a realistic day working as a software engineer | M3 MacBook Pro setup for coding + productivity 👩🏻‍💻

[@foxdie8106]

I'm glad that you mention stressed and overwhelmed, because that's the real SE day!

[@themichaelw]

It doesn't have to be. Let's not normalize that

[@Alejandro-nu4rk]

That’s so wrong

[@boltcore._.]

Videos like these motivate me more and more to get a job in the field and i really like the tech field so much The quality s chef s kiss

[@techpod7547]

I don't understand how people think a 2020 MacBook is old. Maybe it's just me, but MacBooks last for literally years. I remember I bought my first MacBook in 2010 and used it until 2017.

[@justintruong3367]

I’d normally agree 100% but the model you have is too thin. I had the same laptop and same issue as her, dang fan was on ALL THE TIME.

[@3rd_iimpact]

I’m still on intel 2019 MacBook Pro 😂

[@khalilshew4924]

an intel based one except maybe the i9 is prob outdated now. but any after 2020(m1 or better) will still be great and prob for the next 5 years aswell, assuming you have atleast 16gb ram.

[@joeybaah3271]

I had an intel MacBook and the shit would sound like a jet engine doing any sort of intense coding tasks. It would burn hotter than the sun. Battery wasn’t that great as well under load. Don’t get me wrong it would perform good. However I just got an m4 pro and my God it’s like night and day difference. Fan never comes on, can constantly run it off battery for long periods and it doesn’t get stupid hot. I could never ever use an intel Mac again. Im sure the m1 still perform insanely great as well

[@awakeFromNib]

Mid 2014 MBP, running Ventura and Xcode

[@johnguillen68]

Thank you for your video. I just started learning HTML and CSS by signing up to this guy who puts out videos and I'm picking up the basic concepts. I'm learning the simple things and eventually learning more complicated things. I like it and I'm hoping to quit my regular job to do this as my main job.

[@Jzguan]

The discipline really helps, diet + productivity + awesome setup.. A plusss

[@tonyfuturepolyglot]

It's great to see another video from you Mia! Sure you've been "MIA" but considering how much time and work your job entails, I think that's to be expected! Video quality has been getting better too. It's really awesome to see you grow video by video! I enjoy watching day in the life videos because it's cool to see how people with different lifestyles, occupations, and routines go about their days Keep it up with the videos Mia and I hope all is well in the Bay. Cheers from Utah :) My timestamp comments: 0:56 Props to you for getting up at 5:00 a.m.! I used to do that for quite some time but I prioritized getting more sleep in my schedule haha. Of course with being able to wake up early, you get more time in your day to do what you need/want to do. 1:08 Wild that you had a meeting for that long! I work at a company where we keep meetings no longer than one hour 3:33 Looks sweet! Nice upgrade 5:00 - 9:00 Very cool to see you show what kind of apps you use for your terminal and code setup. I'm kind of plain and jane in that I don't look much into these customizations haha (I guess other than having dark theme modes but that's barely scratching the surface); probably need to look into those as well 10:48 For me, I just eat whatever I pick out every time. I like getting a mix of the best ones at some times and the not so best ones at other times 11:10 Ayyyy, getting those greeeeens! 12:20 Awesome that you still hit the gym! I hit the gym as well but I do it first thing in the morning before clocking in to work! Everyone's different of course 13:19 I've heard many people are Vitamin D deficient so you're not alone. But it's also good you've been getting yourself out after being stuck inside all day! 14:26 Just got back from playing basketball as I was watching this part haha! Yes thanks for the reminder Mia, I try to go outside in the morning/early afternoon then relax the rest of the day

[@miaa.mp4]

Haha thank you, Tony!! I appreciate your support since the very beginning 😆 and yup I agree, any meetings longer than 1 hour is not as productive, but it happens sometimes 🥹 Glad to hear from you again 🤗

[@epeehammu]

​@@miaa.mp4Do you have an instagram account?

