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Blake Martin
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I think what makes a good prompt really depends on what you’re trying to achieve. Over time, the criteria have shifted, but at the end of the day, a good prompt delivers the right kind of output. For instance, if I’m working on a highly specific task like a RAG application, a good prompt would need to be tightly controlled to get the right results. But for something more creative, like writing,...
What makes a prompt 'good' or 'bad'?
KC Onrade
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Blake Martin
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The best advice I've received is to use the Eisenhower Matrix to prioritize tasks. When time is limited, I focus first on tasks that are both high-impact and quick to complete. After that, I tackle high-impact tasks that take more time.
I also think of it like solving a Knapsack problem: given a set of tasks with varying importance and time requirements, I prioritize those that will give me...
What is the best piece of advice you have received about time management?
Abdul Rehman
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Blake Martin
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Not really, but who's to say? Five years ago, I wouldn’t have believed AI could speed up my projects 10X, helping me debug and build UIs with tools like Cursor and V0. It's an incredible time to be a developer, with these amazing tools that let us ship products faster than ever. At least for now, any developer who masters these tools will definitely benefit.
"You won’t be replaced by AI;...
Are you nervous about AI as a developer?
Sacha Dumay
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Blake Martin
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I feel engagement on social media is tough to achieve with AI. Strangers typically engage with posts they resonate with or find well-written, and with AIGC so common now, that bar is even higher.
AI is more effective for emails or texts, where the recipient expects a reply and is almost certain to engage. Even if AI captures your voice, I’m skeptical it can create posts insightful enough to...
AI that boosts LinkedIn engagement without sounding robotic? Is that a thing? 🤖
Ali Jan
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Blake Martin
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If you're looking to grow (such as from a hundred to a few thousand followers), LinkedIn Radar is useful for sending custom connection requests.
You can use automation tools to scale your outreach—start by following and sending connection requests. If they respond, focus on building a relationship from there.
What's the best tool you've used to automate your social media presence?
Ashit Vora
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Blake Martin
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Absolutely. I see comments as mini-posts with a built-in audience and often a better ROI. For instance, a post on my own might get a couple thousand impressions, but a thoughtful comment on a popular creator's post can get much more visibility—especially if I post early and receive likes, keeping my comment at the top. If their post gets hundreds of thousands of impressions, my comment benefits...
In your opinion, do thought-provoking comments increase LinkedIn engagement? 💡
Ali Jan
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Blake Martin
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Of course, there's so much generic content on LinkedIn that even doing the bare minimum to produce nuanced or thoughtful content will help someone stand out.
It also depends on whether LinkedIn is the best platform to promote your professional brand through content. For engineers and technical people, I think X is a better platform, but to each their own. To me, LinkedIn often feels too...
How do you personalize on LinkedIn when promoting your professional brand? 🤔
Ghulam Abbas
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Blake Martin
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I would start by engaging with their content—commenting something thoughtful on their posts if they’re active. When sending a connection request, mention how you enjoy their work or content. I've connected with some pretty big tech influencers using this approach.
If they don’t post much, find something specific they've done that you admire and mention it in your connection message. Avoid...
Do personal requests unlock connections on LinkedIn? 🔑
Ghulam Abbas
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Blake Martin
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Yes, AI-powered content, especially using a RAG approach, can feel personal. For individuals, fine-tuning a model to reflect their unique tone works well. For businesses, using RAG to pull context from indexed user writings at runtime is a scalable solution. It ultimately depends on if the user is satisfied with the output.
Congrats on the launch!
Can LinkedIn content ever really feel personal with AI?🤔
Bilal Asif
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Blake Martin
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Hi everyone!
I'm the creator of Notaic, an AI tool designed to simplify the repetitive task of writing emails. Instead of managing templates, Notaic learns your writing style from past emails and drafts responses in your voice for quick review.
Notaic monitors your inbox, filters out spam or promotional emails, and automatically creates drafts tailored to your unique style.
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Notaic
Notaic uses RAG to draft email replies in your voice.