ConTejas Code

Tejas Kumar

ConTejas Code is a long-form podcast hosted by Tejas Kumar, an AI engineer at IBM and the best selling author of Fluent React (O'Reilly), about applying engineering principles to everyday life. Episodes range from AI engineering, React and TypeScript to health, relationships, careers and leadership, with guests including Kent C. Dodds, Guillermo Rauch, Matt Pocock and Mark Erikson. More at https://tej.as/podcast

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April 15 · 1 hr 31 min
How to Build an Effective Tech Stack: Balancing User and Developer Experience
Let's stay in touch? https://twitter.com/tejaskumar_ In this comprehensive podcast episode titled "How to Build an Effective Tech Stack," listeners are guided through the intricate process of constructing a technology stack that harmonizes both User Experience (UX) and Developer Experience (DX). Beginning with a foundational understanding of what a tech stack is, the episode delves into the various components that constitute a tech stack, including technology, tools, libraries, frameworks, and databases. It also covers essential practices such as testing, deployment/hosting, monitoring, and the use of services like Software as a Service (SaaS). Key discussions include the balancing act between UX and DX, the importance of choosing the right mix of tools and services, and when to prefer a tool over a service. The episode emphasizes the significance of developer experience in shaping user experience and vice versa, presenting insights on unit testing and the pitfalls of striving for 100% code coverage. It also features a comparative analysis of popular frontend UI libraries such as React, SolidJS, and Qwik, addressing the question of how much optimization is truly beneficial. The podcast underscores the critical notion that beyond the choice of technology, the value of the product to its users is paramount. It concludes with the concept of a living, reactive tech stack that adapts to reduce friction and improve both development processes and user satisfaction. This episode is a must-listen for anyone involved in building or optimizing tech stacks, offering a deep dive into making informed decisions that benefit both developers and users. Chapters 00:00 - Intro 00:32 - Sponsors 01:45 - Building a Tech Stack: Balancing User Experience (UX) and Developer Experience (DX) 05:03 - What is a Tech Stack? 08:25 - What is Technology? 17:09 - What are Tools? 21:39 - What are Libraries? 29:27 - What are Frameworks? 33:17 - Databases 35:37 - Testing 41:49 - Deployment/Hosting 46:14 - Monitoring 49:31 - Services (Hosted Tools), Software as a Service 54:21 - When to use a tool vs. a service? 58:53 - What to consider when choosing and using tools in a tech stack 01:05:41 - Balancing Developer Experience (DX) and User Experience (UX) 01:08:29 - Unit Testing and Why 100% Code Coverage is Bad 01:10:33 - Paying attention to how DX affects UX 01:14:24 - Comparing Frontend UI Libraries: React, SolidJS, and Qwik 01:21:32 - How much optimization is worth it? 01:23:02 - More Important than a Tech Stack: Is your product valuable? 01:28:17 - A Living, Reactive Tech Stack to Ease Friction 01:30:30 - Conclusion Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
March 2 · 1 hr 49 min
Paul Aragones: How to Engineer a Great Marriage
Links - CodeCrafters (Sponsor): https://tej.as/codecrafters - Guest Socials (Paul Aragones): Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prequalizer/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PinoyHusbands - Gottman Institute (The Four Horsemen): https://www.gottman.com/blog/the-four-horsemen-recognizing-criticism-contempt-defensiveness-and-stonewalling/ - Cal.com (Peer Richelsen): https://cal.com Mentioned Episodes - Diazno Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4i4txd4HhngCGAtDWt0JZF?si=h-LM6LEPQGeh8Hsu2s5N4w Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/diazno-how-to-unlock-creativity-taste-and-effective/id1731855333?i=1000747678547 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k8azxbxYBAc&list=PLEJpU2pV0Lie1VWU1unMg_7FRQ1gqFmAZ&index=4&t=5888s&pp=iAQBsAgC Summary In this episode, I sit down with Paul Aragones, an embedded Linux engineer who made the fascinating pivot to becoming a marriage coach. We explore the surprisingly deep parallels between building stable software systems and engineering a divorce-proof marriage. We discuss why marriage is actually the ultimate operating system for life, how to create a 'spec sheet' for your partner to avoid compatibility bugs, and why your friend circle might be increasing your divorce risk by 75%. Paul also opens up about his own journey through poverty and near-divorce, and we debate the controversial role of submission and servant leadership in modern relationships. Chapters 00:00:00 Intro 00:05:05 Marriage as an Operating System 00:08:28 Building the Spec Sheet: Requirements for a Spouse 00:13:38 Why Marry? The Societal & Financial API 00:18:45 The Danger of Being Too Picky (The "Feature Creep" Problem) 00:22:14 Defining Your 3 Non-Negotiables 00:27:46 The "Timeout" Clause in Dating 00:33:13 The Shock of v1.0: Early Marriage Bugs 00:39:20 The 75% Rule: How Friends Influence Divorce Risk 00:47:23 Implementing CI/CD: Continuous Improvement in Marriage 00:54:30 Overcoming Male Pride & Finding Mentors 01:01:15 Identity Stack: Husband > Father > Businessman 01:06:11 Addressing Religious Trauma & Misconceptions 01:19:58 The Four Horsemen: Predicting Divorce with 90% Accuracy 01:27:08 Emergency Protocols: Saving a Dying Marriage 01:37:41 Why It's All Worth It: The Highest Form of Satisfaction Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
February 23 · 1 hr 56 min
What is AI engineering and what do AI engineers even do?