[@miaa.mp4]

Hi @epeehamu - no, I don’t use Instagram anymore 😊

[@epeehammu]

@@miaa.mp4 ohh 🆗

[@rjarora5054]

woah this was the first video I came across and I'm impressed girl, thank you for motivating me

[@miaa.mp4]

Thank YOU for your kind words 🤗 it really brightens my day 🥰🫶🏼

[@jesperwall839]

I’m really glad to have switched from software engineering to it security. Pays more, and more rewarding.

[@Ponia15]

You're amazing! 😄 I'm also a software engineer (Java, Python) and I think we have a lot in common, like going to the gym after work and even a vitamin D deficiency! 😅 You're doing a great job and thank you for this video! ☺

[@miaa.mp4]

Ahaha vitamin D deficiency seems to be common among SWEs 😅 Thank you for the kind words @Ponia15 🥰

[@everwinter]

@@miaa.mp4 are you from philippines?

[@conradtaylor29]

Love the day in the life of Mia Ngo. Also, you made me remember that I need to get an adequate dose of sun per/day because my Vitamin D levels were out of range (i.e. too low) during my previous blood work. I need to get my levels up prior to my next doctor's visit in July. Anyway, I like the fact that you have integrated exercise into your day because many people just don't do it. BTW, my favorite workout these days is the 12-3-30 treadmill exercise. Thanks so much for sharing, and please keep the videos coming.

[@miaa.mp4]

Thank you~ I’m glad you enjoy watching it! 🤗 ahh I used to do a lot of 12-3-30 too - it is a great exercise!!! I’m doing it less often now only because it’s a bit more time consuming so I switched to doing Stairmaster instead 😋

[@mrmason13]

Thank you for the sweet tutorial, really good way to set the terminal

[@miaa.mp4]

Thank you for the kind words~ I’m glad you like it! 🥰

[@efipx]

wow i watched this video and expected to see 100k subs, great vid!

[@miaa.mp4]

Hahaa thank you for the kind words 😆 but I just hit 1K subscribers today actually! 🥳🥰

[@khanhhungnguyen-vo6dk]

Thanks for sharing! Can you share details on your keyboard please? Thanks!

[@miaa.mp4]

Of course! I’m using the Mode Sonnet keyboard with GMK Oblivion (Git Base) keycaps and Akko Creamy Yellow switches 🤗

[@0xAndie]

what keyboard? is it mode sonnet? can you share your build?

[@keepmehomeplease]

Macbooks can be pricey and are the center of the usual scrutiny, but they are really sexy laptops. Especially that dark color… oh man what a great workstation.

[@zapruder01963]

hi, nice video.but a question: why you use chrome?

[@ChristopheTroestler]

Thank you for sharing this part of your life as a developer. If I may, you might want to pay attention to wrist extension - it's not a big deal now but that it can cause problems later on. (I know you did not ask for this advice but I thought you might be sensitive to it.)

[@miaa.mp4]

Thank you for the tips! I’ll definitely pay more attention and do more research on that topic

[@palomaresendiz7426]

great video! your keyboard is so thocky 😍

[@givoxx4970]

It was nice to watch :)

[@chidoriswag]

Oh my zsh is good but i like working on Warp terminal more now, not because of its look but it has some good built in functionalities like autosuggestion and syntax highlighting, also it has some AI functionality (i dont use that AI feature though)

[@miaa.mp4]

Thank you for the suggestion! I will definitely try that out 😊

[@codersaurabh]

It's most realistic blog for devs 😮

[@MuhammadHosny0]

Not even close 😄

[@TimTrussJr]

So much inspiration. Currently learning Software Development as we speak through a cohort! Just recently got the M3 MacBook Pro Space Black as well! Whoop whoop!

[@miaa.mp4]

That is nice!! How do you like your new MacBook? Good luck with your cohort as well 😆🤞🏼

[@TimTrussJr]

@@miaa.mp4 I love it! I had my previous laptop for about seven years, so it was time for an upgrade!

[@chasehelton5462]

What’s your keycap set? I love it!

[@kookyzoCHEN]

GMK oblivion git base

[@miaa.mp4]

Yup, it’s the GMK CYL Oblivion V3.1 (Git Base). There is usually very limited stock unfortunately 😅

[@towshifali3120]

Hi, what keyboard do you have. The colorful letters !

