I know this isn't directly process automation related, but it's my very first blog post that I plan to publish on my dev-log on my website (https://bobbyx.de/). Think of it as a personal diary I'm going to publish to keep track of the projects I'm currently working on and other general thoughts that might come up. The section on my website is already set up, but it won't be published until I'm done with this first article. I'd love to get some feedback, especially when it comes to writing style, as I really need to take my time when writing things that are intended for others/the public 😅 --- # My Coding Buddy: Gemini Live as an Interactive Rubber Ducky It's a familiar scenario for many: being deeply engrossed in a task, perhaps wrestling with a complex project, only to find the solution frustratingly elusive. Then, often quite suddenly, the answer appears, sometimes having been obvious all along. This experience, that feeling of "how did I not see that?", isn't unique to any single profession; it's a common thread in problem-solving, whether in coding, event planning, or everyday troubleshooting. Interestingly, the programming world has a rather charming and surprisingly effective trick for these situations. It involves a simple bathtub toy: the humble rubber duck. The technique is to meticulously explain the problem, out loud, to this inanimate duck. While it might sound a bit unconventional, the magic lies in the act of articulation. By forcing oneself to explain the problem step-by-step with clarity, the flaw in logic or the overlooked detail often reveals itself. So, What's a "Rubber Ducky" Then? For those who might not have encountered this quirky term, "rubber ducky debugging" (or just "rubber ducking") is a highly effective problem-solving technique, applicable far beyond just coding. The concept is straightforward: when faced with a tricky issue or a complex problem, one explains it, step by step, to an inanimate object – traditionally, a rubber duck.