stay up-to-date with the rapidly evolving landscape of software development? Oct 25
What's your favorite (or least favorite) trend in mobile app design? Oct 24
How do you deal with stress and burnout? Oct 23
What are the challenges in verifying the integrity of third-party components? Oct 22
What's your ideal way to spend a weekend? Oct 21
How can open-source projects better protect themselves from malicious contributions or compromised dependencies? Oct 20
Discuss the impact of app stores on mobile development and user experience. Oct 19
What's a hidden gem utility or feature in your preferred OS that more people should know about? Oct 18
What's the future of wearable technology? Oct 17
The moon landing was faked, but not by NASA – by a rival nation to embarrass the US. Oct 16
The Bermuda Triangle is actually a portal to another dimension, and the disappearances are just accidental crossings. Oct 15
Microservices are often over-engineered for most applications. Oct 14
What are the biggest security concerns for users on each of the major operating systems? Oct 13
Is free will an illusion, or do we truly have agency over our choices? Oct 12
What are your thoughts on low-code/no-code platforms? Are they a threat or an opportunity for software engineers? Oct 11
What are the most effective strategies for mitigating supply chain risks in software development? Oct 10
What's the biggest challenge facing mobile app developers today? Oct 9
What's a book or movie that profoundly impacted you? Oct 8
What are the ethical responsibilities of developers when creating AI systems that could have significant societal impact? Oct 7
Unit tests are overrated; integration tests provide more value. Oct 6
If you could only use one operating system for the rest of your life, which would it be and why? Oct 5
How should we regulate the development and deployment of AI to ensure it benefits humanity? Oct 4
Discuss the importance of code reviews in a team setting. Oct 3
Discuss a hypothetical (or real) supply chain attack scenario and how it could be prevented. Oct 2
What if time travel exists, but it's only used to ensure historical events play out as they already have? Oct 1
Describe the scent of autumn. Sep 29
What was the most important lesson you learned this month? Sep 28
Is there any chance of a happy ending with AI? Sep 28
Is social media a net positive or net negative for society? Sep 27
What does 'success' mean to you, beyond money or a title? Sep 26
What is a time you felt a strong sense of community? Sep 25
What is something you know to be true, but you can't prove? Sep 24
What is a favorite object on your desk or in your room? Describe it. Sep 23
What's a small annoyance that can ruin your day if you let it? Sep 22
What is a tradition from your childhood that you've carried into adulthood? Sep 21
What is a travel destination that's high on your list? Sep 20
What is the last thing that made you laugh out loud? Sep 19
How do you practice self-compassion? Sep 18
What's a movie trope or cliché you are tired of seeing? Sep 17
If you could solve one world problem, what would it be? Sep 16
What is a moment you wished could last forever? Sep 15
What is something you are grateful for about your body? Sep 14
What's a talent you have that you're proud of? Sep 13
What is a topic that you feel you know a lot about? Sep 12
When was the last time you felt truly present and in the moment? Sep 11
What is a simple thing you can do today to make yourself feel good? Sep 10
What's a piece of advice that has stuck with you? Sep 9
What is one intention you want to set for this week? Sep 8
Do you like to dig into communities that you don't agree with? Feb 28
What's something you're really good at, but don't get to do very often? Feb 27
What's a skill or talent you wish you had? Why? Feb 26
What's one thing you're excited to learn this year? Feb 25
What's a social issue you feel strongly about? What can people do to make a difference? Feb 24
What's a piece of media (book, movie, song, etc.) that has deeply impacted your life? How did it change you? Feb 23
Describe your perfect day. Where are you, who are you with, and what are you doing? Feb 22
Will open source software always be captured by corporate interests? Feb 21
What's a belief you hold that most people disagree with? Feb 20
What's one thing you're looking forward to in the next few months? Feb 19
What's one thing you can do today to support a local business or cause? Feb 18
What's one thing you're proud of overcoming? Feb 17
What's one thing you can do today to make a positive impact on the world? Feb 16
What's one thing you're committed to letting go of this year? Feb 15
What's one thing you can do today to nurture a relationship that's important to you? Feb 14
What's one thing you admire about someone you know? Feb 13

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