You are managing your code snippets wrong. Here’s how to stay ahead of 99% dev.
Tags: productivity, codequality, efficient, webdev
Published: 2023-06-22 08:49:02

## Introduction
Are you tired of repeatedly searching for how to deploy your React website to Github Pages or how to deploy smart contracts on Foundry? It can be difficult to remember specific commands that you use less often. For instance, I struggle to recall code snippets for certain Array methods in TypeScript and need to search for them frequently. Recently, I had to work with Docker, and remembering the `buildx` commands proved challenging. 
To make things easier, I began storing code snippets in a Markdown file on my local machine. While my Google searches decreased, I found myself constantly switching between files. This led me to wonder if there was a better way to store and manage code snippets that didn’t require context switching. 
So, I embarked on a journey to find a solution that is easy to store, low-effort, searchable, and optionally AI-powered (after all, we are living in 2023).

## What is Pieces for Developers?
After weeks of searching, I finally discovered an incredible app called Pieces for Developers. It’s been a game-changer for me! I can now store code snippets forever and never have to Google Array methods again. The app is extremely user-friendly and efficient. I highly recommend it!

Their website says:

> The Tool Between Your Tools.
> Pieces is a first-in-kind productivity suite that optimizes developer tools and eliminates the chaos of context switching.

And I have to say, it certainly is.

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**This is what it’s capable of:**

**Effortless:** Save your snippet in under 2 seconds! Pieces take care of organizing and storing your code for you.
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**Searchable:** Easily search through your code snippets, sorting them by language, and finding what you need with just a few keywords.
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**Shareable:** Sharing the code with my colleagues or students is now effortless, without interrupting the flow.
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**Save Snippets on Cloud:** To store your code snippet both locally and in the cloud for easy access, simply open the app and copy-paste the code.
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**Get Code Snippets from Images:** The application has the capability to extract code snippets from images.
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**AI-powered:** Pieces uses ChatGPT to generate tags, keywords, descriptions, and documentation links automatically when you save a code snippet. This feature streamlines the process and enhances organization.
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**VS-code plugin:** I can effortlessly save or retrieve snippets without the need to switch contexts. This feature enhances the writing experience, ensuring that the creative flow remains uninterrupted.
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Although I couldn’t cover all the features here, you can find more on the Pieces app.

Since I started using Pieces, I spend less time searching for code snippets and more time indulging in adorable dog videos and cute cat images on the internet.

## Conclusion
Finally, we have a tool to store, manage, and search code snippets that we often use but cannot recall the syntax for. This is especially beneficial for developers who frequently switch between different tools and platforms, as it helps to eliminate the chaos of context switching. With the Pieces app, managing code snippets is easy, searchable, shareable, and effortless. What’s more, Pieces is powered by ChatGPT.

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Now it’s your turn to contribute as a code snippet enthusiast!

Share the first code snippet you plan to store in Pieces by leaving a comment below. Not only will this help to inspire and connect with others in our tech-savvy audience, but it may even spark some new ideas for your own snippet library. So go ahead, and share your code gems — let’s learn and grow together!

That’s all, Folks.