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It’s the very first episode of The Big Pitch with Jimmy Carr and our first guest is Phil Wang! And Phil’s subgenre is…This Place is Evil. We’re talking psychological torture, we’re talking gory death scenes, we’re talking Lorraine Kelly?! The Big Pitch with Jimmy Carr is a brand new comedy podcast where each week a different celebrity guest pitches an idea for a film based on one of the SUPER niche sub-genres on Netflix. From ‘Steamy Crime Movies from the 1970s’ to ‘Australian Dysfunctional Family Comedies Starring A Strong Female Lead’, our celebrity guests will pitch their wacky plot, their dream cast, the marketing stunts, and everything in between. By the end of every episode, Jimmy Carr, Comedian by night / “Netflix Executive” by day, will decide whether the pitch is greenlit or condemned to development hell! Listen on all podcast platforms and watch on the Netflix Is A Joke YouTube Channel . The Big Pitch is a co-production by Netflix and BBC Studios Audio. Jimmy Carr is an award-winning stand-up comedian and writer, touring his brand-new show JIMMY CARR: LAUGHS FUNNY throughout the USA from May to November this year, as well as across the UK and Europe, before hitting Australia and New Zealand in early 2026. All info and tickets for the tour are available at JIMMYCARR.COM Production Coordinator: Becky Carewe-Jeffries Production Manager: Mabel Finnegan-Wright Editor: Stuart Reid Producer: Pete Strauss Executive Producer: Richard Morris Executive Producers for Netflix: Kathryn Huyghue, Erica Brady, and David Markowitz Set Design: Helen Coyston Studios: Tower Bridge Studios Make Up: Samantha Coughlan Cameras: Daniel Spencer Sound: Charlie Emery Branding: Tim Lane Photography: James Hole…

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frvr.ai https://www.frvr.ai/
Robin desk booking software https://robinpowered.com/
Tailwind UI Calendars https://tailwindui.com/components/application-ui/data-display/calendars
Tailwind Catalyst https://tailwindcss.com/blog/introducing-catalyst
Fullcalendar https://fullcalendar.io/
GDScream https://twitter.com/search?q=%23GDC2024&src=typeahead_click

58 episodes

GDC, Buckets, and more calendars

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published about a year ago

MP3•Episode home

Resources

frvr.ai https://www.frvr.ai/
Robin desk booking software https://robinpowered.com/
Tailwind UI Calendars https://tailwindui.com/components/application-ui/data-display/calendars
Tailwind Catalyst https://tailwindcss.com/blog/introducing-catalyst
Fullcalendar https://fullcalendar.io/
GDScream https://twitter.com/search?q=%23GDC2024&src=typeahead_click

58 episodes

#Tech #Podcasting Education #CJ Avilla And Colin Loretz #CJ Avilla #Colin Loretz #Software Development #Technology

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Flavors of DevRel: tummeling, docs, SDKs, meetings, and conferences 44:45

