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Ray Deck, a seasoned data scientist and founder of State Change AI, talks about the evolving landscape of software development with the rise of no code and low code platforms. He explains how these tools are not just for non-technical founders but also offer significant advantages to experienced developers. The episode explores the practical applications of no code tools in business and how they can lead to faster, more efficient product development.

00:00 - Introduction to the episode and guest Ray Deck

01:02 - Ray’s background in data science and founding State Change AI

03:01 - The concept of no code and low code and their impact on accessibility

07:06 - Choosing between no code, low code, and traditional coding

09:12 - Pitching no code tools to developers

14:01 - When to use no code vs. custom development

• OutSystems
• Mendix
• Xano
• Flutter Flow
• WeWeb
• Webflow

24:06 - Automation as a critical component of no code solutions

• Zapier
• BuildShip
• FastGen

32:00 - Discussing State Change AI’s role in the no code ecosystem

• Bubble

39:27 - Picks and Plugs

• James's Pick: Powerstep Inserts - High-quality shoe inserts for added comfort.
• James's Plug: Learn Build Teach Community - A Discord community for developers
• Bekah's Pick: Flux Footwear - Zero drop shoes ideal for walking, weightlifting, and running
• Bekah's Plug: 29 Days of Open Source Series on Dev.to - Highlighting open-source alternatives to proprietary software.
• Ray's Pick: Ollama - Open-source platform for running large language models locally.
• Ray's Plug: State Change AI YouTube Channel - Focusing on the hardest projects in no code and low code.

Marc Hess, a Developer Advocate at Prisma, talks about the evolution of Prisma from an ORM tool to a comprehensive platform for database management. The discussion includes practical advice on using Prisma, optimizing documentation, and Marc’s experience with developer advocacy. The team also explores the benefits of Prisma Pulse for real-time applications and how it compares to other ORM tools like Drizzle.

Convex is the backend for founders. Convex is the backend application platform for product-obsessed founders.

00:00 - Introduction and Sponsor Shoutout

00:43 - Sponsor: Convex

01:06 - Introducing Marc Hess from Prisma

• Prisma
• RedwoodJS

04:04 - YouTube Content Creation Tips

11:24 - Introduction to Prisma and Its Products

14:19 - Deep Dive into Prisma Pulse

19:06 - Best Practices for Documentation

• Prisma Documentation
• Divio's Documentation System

29:13 - Client Extensions in Prisma

• Prisma Client Extensions

37:13 - Prisma vs Drizzle Discussion

• Drizzle

44:00 - Picks and Plugs Segment

In this episode of Compressed.fm, James, Amy, and Bekah delve into their current projects, share insights on smarter API calls, and discuss the intricacies of working with Redwood JS. The trio also explores the concept of a two-week challenge for creating and selling digital products, the importance of contributing to open source, and the evolving role of AI in web development.

00:00:00 Intro

00:00:42 James's Video on API Best Practices

• YouTube Video: Stop Using JavaScript Fetch - Do This Instead!

00:03:02 Amy Discusses Building a Complex Redwood Application

00:08:06 James and Amy Discuss Resend and React Email Integration

• Resend
• Episode 151: Leaving a Job to Build a Company with Zeno from Resend
• React Email

00:09:24 The Two-Week Challenge: Creating and Selling a Product

• Email Based Course

00:11:45 Bekah on Leadership and Communication Skills in Tech

00:13:14 Planning and Executing a Two-Week Product Challenge

00:20:31 Discussing Autobiographies and Productivity Books

• Ali Abdaal - Feel Good Productivity
• 50 Cent - Hustle Harder, Hustle Smarter
• Chrome Extension: YouTube Playback Speed

00:29:17 Addressing Junior Devs: Tips for Building a Strong Portfolio

• Refactoring UI

00:33:10 James on Turning DealsForDevs.com into a Resource Hub

00:34:08 Conclusion

In this episode, James and Amy are live from Post Con 24 with Sterling Chin from Postman's Labs team. Sterling shares insights on how Postman leverages AI to build tools that enhance developer productivity. He delves into the experimental nature of Postman Labs, the importance of rapid iteration, and how they determine which features make it into production. Sterling also discusses Postbot, an AI assistant designed to streamline the API development process.

00:00 Intro

01:01 What is Postman Labs?