[@miaa.mp4]

Hi~ it’s the Mode Sonnet 🤗

[@yamcha0327]

Great video! what keyboard are you using？

[@miaa.mp4]

Thank you~ I’m using the Mode Sonnet 🤗

[@yamcha0327]

@ thank u!

[@LL-xj1zx]

waking up at 5:30 must be tough, especially if you are not a morning person

[@thamysoares]

Do you use Docker? Works well in your macbook?

[@cr7forever7877]

What is the keyboard in the video? 😭 I have to buy it. It looks and sounds so cool

[@miaa.mp4]

It’s the Mode Sonnet 🤗

[@andilaksana195]

What programming language do you use, sis. ? thx.

[@miaa.mp4]

hii~ I mainly use Python, Java and JS 🥰

[@roskataf9380]

I love the wallpaper. Do you mind sharing the name of the wallpaper?

[@MuhammadHammad-u5p]

I like your videos and your work as a software engineer.

[@SofaeeLiffey]

I'm new here, and I'm really inlove with ur videos.

[@miaa.mp4]

Hi~ thank you so much 🥰🩷

[@yashtiwari7312]

hey mia , great vlog keep it up , can you tell what tech stack your work on .

[@miaa.mp4]

Thank you! Sure, I’m using mainly Java & Ruby for the back-end and a bit of JS + React for the front-end 😊

[@yashtiwari7312]

@@miaa.mp4 a good og tech stack , im currently learning node and react with tailwind , is there any chance i can have a chat or some small text with you for some tech helps and guide , coz i have been following u for like a long now , and you have close to a decade of exp in the tech industry , so is it possible, love from india take care :) and do upload frequently.

[@AhmedRaza-ty7zq]

Awesome video😎😎👍👍

[@miaa.mp4]

Thank youu~ 🥰🩷

[@sehajpreetkaur9383]

I loved your keyboard ✨

[@miaa.mp4]

Thank you~ It’s the Mode Sonnet 🤗

[@Gladasspam]

I really enjoy ur keyboard, can you tell us what is this?

[@miaa.mp4]

Hi there~ it’s the Mode Sonnet 🤗

[@AmazingWorldofLaughter]

is a macbook a good choice for CIS students??

[@nasrohb1049]

Thank's your info, it is usefull for me

[@miaa.mp4]

Thank you~ I’m glad to hear that!! 🤗

[@hieuhontomohon]

Wow chị nói tiếng anh siêu đỉnh, ra nhiều video nói nhiều e luyện tiếng a nha c. 😊

[@miaa.mp4]

Cám ơn em nhiều~ 🥰🩷

[@hellowill]

Similar except I wake at 9:28am and use a Windows POS

[@furkanince3295]

thank you for all and if you want add big count of your viewers you can add turkish subtitle to your technology videos. just try. Especially this video

[@miaa.mp4]

Hi there~ thank you for letting me know! I will try that soon ☺️

[@hkhdev95]

what is the software you using for testing, deploying (that table you got success) before you merge it in github

[@miaa.mp4]

That’s Jenkins 🤗

[@jenot7164]

What is the name of the app you work on? What does it do?

[@SonTuyenNgocHuyen]

Awesome productivity software video! Speaking of tools, Immersive Translate makes translating websites, PDFs, and videos a breeze. This Chinese-developed tool is free and versatile.

[@osdev_mart]

Try Warp Terminal.

[@xbello5128]

what keyboard are u using?

[@miaa.mp4]

It’s the Mode Sonnet 🤗

[@mbkongalor]

What kind of keyboard do you use?!

[@miaa.mp4]

It’s the Mode Sonnet 🤗

[@livb4139]

Healthy mind in healthy body. Good job! You look so cute too

[@toanquoc506]

woww nice video, Helloo Mia. I am also a software engineer from Vietnam. "Xin chào người anh em" hehe

[@ayomidewilfred1864]

Amazing. I noticed you using Jenkins

[@miaa.mp4]

Thank you~ 🤗

[@AsankaRuwan-i9b]

Love love

[@cuonnguyen2214]

Are you Vietnamese or not? I am a software engineer student in Vietnam and you very look like Vietnamese. Anyway you inspired me too much about your daily working.🍀