16 weeks ago44:45

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In this episode, we reconnect for season 3, after a short hiatus to chat about life in Developer Relations (DevRel) at bigger companies, the avalanche of meetings that come with onboarding, the rollercoaster of prepping for big events like GDC, and the ongoing quest to create top-tier documentation and SDKs. We swap tips for maximizing AI tools, reflect on building the DevRel muscle from scratch, and share some fun side stories about local AI models, the surprising details that delight developers, and the importance of building reusable content for conferences. Topics Covered DevRel at a Big Company Balancing one-on-ones, onboarding tasks, and project management meetings. Strategies for politely pruning your calendar so actual work gets done. Why dev advocates end up as “tummelers,” making sure every voice is heard in a bustling org. GDC & Conference Prep The crunch leading up to a big event—workshops, talks, documentation updates, and unexpected scope creep. Juggling multiple presentations and deciding what content should be reusable or recorded. First steps planning DevRel activities for major company conferences. Flavor Variations of Dev Advocacy Comparing DevRel at a self-serve startup (like Stripe) vs. an enterprise environment where devs aren’t always the decision-makers. How to navigate new responsibilities, from establishing YouTube channels to championing better docs platforms. SDK Generation & Documentation Challenges The pros and cons of self-built vs. third-party, auto-generated SDKs. Maintaining a polished, dev-friendly experience across multiple languages. Cleaning up an OpenAPI spec, ensuring thorough examples and descriptions. Balancing “thin vs. full-featured” SDK approaches (retries, pagination, error handling, oh my!). Insights on Tools & AI How many AI services are too many AI services? (ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, Descript, ElevenLabs, local LLaMa, etc.) Encouraging new coders (like Logan!) to lean on AI-driven dev tools and embrace prompt engineering. Will auto-generated SDKs eventually make handcrafted clients obsolete? Maybe…but not quite yet. Write the Docs Excitement around giving a talk at the Write the Docs conference on open-source documentation. Lessons learned from letting the community contribute PRs, and how it all ties back to building dev relationships. Fun Developer Delights Appreciating the “little things” in product design—from underscore-only API keys that copy easily, to IKEA coffee mugs that drain flawlessly in dishwashers. Why it’s worth fighting for extra developer-experience polish (and how that shapes product love). Resources Mentioned Write the Docs https://www.writethedocs.org OpenAPI Initiative https://www.openapis.org ReadMe (API Documentation Platform) https://readme.com Fern (SDK Generation) https://www.fernapi.com Speakeasy (SDK Generation) https://www.speakeasyapi.dev Stainless (SDK Generation) https://stainlessapi.com Orbit (Community Tools) https://orbit.love Stripe https://stripe.com Descript https://www.descript.com ElevenLabs https://elevenlabs.io Anthropic https://www.anthropic.com Vercel’s v0 (AI App Builder) https://v0.de v…

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Travel Tech/Gear and Learning Game Dev 46:19

22 weeks ago46:19

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This week we talk about travel from a tech/gear lens and learning game development. CJ is back from Italy apple pay, currency conversion, splitwise, train, google maps, translation apps, tour headsets Colin's food tip: Topjaw on youtube Airalo for esim Train travel in europe is amazing! One-bag travel, having an extra smaller bag Pack Hacker Colin learning Unity Flappy bird tutorial CJ is winding down from Craftwork, what's next! Interviews and AI Advent of Code 2024!…

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Wordpress Drama and Discord Activities 45:16

27 weeks ago45:16

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In this episode, we discuss the WordPress vs. WP Engine drama. We also chat about Discord Activities, the new way to embed games and experiences directly in Discord. Resources https://replicate.com/ https://mikecann.co.uk/posts/battletabs-global-launch-on-discord-activities https://a16z.com/discord-activities-social-gaming/ Tech Crunch Wordpress Drama Explained https://techcrunch.com/2024/11/07/wordpress-vs-wp-engine-drama-explained/…

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To AI Assist or not to AI Assist? 43:28

29 weeks ago43:28

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CJ and Colin chat about AI tools and coding environments. Pros and cons, daily workflows, and challenges of various AI-driven coding tools like VS Code, Cursor, and Copilot. We also talk about the broader implications of AI in content generation, particularly on platforms like LinkedIn, and emphasize maintaining a human touch in communication to avoid hollow, AI-generated content. - Avante nvim plugin - Cursor - Github Copilot…

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Personal Knowledge Management (Second Brain) 40:02

32 weeks ago40:02

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In this episode, you'll learn about the PARA Method for organizing your notes and tasks, emphasizing the importance of balancing craftsmanship with delivering real customer value. Discover insights from Pieter Levels' success with straightforward tech stacks and recurring revenue from multiple startups. The discussion covers the power of building in public, optimizing productivity with personal CRMs and AI tools, and managing digital notes using Obsidian and Logseq. Tune in to explore practical challenges and solutions for enhancing your workflow and staying connected. 00:00 Introduction and Catching Up 00:20 Lex Friedman and Pieter Levels Interview Discussion 01:09 Frameworks and Developer Influencers 03:08 Peter's Success and Indie Hacking 05:23 Building and Shipping Products 05:43 Marketing and Influencer Impact 13:23 Personal Knowledge Management 22:25 Exploring Obsidian and PARA 23:02 Organizing Projects and Areas 23:43 Daily Logs and Workflows 26:42 Handling Digital Scraps and Notes 30:31 Plugins and Syncing Issues 34:34 AI Tools for Meetings and Transcriptions 38:07 AI Code Editors and Future Discussions 39:37 Conclusion and Next Week's Teaser…

