Build and Learn

CJ Avilla, Colin Loretz
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Build and Learn

A podcast about software development and developing ourselves as software engineers. Hosted by CJ Avilla and Colin Loretz.

  1. NOV 11

    To AI Assist or not to AI Assist?

    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

    43 min

  2. OCT 28

    Personal Knowledge Management (Second Brain)

    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 Up00:20 Lex Friedman and Pieter Levels Interview Discussion01:09 Frameworks and Developer Influencers03:08 Peter's Success and Indie Hacking05:23 Building and Shipping Products05:43 Marketing and Influencer Impact13:23 Personal Knowledge Management22:25 Exploring Obsidian and PARA23:02 Organizing Projects and Areas23:43 Daily Logs and Workflows26:42 Handling Digital Scraps and Notes30:31 Plugins and Syncing Issues34:34 AI Tools for Meetings and Transcriptions38:07 AI Code Editors and Future Discussions39:37 Conclusion and Next Week's Teaser

    40 min

  3. OCT 14

    Our Daily Drivers: Hardware and Software Edition

    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 Drivers1. Shure SM7B2. Shure SM583. Cloudlifter4. Triton Fethead5. Scarlett Solo6. Eleven Labs7. YouTube Studio8. 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 app19. Cleanshot 20. Skitch 21. Warp22. Neovim23. iTerm224. OhMyZsh25. Alacritty26. VS Code 27. ngrok 28. zoxide29. eza 30. fzf 31. Raycast 32. Fantastical 33. Textmate 34. CJ's /uses page Find more audio gear at Podcast Method

    37 min

  4. SEP 23

    Rails 20th Anniversary, Writing Culture

    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/0593418573PARA method - https://fortelabs.com/blog/para/ Amazon's working backwards - https://www.productplan.com/glossary/working-backward-amazon-method/

    42 min

  5. SEP 10

    DevRelCon, Red Eyes, and Enums

    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

    44 min

  6. AUG 27

    Two Years of Build & Learn

    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/

    44 min

  7. AUG 13

    Enum Types, Coworking Software, and more Atomic Habits

    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 modelsCJ's sleek lidar mop vacuum Colin: Coworking Software Update: not building anything, trying out JoanColin: Internal discussion on WebhooksCJ: rereading Atomic HabitsColin mentions some Obsidian (more on that to come in future episodes)

    42 min

  8. JUL 23

    Webhooks!

    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 groupRailsconf webhooks workshop

    39 min
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A podcast about software development and developing ourselves as software engineers. Hosted by CJ Avilla and Colin Loretz.

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  • Creator
    CJ Avilla, Colin Loretz
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2024
  • Episodes
    55
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    Clean
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    © 2022-2023
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