Links - CodeCrafters (Sponsor): https://tej.as/codecrafters - The Rise of the AI Engineer (Latent Space): https://www.latentspace.com/p/ai-engineer - Anthropic Model Context Protocol (MCP): https://www.anthropic.com/news/model-context-protocol Anthropic Skills (SKILL.md): https://resources.anthropic.com/hubfs/The-Complete-Guide-to-Building-Skill-for-Claude.pdf?hsLang=en - Pratim Bhosale on Vector Search (Previous Episode): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZJcrI1GbDec - OpenClaw (Official Repository): https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw - WormGPT/Prompt Injection Incident (The Verge Reference): https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/881574/cline-openclaw-prompt-injection-hack Summary In this episode, I’m finally breaking down what AI Engineering actually looks like in 2026. We’ve moved past the "wow" phase of demos into the hard reality of production, where models lie, costs spike, and security is a nightmare. I define the role formally—separating it from ML engineering—and dive deep into the three core problems we solve daily: hallucinations, real-time knowledge, and context engineering. I also explore the explosion of agent runtimes, specifically dissecting OpenClaw (formerly Clawdbot/Moltbot) and why its open-source, device-local approach is winning. We talk about the Model Context Protocol (MCP), the new SKILL.md standard from Anthropic, and why I believe multi-agent concurrency is the inevitable future of software. Chapters 00:00:00 Intro: The "Monday Morning" AI Nightmare 00:08:15 What is AI Engineering? 00:21:00 AI Engineers vs. ML Engineers 00:36:20 Problem 1: Hallucinations 00:48:30 Problem 2: Real-Time Knowledge 00:59:00 Problem 3: Context Engineering 01:13:00 Agents 01:17:30 MCP (Model Context Protocol) Explained 01:22:30 SKILL.md: The New Standard 01:39:00 The 2026 Trend: Multi-Agent Concurrency 01:42:30 Build Your Own OpenClaw 01:52:00 Conclusion: Moving from Talk to Action Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
February 16 · 1 hr 30 min
Mikhail Korolev: How to Hack the Job Market & Get Into VIP Rooms
Links - CodeCrafters: https://codecrafters.io - Kyle Simpson (You Don't Know JS): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BEMG7Oxuan8 - Josh Goldberg (CFP Advice): https://www.joshuakgoldberg.com/blog/how-i-apply-to-conferences/ - JSHeroes CFP Guide: https://jsheroes.io/ (See blog section) - CFP.watch (by Roudy): https://cfp.watch - confs.tech (mentioned at ~00:34): https://confs.tech - Guillermo Rauch Episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6NzkPBjwpwLmhIntEUB95x?si=51ac6de6d8fa4f8e - Santosh Yadav Episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7HIl3zqyDd3cZDmJLzKR58 - Jeff Escalante Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uf2E3dWfK3k - System Design in 15 Minutes (Hello Interview): https://www.hellointerview.com/learn/system-design/in-a-hurry/introduction - Mikhail Korolev (X/Twitter): https://x.com/mkrl__ - Mikhail on GitHub: https://github.com/mkrl - Mikhail on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mkrl/ - Mikhail on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/mkrl.xyz Summary I sat down with Mikhail "Misha" Korolev to discuss a reality many engineers face but rarely talk about: how to get into rooms where you technically "don't belong." We explored his journey from being unemployed after Toptal to networking his way into VIP dinners and eventually landing a role at Tekmetric. We dug deep into the "Pac-Man Rule" for networking, why I believe you shouldn't pursue DevRel jobs at companies with unfinished products, and the specific "cheat codes" Misha used to bypass standard interview gates—including how he used ChatGPT to speed-run a LeetCode assessment. If you're currently navigating the job market or trying to pivot from engineering to public speaking, this conversation is a masterclass in making your own luck. Chapters 00:00:00 Intro & Sponsors 00:02:45 The "VIP Dinner" Strategy 00:06:00 How to Enter Rooms You "Don't Belong" In 00:12:20 The Pac-Man Rule for Networking 00:15:00 Dealing with Competitive Networking (The MKBHD Effect) 00:20:00 Why You Shouldn't Idolize Tech Celebrities 00:28:00 How to Start Speaking at Conferences (CFP Hacks) 00:35:00 Live Coding vs. Pre-recorded Demos 00:43:00 The Truth About DevRel vs. Engineering 00:58:00 Misha's Accidental Path to Engineering (Quake & Turbo Pascal) 01:07:30 Job Hunting in a Brutal Market 01:13:30 Using ChatGPT to Pass LeetCode Interviews 01:20:00 Getting Referrals (The Supabase Story) 01:27:00 Closing Advice: Just Go Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
February 9 · 1 hr 50 min
How to communicate well: interpersonally, in teams, and on stage
Links CodeCrafters (Sponsor) Steve Jobs iPhone Introduction (2007) Steve Ballmer "Developers" Bill Clinton "I did not have sexual relations" Tejas's First Talk (JSConf EU) Tejas at React Summit (The "Sweaty Room" Talk) Amy Cuddy's Power Posing TED Talk Diazno on ConTejas "Thin Slicing" (Ambady & Rosenthal) Mehrabian's 7-38-55 Rule (Original Paper) Elaboration Likelihood Model (Petty & Cacioppo) Cognitive Load & Multimedia Learning (Mayer/Wiley) Narrative transportation Exposure Therapy for Public Speaking (Frontiers) Breathing & Physiological Sigh (PMC) Deliberate practice Feedback Spacing + retrieval practice Summary In this episode, we're doing something different. Instead of analyzing code, we're analyzing the science of communication. I've spoken on hundreds of stages, from massive conferences to small, sweaty rooms, and I've learned that great speakers aren't born—they're built. We're going to dismantle the "talent" myth and replace it with a repeatable system. I'll walk you through the three levers of connection (Clarity, Trust, Energy), debunk the famous 7-38-55 rule, and give you practical frameworks like the "4 L's of Listening" and the "4 C's of Storytelling." Whether you're an engineer trying to get buy-in for a refactor or a founder pitching a VC, this is how you make your ideas inevitable. Chapters 0:00:00 Intro 0:03:00 The Steve Jobs & Obama Standard 0:07:37 The 3 Levers: Clarity, Trust, Energy 0:10:33 Why Communication Fails (A Quick Diagnostic) 0:16:16 Debunking the 7-38-55 Rule (Mehrabian) 0:25:21 The 4 L's of Listening: Listen, Loop, Label, Lead 0:36:55 The One-Sentence Thesis 0:44:54 How to Change Minds (Elaboration Likelihood Model) 0:57:15 High Stakes vs. Low Energy: Reading the Room 1:03:00 Storytelling: The 4 C's (Context, Conflict, Choice, Change) 1:13:57 Delivery: Removing Fluff & Cognitive Load 1:21:00 Voice Control: Pace and Emphasis 1:24:40 Gestures: The "Check the Floor" Mental Model 1:30:56 Managing Nerves: Power Posing & Reappraisal 1:44:40 The 7-Day Action Plan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
