Join hosts Danny Thompson (Director of Technology at This Dot Labs) and Leon Noel (Managing Director of Engineering at Resilient Coders) on The Programming Podcast as they dive into the AI-powered tools transforming their daily workflows—everything from productivity boosters and prompt engineering to hands-free coding and customizable models. They reflect on why "strong opinions held weakly" is a winning mindset, the integration of tools like Whisper Flow, Superhuman, Claude Code, Cursor, Warp, and more, each tailored to their distinct working styles and unique needs. Stay tuned as they unpack how AI is not here to replace developers, but to accelerate them, and demystify which tools offer real ROI versus mere hype. Plus, hear insightful advice on re-entering front-end development, guided by real-world experience from the Dallas tech landscape. Whether you’re an entry-level coder or a seasoned engineer, you’ll walk away ready to rethink your toolbox and workflow in today’s AI-infused environment.⏱️ Chapters & TimestampsTime Segment0:00 Intro: expectations & mindset of “strong opinions held weekly”0:51 Hosts’ intros: Danny & Leon—what they do3:34 Why healthy debate matters—on the podcast and in teams4:27 AI adoption: evolve when evidence shows a better way5:21 Overview: today’s topic — their AI stacks6:08 Leon: AI saving him from legacy code headaches7:39 Tools Leon uses: Whisper Flow, prompts, local LLMs10:06 Leon’s AI-enhanced code stack: Canva, Remove BG, Cursor12:54 Danny: voice-to-text workflows, prompt strategy14:00 AI for communication tone-checking18:18 Superhuman: email automation and sponsorship workflow21:51 Concerns & control: bring-your-own AI models at work24:00 Danny’s model breakdown: strengths of GPT, Anthropic30:58 Claude Code: top performer for coding31:59 DIY dev experience: VS Code + Root Code extension34:45 Copilot resurgence: Microsoft’s comeback36:26 Cursor Web wins: background agents & ADHD workflow40:27 Warp terminal: infrastructure that keeps tasks running43:45 How they evaluate AI tools—time savings, not perfection46:56 Context & prompt engineering: build better templates first48:51 Q&A: returning to front-end—React + Next.js advice50:31 Market demand: full-stack vs. front-end only roles51:50 Learn by doing: tutorials + personal projects52:40 Outro & farewell🔗 Resources Mentioned in This Episode:Whisper FlowSuperhuman (via Grammarly)Claude Code (Anthropic)Cursor & Cursor WebRoot Code extension (VS Code)GitHub CopilotWarp terminal & AI agentsPrompt templates and AI Dev Task repo👍 If you found this discussion helpful:Hit LikeSubscribe for weekly episodesDrop your thoughts or questions in the commentsFollow us on [Twitter X] for updates & bonus content🎧 Available on: Spotify • Apple Podcasts • Google Podcasts • YouTube

In this special three-act deep dive of The Programming Podcast, hosts Danny Thompson (Director of Technology at This Dot Labs) and Leon Noel (Managing Director of Engineering at Resilient Coders) unpack the roller-coaster saga of Windsurf’s attempted acquisition.- Act I covers the OpenAI offer, a jaw-dropping $3 billion deal that promised to supercharge OpenAI’s IDE ambitions, only to be derailed by Microsoft’s pre-existing IP clause granting co-ownership of any new code.- Act II explores Google’s strategic “halo hire”, where Verun Moan sidestepped a full buyout in favor of a $2.4 billion non-exclusive licensing deal that bolsters Gemini without triggering antitrust alarms. - Finally, in Act III, we analyze Cognition.ai’s employee-first acquisition, where key Windsurf engineers joined the Devon team under an ownership-stake model, keeping Windsurf alive and profitable.Stick around for our “Ask Danny & Leon” segment, where we lay out an actionable AI roadmap from advanced prompting techniques and RAG/vector database strategies to core programming principles to help you stay relevant in today’s AI-driven dev landscape.Stay in Touch:📧 Have ideas or questions for the show? Or are you a business that wants to talk business?Email us at [email protected]!Danny Thompsonhttps://x.com/DThompsonDevhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/DThompsonDevwww.DThompsonDev.comLeon Noelhttps://x.com/leonnoelhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/leonnoel/https://100devs.org/📧 Have ideas or questions for the show? Or are you a business that wants to talk business?Email us at [email protected]!📖 Chapters / Timestamps0:00 Intro & Three-Act Structure Overview 1:04 Act I Meet Windsurf (What & Why It Matters) 3:47 OpenAI’s \$3 B Acquisition Talks & Market Context 6:01 Windsurf’s \$100 M ARR & IDE Wars Dynamics 8:38 Microsoft’s Hidden IP Co-Ownership Clause Explained 11:40 Deal Collapse: 48 Hours to Ruin 12:05 Act II Google’s “Halo Hire” Strategy 13:27 Licensing vs. Acquisition: Financials & Antitrust 19:03 Google’s Non-Exclusive License & Gemini Integration 23:04 Impact on Enterprise Adoption & Customer Base 24:09 Act III Cognition.ai Acquires Key Talent 26:00 “Aqua Hire” vs. Full Buyout: Talent Over IP 29:03 Employee-First Ownership Model & Vesting 30:52 Meta & the Broader AI Talent Arms Race 33:43 What This Means for AI Tooling Market 36:52 “Ask Danny & Leon” Building Your AI Roadmap 44:03 Deep Dive: Prompting, RAG, Caching & Pre-Fetching 49:08 Core Dev Principles for Effective AI Use 53:12 Sneak Peek: *Practical Developer’s Guide to AI* 54:01 Outro, Viewer Giveaway & Next Episode Teaser

