SMRTR ProgrammingDec 29, 2025Dev.to

9 Scripts Developers Use but Never Mention in Interviews

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Most developers rely on personal automation scripts for common tasks like project setup, environment resets, log cleanup, database seeding, Git fixes, deployment checks, performance testing, code formatting, and documentation generation. These productivity tools rarely get mentioned in interviews but are essential for maintaining efficiency and preventing mistakes in real-world development work.

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