February 2 · 1 hr 40 min
Diazno: How to Unlock Creativity, Taste, and Effective Leadership
Links - CodeCrafters (Sponsor) - Partner with ConTejas Code - Diazno on Spotify - Diazno on Instagram - Tejas’s Keynote in Malaysia (Sick Day) Description In this episode of the ConTejas Code Podcast, Tejas sits down with the artist, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Diazno. Often described as the "Black Rick Rubin" for his ability to curate sound and vibe, Diazno shares his profound insights on the intersection of creativity and execution. They dive deep into how to move from "idea" to "finished product" by overcoming the fear of commitment, the role of taste versus talent, and how true leadership is actually about influence and service. Diazno also opens up about his experiences directing major productions at venues like the Deutsche Oper, navigating cross-cultural communication, and how he views the rise of AI tools like Suno in the music industry. Whether you are a developer, a musician, or a team leader, this episode offers a masterclass in human connection and the discipline of high performance. Chapters 00:00:00 Intro & Sponsors 00:04:05 From Ideas to Execution: Overcoming "Fear of Commitment" 00:12:12 Creativity is Life: The Cycle of Creation and Rest 00:19:15 Consumption vs. Creation: Finding the Spark 00:25:22 Taste vs. Talent: The Role of the Producer 00:30:20 How to Get Buy-In 00:37:25 Communicating a Vision 00:42:15 Communication: Not What You Say, What They Hear 00:49:18 Honoring People & Building Relational Equity 01:00:20 The Power of Informal Relationships 01:15:20 Reps & Consistency: Performing on Your Worst Days 01:22:10 AI in Music: Will It Replace the Soul? 01:38:05 Outro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
January 26 · 1 hr 36 min
Isaac Akinsete: How to Optimize Health & Longevity as a Desk Worker
Links - Codecrafters (partner): https://tej.as/codecrafters - Isaac on Instagram: https://instagram.com/isaac11890 - Contact: https://tej.as Summary Sitting 8+ hours a day is destroying your biomechanics. Here is how to engineer your way back to health. In this episode of ConTejas Code, I sit down with professional footballer and CrossFit coach Isaac Akinsete to reverse the physical damage of the developer lifestyle. We dive deep into the anatomy of "tech neck," why stretching isn't enough, and how to trigger the EPOC "afterburn" effect to burn fat while sitting. Whether you have a full gym or zero equipment, Isaac outlines the exact protocols to maximize longevity, fix tight hip flexors, and optimize mental and spiritual health. In this episode, we cover: - The Desk Worker Protocol: A complete zero-equipment circuit routine for hypertrophy and cardio. - Mobility vs. Stretching: Why static stretching won't fix your posture. - RPE Explained: How to train for fat loss vs. strength without burnout. - CrossFit vs. Gym: Which is better for the average coder? - Mind & Spirit: The role of positive self-talk and faith in elite performance. Chapters 00:00:00 Intro 00:04:22 Isaac Akinsete 00:09:10 Mythbusting: Does lifting weights stunt growth in kids? 00:11:52 Am I too old to start working out? 00:14:15 How to find the right workout intensity (RPE Scale) 00:20:55 What sitting for 8+ hours actually does to your body 00:26:08 Mobility vs. Stretching: Why stretching isn't enough 00:30:12 How to fix "Tech Neck" and Hunchback posture 00:42:50 Can you out-exercise a sedentary job? 00:47:11 Do under-desk treadmills and walking pads work? 00:53:36 Designing a workout routine for desk workers 00:55:36 The "Zero Equipment" Home & Hotel Workout 01:04:15 High Intensity Circuit Training & The EPOC Effect 01:11:17 Traditional Gym vs. CrossFit 01:16:05 Rapid Fire Questions 01:22:25 Faith & Fitness: Treating your body like a temple 01:29:53 The psychology of self-talk 01:34:50 Outro oAVv7QV7tdStFFrhiZzZ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
January 19 · 1 hr 48 min
Faris Aziz: How to Get Promoted, Build Resilience, and Lead with Empathy
Links - Codecrafters (sponsor): https://tej.as/codecrafters - Become a guest on the podcast: https://forms.gle/wMqBmVhuzL46Ha3P7 - ZurichJS Discount: https://conf.zurichjs.com?utm_source=contejas&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=zurichjs-conf-2026 - Faris on X: https://x.com/farisaziz12 - Faris on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/farisaziz12/ - ZurichJS: https://zurichjs.com - SmallPDF: https://smallpdf.com What does it take to become an Engineering Manager at 21? How do you rebuild your identity when a chronic illness takes away your physical strength? In this episode of ConTejas Code, I sit down with Faris Aziz, a Staff Engineer at Smallpdf and the lead organizer of ZurichJS. At just 25 years old, Faris has lived a career’s worth of highs and lows. From failing his first coding bootcamp module to building a career ladder for a fintech startup, and from ranking as the 2nd fittest CrossFit athlete in Switzerland to being bedridden by an autoimmune condition, Faris shares the mindset required to navigate extreme volatility. This conversation moves beyond technical skills into the "internal garden"—how emotional regulation, sleep, and nutrition directly impact your ability to lead others. Faris breaks down his philosophy on "Peace of Mind" as the primary metric for promotion, why invisible work builds character, and how to steward authority without intimidation. Whether you are an aspiring manager, a developer looking to level up, or someone navigating