Is it WRONG to work at 4 different tech companies at the exact same time!? This is a very spicy episode, Danny Thompson and Leon Noel dive into the viral story of Soham Parekh—the engineer who somehow landed four tech jobs at the same time., multiple times. We unpack:

• Ethics & Overemployment: Is it right or wrong to juggle multiple full-time roles?

• Viral Playbook: How Soham’s informal outreach email and Harvard-style resume “gamed” early-stage startups.

• Interview as a Game: Why knowing the rules—and playing them—is your biggest advantage.

• Networking Secrets: Low-noise, high-signal tactics that beat out 60,000 applicants.

• Audience Q&A: Your burning questions on representing yourself vs. outright lying in interviews.

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00:00 Intro & Episode Overview

02:27 Meet Your Hosts: Danny & Leon

04:04 Who Is Soham Par?

05:07 Viral Mixpanel Tweet Breakdown

09:36 Anatomy of the Outreach Email

13:40 Why Early-Stage Startups?

17:05 Can You Really Juggle Four Tech Jobs?

19:28 The Interview Process as a Game

23:50 Deep Dive: Soham’s Resume

29:11 Power of Referrals vs. 60,000 Applicants

32:09 Low-Noise, High-Signal Networking

35:04 Authenticity & Human Connection

46:26 Leading Cohort Teams: Tips & Tactics

55:34 Ask Danny & Leon: Your Questions

56:05 Q&A: Representing Yourself vs. Lying

59:48 Q&A: Humble Bragging & Self-Promotion

1:00:42 Outro & Closing Remarks

In this episode, Danny and Leon are joined by James Quick, Head of Developer Experience at BigCommerce, to unpack all the major announcements from Vercel Ship 2025. We cover:

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- The new AI Gateway and what “no vendor lock-in” really means

- Active CPU pricing and how it can save you real money at scale

- Rolling Releases vs. A/B testing for safer, incremental deployments

- Bot ID: Vercel’s AI-powered bot protection for logins, checkouts, and expensive LLM endpoints

- Micro-frontends and how they fit into your Next.js apps

- Sandboxes for isolated testing of AI agents and prototypes

- Plus, stick around for our Ask Danny & Leon Q&A on building a stand-out portfolio and getting your first software role

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Timestamps

00:00 – Welcome & Host Introductions

01:42 – Overview of Vercel Ship 2025

07:08 – AI Gateway: One Endpoint for Every Model

10:22 – Active CPU Pricing: Pay Only for What You Use

14:46 – Rolling Releases: Safer, Incremental Deployments

20:52 – Rolling Releases vs. A/B Testing Explained

24:47 – Bot ID: Invisible AI-Powered Bot Protection

30:03 – Sponsor Break: Level Up Financial Planning

33:07 – UX & Partnership: Why Vercel’s Strategy Matters

36:05 – Sandboxes: Isolated AI & Code Testing

40:03 – The Shift to AI Cloud & Future Workflows

44:47 – Ask Danny & Leon: Portfolio, LinkedIn & Landing Jobs

53:30 – Wrap-Up & What’s Next

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In this episode of The Programming Podcast, Danny Thompson and Leon Noel dive deep into three key topics that every developer should know right now:

Vercel’s Fluid Compute — What it is, why it matters, and how a single toggle can slash your cloud costs.