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Our Daily Drivers: Hardware and Software Edition 36:42

33 weeks ago36:42

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In this episode, Colin and CJ discuss their audio and video setups, ideal microphones, cameras, and software for content creation. They dive into the specifics of the equipment they use and recommend budget-friendly options for those just getting started. Additionally, they touch upon some useful applications and tools that streamline their workflows, and discuss their experience with various developer-related projects. Our Daily Drivers 1. Shure SM7B 2. Shure SM58 3. Cloudlifter 4. Triton Fethead 5. Scarlett Solo 6. Eleven Labs 7. YouTube Studio 8. Google Experimental Music Effects 9. Descript 10. Apple Studio Display 11. Sony A6100 12. Elgato Camlink 13. Elgato Key Lights 14. Elgato Streamdeck 15. OBS 16. Audio-Technica ATR2500 17. Shure MV7 18. Handmirror app 19. Cleanshot 20. Skitch 21. Warp 22. Neovim 23. iTerm2 24. OhMyZsh 25. Alacritty 26. VS Code 27. ngrok 28. zoxide 29. eza 30. fzf 31. Raycast 32. Fantastical 33. Textmate 34. CJ's /uses page Find more audio gear at Podcast Method…

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Rails 20th Anniversary, Writing Culture 42:27

37 weeks ago42:27

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In this episode, we celebrate the 20th anniversary of Ruby on Rails, reflecting on its impact and vibrant community. We share Rails origin stories from the late 2000s and early 2010s. You'll hear about different companies' reading and writing cultures, including practices like decision documents, meeting notes, and internal newsletters. You'll hear updates on current projects, with Colin discussing a major documentation initiative and the challenges of balancing meta-work with actual work. CJ provides an update on a large-scale refactoring project, detailing the process of converting enums to models across various parts of the codebase. You'll also get book recommendations, including "The PARA Method" about note-taking and personal knowledge management, and "Unreasonable Hospitality" which explores creating exceptional customer experiences. Finally, we discuss the concept of "unreasonable hospitality" and how to delight customers through thoughtful, personalized interactions. Resources Unreasonable Hospitality - https://www.amazon.com/Unreasonable-Hospitality-Remarkable-Giving-People/dp/0593418573 PARA method - https://fortelabs.com/blog/para/ Amazon's working backwards - https://www.productplan.com/glossary/working-backward-amazon-method/…

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DevRelCon, Red Eyes, and Enums 44:01

38 weeks ago44:01

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We discuss visiting NYC, DevRelCon, red-eye flights, and why enums are terrible. Some of the bits and bobs mentioned in this episode: - DevRelCon - Chef's Table ( S2E1 Grant Achatz ) / Alinea - Steal Like An Artist by Austin Kleon - CJ enumerating lessons about enums

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Two Years of Build & Learn 43:36

40 weeks ago43:36

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We're celebrating our 50th episode and two years of podcasting. In this milestone episode, we reflect on what has kept us consistent, our laid-back approach to podcasting, and give a shoutout to you! We also explore how social media affects consumer behavior and share tips for managing digital consumption and mental health. You'll also hear about our latest projects, including optimizing Redis for better performance in our Rails app and our current work at Discord and Craftwork. Plus, we dive into the world of AI tools for content creation, using them to create engaging short-form videos. Thanks for joining us on this journey! Resources * Money with Katie - https://moneywithkatie.com/ * Mostly Technical - https://mostlytechnical.com/ * Bootstrapped Web - https://bootstrappedweb.com/ * Syntax - https://syntax.fm/ * APIs You Wont Hate - https://apisyouwonthate.com/ * The Bike Shed - https://bikeshed.thoughtbot.com/…