a personal setback, this episode offers a blueprint for resilience and professional excellence. Chapters 00:00:00 Intro 00:04:33 Getting into Tech at 19 00:08:12 Failing (and Surviving) Bootcamp 00:11:00 Building a CrossFit App During Lockdown 00:13:38 Getting Hired Without Writing Code 00:18:49 Accidental Managers: Leading at 21 00:22:19 Choosing a Pre-seed Startup Over High Salary 00:28:53 Red Flags in Leadership 00:33:41 Tending the Garden: Balancing Work & ZurichJS 00:42:51 Health Crisis: From Top Athlete to Bedridden 00:48:51 Emotional Regulation & Bio-Hacking 00:59:36 Mindset: Gratitude vs. Bitterness 01:07:44 Invisible Work & Building Character 01:11:18 How to Get Promoted: Giving Peace of Mind 01:17:28 Confidence vs. Arrogance 01:21:42 Owning Mistakes Confidently 01:25:38 Stewarding Authority (The Kent C. Dodds Example) 01:28:06 Don't Just Be an Engineer: Solve Business Problems 01:35:02 Managing "Diva" 10x Engineers 01:40:12 Organizing the First ZurichJS 01:46:30 Outro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
January 12 · 1 hr 36 min
Passkeys: A Deep Dive into Authentication
Links - Codecrafters (sponsor): https://tej.as/codecrafters - Clerk: https://clerk.com - Auth0: https://auth0.com - Arctic (OAuth Library): https://arctic.js.org - Lucia (Session Library): https://lucia-auth.com Why do we still use passwords in 2026? In this episode of ConTejas Code, we tear down the complex world of digital identity. From the horror story of getting hacked at a hookah bar to the mathematical elegance of public-key cryptography, we cover how the internet knows who you actually are. Let's break down the history of web authentication, explain why "logging in" is so much harder than it looks, and demystify the new standard taking over the web: Passkeys (WebAuthn). Whether you are a developer looking for an implementation playbook or just curious why your banking app requires a fingerprint, this deep dive explains the difference between Identity, Identifiers, and Credentials—and why you should stop rolling your own auth immediately. Chapters 00:00:00 Welcome to ConTejas Code 00:01:06 Sponsor: CodeCrafters 00:01:42 Why Authentication Matters (High Stakes vs. Low Stakes) 00:07:30 Storytime: Getting Hacked at a Shisha Bar 00:19:48 The Vocabulary: Identity, Identifiers, and Credentials 00:27:45 The Three Factors (Something You Know, Have, Are) 00:34:28 Real World Analogies: House Keys, Speak-easies, and Hotel Cards 00:41:10 A History of Web Auth: From Basic Auth to the "Social Login" Mess 00:49:15 Authentication vs. Authorization vs. Accounting 00:57:00 The Problem with Passwords & MFA Fatigue 01:00:40 How Passkeys Work: Public Key Cryptography Explained 01:07:00 Under the Hood: WebAuthn, FIDO2, and The "Ceremonies" 01:13:40 Synced vs. Device-Bound Passkeys 01:16:30 The Playbook: How to Design Auth for SaaS, Mobile, and B2B 01:21:00 The Golden Rule: Don't Roll Your Own Crypto 01:23:00 Libraries & Tools You Should Use (Clerk, Auth0, Arctic) 01:28:40 The Minimum Viable Security Checklist 01:32:30 The Future of Passwordless Identity Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
January 5 · 1 hr 52 min
How to Engineer Your Way to Quality Health
Links - Codecrafters: https://tej.as/codecrafters - Why We Sleep: https://www.amazon.de/-/en/Why-We-Sleep-Unlocking-Dreams/dp/1501144316 - Matthew Walker's Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/1aIVAabjRjnmiouX0zCzF3 - Sleep latency paper: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33865376/#:~:text=Oral%20magnesium%20supplementation%20for%20insomnia,insomnia%20symptoms%20in%20older%20adults - Glycine for sleep: https://glowable.com.au/blogs/news/glycine-the-calming-nutrient-for-soothing-anxiety?srsltid=AfmBOor_YWMUUsqdS9AJjfSJLQb1F0CSEKrbw-0AhjCVkXCcHdjPGtWq#:~:text=of%20Pharmacological%20Sciences%20found%20that,often%20closely%20linked%20to%20anxiety - Dr. Andy Galpin's podcast: https://performpodcast.com/ - Detachment paper: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19592515/#:~:text=Results%3A%20%20Higher%20PEAT%20scores,of%20depression%20and%20negative%20affect - Quantified Scientist: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheQuantifiedScientist In this episode, we learn how to engineer better health outcomes for ourselves to live fitter and healthier than ever before drawing on the latest research. Chapters 00:00:00 Intro 00:05:24 Episode Outline 00:12:08 Sleep Architecture: Deep and REM 00:24:17 How to Sleep Well 00:34:31 My Routine with Sleep 00:39:25 Using Temperature to Sleep Well 00:41:55 Eating before Bed 00:45:14 Getting more Deep Sleep and REM Sleep 00:52:49 How to Eat Well 00:56:05 How to Lose Fat 01:02:35 How to Gain Muscle 01:07:47 Vices: Alcohol, Nicotine, etc. 01:10:28 Loneliness and Social Connection 01:18:34 How to Develop Quality Social Connections 01:25:54 Maximizing Productivity and Work/Life Balance 01:33:36 Psychological Detachment 01:36:33 Dealing with Getting Sick 01:42:08 How to Avoid Jetlag and Travel Well 01:46:14 Heart Rate Variability: Managing Stress and Recovery 01:50:53 Conclusion Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 7, 2025 · 1 hr 32 min
Pratim Bhosale: How to get into AI from Backend Engineering
Links - CodeCrafters (partner): https://tej.as/CodeCrafters - Pratim on X: https://x.com/bhosalepratim - Tejas on X: https://x.com/tejaskumar_ Summary In this conversation, we explore the journey from backend development to becoming a Google Developer Expert in Golang. We discuss the significance of microservices architecture, the importance of search technologies, and the development of Cargo Chat, a tool for searching codebases. Pratim shares insights on building effective search pipelines, Matryoshka embedding models, and the integration of hypothetical documents in search processes. The conversation concludes with a discussion on a mental health journaling app that connects personal reflections with religious texts for encouragement. Chapters 00:00 Pratim Bhosale 02:19 Introduction 05:16 The Shift to Backend Development and Golang 08:16 Becoming a Google Developer Expert 11:20 Understanding Microservices Architecture 14:19 Building Innovative Tools: Cargo Chat 17:12 Search Technologies and Their Applications 20:15 The Search Pipeline and Embedding Models 29:49 Building a Vector Database 33:13 Local First Movement and Security 34:14 Understanding Hyde: Hypothetical Document Embeddings 36:48 Matryoshka Embedding Models 41:59 The Search Problem in AI 43:57 Developing a Mental Health App 48:02 Comparing Approaches to Vector Search 52:56 Developer Experience and Product Growth 01:02:52 Understanding Developer Experience Levers 01:04:32 Making API Products Click 01:07:40 The Role of Developer Advocacy 01:11:06 Navigating Career Paths in Tech 01:13:58 Finding Your Niche in Developer Relations 01:20:18 Work-Life Balance and Avoiding Burnout 01:24:01 The Importance of Mentorship 01:27:07 Emerging Technologies and Trends Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 23, 2025 · 1 hr 33 min
