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I use Sublime Text 3, and up until a few days ago I just used it as it came, with the Monokai color scheme (my favourite anyway). Recently I installed a plugin to color-code htaccess files, and to highlight CSS colors in the editor (which reminds me, it doesn't work, need to check that out again). Otherwise it's just as it is, I love ST cause it's so convenient. Unlike notepag, if my PC suddenly reboots my work isn't lost. The select-multiple-line thing is magic, I use it all the time :) Pretty much all its features are cool, I'm sure I haven't even explored the tip of the iceberg yet, so I didn't require any packages aside from the color-codes thus far..
Since the past month or longer I've had a goal to work towards... And there's just 54 days left until I create my (first) biggest project - a local marketplace, which is something just a little larger than an online store. I took it up because it's challenging, and because it's a service to the community since down here in my city there isn't anything like it (except for some a company that needs high fees). Thanks to a lot of you Hashnoders I've been able to really hone my skills and I think it's possible :-)
I'm using Windows 10's Microsoft To-Do...I don't like the fact that there's no copy-paste feature, but the simplicity is nice (at least there are reminders and an easy way to check it off). I wonder if anyone else here uses it. I'm pretty much looking for a better app myself. When it comes to coding to do's, though, it's often so much that I simply use Sublime Text (it's convenient - you don't need to save it even if you turn off the pc, it's offline, and it's right in my face anytime I do anything on a coding project. To tick a to-do off, just use // or /**/ ;)
Same with me, I am easily distracted when I use online resources. Personally I find there are pros and cons to any method of learning. With online learning, being surrounded and distracted by such a wealth of knowledge on every link you click, the pros are you can get ideas and learn how to think more like a coder (for coders, respectively). But if I really want to focus on a project or something new, I'll download the resources, even if it's a webpage (which I'll either save as offline, or print to PDF, or use a tool like https://devdocs.io/ which can be used offline) and then disconnect the modem. Even if there's something I need to know, like a definition of a word, I'd keep it in a memo, and look it up after I spent at least 1-3 hours on the offline project. I learnt that this is an excellent method to keep your focus on something, get it deep set into your memory, and gain a proper understanding on the subject. I've been learning this way for the past 2 years and although it's frustrating to be offline (at times you might feel a bit 'chained down' cause the windows are closed/resources are restricted) but it's been a wonderful experience :-) You'll notice the difference if you try it out for some time!
What an excellent idea suggesting storing a seed to randomize the search... I used ORDER BY rand(10) and that gives consistent random (ironically) data across each page. All that needs to be done now is find a way to temporarily store that seed and refresh it after an x amount of time... Is database storage and a cronjob (every 24hrs or so) overkill? This also makes it possible for multiple users to share a single 'seed' at the same instance, they can have a discussion about it (say, if there's a live chat functionality), e.g. "See that item on the 4th row of page 7?" Not the best example, but you know what I mean. I'm not at all familiar with browser-sessions (one of the things I just can't wrap my head around), so first thing comes to mind is the database storage + cronjob. Such a cool idea, thanks ^.^