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Enum Types, Coworking Software, and more Atomic Habits 41:34

42 weeks ago41:34

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Producer's note: This episode should have gone out as episode 48 ahead of Webhooks! This is our missing episode. Join us next episode for episode 50! Colin has a fitness update: working on the lungs, breathing and stress in general. CJ is digging into enums and converting them to models at Craftwork. More to come on that topic soon. Colin continues to avoid building Coworking Software (to everyone's applause) and CJ is digging back into James Clear's Atomic Habits. Colin: Fitness update / massage / breathing CJ: Big refactor from an enum to a model - evolving pricing models CJ's sleek lidar mop vacuum Colin: Coworking Software Update: not building anything, trying out Joan Colin: Internal discussion on Webhooks CJ: rereading Atomic Habits Colin mentions some Obsidian (more on that to come in future episodes)…

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Webhooks! 39:29

45 weeks ago39:29

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In this episode, you'll learn about webhooks and how they enable event-driven integrations. We cover webhooks, how they work, and best practices for providers and consumers. Topics : - The evolution of webhooks and how they compare to traditional API polling methods - Implementing webhooks securely, including verification techniques - Strategies for handling and processing webhook data - Challenges you might face with versioning and payload changes - Useful tools and resources for working with webhooks We share our experiences implementing webhooks across various platforms, mentioning Stripe, Twilio, and Slack as examples of good webhook implementations. We also discuss how tools like Zapier can help with webhook integrations and automation. You'll hear about CJ's recent experiences with React Native and Expo Go, as well as updates on our side project "Buckets", a Mint-like finance app. Resources : https://webhooks.fyi/ Webhooks google group Railsconf webhooks workshop…

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Summer Fit Check, Cron Schedulers, and Sample Apps 44:52

47 weeks ago44:52

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CJ and Colin with the summer updates and fitness check-in. We dive into cron jobs, scheduling those jobs with various tools and services and best practices for when/how to cron. - Summer updates - CJ's live peloton class in the studio - Peloton hotel finder - Colin gives a RTO recap - Craftwork update, one year of the Rails codebase - Realtime project view tracking with action cable (who’s looking at the same doc as me) - Command Palette using Ninja Keys - CJ on Enums in Rails and other best practices - CJ using sidekiq-cron, alternative to whenever. - team already asking for event-based things - BullMQ mentioned! - Colin working on some sample Discord bots and apps…

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Monoliths, GraphQL, Next.js, and DevRel Insights 38:47

50 weeks ago38:47

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Colin and CJ explore the ongoing debate between monolithic architectures versus API-driven frontends, touching on the pros and cons of GraphQL and REST. The conversation also covers the intricacies of integrating Next.js with Rails applications. On the personal front, CJ shares his solar pool heater project and Colin prepares for his upcoming relay race, Reno Tahoe Open (RTO). Both hosts reflect on their work anniversaries and discuss the challenges and strategies for effective Developer Relations (DevRel). Monoliths vs. API-driven Frontends: The pros and cons of each approach, including the challenges of maintaining large JSON payloads and ensuring API stability. GraphQL: A critical look at the limitations and complexities of GraphQL, including rate limiting and authorization issues. Next.js and Rails Integration: Strategies for connecting a modern frontend framework with a traditional Rails backend. Personal Projects: CJ's DIY solar pool heater project and the considerations involved in making it efficient and safe. Relay Race Preparation: Colin's training for the Reno Tahoe Odyssey and strategies for managing challenging race conditions. DevRel Strategies: The multifaceted role of Developer Relations and how to balance content creation, community engagement, and internal advocacy. Resources Why I’m Over GraphQL Stack Recommendations for Connecting a Next.js App Taylor Otwell’s Tweet on Next.js and Laravel Rails Developer Survey 2024 Unity Learn Pathways Chris Trag’s LinkedIn Post Remotion: Create Videos Programmatically Thanks for listening!…