Shivay Lamba: How to run secure AI anywhere with WebAssembly
Links - CodeCrafters (partner): https://tej.as/codecrafters - WebAssembly on Kubernetes: https://www.cncf.io/blog/2024/03/12/webassembly-on-kubernetes-from-containers-to-wasm-part-01/ - Shivay on X: https://x.com/howdevelop - Tejas on X: https://x.com/tejaskumar_ Summary In this podcast episode, Shivay Lamba and I discuss the integration of WebAssembly with AI and machine learning, exploring its implications for developers. We dive into the benefits of running machine learning models in the browser, the significance of edge computing, and the performance advantages of WebAssembly over traditional serverless architectures. The conversation also touches on emerging hardware solutions for AI inference and the importance of accessibility in software development. Shivay shares insights on how developers can leverage these technologies to build efficient and privacy-focused applications. Chapters 00:00 Shivay Lamba 03:02 Introduction and Background 06:02 WebAssembly and AI Integration 08:47 Machine Learning on the Edge 11:43 Privacy and Data Security in AI 15:00 Quantization and Model Optimization 17:52 Tools for Running AI Models in the Browser 32:13 Understanding TensorFlow.js and Its Architecture 37:58 Custom Operations and Model Compatibility 41:56 Overcoming Limitations in JavaScript ML Workloads 46:00 Demos and Practical Applications of TensorFlow.js 54:22 Server-Side AI Inference with WebAssembly 01:02:42 Building AI Inference APIs with WebAssembly 01:04:39 WebAssembly and Machine Learning Inference 01:10:56 Summarizing the Benefits of WebAssembly for Developers 01:15:43 Learning Curve for Developers in Machine Learning 01:21:10 Hardware Considerations for WebAssembly and AI 01:27:35 Comparing Inference Speeds of AI Models Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 9, 2025 · 2 hr 6 min
DevRel deep dive: what it is, how to do it, how to measure it
Links - Codecrafters (Partner): https://tej.as/codecrafters - Tejas on X: https://x.com/tejaskumar_ - Mary Thengvall, The Business Value of Developer Relations: https://develocity.io/measuring-devrel-success-effective-metrics-for-impact/#:~:text=In%20a%20talk%20given%20at,5 - Matthew Revell, “What is Developer Relations?”: https://developerrelations.com/guides/what-is-developer-relations/#:~:text=Most%20companies%20invest%20in%20DevRel,because%20they%20want%20to%20affect - Quinton Wall, Does Developer Relations Belong Under Marketing or Engineering?: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/does-developer-relations-belong-under-marketing-engineering-wall-z9gic#:~:text=For%20early%20stage%20companies%2C%20Developer,the%20detriment%20of%20developer%20experience - Mike Stowe, A Brief History Of Developer Relations Programs: https://influitive.com/blog/brief-history-developer-relations-programs-developer-communities/#:~:text=When%20I%20joined%20Constant%20Contact,across%20one%20of%20these%20companies - R. Scott, Developer Relations: A Growth Engine from Day One: https://www.delltechnologiescapital.com/resources/devrel-day-one#:~:text=%E2%80%8DDeveloper%20Relations%20is%20at%20its,%E2%80%9D - Matt Bernier, The intersection of DevRel and Product Management: https://developerrelations.com/talks/intersection-dev-rel-product-management/#:~:text=The%20Barbican%2C%20London%2C%20UK - Develocity.io, Measuring DevRel Success: Effective Metrics for Impact: https://develocity.io/measuring-devrel-success-effective-metrics-for-impact/#:~:text=impact%20on%20user%20engagement%20and,2 - Jake Prins, 10 Ways to Build a Developer Community: https://www.apideck.com/blog/ten-ways-to-build-a-developer-community#:~:text=in,seminar%2C%20or%20webinar - Francine Hardaway, DevRel: Marketing, Product Management, or Neither?: https://medium.com/influence-marketing-council/devrel-marketing-product-management-or-neither-77d6c4666f7f#:~:text=Most%20developer%20relations%20programs%20wrestle,sourced%20by%20DevRel%20are%20invaluable Chapters 00:00:00 Introduction 00:02:28 The Core Thesis of DevRel 00:12:41 History of DevRel: From Apple in the 80s to Today 00:19:08 The Value of DevRel & Success Stories (Stripe, MongoDB) 00:25:08 The Critical Role of the Feedback Loop 00:27:03 The Danger of Ignoring DevRel Feedback 00:34:33 Where DevRel Sits: Marketing vs. Product & Engineering 00:37:22 The Gold Standard: A Product Engineer with a Megaphone 00:49:37 Measuring DevRel Success: Beyond Vanity Metrics 00:52:00 Key Metrics: Community, Satisfaction, & Monthly Active Developers (MAD) 01:01:31 Practical DevRel: How to Build Community 01:03:37 Practical DevRel: Content Strategy & "Carving the Turkey" 01:06:50 Practical DevRel: Improving the Onboarding Experience 01:11:00 Practical DevRel: Events, Public Speaking & Internal Advocacy 01:17:20 Start of Q&A with Africa's DevRel Community 01:18:02 Defining AI Engineering vs. Machine Learning 01:20:01 Defining DevRel: It's High-Quality Customer Relations 01:26:32 Q&A: Is Developer Experience (DX) the same as User Experience (UX)? 01:29:14 Q&A: How AI is Changing UX/DX with Model Context Protocol (MCP) 01:35:32 Q&A: Biggest Opportunities for DevRel in AI 01:38:25 Q&A: Necessary Skills for AI DevRel (Communication is #1) 01:44:22 Q&A: Where to Find Developers for New Niche Tools 01:48:08 Q&A: What's Most Exciting in Tech Right Now? 01:53:22 Q&A: Advice for New Developers in the AI Era (Build and Ship!) 01:58:00 Q&A: How to Balance Technical Work with Community Management 02:00:57 Q&A: How to Form Meaningful Professional Relationships 02:05:56 Conclusion Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 2, 2025 · 1 hr 46 min