JavaScript .map() explained — Not just for beginners! Real-world enterprise use cases and how it protects your original data.

New CSS features — Danny brings in a fresh concept that blew his mind over the weekend.

They also share powerful insights on how to build momentum after a tech conference, including actionable tips to turn casual conversations into long-term relationships.

Finally, Danny shares his AI prompting technique that radically improves the quality of responses from ChatGPT and other tools — and you’ll want to steal this trick.

💡 Whether you're junior or senior, working on side projects or leading enterprise teams, this episode packs in practical advice, strategy, and laughs.

👇 Chapters below — don’t forget to like, subscribe, and leave a review (or hit dislike twice 😉)!

⏱️ Timestamps / Chapters:

0:00 – Intro and janky apps vs. enterprise hacks

1:00 – Podcast kickoff & thank you for 219 5-star reviews

2:30 – Vercel Fluid Compute: Why this one toggle changes everything

4:45 – Multi-threading explained with real examples

7:00 – Impact on React apps, cost savings, and AI workloads

10:00 – Enterprise-scale architecture shifts

11:00 – JavaScript .map() – Real-world usage breakdown

13:40 – Map vs. original data: what juniors often miss

15:00 – Data protection and use cases with sensitive info

16:50 – Why .map() is like let for arrays

17:30 – React, enterprise component architecture, and separation of concerns

19:00 – CSS concept teaser (covered later or in next episode)

37:00 – How to improve your AI prompts dramatically

38:10 – Danny’s exact prompt to get better ChatGPT responses

39:30 – Ask Danny & Leon: How to keep momentum after a tech conference

41:00 – Leon’s tips: Thank-yous, Twitter lists, and coffee chats

42:00 – Danny’s pre-conference strategy and post-event follow-up

44:00 – Junior vs. senior approaches to networking

46:00 – Funny origin story: How this podcast started from a conference joke

47:00 – Building genuine relationships with thoughtful follow-ups

49:00 – Outro – Thanks for tuning in!

Struggling to learn JavaScript in 2025? You're not alone—and it's not your fault. In this episode of The Programming Podcast, Leon Noel and Danny Thompson break down the real strategies for mastering JavaScript (and TypeScript) in today’s dev landscape. From avoiding tutorial hell to embracing project-based learning, we cover everything you need to finally make progress.

Whether you're just starting out or restarting your coding journey, this episode is packed with hard truths, practical tools, and motivational gems to keep you going—even when it gets tough.

We talk about:

Learning strategies that actually work

Why visual wins matter

When to start learning TypeScript

Why floats still get taught?!

How to avoid false expectations (aka thinking you’re job-ready after one birdhouse)

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🔥 Real advice. Real experience. Real value. Hit that like & subscribe button to support more episodes like this!

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⏱️ Chapters:

0:00 – Intro: Two kinds of projects

0:50 – Learning how to learn: Dr. Barbara Oakley

4:15 – Active recall & spaced repetition

7:30 – Building through pain (the right kind)

10:00 – Why JavaScript feels hard

12:00 – JavaScript vs HTML/CSS: Mental shift

13:10 – Should you start with TypeScript in 2025?

16:00 – Project-based learning: The underrated MVP

18:30 – Learning through fumbling: Leon’s take on floats

21:00 – The ES6/legacy debate: Var vs Let/Const

25:00 – Principles over implementation in the AI age

28:00 – Starting with early wins and momentum

31:00 – Why visual feedback is addictive for beginners

34:00 – Learning from different teachers

36:00 – Debunking "learning styles"?

40:00 – Why some formats (like video) just don’t work for everyone

42:30 – Must-know JavaScript resources in 2025

47:00 – FreeCodeCamp, HeroDev, The Odin Project, Full Stack Open

50:00 – Freelancing and the 100-Hour Project

52:30 – Aligning effort with expectations

54:00 – Birdhouses and burnout: Understanding trade-offs

57:30 – Build your learning identity

59:00 – Ask Danny & Leon: Should I travel 3 hours for a first-round interview?

