[Koshima]

I totally get where you’re coming from. One thing that has helped me is not just counting lines of code, but also using tools like Cursor (YC-backed) to get a sense of how my productivity stacks up against other developers. It’s a neat way to avoid the “just ship more code” mindset and focus more on efficient problem-solving.

I also find it useful to break projects into smaller, well-defined milestones. Instead of just aiming for a certain line count, I set targets like “implement the first API endpoint” or “get the first integration test passing”. This way, you’re not just pushing code but actually moving the project toward completion in a more structured way.

Curious if anyone else has tried using tools like Cursor or something similar for this?