Dev Agrawal: How to be notable, event sourcing, and SolidJS
Links - CodeCrafters (partner): https://tej.as/codecrafters - Dev on X: https://x.com/devagrawal09 - Xolvio: https://xolv.io/ - Tejas on X: https://x.com/tejaskumar_ Previous Episodes - Taylor Desseyn - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6l6GpkHNlZw - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1xN7YeNpkCf4qJ3kUkVVuh - Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/taylor-desseyn-how-to-build-a-genuine-high-quality-network/id1731855333?i=1000684664112 - Event Sourcing - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VtmPTigdpos - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/32dmiUBZclkXNWT1YcUJHr - Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/event-sourced-architecture-a-deep-dive/id1731855333?i=1000696976876 Summary We discuss the journey of becoming a notable developer, the importance of intentional networking, and the role of content creation in building a professional presence. Dev shares insights from his experiences in DevRel, the challenges of the industry, and the significance of event sourcing in modern applications. We then discuss the intricacies of event sourcing, exploring its implications for software architecture, performance, and testing. The discussion highlights the importance of projections, caching, and the separation of command and query responsibilities (CQRS) in building efficient applications. Real-world applications, such as Git and Redux, are examined as examples of event sourcing in practice. Finally, we explore Solid.js and its comparison with React, focusing on fine-grained reactivity, the challenges of adopting new frameworks, and the evolution of web development practices. They explore the unique features of Solid.js, including its compiler and async signals, while discussing the broader implications for developers transitioning between frameworks. The conversation also touches on the importance of full stack development and the mindset required to excel in the field. Chapters 00:00:00 Dev Agrawal 00:04:16 Becoming Notable in Tech 00:14:24 Intentional Networking and Building a Presence 00:24:27 The Role of Content Creation 00:34:29 DevRel Insights and Career Transitions 00:44:05 Understanding Event Sourcing 00:43:37 Caching and Performance in Event Sourcing 00:48:42 Real-World Applications of Event Sourcing 00:51:31 Command Query Responsibility Segregation (CQRS) Explained 00:54:24 Event Sourcing in UI State Management 00:57:25 Overcoming Resistance to Event Sourcing 01:00:22 The Challenges of Transitioning to Event Sourcing 01:04:34 Storing Events and Schema Management 01:07:16 Testing with Event Sourcing 01:08:51 Introduction to Solid.js and Its Advantages 01:13:12 Understanding Fine-Grained Reactivity 01:15:06 Challenges in Replacing React 01:16:30 The Unique Model of Solid.js 01:18:22 The Catch-22 of Learning React 01:19:52 Comparing Fine-Grained Reactivity in Solid and React 01:23:50 The Role of Solid's Compiler 01:25:57 Exploring Solid.js 2.0 and Async Signals 01:28:55 Server-Side Rendering and Async Signals 01:35:08 Partial Pre-Rendering and Edge Workers 01:37:41 Becoming a Full Stack Developer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 26, 2025 · 1 hr 9 min
Lu Wilson: How to Build an AI-Native Whiteboard for Everyone
Links - CodeCrafters (partner): https://tej.as/codecrafters - Lu on X: https://x.com/todepond - Lu on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/todepond.com - Lu on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@todepond - tldraw: https://tldraw.com/ - Make Real: https://makereal.tldraw.com/ - tldraw computer: https://computer.tldraw.com/ - Tejas on X: https://x.com/tejaskumar_ Summary We talk with Lu Wilson, an engineer at tldraw: a startup focused on innovative whiteboard technology. Together, we discuss the evolution of tldraw, the impact of AI on creative workflows, and the importance of experimentation in tech development. Lu shares insights on their very interesting experiments like Make Real and the new tldraw Computer, emphasizing the need for user-friendly AI tools that empower everyone, not just programmers. The discussion also touches on building a culture of experimentation within teams and the future of AI in design and development. Chapters 00:00 Lu Wilson 04:12 Introduction to TL Draw and Lou Wilson's Work 07:12 Exploring Make Real: AI and Canvas Integration 10:07 The Evolution of TL Draw Computer 12:56 User Experiences and Creative Applications 15:57 Future Directions and Innovations in TL Draw 19:06 AI Workflows: Democratizing Technology for Everyone 35:16 The Evolution of Teal Draw's Features 38:05 Challenges in Implementing Autocomplete 41:23 Building a Future-Proof AI Module 43:01 Understanding LLMs and Canvas Interaction 45:52 Evaluating AI Performance on Canvas 48:25 AI as a Collaborative Partner 53:01 Fostering a Culture of Experimentation 54:11 Balancing Innovation and Business Goals Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 19, 2025 · 1 hr 51 min
Sean Roberts: How to create better UX with AI Agent Experience (AX)
