Forget complex AI architectures. Discover how a single SQLite table and a handful of cron jobs can conjure a surprisingly capable personal assistant. Learn how to build your own hackable AI butler powered by simple data and creative prompting.
Curious about product engineers? These full-stack builders aren’t just writing code—they’re talking to users, digging into data, and shipping fast. Discover how this role is shaping the next wave of tech companies and why their user obsession trumps dogmatic best practices.
AI is surging productivity, but what’s the hidden cost for developers? Discover how prompt engineering could erode the deep focus and creative “flow” that makes coding sing. Join us as we probe this quiet concern and ponder the future of happiness in an AI-accelerated tech landscape.
Pulling the plug on an engine and migrating to another is risky, but it saved this game development project. Find out how a team navigated the challenges of switching from Rust/Bevy to C#/Unity mid-stream and emerged with boosted productivity and confidence.
Ready to level up your software projects? Discover the critical steps to truly owning what you build. Learn how to gather context, nail your solutions, and build feedback loops that accelerate your growth and ship features users love.
Could a single developer build a seven-figure business? Dive into the story of a bootstrapped Rails app that scaled to incredible heights. You’ll learn how one engineer leveraged “The One-Person Framework” to build, maintain, and evolve a profitable company.
Untangle validation from business rules in your code. Discover why defining validation as a pure function simplifies development and boosts predictability, especially when dealing with external data. Learn how this distinction keeps your system stable even as business logic shifts.
Top engineers don’t just code; they build full products. Discover how adopting a product-minded approach amplifies your impact, elevates your career, and avoids common tech industry pitfalls. Learn actionable steps to gather real user feedback and steer both technical and product direction.
Ever wonder how a toxic team really functions? This episode cracks open the dark side of the “5 Dysfunctions of a Team,” offering a satirical, step-by-step guide on precisely how to sabotage trust, stifle debate, and crush collaboration. Don’t worry, it’s just a thought experiment… mostly.
The rise of AI sent shivers down your spine—is your job obsolete? Fear not! Chris and Amy reveal why coding is evolving, not dying. Learn how AI turbocharges development and discover the true superpowers that will keep you indispensable in the software world.