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Last RailsConf, Gameboy Nostalgia, and Platform Risk 47:19

52 weeks ago47:19

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This week, CJ and Colin talk about content clickbait, Gameboy nostalgia, and the in-vogue topic of AI/LLMs. CJ dives into some cautionary tales around more API integrations and his steps to avoid platform risk while trying to build software at a growing company. Finally, we bid farewell to RailsConf and discuss the market for Ruby/Rails conferences in 2024 and beyond. Colin's Gameboy nostalgia a dose of retro gaming wifi gameboy cartridge right to repair Retro Future YouTube Acquired FM: The Complete History & Strategy of Nintendo Analogue Pocket Gen Alpha == Generation AI Wizards of the Coast/D&D and AI Platform Risk when building on APIs More integrations API stability Degrated integrations and delivery The RailsConf 2024 FOMO 2024 will be the penultimate conference 2025 will be the last RailsConf Focus on rubyconf and rubygems Focus on regional conferences Announcement: A New Era for Ruby Central Events…

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Slow Productivity, Write The Docs 40:23

1 year ago40:23

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In this episode, you'll hear about the Write the Docs conference in Portland, a must-attend for anyone in the tech writing community. CJ and Colin chatted about the unique, community-focused vibe of the event, which was akin to RailsConf or RubyConf, and shared some standout talks. One highlight is Calvin Fung's "Beyond Words: Strategies for Leveling Up Your Tech Writing Career," where he details practical tips for documenting your work and aligning it with your job description to advance your career. They also discuss creative ways to enhance documentation using interactive elements, and offers tips on how to get involved and meet people at conferences. You'll also hear about "Slow Productivity," Cal Newport's book that has us rethinking how they manage their workloads. We'll discuss the book’s core principles: (1) doing fewer things, (2) working at a natural pace, and (3) obsessing over quality. This leads to a deep dive into managing distractions, the anxiety around being constantly responsive, and the value of deep, focused work. Plus, they share updates on fun projects at Craftwork, like organizing painting crews with a drag-and-drop interface and rebuilding a pricing engine. Finally, they touch on their DIY approach to calendar management and Colin’s adventures in learning Unity for game development. This episode is packed with insights and practical advice for balancing productivity and creativity in the tech world. Resources Afford Anything podcast https://affordanything.com/495-cal-newport-the-shocking-secret-of-productivity/ Write The Docs https://www.writethedocs.org/conf/portland/2024/speakers/ Slow Productivity https://amzn.to/3UNP0qT…

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APIs, Acquisitions, and Event Emitters 40:57

1 year ago40:57

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This week, we discuss building companies on top of API integrations and recent acquisitions that we've been following closely and dig into some tech we're both using in our daily work. If you feel like you have a lot going on in your world right now, we also tease our upcoming episode on Cal Newport's newest book, Slow Productivity. - Postman acquires Orbit ! Congrats to the team! - Discussing building companies that are heavy on integrations - Autocode shut down - Cloudflare acquires Partykit - Using Turbo at Craft - Calendaring and staffing in Craft - Neverending conference room app - Slow Productivity by Cal Newport - Podcast Interview with Cal Newport - Cal Newport's website - Events and Event Emitting - Building and learning on Game Engines…

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GDC, Buckets, and more calendars 42:08

1 year ago42:08

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In this episode, Colin shares insights from the Game Developers Conference (GDC) on cutting-edge technologies like motion capture and AI-powered game creation. We'll chat candidly about the challenges of achieving work-life balance, recognizing burnout signs, and staying productive amid demanding software projects. Additionally, we'll explore personal finance topics, such as budgeting, emergency funds, and leveraging AI and APIs to optimize spending and financial planning. Resources frvr.ai https://www.frvr.ai/ Robin desk booking software https://robinpowered.com/ Tailwind UI Calendars https://tailwindui.com/components/application-ui/data-display/calendars Tailwind Catalyst https://tailwindcss.com/blog/introducing-catalyst Fullcalendar https://fullcalendar.io/ GDScream https://twitter.com/search?q=%23GDC2024&src=typeahead_click…

