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Let's stay in touch? https://twitter.com/tejaskumar_ In this comprehensive podcast episode titled "How to Build an Effective Tech Stack," listeners are guided through the intricate process of constructing a technology stack that harmonizes both User Experience (UX) and Developer Experience (DX). Beginning with a foundational understanding of what a tech stack is, the episode delves into the various components that constitute a tech stack, including technology, tools, libraries, frameworks, and databases. It also covers essential practices such as testing, deployment/hosting, monitoring, and the use of services like Software as a Service (SaaS). Key discussions include the balancing act between UX and DX, the importance of choosing the right mix of tools and services, and when to prefer a tool over a service. The episode emphasizes the significance of developer experience in shaping user experience and vice versa, presenting insights on unit testing and the pitfalls of striving for 100% code coverage. It also features a comparative analysis of popular frontend UI libraries such as React, SolidJS, and Qwik, addressing the question of how much optimization is truly beneficial. The podcast underscores the critical notion that beyond the choice of technology, the value of the product to its users is paramount. It concludes with the concept of a living, reactive tech stack that adapts to reduce friction and improve both development processes and user satisfaction. This episode is a must-listen for anyone involved in building or optimizing tech stacks, offering a deep dive into making informed decisions that benefit both developers and users. Chapters 00:00 - Intro 00:32 - Sponsors 01:45 - Building a Tech Stack: Balancing User Experience (UX) and Developer Experience (DX) 05:03 - What is a Tech Stack? 08:25 - What is Technology? 17:09 - What are Tools? 21:39 - What are Libraries? 29:27 - What are Frameworks? 33:17 - Databases 35:37 - Testing 41:49 - Deployment/Hosting 46:14 - Monitoring 49:31 - Services (Hosted Tools), Software as a Service 54:21 - When to use a tool vs. a service? 58:53 - What to consider when choosing and using tools in a tech stack 01:05:41 - Balancing Developer Experience (DX) and User Experience (UX) 01:08:29 - Unit Testing and Why 100% Code Coverage is Bad 01:10:33 - Paying attention to how DX affects UX 01:14:24 - Comparing Frontend UI Libraries: React, SolidJS, and Qwik 01:21:32 - How much optimization is worth it? 01:23:02 - More Important than a Tech Stack: Is your product valuable? 01:28:17 - A Living, Reactive Tech Stack to Ease Friction 01:30:30 - Conclusion Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Links - CodeCrafters (Sponsor): https://tej.as/codecrafters - Guest Socials (Paul Aragones): Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prequalizer/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PinoyHusbands- Gottman Institute (The Four Horsemen): https://www.gottman.com/blog/the-four-horsemen-recognizing-criticism-contempt-defensiveness-and-stonewalling/ - Cal.com (Peer Richelsen): https://cal.com Mentioned Episodes - Diazno Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4i4txd4HhngCGAtDWt0JZF?si=h-LM6LEPQGeh8Hsu2s5N4wApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/diazno-how-to-unlock-creativity-taste-and-effective/id1731855333?i=1000747678547YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k8azxbxYBAc&list=PLEJpU2pV0Lie1VWU1unMg_7FRQ1gqFmAZ&index=4&t=5888s&pp=iAQBsAgC Summary In this episode, I sit down with Paul Aragones, an embedded Linux engineer who made the fascinating pivot to becoming a marriage coach. We explore the surprisingly deep parallels between building stable software systems and engineering a divorce-proof marriage. We discuss why marriage is actually the ultimate operating system for life, how to create a 'spec sheet' for your partner to avoid compatibility bugs, and why your friend circle might be increasing your divorce risk by 75%. Paul also opens up about his own journey through poverty and near-divorce, and we debate the controversial role of submission and