Productivity | Corey Daley

Finding Each AI's Place in My Workflow

Explore how different AI tools are finding their unique niches in modern development workflows. From Codex, Claude Code, and GitHub Copilot CLI for terminal-based coding tasks, to ChatGPT web for image creation, GitHub Copilot in VSCode for code completion, and Claude Code/Desktop for blog writing with Notion integration. Learn how each AI assistant excels in specific domains, the importance of specialization over choosing a single 'best' tool, and strategies for leveraging multiple AI tools effectively across different aspects of development and content creation.

AI , Productivity , Tools

ai , chatgpt , claude-code , developer-tools , github-copilot , productivity , workflow

Build a self-sustaining blog workflow where ideas become published posts automatically. This comprehensive guide shows how to use Notion to-do lists as your content queue, integrate AI assistants like Claude Code and ChatGPT via Model Context Protocol (MCP), and create a seamless pipeline from idea capture to publication. Learn the technical setup including Notion API configuration, Hugo integration, and how AI reads your ideas, generates complete blog posts with proper formatting, and marks tasks complete—turning content creation from a manual chore into an automated system.

AI , Automation , Productivity

ai-automation , blogging , chatgpt , claude , mcp , notion , productivity , workflow

The Art of Iterative Cycles with AI: Why Your First Prompt is Never Your Best

Discover why AI-assisted development thrives on iteration rather than one-shot solutions. This post explores how to work effectively with GitHub Copilot and Claude by embracing refinement cycles, providing better context, and treating AI like a smart junior developer who needs guidance. Learn practical strategies for iterative prompting, understanding when the first response is good enough versus when to refine, and how to build better results through continuous collaboration rather than expecting perfection from initial attempts.

AI , Best Practices

ai , best-practices , claude , development , github-copilot , productivity , workflow

Transform your blogging workflow by integrating GitHub Copilot with GitHub Issues and Projects. This guide shows how to automate blog post creation, track progress from idea to publication, and eliminate context switching between multiple tools. Learn how GitHub Copilot can read issue descriptions, generate complete posts with proper frontmatter, automatically close issues when publishing, and create a seamless content management system where ideas become published posts with minimal manual intervention and maximum efficiency.

AI , Automation , Productivity

ai , automation , blogging , github-copilot , productivity , workflow

How GitKraken Simplified My Git Workflows and Boosted Productivity

Discover how GitKraken transformed development workflows with its interactive commit graph that visualizes complex branch structures instantly. This comprehensive review explores GitKraken's visual interface, powerful merge conflict resolution, built-in code review tools, and seamless integrations with GitHub, GitLab, and Bitbucket. Learn why this cross-platform Git GUI client makes version control more intuitive and productive for both beginners and experienced developers, turning Git from an intimidating command-line tool into an accessible, visual workflow enhancer.

Productivity , Tools

developer-tools , git , gitkraken , productivity , version-control

Discover how Claude and GitHub Copilot work together to streamline website development. Claude handles architectural decisions and structural changes like creating custom Hugo layouts and navigation systems, while GitHub Copilot excels at code completion and routine tasks. This post explores the division of labor between these AI tools, their complementary strengths, and how their collaboration creates a powerful development workflow that balances high-level planning with efficient implementation for building and maintaining this Hugo-powered blog.

AI , Web Development

ai , claude , github-copilot , hugo , productivity , web-development

Corey Daley

Tag: Productivity

Finding Each AI's Place in My Workflow

Automate Your Blog with Notion and AI: A Self-Demonstrating Workflow

The Art of Iterative Cycles with AI: Why Your First Prompt is Never Your Best

Managing Blog Posts with GitHub Copilot

How GitKraken Simplified My Git Workflows and Boosted Productivity

Building with AI: Copilot and Claude