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Experiments

Small things,
made to be poked.

Mini React apps for ideas I’m thinking about. No database, no signup. Run them right here in the browser.

Experiment 001 Mar 2026 · React

Office hours tempo

A week-block planner for shaping deep-work, meetings, and admin in proportion. Click and drag to paint your week.

Live demo Source
tempo.dustindoucette.com
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
9
10
11
12
1
2
3
4
5
Deep work
12h
Meetings
10h
Admin
8h
Open
14h
Tip: click and drag to paint. Click a painted cell of the same type to clear.
Experiment 002 May 2026 · React

The prompt critic

Type a prompt; it grades it on specifics, role, examples, format, and constraints — and tells you what would make it better.

Live demo Source
prompt-critic.dustindoucette.com
Verdict
Sparse prompt
0/5
Specifics
Add specifics: who, what, when. A one-line prompt usually gets a one-line idea back.
Role / persona
Try assigning a role: "You are an editor reviewing..." gives the model a stance.
Examples
Add 1–2 examples of what good looks like. Models steal patterns from examples better than from descriptions.
Format request
Ask for a specific format. "In three bullets" or "as a 2-paragraph email" beats "write something."
Constraints
Tell it what NOT to do. "Don't use marketing language" is more useful than "be honest."