Links - Codecrafters (sponsor): https://tej.as/codecrafters - Agent Experience: https://agentexperience.ax - Arrazo: https://spec.openapis.org/arazzo/latest.html - Netlify: https://netlify.com - Sean on X: https://x.com/JavaSquip - Tejas on X: https://x.com/tejaskumar_ Summary This episode dives deep into the emerging field of Agent Experience (AX), exploring how software agents, including LLMs, will interact with the web and online services. The conversation highlights the distinction between the "human web" and the "agent web," emphasizing the need for new approaches to ensure agents can effectively understand context and execute tasks. Key topics include contextual alignment protocols like MCP (Machine Context Protocol), and standards such as `llms.txt` and `agents.json`, alongside efforts like Arrazo, which aim to provide structured information and enable complex workflows for agents. A significant portion of the discussion focuses on the challenges of authentication for agents, moving beyond human-in-the-loop processes and complex systems like OAuth2 towards more agent-friendly, secure, and auditable solutions, possibly involving dedicated agent user identities. The dialogue also covers practical considerations like providing data to LLMs efficiently, the importance of API accessibility for agents, and the need for businesses to adapt to this new paradigm of interaction. Finally, the conversation underscores that AX is a rapidly evolving area, transitioning from theoretical concepts to practical applications, with a strong call for community collaboration to develop best practices and robust solutions for the future of agent-driven web interactions. Chapters 00:00 Intro 03:35 Exploring Agent Experience (AX) and Its Importance 06:23 Understanding the Role of Model Context Protocol (MCP) 09:22 The Principles of Great Agent Experience 12:24 Agent Accessibility and Its Challenges 15:34 Contextual Alignment: Enhancing Agent Interaction 18:31 Human-Centric Design in Agent Experience 21:23 The Future of AI and Agent Experiences 24:25 Improving Human Accessibility Through Agentic Experiences 27:29 Primitives of Agent Accessibility 30:22 Avoiding Human in the Loop Patterns 33:19 Authentication in an Agentic World 38:34 Navigating API Token Strategies 43:30 Contextual Alignment: The Next Frontier 55:50 Understanding Agents vs. Bots 01:00:19 Optimizing Contextual Alignment for Agents 01:14:11 Understanding Website Infrastructure and Cost Implications 01:14:37 The Role of LLMs in Web Navigation 01:17:54 Quantifying ROI in Web Technologies 01:19:43 Introduction to Arazo and Workflow Management 01:24:26 Measuring Human vs. Agent Interaction 01:30:28 The Emergence of Agent Experience (AX) 01:38:09 Five Principles of Agent Experience (AX) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 12, 2025 · 1 hr 47 min
Santosh Yadav: How to level up your career, health, and life
Links - CodeCrafters (partner): https://codecrafters.io/ - Santosh's website: https://santoshyadav.dev/ - Santosh on X: https://x.com/santoshyadavdev - "My Journey to Staff Engineer" by Santosh: https://www.santoshyadav.dev/blog/2025-03-29-my-journey-to-staff-engineer/ - The Staff Engineer's Path: https://www.oreilly.com/library/view/the-staff-engineers/9781098118723/ Previous episode with Santosh - Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/santosh-yadav-how-open-source-changes-lives-angular/id1731855333?i=1000664702562&l=pt-BR - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1qjaz4PCxEMwUKP2IyBSBv?si=d338dd633c764939 - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MqlBFtg8EtU Summary Santhosh Yadav discusses his promotion to Staff Engineer at Celonis, contrasting it with his previous experiences of leaving jobs rather than being promoted. He emphasizes that management is a "side step" not a "step up" from an Individual Contributor (IC) role. The conversation moves into why engineers often leave jobs after two years, the importance of finding fulfilling work, and how a colleague's comment ("planted the seed") and the book "Staff Engineer's Path" helped him pursue the promotion. A significant portion covers Santhosh's personal health journey after a Type 2 diabetes diagnosis, which led him to prioritize health, drop conference speaking, and take up running. He shares his progress from struggling with 3km to completing a half marathon, emphasizing listening to his body, proper gear, rest, and not comparing himself to others. This inspired him to launch devswhorun.dev to motivate other developers. Other topics include: - The value of validation and good managers. - Dealing with toxic work environments (advice: leave). - Productivity while working from home. - His podcast "This is Tech Talks" and interest in home automation. The core message: cherish what you have and the importance of health for sustainable impact. Chapters 00:00:00 Santosh Yadav 00:04:31 Introduction and Guest Welcome 00:05:31 Career Progression and Promotion Journey 00:11:36 The Importance of Staying in One Place 00:15:21 Understanding Solonis and Its Impact 00:19:29 The Role of a Staff Engineer 00:24:29 The Value of Validation in Career Growth 00:31:31 Balancing Health and Career 00:39:44 Conclusion and Future Aspirations 00:40:39 Fitness Journey and Personal Records 00:41:31 The Impact of Niceness on Management 00:45:25 Transforming Toxicity into Calmness 00:50:25 Building Connections Beyond Work 00:52:55 The Importance of Compassion in the Workplace 00:54:39 Work from Home vs. Office Productivity 00:57:59 Exploring AI and Home Automation 01:07:37 The Evolution of Angular and Personal Health Journey 01:10:11 Health Transformation and Running a Half Marathon 01:16:38 The Journey of Personal Growth Through Running 01:20:23 Understanding the Importance of Recovery and Rest 01:22:32 Choosing the Right Gear for Running 01:25:12 Leveraging Technology for Training and Recovery 01:33:36 Community Building Through Shared Experiences 01:36:16 Transforming Personal Challenges into Community Impact Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 5, 2025 · 1 hr 57 min
Sacha Greif: How to Understand Developers through Surveys
