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Jack Herrington: Model Context Protocol (MCP), Growing a YouTube Audience, Getting into Open Source

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- Codecrafters (sponsor): https://tej.as/codecrafters

- Jack on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jherr

- Jack on X: https://x.com/jherr

- Jack on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/jherr.dev

- Tejas on X: https://x.com/tejaskumar_

- create-tsrouter-app: https://github.com/TanStack/create-tsrouter-app


Summary


In this discussion, Jack Harrington and I explore the transition from being a content creator to an open source contributor, discussing the challenges and rewards of both paths. Jack shares his journey from being a principal engineer to a YouTuber, and now to a key player in the open source community with TanStack. We explore the intricacies of YouTube's algorithm, the importance of marketing oneself, and the unique features of Tanstack that allow for a progressive development experience. We also touch on the future of Tanstack, its cross-platform capabilities, and the potential integration with React Native.


We also discuss AI! Specifically, we discuss the Model Context Protocol (MCP) and how it provides tools and resources to AI, enabling seamless integration with applications. We explore the potential of local development with MCP, emphasizing its advantages over traditional cloud-based solutions.


Chapters


00:00 Jack Herrington

06:11 Transitioning from Influencer to Open Source Contributor

09:10 The YouTube Journey: Challenges and Growth

12:13 Navigating the YouTube Algorithm and Marketing Yourself

15:09 The Shift to Open Source and Community Engagement

18:18 Creating Tanstack: A New Era in Development

20:55 The Unique Features of Tanstack and Its Ecosystem

24:09 Progressive Disclosure in Frameworks

26:54 Cross-Platform Capabilities of Tanstack

30:16 The Future of Tanstack and React Native Integration

40:05 Navigating the Tanstack Ecosystem

42:21 Understanding Model Context Protocol (MCP)

54:04 Integrating MCP with AI Applications

01:05:09 The Future of Local Development with MCP

01:11:03 Creating a Winamp Clone with AI

01:17:07 The Future of Front-End Development and AI

01:24:49 Connecting Dots: The Power of MCP and AI Tools

01:33:27 The Entrepreneurial Spirit: Beyond Money

01:39:27 Closing Thoughts and Future Collaborations


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Content provided by Tejas Kumar. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Tejas Kumar or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://ppacc.player.fm/legal.

Links

- Codecrafters (sponsor): https://tej.as/codecrafters

- Jack on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jherr

- Jack on X: https://x.com/jherr

- Jack on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/jherr.dev

- Tejas on X: https://x.com/tejaskumar_

- create-tsrouter-app: https://github.com/TanStack/create-tsrouter-app


Summary


In this discussion, Jack Harrington and I explore the transition from being a content creator to an open source contributor, discussing the challenges and rewards of both paths. Jack shares his journey from being a principal engineer to a YouTuber, and now to a key player in the open source community with TanStack. We explore the intricacies of YouTube's algorithm, the importance of marketing oneself, and the unique features of Tanstack that allow for a progressive development experience. We also touch on the future of Tanstack, its cross-platform capabilities, and the potential integration with React Native.


We also discuss AI! Specifically, we discuss the Model Context Protocol (MCP) and how it provides tools and resources to AI, enabling seamless integration with applications. We explore the potential of local development with MCP, emphasizing its advantages over traditional cloud-based solutions.


Chapters


00:00 Jack Herrington

06:11 Transitioning from Influencer to Open Source Contributor

09:10 The YouTube Journey: Challenges and Growth

12:13 Navigating the YouTube Algorithm and Marketing Yourself

15:09 The Shift to Open Source and Community Engagement

18:18 Creating Tanstack: A New Era in Development

20:55 The Unique Features of Tanstack and Its Ecosystem

24:09 Progressive Disclosure in Frameworks

26:54 Cross-Platform Capabilities of Tanstack

30:16 The Future of Tanstack and React Native Integration

40:05 Navigating the Tanstack Ecosystem

42:21 Understanding Model Context Protocol (MCP)

54:04 Integrating MCP with AI Applications

01:05:09 The Future of Local Development with MCP

01:11:03 Creating a Winamp Clone with AI

01:17:07 The Future of Front-End Development and AI

01:24:49 Connecting Dots: The Power of MCP and AI Tools

01:33:27 The Entrepreneurial Spirit: Beyond Money

01:39:27 Closing Thoughts and Future Collaborations


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