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Digital homesteading, Discord SDKs and more house stuff 50:36

1 year ago50:36

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In this episode, we talk about that subscription fatigue that is coming for us all. CJ has been working on some homesteading projects, including maple syrup harvesting and an AI birdspotting camera. Colin finally reveals what he's been working on at work: a new SDK! What we're building - CJ is homesteading: maple syrup - Raspberry PI + camera + AI to detect birds in the yard - Colin finally shares what he's been working on at work: documenting a new Discord SDK! What we're learning - Our lessons learned when buying (or not buying) a house…

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Campfire Code Read 36:39

1 year ago36:39

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In this episode, we'll dive into the codebase of Campfire, a product released by the 37signals (now Basecamp) team. Sharing our initial impressions of the codebase hitting some of these topics: - The use of helpers and views in this Rails app - The gems and dependencies - The decision to use SQLite - The integration of Hotwire, Stimulus, and front-end tech - The inclusion of Go code for the Thruster proxy accelerator - The CSS files and design choices Resources https://twitter.com/dhh/status/1748378865725329495 https://world.hey.com/dhh/finished-software-8ee43637…

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Creating vs Consuming, Consistency & Fitness 46:43

1 year ago46:43

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This week, Colin and CJ discuss how differently we can feel when we get caught in the mindless doomscrolling traps of consuming content rather than creating things, interacting with other IRL humans, and more! - Accountability/fitness update - Quick update on Buckets ! - Consumption vs Creation - Learning styles - Badass Course Creators podcast: Raising the bar for online learning with Greg Rog Next episode, we're digging into the Campfire codebase from 37Signals / Once . glhf!…

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Performance review season, OpenAPI, Twilio, and calendar app 38:13

1 year ago38:13

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In this episode of Build and Learn you'll hear CJ and Colin discuss the following: CJ's weekend project of installing new kitchen cabinets. They share the DIY process of customizing and installing inexpensive cabinets from Lowe's. Running and training tips, including focusing on "zone two" aerobic base training. Colin shares his goals to rebuild his running foundation and get faster this year. How performance reviews work at their companies, the process of self-reviews and peer feedback, and how 5:15s "five fifteens" help document accomplishments. CJ is building API documentation using OpenAPI spec and integrating Twilio APIs into his product. He realized he needed both Twilio's legacy and modern APIs. Colin is working on a Google Calendar integration for Discord, allowing users to schedule meetings in Discord voice channels. He discusses the challenges with Discord's permanent voice channel URLs. Interviewing and pair programming with candidates using Tuple. They wish for ephemeral URLs to avoid overlaps. Strategies for ramping up on and understanding a new codebase, like tracing the flow of a request. An LLM tool for summarizing codebases could be useful. Encouragement to get outdoors, avoid burnout, and "touch grass"!…

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Our Daily Drivers: The Tools We Use 43:24

1 year ago43:24

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2024! This week, we're sharing the various tools we use day-to-day in our work and side projects. Let us know if you have any favorites on Twitter @buildandlearn_ Building CJ: working on a side project, https://buckets.cjav.dev Colin: working on some fun docs projects at work Learning: Sharing Our Tools in 2024 Tools by Category Terminal Editor API tools/clients Content Creation/Editing Mac Helper Apps Notes Calendar Email CJ's Toolkit Warp terminal ohmyzsh with my own theme which is based on Sarah Drasner’s night owl Raycast neovim fzf and telescope tpope: vim-rails , vim-commentary , vim-fugitive vim-test ale - linting AI: copilot + butterfish Skitch for screenshot annotations Postman (Used to use Insomnia a lot, but many companies have Postman collections so that’s easy to drop in) Descript for screen recordings Tuple for pairing Colin's Toolkit iTerm2 as my main terminal ohmyzsh with Dracula Theme VSCode as a daily driver for code and markdown (also Dracula themed) RapidAPI client (formerly Paw) Descript for audio-editing Screenflow for screencast video editing Mac Workflow Apps Cleanshot for screenshotting, annotations, and recording screen gifs Raycast for moving around apps quickly Magnet for window management HandMirror for monitoring video HiddenMe for hiding icons on desktop Note Apps (too many lol) Notion for work and podcast notes Obsidian for 2nd brain, brainstorming Textmate for scratchpads while working on a project Apple Notes for personal on-the-go and collaborative notes for home Fantastical for desktop calendars Apple Mail on phone for personal inboxes, Gmail app for work emails Build and Learn around the web Twitter: @buildandlearn_ Colin: @colinloretz CJ: @cjav_dev…

