Rowan MerewoodMar 15
Rowan Merewood

I like learning in the open, so here's my current set-up for integrating AI/LLM tools (Gemini CLI & Jules) into my personal coding, while keeping the fun. This will keep evolving, so I'm keen to hear your suggestions, was this helpful, or if I'm just holding it all wrong.

https://rowan.fyi/posts/gemini-cli-and-jules-my-march-2026-stack/

Gemini CLI and Jules: my March 2026 stack

Keep coding fun while learning to use AI/LLM tools that fit my workflow.

Mar 14 at 9:46pmWeb
Show threadStubbsMar 15
@rowan_m Do you think the terminal preference is just because that's what we're used to? Tools on the command line? I'm the same, terminals for Claude, git and PHPStorm or VSCode for code.
Show threadRowan MerewoodMar 15
@Stubbs yeah, the familiarity helps but then it's just a text conversation plus I know it's in the same environment I am.
Show threadStubbsMar 15

@rowan_m Jules looks interesting, never seen it before. I've just set it off doing a security review of a codebase.

It's certainly an interesting time to be a developer.

Show threaddevoluteMar 16
@rowan_m Two points:
1. I personally really appreciate these sort of post. I'm not going to just adopt everything, but the insight is really useful.
2. Do you reckon I could pull off those ultra-wide jeans? I'm really feeling them.
Show threadRowan MerewoodMar 16
@devolute
1: Agree. I think you have to experiment to find the specific toolset that works for you.
2: it's all about finding the right pattern... Chinese dragon down the leg, skull with a knife in its teeth, classic tribal swirls. And then the wallet chain pairing to top it all off. Sky's the limit, you can't go wrong.
Show threaddevoluteMar 16
@rowan_m Cheers. I think you've provided all that I needed. i.e. the shape of my legs will continue to be obvious to everyone within visual range.