[@miaa.mp4]

Awwwe cám ơn em 🥰 đúng r c là ng Việt 😆

[@cuonnguyen2214]

@@miaa.mp4 rất thích nội dung video của chị, hi vọng sẽ có 1 video chia sẻ về việc chị đã trở thành 1 software engineer ở nước ngoài như thế nào, em rất thích được làm việc ở môi trường quốc tế và chị đã truyền cảm hứng cho em rất nhiều. 🍀

[@AsvinThakur391]

hi , just gettting started into college and my concers is that should i be going with WIndows or mac ! Linux coding shouldn't be a concern now as windows and mac has linux system integrated into them ! But the problem is sometimes my mind comes into gaming also and mac can't do that i am not a gamer to play games evryday i just want a laptop that fulfill my need accordng to every situation like if it's holiday then i can game when it working day i would prefer battery life more ? Which one should i choose ?

[@AsvinThakur391]

Anyone can answer this but the probelm is he/she should be cs graduated or SWE ! or anyone who knows which is best according to him or her ! plz give reasons also i can't settle my mind with mac or windows !

[@miaa.mp4]

I think a Window machine would work better for you since you like playing games as well. Gaming is pretty limited on the MacBook

[@AsvinThakur391]

​​@@miaa.mp4 buy i also wanted to learn swift and swift is only possible on mac !

[@aldialfarnando6813]

khabby asks, "why don't you transfer the setup from your old mbp?"

[@KukuDjamasi]

Hello Mia, what keyboard are you using?

[@miaa.mp4]

Hello~ I’m using the Mode Sonnet keyboard 🤗

[@Fecebd]

Please give us link to your wallpaper

[@hananalthubiany1754]

What is the name black keyboard please?

[@miaa.mp4]

It’s the Mode Sonnet 🤗

[@franciscocastaneda3138]

Great video!.

[@miaa.mp4]

Thank you~ I’m glad you enjoyed it! 🥰

[@rydmerlin]

Is that Future Funk? More about the switches please,

[@miaa.mp4]

It’s the GMK Oblivion (Git Base) actually 😊 the switches are Akko Creamy Yellow, but I’m considering switching to the Kang White

[@duytranvinh]

I totally get the feels of firing up an Intel MacBook and hearing the fan go full jet mode! Keep up the good work! 😄 I'm a software engineer in the Bay Area too. Let's connect! 😊 By the way, have you ever thought about trying a different mouse? 🖱

[@ImLoveTechnology]

Beauty, Intelligent, a type of modern women. As an Vietnamese, i proud of you ❤

[@miaa.mp4]

Thank you~ I appreciate it 🥰

[@Douaa694]

@@miaa.mp4 software engineer it’s hard ??? And I like your videos ❤

[@AdrianChang-q5f]

smart, ok but beauty?😂😂😂

[@jctron]

Nice video! Where can I get your wallpaper?

[@karmuzdev]

it's a nice video btw, are you living in SF or working remotely? because I think you morning meeting is very early 😂

[@Max-sc7vh]

What kind of keyboard do you use?

[@miaa.mp4]

It’s the Mode Sonnet 🤗

[@TheSevenCircle]

having transparency on the terminal is conterversial? I think the unixporn subreddit would disagree xD

[@mask4436]

Mam quick question: Is MacBook Air m1 8gb ram variant good enough for doing Java development and Android development?

[@battlevisek]

It's not enough even for small Android projects, trust me. My M3 Pro 18 gb sometimes is showing orange memory pressure with one medium project, Android emulator running and some tabs in Safari. If I open 1 small project in Android Studio and Emulator it immediately eats 12 gb ram. I recommend 16 gb ram minimum for Android developement. With 8 gb you will get frequent lags and high SSD pressure due to swap (remember that SSD is not replacable). Previously I had MacBook Air m1 16 gb ram, it worked fine, but I need HDR screen to watch movies, thats why I got M3 Pro.

[@pranavsumbre7347]

What tech stack you are working on ?

[@miaa.mp4]

Mainly Java and Ruby 😊

[@longo9638]

which company are you working? why the meeting is so early?