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Co-Founders, Layoffs, Ruby Memory, Docs Product 39:06

1 year ago39:06

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In this episode, we'll touch on office setup and soundproofing, with a focus on effective techniques and materials. We talk about the challenges and strategies in finding non-technical co-founders for startups, emphasizing the importance of shared values and complementary skills. The episode also delves into the impact of AI on the tech industry, particularly concerning recent layoffs. Additionally, we discuss technical topics like API documentation, memory management in Ruby and Rails, and the art of content creation and screencasting. Resources : Google Music FX - Text to Music https://aitestkitchen.withgoogle.com/tools/music-fx Hammerstone Dev Podcast - https://hammerstone.dev/podcast Tweets mentioned: https://twitter.com/cjav_dev/status/1742909106795528581 Job Boards We like: https://railsdevs.com/ https://remoteok.com/ https://weworkremotely.com/ Stripe OpenAPI https://github.com/stripe/openapi ScoutAPM - https://scoutapm.com/ Screen casting course - https://screencasting.com/ KeyCastr - https://github.com/keycastr/keycastr Keyboarding Videos https://youtube.com/shorts/-Ibq3zbvvSY https://youtube.com/shorts/xMWugPr2u-U https://youtube.com/shorts/f0rFJn1gI24 https://youtube.com/shorts/8FWJqqTzUak…

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Replacing Mint, Finishing Things & Vim 40:23

1 year ago40:23

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Chris and Colin wrap up 2023 chatting about personal finance, website annotations, vim and a growing need to "finish" something over starting yet another thing. Replacing Mint Colin is using Copilot money CJ was using YNAB earlier this year Tagging + podcast expenses: notion, zencastr, transistor, descript Use our referral code 7X6AQD to get 2 months free https://copilot.money/link/9p7G8LwLqNWGkfrL6 Building Colin: Website Annotations Annotate the web Rap Genius CJ: Lots of little API integrations: PostHog, Segment, Deputy, Twilio Learning Colin: Actually finishing projects before starting new ones Startup weekend vs Finish weekend Resolutions and goals CJ: Couple new vim things - The missing semester of CS from MIT `:g` global command which lets you run ex aka command line commands on multiple lines at once it has two arguments, a pattern to match to find which lines to run on and the command to run. I’m excited to use this instead of macros for some common editing cases. Tried out using Descript’s built in video recorder / editor for a video this week and it worked out pretty well except I couldn’t figure out the camera preview thing Now Colin wants to learn vim Happy 2024!…

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Advent of Code, Economic Development 37:38

1 year ago37:38

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In this episode, Colin and CJ discuss their experience with Advent of Code challenges. They use it as a virtual meetup for their local developer group and the value of solving problems in new languages. They also talk about live streaming using Twitch's built-in Stream Together feature and alternatives like Meld Studio for multi-person streaming setups. Other topics include potentially writing code with voice in the future, resources for learning Ruby like Avdi Grimm's Graceful Dev, and managing home maintenance through preventative care rather than reactively. Advent of Code - The coding challenges we discussed Jonathan Paulson's YouTube - Videos solving Advent of Code challenges Bash Bunny on Twitch - Learning Zig with Advent of Code Stream Together on Twitch - Built-in multi-person streaming Meld Studio - Alternative to OBS for Mac streaming Screencasting Course - The course about recording screencasts Whale Quench Talk - Emily's talk about coding with voice Graceful Dev - Avdi Grimm's site with Ruby resources City Authentic: How the Attention Economy Builds Urban America by David Banks How to Outsmart Your Brain Replit mobile…