servant leadership in modern relationships. Chapters 00:00:00 Intro 00:05:05 Marriage as an Operating System 00:08:28 Building the Spec Sheet: Requirements for a Spouse 00:13:38 Why Marry? The Societal & Financial API 00:18:45 The Danger of Being Too Picky (The "Feature Creep" Problem) 00:22:14 Defining Your 3 Non-Negotiables 00:27:46 The "Timeout" Clause in Dating 00:33:13 The Shock of v1.0: Early Marriage Bugs 00:39:20 The 75% Rule: How Friends Influence Divorce Risk 00:47:23 Implementing CI/CD: Continuous Improvement in Marriage 00:54:30 Overcoming Male Pride & Finding Mentors 01:01:15 Identity Stack: Husband > Father > Businessman 01:06:11 Addressing Religious Trauma & Misconceptions 01:19:58 The Four Horsemen: Predicting Divorce with 90% Accuracy 01:27:08 Emergency Protocols: Saving a Dying Marriage 01:37:41 Why It's All Worth It: The Highest Form of Satisfaction Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Links - CodeCrafters (Sponsor): https://tej.as/codecrafters - The Rise of the AI Engineer (Latent Space): https://www.latentspace.com/p/ai-engineer - Anthropic Model Context Protocol (MCP): https://www.anthropic.com/news/model-context-protocol Anthropic Skills (SKILL.md): https://resources.anthropic.com/hubfs/The-Complete-Guide-to-Building-Skill-for-Claude.pdf?hsLang=en - Pratim Bhosale on Vector Search (Previous Episode): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZJcrI1GbDec - OpenClaw (Official Repository): https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw - WormGPT/Prompt Injection Incident (The Verge Reference): https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/881574/cline-openclaw-prompt-injection-hack Summary In this episode, I’m finally breaking down what AI Engineering actually looks like in 2026. We’ve moved past the "wow" phase of demos into the hard reality of production, where models lie, costs spike, and security is a nightmare. I define the role formally—separating it from ML engineering—and dive deep into the three core problems we solve daily: hallucinations, real-time knowledge, and context engineering. I also explore the explosion of agent runtimes, specifically dissecting OpenClaw (formerly Clawdbot/Moltbot) and why its open-source, device-local approach is winning. We talk about the Model Context Protocol (MCP), the new SKILL.md standard from Anthropic, and why I believe multi-agent concurrency is the inevitable future of software. Chapters 00:00:00 Intro: The "Monday Morning" AI Nightmare 00:08:15 What is AI Engineering? 00:21:00 AI Engineers vs. ML Engineers 00:36:20 Problem 1: Hallucinations 00:48:30 Problem 2: Real-Time Knowledge 00:59:00 Problem 3: Context Engineering 01:13:00 Agents 01:17:30 MCP (Model Context Protocol) Explained 01:22:30 SKILL.md: The New Standard 01:39:00 The 2026 Trend: Multi-Agent Concurrency 01:42:30 Build Your Own OpenClaw 01:52:00 Conclusion: Moving from Talk to Action Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Links - CodeCrafters: https://codecrafters.io - Kyle Simpson (You Don't Know JS): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BEMG7Oxuan8 - Josh Goldberg (CFP Advice): https://www.joshuakgoldberg.com/blog/how-i-apply-to-conferences/ - JSHeroes CFP Guide: https://jsheroes.io/ (See blog section) - CFP.watch (by Roudy): https://cfp.watch - confs.tech (mentioned at ~00:34): https://confs.tech - Guillermo Rauch Episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6NzkPBjwpwLmhIntEUB95x?si=51ac6de6d8fa4f8e - Santosh Yadav Episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7HIl3zqyDd3cZDmJLzKR58 - Jeff Escalante Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uf2E3dWfK3k - System Design in 15 Minutes (Hello Interview): https://www.hellointerview.com/learn/system-design/in-a-hurry/introduction - Mikhail Korolev (X/Twitter): https://x.com/mkrl__ - Mikhail on GitHub: https://github.com/mkrl - Mikhail on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mkrl/ - Mikhail on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/mkrl.xyz Summary I sat down with Mikhail "Misha" Korolev to discuss a reality many engineers face but rarely talk about: how to get into rooms where you