01:51 Criteria for successful experiments

03:31 Understanding customer workflows

04:29 Tips and tricks for rapid iteration

06:16 Internal feedback and dogfooding

08:02 Working in Postman Labs

10:00 Postman's Commitment to R&D

12:02 AI Adoption at Postman

16:47 Overview of Postbot

18:11 Technical details of Postbot

20:16 Postman Flows

21:10 AI tools and agnosticism

22:07 Postbot’s availability and pricing

23:09 Scaling and Team Size

26:07 Customer Feedback and Features

29:03 Closing

This episode covers the detailed process of taking Postman’s VS Code extension from a proof of concept to a fully-fledged product. Ruben Casas shares insights on the technical hurdles, team dynamics, and the iterative development process.

00:00 Introduction

1:25 Background Story

2:09 Starting the Extension

3:27 Technical Challenges

6:19 Synchronizing State

9:20 VS Code Development Tools

11:12 Developing with Electron

13:05 Team Dynamics

14:46 Onboarding and Quality Control

17:37 Development Process

19:28 Maintenance and Future Plans

21:39 Feedback and Improvements

23:01 User Experience

25:14 PostCon 24 Highlights

27:05 Closing

In this episode, Amy, Brad, and Bekah welcome back Kent C. Dodds, who shares exciting updates about his latest project, Epic Web.dev. Kent discusses the philosophy behind his comprehensive web development course, the importance of understanding foundational technologies, and the motivation behind creating Epic Web Conf. He also dives into the benefits of building your own authentication systems and the decision-making process behind the Epic Stack. The conversation is filled with insights on balancing different technologies, creating cohesive learning experiences, and the future of web development education.

Convex is the backend for founders. Convex is the backend application platform for product-obsessed founders

• 0:00 - Intro
• 1:09 - Sponsor: Convex
• 2:09 - Overview of EpicWeb.dev
• 3:09 - Journey from PayPal to Epic Web
• 8:14 - Teaching Approach and Workshop App
• 10:47 - Building your own Authentication System
• 16:59 - Decision-Making and Epic Stack
• 21:35 - Launching Epic Web Conf
• 27:26 - Consistency in Teaching and Conferences
• 35:03 - Future Plans for EpicWeb.dev
• 43:16 - Picks and Plugs
  • Kent
    • Pick: Brandon Sanderson’s books - Particularly the Mistborn series and his involvement in the Wheel of Time series.
    • Plug: Epic Web Conf - An exciting web development conference happening in Park City, Utah.
  • Bekah
    • Pick: Primal Buffalo Chicken Stick
    • Plug: @opensauced on Twitter/X
  • Brad
    • Pick: Ray-Ban Wayfarer Sunglasses
    • Plug: @bradgarropy on Twitter/X
  • Amy
    • Pick: The Artists Way by Julia Cameron
    • Plug: Two Week Build

In this episode of Compressed FM, Amy, James, and Tobbe from the Redwood JS core team explore React server components. They discuss the implementation of React server components in Redwood, the benefits, challenges, and the future of web development with this new technology.

00:00:00 - Introduction 

00:00:47 - Tobbe's Background and Role at Redwood JS 

00:02:03 - Tobbe's Journey with Redwood JS 

00:05:14 - Discussion on React Server Components (RSCs) 

00:07:00 - Explanation of Different Rendering Methods 

00:12:48 - Implementing React Server Components with Vite 

00:15:22 - Technical Details of RSC Implementation 

00:17:19 - Streaming and Suspense in React 

00:18:28 - Future Developer Experience with Redwood and RSCs 

00:19:51 - Explanation of Redwood Cells 

00:22:01 - DX Considerations for RSCs in Redwood 

00:24:23 - State of GraphQL in Redwood's Future 

00:28:34 - GraphQL's Reputation and Challenges 

00:31:17 - tRPC and TypeScript Safety with RSCs 

00:34:14 - Advanced RSC Features in Redwood 

00:36:31 - Server Actions and Their Role in Redwood 

00:39:09 - Picks and Plugs

• Tobbe's Pick: Tretorn Rubber Boots
• Tobbe's Plug: RedwoodJS
• Amy's Pick - Aeropress Go
• Amy's Plug - Broken Comb Newsletter
• James's Pick - On/Off Plug
• James's Plug - James's Newsletter

In this episode, James Quick and Amy Dutton chat with James Cowling, co-founder of Convex, about designing infrastructure for product engineers. James explains the innovative features of Convex, including its JavaScript-based queries and real-time data subscriptions, and compares it to Firebase. They also discuss the challenges of edge computing, the importance of user state, and the role of AI in modern development.

