In this episode, Jess and Chris dive into how to unplug from work during the holidays while maintaining productivity and intentionality. Jess announces her career move to BrainTrust and shares insights from negotiating two months off between jobs. Chris walks through his planning day philosophy, including his approach to roles, big rocks, and the critical difference between trips and vacations. They discuss why structured time off can be more restorative than aimless relaxation, how to track what truly matters, and finding the right balance between productivity and rest. Plus, they show off some fun tech: Chris demos a physical printer powered by Resend's inbound email API, Jess shares her ChatGPT document formatting setup, and they explore Focus Friend and chest-mounted cameras for sports.

Launch weeks are intense. Chris just finished a six-day launch at Resend, doubling their API endpoints and coordinating blog posts, videos, and a professional shoot in San Francisco. Jess shares Warp's multi-video approach, from marketing cowboys to deep technical demos. They discuss the real cost of launches: when to invest in production, how to balance new vs existing users, and why internal relationships matter more than the perfect edit. Learn their hard-won lessons on scope management, video production, and what actually resonates with developers.Linkshttps://rectangleapp.com/pro : Window management tool for macOS with automated layoutshttps://www.raycast.com/ : Productivity app with window setup automationhttps://frame.io/ : Video collaboration and review platformhttps://flask.do/ : Video collaboration tool with screen recording and annotationhttps://www.blackmagicdesign.com/products/davinciresolve : Professional video editing softwarehttps://convos.dev: Submit questions and feedback

In this episode of Convos.dev, the hosts dive into their experiences with events and conferences, reflecting on their recent meetup in Seattle. They explore the challenges and joys of attending such events, especially for introverts in the tech industry. The conversation touches on the value of genuine connections over traditional networking, emphasizing the importance of asking good questions and being genuinely curious about others. This approach not only enriches personal interactions but also builds trust within the developer community.

The hosts also share personal insights into balancing introversion with the demands of a DevRel role, discussing how confidence and a shift in mindset can transform the conference experience. They highlight the significance of storytelling in tech talks and the benefits of informal interactions at after-parties. The episode wraps up with a light-hearted segment on personal projects and hobbies, including knitting and journaling, portraying how these activities can parallel and enrich the development process.

Tools:

- Kiro: https://kiro.dev/

- DayOne: https://dayoneapp.com/

The podcast episode from "Convos.dev" features a discussion between two friends, Jessica and Chris, who delve into topics related to development, life, and their experiences in creating video content. This particular episode is special because they received their first email from a listener named Gaurav, who is starting out in Developer Relations (DevRel) and is curious about how Jessica and Chris became adept at making video content, particularly regarding animations.

Links

- descript.com

- https://distill.id

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Email overwhelm is real for developers. Chris manages 14 separate email inboxes while Jess struggles with categorization in Superhuman. They share practical email management strategies, from Chris's ruthless unsubscribe philosophy to voice-to-text workflows and split inbox configurations. Learn how to stop email from taking over your life.

Jess and Chris dive deep into work-life balance strategies for busy developers who take on multiple projects. They share their personal productivity systems, time management techniques, and how they handle the constant juggle between work commitments and personal life. From daily shutdowns to "Chris's Planning Day," discover practical approaches that actually work.

Links:

- OmniFocus: Chris's task management system

- Lo.cafe: Ambient desktop overlay app

- Base44: AI app builder

- Therabody JetBoots: Leg compression recovery

- Shakti Mat: Acupressure mat

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Chris and Jess dive into the controversial AI startup Cluely and its provocative "cheat on everything" marketing strategy. They explore the company's viral tactics, including hiring content creators, buying ghost accounts, and using rage bait to drive engagement.

Topics covered: AI marketing ethics, viral growth strategies, product-market fit, transparency in AI assistance, sustainable business models

In this episode of Convos.dev, Chris and Jess discuss strategies for onboarding onto a new large codebase, emphasizing the importance of patience and thorough understanding before making changes. They share practical tips such as utilizing internal documentation and writing down friction points to help future developers. The conversation also explores the role of AI in documentation and the emerging economy around AI observability tools, highlighting the potential benefits of using AI to automate maintenance tasks.

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In this episode of Convos.dev, Jess and Chris dive into how AI is changing the way developers learn to code — the pros, the pitfalls, and everything in between.

We chat about curiosity, prompt engineering, and turning coding rules into workflows.

Plus, we share new tools we’ve been testing (Yak, Bright Data) and a couple fun show-and-tells outside of coding.

In this episode, hosts Jess (DevRel Engineer at Warp) and Chris (DevRel Engineer at Resend) dive deep into the world of Developer Relations, sharing insights from their experiences at relatively small startups.