Links - Codecrafters (partner): https://tej.as/codecrafters - State of Devs survey: https://stateofdevs.com/en-US - Sacha's post on Dev.to: https://dev.to/sachagreif/how-the-devographics-surveys-are-run-2023-edition-1p6a\ - Episode with Ujjwal Sharma (TC39 Chair): https://www.linkedin.com/posts/tejasq_contejas-code-ujjwal-sharma-how-javascript-activity-7185637709128884225-joHP - Sacha on X: https://x.com/SachaGreif - Sacha's website: https://sachagreif.com/ - Tejas on X: https://x.com/tejaskumar_ Summary In this discussion, we talk deeply with Sacha Greif, the founder of the popular State of JS, State of CSS, State of WebDev AI, and State of Devs surveys. We understand: 1. What it takes to create a great survey 2. How to process and visualize the data 3. Interesting insights and trends from the latest surveys Finally, we explore the biggest lessons Sacha learned from running the surveys for the past 7 years. Chapters 00:00:00 Introduction 00:06:30 Goals & Scope of the Surveys 00:09:15 Why the Surveys Resonat 00:18:11 Survey Design 00:23:20 Crafting Effective Survey Questions 00:26:19 The Open Source Stack 00:30:34 Monetization Strategy 00:34:25 Potential Future Surveys 00:36:04 Subjective Opinion vs. Objective Truth in Data 00:37:42 Handling Bias, Demographics, and Language Barriers 00:41:50 Optional Questions, Data Privacy, and Transparency 00:48:33 Addressing Criticism: Representation and Influencer Lists 00:57:20 Post-Survey: Data Analysis and Visualization 01:04:19 The Technical Infrastructure Behind the Surveys 01:08:13 Simplicity vs. Complexity in Development 01:09:20 Biggest Traffic Drivers & YouTuber Influence 01:11:08 Communicating Context and Avoiding Misinterpretation 01:13:10 Key Finding 1: Things Change Slower Than Perceived 01:15:13 Why the Disconnect Between Perception and Reality? 01:19:26 Key Finding 2: State of Web Dev AI & "Vibe Coding" Reality 01:27:48 Key Finding 3: The "Boomerang Effect"/Hype Cycle of Tools 01:35:13 How Tools Supersede Each Other (Webpack/Vite, Node/Bun) 01:42:12 How Established Tools Compete & Adapt 01:44:17 Most Important Lessons Learned Running the Surveys 01:49:46 Hope for the Surveys' Future Impact 01:52:45 Call to Action: Take the State of Devs Survey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 28, 2025 · 1 hr 37 min
Alexander Lichter: The State of Modern Web Tooling
Links - Codecrafters (sponsor): https://tej.as - Alex: https://www.lichter.io/ - Alex on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheAlexLichter - Alex on X: https://x.com/TheAlexLichter - VoidZero: https://voidzero.dev/ - Vite Plus: https://i.redd.it/l0d9yemja1pe1.jpeg - Talk including VitePlus: https://youtube.com/watch?v=5mn3EpWCcJs&t=16353s - Rolldown Vite: https://vite.dev/rolldown - Oxc Custom Lint Plugins discussion: https://github.com/oxc-project/oxc/discussions/10342#discussioncomment-12828320 Previous Episode - Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/alexander-lichter-how-to-get-the-most-out-of-vue-js-and-nuxt/id1731855333?i=1000678873395 - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5NdqcW2GnQ57IetEKD1dua - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y32Ko_CkbAI Summary In this conversation, Alexander Lichter and I discuss the evolution of JavaScript tooling, focusing on the significance of VoidZero and Vite. We explore the need for a unified JavaScript toolchain, the challenges faced by existing tools like Webpack, and the importance of user experience in development tools. We also touch on the lessons learned from the Rome project and the future of VoidZero, including its funding and vision for open-source development. Chapters 00:00:00 Alex Lichter 00:06:33 The Evolution of JavaScript Tooling 00:09:34 Understanding VoidZero and Its Purpose 00:12:15 The Need for a Unified JavaScript Toolchain 00:15:16 Vite: The Cornerstone of Modern Development 00:18:21 Comparing Vite and Webpack 00:21:17 User Experience in Development Tools 00:24:34 Lessons from Rome and Biome 00:27:14 Funding and Future of VoidZero 00:35:03 Introduction to Rolldown and Its Origins 00:36:00 Understanding Rolldown's Purpose and Features 00:39:34 The Transition from Rollup to Rolldown 00:42:46 The Need for Speed in Development 00:46:31 The Role of Plugins in Rolldown 00:49:53 OxLint: A Game Changer for Linting 00:57:33 Exploring the OxC Toolkit 00:59:48 Clarifying Relationships in the Toolchain 01:03:43 Type Checking Strategies and Future Directions 01:05:21 Understanding Isolated Declarations in TypeScript 01:06:20 Performance Comparison: OXC vs SWC 01:09:11 The Role of Code Formatting in Development 01:12:18 Extensibility and Plugin Architecture of OXC 01:15:21 Dev Server Performance and Cold Starts 01:21:35 The Role of Developer Relations at VoidZero 01:27:24 Encouraging Contributions from the Community 01:31:19 Collaboration Between Different Developer Communities 01:33:21 Future Prospects and Final Thoughts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 21, 2025 · 2 hr 1 min
Kent C. Dodds: Model Context Protocol (MCP) and how it changes UX
Links - Codecrafters (sponsor): https://tej.as/codecrafters - Epic AI: https://epicai.pro/ - MCP: https://www.anthropic.com/news/model-context-protocol - Kent on X: https://x.com/kentcdodds - Tejas on X: https://x.com/tejaskumar_ Summary In this episode, we explore the evolution of user interaction, particularly in the context of AI and the Model Context Protocol (MCP). We discuss how user experiences are shifting from traditional UI elements to more natural language interactions, akin to conversing with a human assistant. We also discuss the potential of AI to enhance user experiences and the implications of MCP in creating more efficient workflows. Kent shares his vision for a Jarvis-like AI assistant that could revolutionize how we interact with technology, emphasizing the importance of understanding and implementing MCP for developers and users alike. We also talk about security concerns, particularly tool poisoning, highlighted as significant issues that need addressing. Chapters 00:00:00 Intro 00:03:35 The Evolution of User Interaction 00:07:41 AI and the Future of User Experience 00:11:45 Building the Future: Jarvis and MCP 00:15:34 MCP: Understanding the Model Context Protocol 00:28:28 The Practical Implications of MCP 00:42:14 Understanding MCP and LLM Interactions 00:47:12 The Evolution and Maturity of MCP Spec 00:52:07 The Future of MCP and Its Adoption 01:01:07 Security Concerns in MCP: Tool Poisoning 01:05:20 MCP's Impact on Digital Strategies 01:22:25 The Future of AI and MCP 01:28:18 User Experience and Adoption of AI 01:33:44 How to Get Started with MCP 01:40:50 Building MCP Servers and Best Practices 01:45:46 Exploring AI Developments Beyond MCP 01:52:45 Agent Communication and Tool Management 01:57:31 Where to find Kent C. Dodds Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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