In this episode of the Modern Web Podcast, host Danny Thompson sits down with David Mytton, founder and CEO of Arcjet and creator of the console.dev DevTools newsletter. They explore what makes a truly successful developer tool, the importance of great documentation, and how Arcjet is redefining "security as code" for modern applications. David shares insights into open-source strategies, balancing speed and innovation in startups, and the evolving role of AI in developer tools.

Chapters

0:00 - 1:41 Episode Introduction

1:42 - 2:55 David Mitten’s Background & Dev Tools Expertise

2:56 - 4:17 The Importance of Great Documentation

4:18 - 6:43 Challenges in Keeping Documentation Updated

6:44 - 9:20 Simplistic vs. Over-Stylized Docs

9:21 - 11:19 Why Arcjet Stands Out

11:20 - 13:01 Developer Security & Perceptions

13:02 - 15:07 Layered Security & Best Practices

15:08 - 16:46 Encouraging Developers to Prioritize Security

16:47 - 18:48 Dependency Management Challenges

18:49 - 20:30 Evolving Dev Tools Over Time

20:31 - 22:54 Modern Code Editors & Terminal Innovation

22:55 - 25:41 AI’s Role in Dev Tools

25:42 - 27:08 Benchmark Reliability in Dev Tools

27:09 - 30:57 Open Source Contributions & Strategy

30:58 - 32:54 Shipping Fast as a Small Team

32:55 - 34:06 Closing Remarks

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Twitter: https://x.com/davidmytton

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidmytton/

Website: https://davidmytton.blog/

Github: https://github.com/davidmytton

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