[@marcobitmess]

Great video! Love these day-in-life. Btw, what camera are you using?

[@miaa.mp4]

Thank you, Marco 🤗 I’m using the Sony ZV-E10

[@marcobitmess]

Thanks!

[@susboi1704]

MacBooks are so good but too expensive💔

[@ExhaustPL]

What's the keyboard?

[@miaa.mp4]

It’s the Mode Sonnet 🤗

[@shun524]

Are you frontend or backend developer? Getting up at 5 am is really self-disciplined.

[@miaa.mp4]

I’m doing full-stack, but mainly back-end 😊

[@MoeOo_KnowLedge]

.I am interest your keyboard pls tell me kb model name

[@kimthienlang]

Woo. I like your videos. Your videos are so professional

[@miaa.mp4]

Thank you so much~ 🥰🩷

[@thiennhannguyen7489]

from VN with love

[@miaa.mp4]

Cám ơn ạ 🥰

[@ermarscaster4553]

try notion !! its way better to handle to do list and other stuff

[@miaa.mp4]

Thank you for the suggestion! I do use Notion as well 😊

[@steven-cs8rr]

Cool vlog! Subbed :)

[@miaa.mp4]

Thank you, Steven ☺️

[@stephabdullah1693]

I have the M3 Air, anyone feel like it's sometimes janky? Like it stalls, for a few seconds but still. Just wondering

[@JenuelDev]

Hi! how do you wake up early in the morning? nise dress by the way.

[@robinpmt1695]

Are you Vietnamese?

[@leisiyox]

Mia Nguyen? 🤔

[@miaa.mp4]

Yup I am Vietnamese 😆

[@rumonintokyo]

what kinda dev are you? Mind sharing your tech stack?

[@miaa.mp4]

I’m doing full-stack 🤗 mainly Java, Ruby, Rails, and some JS + React

[@rumonintokyo]

@@miaa.mp4 Thats pretty amazing, I myself work mainly in frontend but with angular and occasionally use springboot on the backend side

[@duyluanontheflow]

About the terminal, I recommend Warp, which provides many features with AI

[@ozmeow]

wtf. it so beautiful

[@tranthao1995]

Chị làm dev kiểu freelancer remote ạ😮😮😊

[@miaa.mp4]

Hi em~ ko chị làm remote ở tech company 🤗

[@ad1tyapp]

me too, I use Dracula theme also

[@miaa.mp4]

It’s definitely a popular choice 😆

[@bnx993]

Wow, mình thực sự nể phục những bạn nữ làm dev 💯

[@miaa.mp4]

Cám ơn ạ 😆🥰

[@fairyman]

Thanks a about good video share dev life, are you worried about using chopsticks or something to avoid food getting on your keyboard

[@miaa.mp4]

Thank you~ I do use chopsticks to eat chips most of the time, but these are so tiny 🥹 I’ll try it next time tho! 😆

[@Chhunmengchhit29]

Nice video ❤❤

[@miaa.mp4]

Thank youu~ 🥰🩷

[@Yachi_vlog.10]

vlog良いね😊

[@miaa.mp4]

Thank you~ 🥰

[@matorifben4079]

12:32 ftw

[@long2330]

I will save the best for last 🙄

[@akshayuppala9295]

It was interesting.

[@miaa.mp4]

Thank you~ 🥰

[@Piyush-xc2td]

do u work in PWC?

[@nhatminhnguyen-ru5gg]

Cố gắng sang đó làm cùng với các anh chị ạ

[@thanhhungle1994]

Ra thêm nhiều video nữa nhe xem chưa đã

[@miaa.mp4]

Haha cám ơn cậu Hùng 😆

[@AndresIvanov]

Tell me kb model name

[@miaa.mp4]

It’s the Mode Sonnet 🤗

[@MarcosVinicius-y8k]

Omg I need a white macbook ;-;

[@bigdan_66]

Are you self taught?

[@miaa.mp4]

Hi there~ I got a CS degree - so traditional background 😊

[@tieulaptu290]

are you vietnamese?

[@miaa.mp4]

Yup I am 😆

[@youtubebyhearracg]

Nice video

[@miaa.mp4]

Thank you~ 🥰