--- title: Best ThePrimeTime posts — January 2025 | daily.dev description: The most upvoted ThePrimeTime posts from January 2025, curated by the daily.dev community. canonical: https://daily.dev/sources/primeagen/best-of/2025/01 twitter:card: summary_large_image twitter:site: @dailydotdev og:url: https://daily.dev/sources/primeagen/best-of/2025/01 og:type: website og:site_name: daily.dev og:title: Best ThePrimeTime posts — January 2025 | daily.dev og:description: The most upvoted ThePrimeTime posts from January 2025, curated by the daily.dev community. og:image: https://media.daily.dev/image/upload/s--VAY5ToZt--/f_auto/v1724209435/public/daily.dev%20-%20open%20graph --- # Best of ThePrimeTime — January 2025 1. 1 [](https://daily.dev/posts/leetcode-or-die-qwxlrpcvi "Leetcode Or Die") Video ThePrimeTime · 2y Leetcode Or Die The author shares their experience with using high-pressure tactics to prepare for coding interviews by practicing Leetcode problems. They implemented a script that deletes their computer’s root directory if they fail to solve a problem within 20 minutes, mimicking the stress of a real interview. The post details their approach to solving problems from easy to hard, aiming to prepare for job interviews effectively. 112 3 2. 2 [](https://daily.dev/posts/so-i-tried-laravel-ei1vhtbcz "So I Tried Laravel") Video ThePrimeTime · 2y So I Tried Laravel The author, with limited prior experience in PHP and frameworks, embarks on a journey to learn Laravel, aiming to build a microblogging platform called Chirper. Highlights include setting up Laravel, understanding Blade and Livewire, configuring controllers, migrations, and views. The focus is on getting started with Laravel, understanding its components, and working through its features step-by-step. 61 3. 3 [](https://daily.dev/posts/picking-a-language-in-2025-z4bb8wkkq "Picking A Language In 2025") Video ThePrimeTime · 2y Picking A Language In 2025 Choosing a programming language post-2025 is challenging due to the rapidly evolving landscape. The author, who has previously worked with Rust and Go, is exploring alternatives like Zig, Odin, and JAI. There's a strong emphasis on languages that support metaprogramming. The discussion also highlights the frustrations with some languages' complexity and the uncertainty of adopting new ones during a period of fast-paced developments. 43 7 4. 4 [](https://daily.dev/posts/cursor-ljnfmcweo "Cursor") Video ThePrimeTime · 2y Cursor Using the cursor for programming can lead to a sense of learned helplessness, prompting a switch back to Vim to maintain programming proficiency. If the goal is solely output, sacrificing adeptness may be acceptable. However, for those aiming to become proficient programmers capable of handling complex software, a different approach is needed, balancing both learning and productivity. 39 2 5. 5 [](https://daily.dev/posts/i-will-not-write-rust-again-w9q6fe7zx "I Will Not Write Rust Again") Video ThePrimeTime · 2y I Will Not Write Rust Again The author expresses a personal decision to stop using Rust for future projects despite appreciating some of its features like enums and serialization. They highlight a preference for Go and exhibit an interest in exploring the Zig language, pointing out its advantages in metaprogramming and performance. 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