1:05:00 – How to ask for help (and not sound rude)

In this episode, Danny and Leon dive into their firsthand takeaways from the AI Engineer World’s Fair in San Francisco. They share what it felt like to be among the brightest minds shaping the future of AI, why “tiny teams” are the hottest trend right now, and how rapid prototyping tools are changing the game. You’ll hear real-world use cases for AI agents (from meal ordering to personal finance audits), a deep discussion of Model Context Protocol (MCP) and the push for industry standards, plus a glimpse at conversational AI’s next frontier—attaching your bots to phone lines and AR glasses. They also preview the upcoming Commit Your Code conference and cap it off with a listener Q&A on resume and ATS strategies.

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Chapters

0:00 Welcome & AI Engineer World’s Fair Overview

4:50 Insights from Tracy Lee & Conference Atmosphere

7:00 “Tiny Teams” & Building Million-Dollar Startups

11:50 AI Agents in Action: Personalized Meal Planning & Finance Tracking

15:54 AI as a Productivity Multiplier, Not a Headcount Cutter

20:02 Model Context Protocol (MCP) & the Need for Standards

22:55 Advancements in Retrieval, Augmentation & Agentic Flows

26:43 This Dot Labs’ New AI Service Offering

30:42 Conversational AI Meets Telephony: Easy Phone Integration

34:50 AR Glasses, Voice AI & the Future of Human–Machine Interaction

35:58 Evaluating Prompts & Information Quality: Why It Matters

37:45 Preview: Commit Your Code Conference Growth & What’s Next

38:08 Listener Q&A: Ask Danny & Leon Segment

42:00 Resume Rescue: ATS Tips & Bullet-Point Best Practices

45:03 Closing Thoughts & Next Episode Teaser

Is HTML, CSS, and JavaScript still enough to land a job in 2025 — especially with AI reshaping everything? Danny and Leon go all in on this question with unfiltered, experience-backed advice that every aspiring developer needs to hear.🔥 Topics we dive into:The real expectations for entry-level devs in today’s marketWhy listing HTML on your resume might actually hurt youHow to develop confidence through "evidence"Why AI tools aren’t the shortcut you think they areWhat actually sets you apart from the competitionAnd why taste, design, and judgment are becoming the new moatWhether you're just starting out or trying to level up, this is the episode that clears the fog and gives you direction.👉 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe if you found value!00:00 - The Job Market Is a Fight — Are You Ready?01:20 - The Cost of Wasting Resume Real Estate02:00 - What Employers Assume You Know03:45 - Danny and Leon Introduce the Show05:00 - The Big Question: Is HTML/CSS/JS Still Enough in 2025?06:30 - Leon’s Take: “Yes, but...”08:20 - Danny’s Take: “No, and here’s why...”10:00 - Why Most People Asking This Question Are Stuck in JS11:00 - The Decline of Frontend-Only Roles12:20 - Fullstack Is the New Baseline13:30 - What Grads from 100Devs & Resilient Coders Are Actually Learning14:15 - HTML/CSS on Resumes? It’s a Red Flag16:00 - Focus on Achievements, Not Basics17:30 - Why TypeScript and Deeper Skills Matter More Than Ever19:00 - If You’re Missing Resume Wins… Go Make Them20:00 - Why We're Blunt: It's About Getting You Hired21:00 - AI Tools Won’t Replace Hard Work22:30 - Designers & Frontend Devs Are About to Thrive Again24:00 - Taste and Judgment Will Be the Competitive Edge25:00 - Software’s Moat Is Still There — Use It to Your Advantage26:45 - Ask Danny & Leon: “How Do I Fit In as a 19-Year-Old?”28:00 - Confidence Comes from Evidence29:40 - Stop Applying for Internships if You're Not in College31:00 - New Blood and Enthusiasm Are Valuable in Tech32:00 - Final Words: Be Unapologetically Hungry

In this episode of The Programming Podcast, Leon Noel and Danny Thompson dive deep into how to get the most out of tech conferences — including unique strategies used at Commit Your Code, what it really takes to build a network from scratch, and how AI is completely changing the developer landscape.

From portable mini golf to prompt cards that kickstart conversations, Danny unveils how CYC is engineered to spark real connections — not just QR-code scans. Then, the duo unpacks Google I/O 2025, including wild use cases for AI-generated video, Android XR glasses, and what companies are really doing with AI budgets (spoiler: it’s not layoffs).

Whether you're a developer looking to network better, a freelancer trying to close more deals, or just someone curious about how AI is disrupting everything — this episode is for you.