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Coworking: Grit or Quit & Polish Week at Craftwork 48:47

1 year ago48:47

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This week we're digging into when to hold on and when to call it quits when it comes to a business. The team at Craftwork is paying down tech debt with Polish week. We also chat about USB hubs, llamas, and how to get started on YouTube. BUILDING CJ : Polish week at Craftwork - cleaning up code formatting, todos, tests, UI polish and clean up, DX clean up, etc. Colin : Coworking space deep dive Running numbers on business models Using chatGPT to run forecasts Sustainability Book: Quit by Annie Duke Grit vs Quit Sunk Cost & Identity LEARNING CJ : Started doing these mob pairing sessions this week. Mike showed some React Native, Drew showed some UX/UI stuff, Nik showed how to fine tune. Got access to the llama2 models and trying to use ankane’s informers gem to run onnx models locally with Ruby. Colin : Curious if you have any tips on getting started with youtube How to egghead Aaron Francis - Screencasting.com TubeBuddy Sean Cannell - ThinkMedia Ali Abdul Skillshare Course…

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AI launches, Docs, Calendars 40:57

2 years ago40:57

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In this episode, we catch up on recent tech events, discussing in detail the AI launches at both OpenAI and GitHub. We chat about the Hu.ma.ne AI pin, and touch on GitHub Universe. We also talk about Docs implementations and the challenges of managing and maintaining code snippets in documentation. Show notes : Docs Astro Starlight - https://starlight.astro.build/ Tailwind UI protocol - https://tailwindui.com/templates/protocol Angular - angular.dev Markdoc - https://markdoc.dev/ Calendars cal.com infrastructure https://cal.com/infrastructure Calendly - https://calendly.com/ Nylas - https://info.nylas.com/ Full Calendar - https://fullcalendar.io/ StoryFuel.app Humane AI pin https://hu.ma.ne/ Github monaspace https://monaspace.githubnext.com/ Crochet talk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6FtbmlZOk44 Jupyter notebook episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WTmcdixuqcY…

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Mint Shutting Down, Project Catchup 44:24

2 years ago44:24

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Episode 31 Intuit is apparently shutting down Mint , pushing folks to Credit Karma Colin's school bus update Building CJ is continuing to build out a comms center for managing customer comms in a scalable way for Craftwork. SAML` Colin is working on the conference room booking app, Likely use jumpstart for all stuff you need when you build something new CJ talks more about his new side project, Story Fuel Learning Colin is also learning a lot about sending/receiving audio over socket connections The ‘Enshittification’ of TikTok Or how, exactly, platforms die." from Cory Doctorow The Imminent Enshittification of the Internet from Gary Marcus…

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Building Tools and Staying Accountable 33:12

2 years ago33:12

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In this episode, we'll share updates and talk about what we're learning and working on. First up, is the exciting prospect of buying a short school bus and converting it into a fun project. We'll touch on UI frameworks like PhlexUI, as well as share updates about our experiences with different diet and fitness regimens. We'll chat about some more AI tools. Lastly, we'll share updates on the conference room booking app and the Reno Colective co-working space's accountability group. Resources PhlexUI - https://www.phlexui.com/ RailsUI - https://railsui.com/ ShadCN - https://ui.shadcn.com/ v0.dev - https://v0.dev/ Macrofactor - https://macrofactorapp.com/ Chronometer - https://cronometer.com/ LangChain.rb - https://github.com/andreibondarev/langchainrb/ D etangle - https://detangle.ai/…

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Shiny New Tech: LLMs, iPhones and Ray Bans 47:29

2 years ago47:29