This week taught me one important lesson: progress doesn’t come from feeling ready; it comes from showing up anyway. 🚀 I’ve been developing a tool that I keep referred to in the video as an “automation” tool. However, I know better it’s a custom quote generator. 🧾 This tool features reusable templates, allowing companies to avoid the tedious process of rebuilding quotes from scratch. They won’t have to jump into Canva, place images, format text, and repeat that entire process each time. Or constantly looking for files to copy paste The contents to not have to write it down every time The real value lies not in buzzwords, but in the time saved. ⏱️ I’m new to this, and things break; some features only work halfway. My laptop moves as if it's on vacation! 💻🐢 However, I still committed. 🔁 Here’s what I learned: - Consistency beats talent when talent gets tired. 💪 - Confidence comes after taking action. 💼 - Broken things are feedback, not failure. 🧠 Nothing is perfect yet. The user interface still needs improvement, and the templates aren’t finished. But I’m not the same person I was two weeks ago Heck! I’m not even the same person I was a year ago. 🌟 This journey isn’t just about building one app; it’s about developing discipline. 📈 If I occasionally use the wrong words, understand that my intentions are right. I might call it “automation,” but what I really mean is saving people time and reducing stress. 😊 And if my Accent sounds different, that’s just the Caribbean in me! 🌴 I’m focused on fixing code, not my accent. So for those that might have an accent remember what matters most is your hard work and dedication 😂🫡👊🏾 Week two is complete, and week three is on the way. I’m not stopping! 🚀

See "check my GitHub repo" everywhere but have no clue what people are talking about? Same here. So here's a simple explanation. What is GitHub? Think Google Drive, but for code. The big difference: it tracks a detailed history of every change. Every save-point. Every edit. By who, when, why. Why do people use it? → Version control - Want to go back to yesterday's code? No problem. → Collaboration - Multiple people on the same code without chaos → Backup - Your work is safe online → Portfolio - For developers, their GitHub is their resume What is a repo (repository)? Just a project. Building a website? That's one repo. All code, files, and history in one place. The basic flow: Create a repo (new project) Write/change code on your computer "Commit" your changes (save-point) "Push" to GitHub (upload) Others can "pull" (download) and work with it Private vs Public This one tripped me up: → Private repo = only you (and who you invite) can see it → Public repo = everyone can see and use your code For client work: ALWAYS private. Their business logic, API keys, custom flows - that shouldn't be public. Best practices you need to know: → Use branches (parallel worlds for your code - test new features separately) → Write clear commit messages ("Fixed login bug" not "fix stuff") → Create a README.md (explains what your project does) → Use .gitignore (keeps passwords and API keys out of your repo) Practical example for AI automation: You're building an AI chatbot for a client: Create repo "client-x-chatbot" (private) Claude Code writes the code Push to GitHub after each feature Client gets access (transparency) Bug? See exactly what changed New client? Copy the repo and adjust Deployment story GitHub is often the middle step: Write code → Push to GitHub → Automatic deployment to production Platforms like Vercel or Netlify deploy automatically every time you push to GitHub. This is called CI/CD (Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment).

We just crossed 400 members, and I want to take a moment to say thank you to everyone who’s joined AI Bits & Pieces and helped shape what this space is becoming.🎉 This community was built on a simple idea: ✨AI is now a life skill. The goal here isn’t to chase tools or trends. It’s to build real understanding and practical fluency. So AI can be applied thoughtfully in everyday life, work, and business. As the community continues to grow, you’ll see more relevant content as we learn more about member preferences. That said, content is only one part of what makes this community work. 🤝 Just as important are the contributors who consistently show up and share real work — including open build journeys like @Holger Peschke 30-day RAG build, and @Matthew Sutherland, who consistently adds deeper insight and context to our content. @Muskan Ahlawat and @Judith Vanegas also deserve recognition for their consistent encouragement and thoughtful engagement. 🏆 Community Leaderboard To recognize members who have made meaningful contributions through participation, learning, and engagement — thank you for showing up. 1. @Frank van Bokhorst 2. @Holger Peschke 3. @Muskan Ahlawat 4. @Matthew Sutherland 5. @Dena Dion 6. @Judith Vanegas 7. @Jason Hagen 8. @Dorota Mleczko 9. @Usman Mohammed 10. @Roger Richards And new contributors: @Glenn Marcus and @Reynoso Anubis for their in-depth posts and videos that inspire and encourage us pursue new AI goals and applications.

Hey everyone, This is Week One of my new journey and my very first weekly journal! 🎥 Yes, the camera had a mind of its own 😅, and this is far from perfect. But here’s the truth: I’m starting anyway. This is me, raw and unedited, pushing past the awkwardness to build something real. A little about me:I’m Reynoso 👋 born in the Caribbean, I'm not ashamed to say i was raised in poverty now building a life in the Netherlands. I’m 38, a dad, a husband, and until recently, I’ve only worked in restaurants and tourism And in factories. Tech you say? Not even close. business or administrative? nope!! I've always kept my head down And just get the job done But last April, everything changed. I traded a PlayStation 5 for my first laptop 🖥️, quit smoking 🚭, and dove head-first into AI. It’s been the single biggest shortcut for someone like me no degree, no tech background, just a lot to learn. Right now, I’m focusing on voice agents 🎙️, but my first real opportunity came through warm outreach. I’m doing free work for a roofing company not with a voice agent, but by building a small app to automate their repetitive tasks. It’s a starting point. Tools I’m using: - Claude Code 🤖 (a game-changer for me) - Perplexity & ChatGPT for research and prompts - VS Code & MCP to piece it all together This is just the introduction a hello from behind the screen. In the coming journals, I’ll share more about my projects, challenges, and the systems I’m building. Why am I doing this?To create a better future for my family. To grow my own dream 🌱, not just help grow someone else’s. Thank you for being here at the start.Your support means everything. Let’s make it happen. 💪 Reynoso

I built Plexaris AI Studio. Why I wanted full control over my visuals. NO stock scrolling. No guessing. What it does: - I generate my own thumbnails - I can combine any existing image with a new prompt - Or the system creates a completely new image from scratch - Every output fits my style and use case And yes. I also built my own prompt machine. Why that matters Prompts decide quality. Reusable prompts decide speed and consistency. This setup saves time every single week. Christmas well spent. What did you build during Christmas? Or did you finally slow down? Drop it in the comments your feedback