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Chapters:

00:00 - Strategy for Building Real Connections at Conferences

01:45 - Introducing Commit Your Code & This Year’s Upgrades

03:10 - Mini Golf as a Networking Tool? Here’s Why

04:30 - Free Professional Headshots & The Morning Connect

05:25 - Prompt Cards & the “Start in the Middle” Philosophy

06:15 - The 5-Minute Pass System for Intros

07:50 - How Employers Are Involved at CYC

09:40 - Leon’s Early Networking Strategy: Never Eat Alone

11:00 - The Power of Volunteering at Conferences

13:00 - Shifting the Focus from Collecting Contacts to Creating Relationships

14:15 - “Read the Room” & Breathers During Conversations

15:30 - Making Conferences Less Awkward and More Genuine

16:55 - Transitioning from Online to In-Person Relationships

18:00 - From CYC to Google I/O: Huge Shifts in Tech

20:10 - AI-Generated Video and the Wild Future of Media

21:55 - AI Search and the Changing Behavior Around Google

23:30 - Real-Time Translation with Android XR Glasses

25:05 - Will Smart Glasses Finally Go Mainstream?

27:00 - Google’s Ecosystem Advantage in AI Integration

29:00 - Why Google Glass Was Too Early

30:50 - Stripe Sessions & Corporate AI Investments

32:30 - AI as a Productivity Tool, Not a Layoff Excuse

34:15 - Freelance Client Discovery: Ask the Right Questions

36:00 - What Makes a $30K+ Project Work

37:40 - From $1.8K Projects to $275K+ Consulting Deals

39:10 - Auditing AI-Generated Code Responsibly

40:15 - Why Now Is the Time to Learn AI Tools as a Developer

42:00 - Final Thoughts: Real Problems great than Shiny Tech

43:00 - Ask Danny & Leon: Questions to Ask Freelance Clients

In this power-packed episode of The Programming Podcast, Danny Thompson (Director of Technology at This Dot Labs) and Leon Noel (Managing Director of Engineering at Resilient Coders) break down everything you need to know to get your first job in tech.

We go deep on:

- Recruiter secrets

- Nailing behavioral interviews

- Technical interview mindset

- Salary negotiation mistakes

- Job hunt strategy

- Real stories from our own journeys

Whether you're just getting started or stuck mid-hunt, this episode is your ultimate job search survival guide—with no fluff, just the actionable truth.

We also share what it's like building free communities like 100Devs and Commit Your Code, why most people aren't prepared for their interviews, and how vibes (yes, vibes!) play a bigger role in hiring than you think.

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⏱️ Timestamps / Chapters

00:00 – Intro: Why We’re Still Not Monetized

01:03 – Do NOT Sign Exclusive Recruiter Agreements

02:17 – Why Some Get Jobs Fast (And Most Don’t)

03:36 – Reflections on the Biggest Guest Episode Ever

05:00 – What Recruiters Really Do & Why They Can’t Mentor You

09:48 – How to Prepare for Interview #1

12:00 – What “Being One of the Two” Really Takes

14:45 – Honest Audit: Are You Actually Job Ready?

17:00 – How to Strategize Your Resume & LinkedIn for Interviews

21:00 – Behavioral Interview Tips That Actually Work

23:00 – The Power of “Tell Me About Yourself”

26:00 – Why You Must Research Companies Before Interviewing

28:00 – Turning Interviews into Conversations

30:00 – Asking the Right Questions (and the Wrong Ones)

34:00 – How to Practice Behavioral Interview Questions

36:00 – The Ball Rolling: Following Up the Smart Way

38:00 – Momentum is Everything (Don’t Overinvest in One Job)

40:00 – The Sales Mentality Behind a Successful Job Hunt

42:00 – Technical Interviews: Think Out Loud or Fail Silently

45:00 – The Real Point of the “Soft Tech / Half-Behavioral” Round

48:00 – Storytime: Danny’s YouTube Startup Interview

51:00 – Salary Negotiation on Your First Job

54:00 – Why Your 3rd Job Will Always Outpay Your First

58:00 – The Six-Figure First Job Trap (And Why It’s Misguided)

1:01:00 – Optimize for the Long Game, Not the Big Number

1:04:00 – Listener Question: Finding Your Why & Your Path

1:07:00 – Time Management & Tech as a Launchpad

1:10:00 – Why You’re Struggling with JavaScript Right Now

1:13:00 – Building Something Real While Still Learning

1:15:00 – Never Overpromise to Clients

1:17:00 – Why Motivation Won’t Save You—Discipline Will

1:18:20 – Wrap-Up & Final Thoughts