[00:00:00] - Introduction to the Episode

[00:01:00] - James Cowling’s Background and Convex Overview

• Convex

[00:01:52] - Deep Dive into Convex

[00:05:29] - User State and Application Development

[00:07:05] - Challenges of Edge Computing

[00:09:53] - Automatic Caching and Real-Time Updates

[00:13:22] - AI and Backend Integration

[00:17:01] - Leveraging AI in Applications

[00:21:11] - Convex’s Infrastructure and Technology

[00:25:28] - Comparisons with Other Platforms

[00:30:03] - Server Rendering and Data Storage

[00:33:19] - Physical Challenges in Data Centers

[00:37:04] - Cost Efficiency and Cloud Platforms

[00:40:56] - Final Thoughts on Infrastructure

[00:43:30] - Picks and Plugs Introduction

[00:44:11] - James Cowling’s Picks and Plugs

[00:45:41] - Amy Dutton’s Picks and Plugs

[00:48:28] - James Quick’s Picks and Plugs

In this episode, hosts Amy and Brad discuss the the things they're afraid of missing out on within the dev ecosystem. Then, they discuss how they're using AI to enhance their own productivity with Custom GPTs.

Postman is an API platform for building and using APIs. Postman simplifies each step of the API lifecycle and streamlines collaboration so you can create better APIs—faster.

00:00 Intro

00:38 Sponsor: Postman

1:07 Developer FOMO

• Chantastic interviews Theo: Theo's Unexpected Advice about YouTube
• The Hard Parts of Building an Application, Made Easy with Supabase
• Michael Chan's Talk on Storybook: Tame the Component Multiverse
• React Server Components Now in RedwoodJS
• Episode 173: From Blog Post to VC Funding: The Story of Unkey

22:39 AI Tools and Enhancing Workflows

• Anthropropic's Prompt Guide
• OpenAI Prompt Guide
• Cloudflare Playground for AI Workers

31:51 Slow Productivity

• Episode 68: Developer Productivity, Featuring Brad Garropy
• Slow Productivity by Cal Newport
• Cal Newports Podcast: Deep Questions
• Brad's 2024 Goals

47:09 Picks and Plugs

Amy

• Pick:
  • Feel Good Productivity by Ali Abdaal
  • Deep Dive: Ali Abdaal Interviews Cal Newport
  • Deep Questions: Cal Newport Interviews Ali Abdaal
  • Deep Dive: Ali Abdaal Interviews Jodi Cook, author of Ten Year Career
• Plug: Two Week Build

Brad

• Pick: Apple TV
• Plug: Brad Garropy on YouTube

54:11 Wrap-Up

James Perkins, co-founder of Unkey, talks about turning a potential blog post into a full-fledged business that simplifies API management for developers. Throughout the episode, he explains the core features of Unkey, the importance of VC funding, and the realities of startup life, including balancing workloads and managing a globally distributed team.

Postman is an API platform for building and using APIs. Postman simplifies each step of the API lifecycle and streamlines collaboration so you can create better APIs—faster.

Attend their Upcoming Conference - April 30 - May 1, 2024 in San Francisco. Amy and James will be there in person.

0:00 Intro
0:47 Sponsor: Postman
1:41 Background and Overview of Unkey
3:20 Unkey's Features
3:34 Origin Story of Unkey
10:10 VC Interaction and Scaling Up
16:38 Unkey's Core Features and Technical Setup

• Mintlify for Documentation39:19 Challenges and Rewards of Startup Life

45:34 Future Plans and Scaling

48:16 Picks and Plugs

• James Perkins' Picks and Plugs:
  • RISE Calendar (tool for managing time zones and flexible scheduling)
  • Unkey (API management platform)
• Brad's Picks and Plugs:
  • Pupford treats for puppy training
  • Brad Garropy on YouTube
• Amy's Picks and Plugs:
  • Batteries for Mac App
  • Amy's YouTube Channel