programming-advisor

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Programming Advisor helps developers make informed build vs. buy decisions by searching for existing solutions before coding. It benefits operations teams by reducing redundant development efforts and connecting to code repositories and project management tools.

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Intermediate30min to implementautomation

Saves ~40 min per use

Quick InstallView Source

git clone https://github.com/gaupoit/programming-advisor.git

Works with:

Claude

Overview

About This Skill

Setup & Installation

Quick Install

No install command available. Check the GitHub repository for manual installation instructions.

Alternative Install (Git Clone)

git clone https://github.com/gaupoit/programming-advisor

Requirements

Claude Code or compatible AI agent
Works with: Claude

Quick Start Guide

Install the Skill

Copy the install command above and run it in your terminal.

Open Your AI Agent

Launch Claude Code, Cursor, or your preferred AI coding agent.

Try It Out

Use the prompt template or examples below to test the skill.

Customize

Adapt the skill to your specific use case and workflow.

Usage Examples

Prompt Template

I'm evaluating whether to build or buy a [SPECIFIC_FUNCTIONALITY] for [COMPANY] in the [INDUSTRY] sector. Before starting development, I want to explore existing solutions. Can you help me research and compare available options, including open-source projects, commercial solutions, and libraries? Focus on solutions that integrate with our current tech stack: [TECH_STACK].

Example Output

# Build vs. Buy Evaluation for Inventory Management System

## Existing Solutions

### Open-Source Options
- **Odoo Inventory**: A comprehensive open-source inventory management system with modules for purchasing, manufacturing, and sales.
- **ERPNext**: An open-source ERP system with inventory management capabilities, including multi-warehouse support and batch tracking.

### Commercial Solutions
- **Fishbowl Inventory**: A robust inventory management system with advanced features like barcode scanning and integration with QuickBooks.
- **Zoho Inventory**: A cloud-based inventory management solution with real-time tracking and multi-channel selling capabilities.

## Comparison

| Feature               | Odoo Inventory | ERPNext | Fishbowl Inventory | Zoho Inventory |
|-----------------------|---------------|---------|------------------|--------------|
| **Pricing**          | Free (Open-Source) | Free (Open-Source) | $4,395 (One-time) | $49/month (Basic) |
| **Integration**       | Yes (API)      | Yes (API)  | Yes (QuickBooks)  | Yes (API)     |
| **Scalability**       | High           | High      | Medium           | High          |
| **Customization**     | High           | High      | Medium           | Medium        |

## Recommendation

Given your current tech stack and requirements, I recommend evaluating **ERPNext** as it offers a good balance of features, customization, and integration capabilities. If you prefer a cloud-based solution, **Zoho Inventory** is a strong contender with its real-time tracking and multi-channel selling capabilities.