technically "don't belong." We explored his journey from being unemployed after Toptal to networking his way into VIP dinners and eventually landing a role at Tekmetric. We dug deep into the "Pac-Man Rule" for networking, why I believe you shouldn't pursue DevRel jobs at companies with unfinished products, and the specific "cheat codes" Misha used to bypass standard interview gates—including how he used ChatGPT to speed-run a LeetCode assessment. If you're currently navigating the job market or trying to pivot from engineering to public speaking, this conversation is a masterclass in making your own luck. Chapters 00:00:00 Intro & Sponsors 00:02:45 The "VIP Dinner" Strategy 00:06:00 How to Enter Rooms You "Don't Belong" In 00:12:20 The Pac-Man Rule for Networking 00:15:00 Dealing with Competitive Networking (The MKBHD Effect) 00:20:00 Why You Shouldn't Idolize Tech Celebrities 00:28:00 How to Start Speaking at Conferences (CFP Hacks) 00:35:00 Live Coding vs. Pre-recorded Demos 00:43:00 The Truth About DevRel vs. Engineering 00:58:00 Misha's Accidental Path to Engineering (Quake & Turbo Pascal) 01:07:30 Job Hunting in a Brutal Market 01:13:30 Using ChatGPT to Pass LeetCode Interviews 01:20:00 Getting Referrals (The Supabase Story) 01:27:00 Closing Advice: Just Go Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Links CodeCrafters (Sponsor)Steve Jobs iPhone Introduction (2007)Steve Ballmer "Developers"Bill Clinton "I did not have sexual relations"Tejas's First Talk (JSConf EU)Tejas at React Summit (The "Sweaty Room" Talk)Amy Cuddy's Power Posing TED TalkDiazno on ConTejas"Thin Slicing" (Ambady & Rosenthal)Mehrabian's 7-38-55 Rule (Original Paper)Elaboration Likelihood Model (Petty & Cacioppo)Cognitive Load & Multimedia Learning (Mayer/Wiley)Narrative transportationExposure Therapy for Public Speaking (Frontiers)Breathing & Physiological Sigh (PMC)Deliberate practiceFeedbackSpacing + retrieval practice Summary In this episode, we're doing something different. Instead of analyzing code, we're analyzing the science of communication. I've spoken on hundreds of stages, from massive conferences to small, sweaty rooms, and I've learned that great speakers aren't born—they're built. We're going to dismantle the "talent" myth and replace it with a repeatable system. I'll walk you through the three levers of connection (Clarity, Trust, Energy), debunk the famous 7-38-55 rule, and give you practical frameworks like the "4 L's of Listening" and the "4 C's of Storytelling." Whether you're an engineer trying to get buy-in for a refactor or a founder pitching a VC, this is how you make your ideas inevitable. Chapters 0:00:00 Intro 0:03:00 The Steve Jobs & Obama Standard 0:07:37 The 3 Levers: Clarity, Trust, Energy 0:10:33 Why Communication Fails (A Quick Diagnostic) 0:16:16 Debunking the 7-38-55 Rule (Mehrabian) 0:25:21 The 4 L's of Listening: Listen, Loop, Label, Lead 0:36:55 The One-Sentence Thesis 0:44:54 How to Change Minds (Elaboration Likelihood Model) 0:57:15 High Stakes vs. Low Energy: Reading the Room 1:03:00 Storytelling: The 4 C's (Context, Conflict, Choice, Change) 1:13:57 Delivery: Removing Fluff & Cognitive Load 1:21:00 Voice Control: Pace and Emphasis 1:24:40 Gestures: The "Check the Floor" Mental Model 1:30:56 Managing Nerves: Power Posing & Reappraisal 1:44:40 The 7-Day Action Plan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Links - CodeCrafters (Sponsor) - Partner with ConTejas Code - Diazno on Spotify - Diazno on Instagram - Tejas’s Keynote in Malaysia (Sick Day) Description In this episode of the ConTejas Code Podcast, Tejas sits down with the artist, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Diazno. Often described as the "Black Rick Rubin" for his ability to curate sound and vibe, Diazno shares his profound insights on the intersection of creativity and execution. They dive deep into how to move from "idea" to "finished product" by overcoming the fear of commitment, the role of taste versus talent, and how true leadership is actually about influence and service. Diazno also opens up about his experiences directing major productions at venues like the Deutsche Oper, navigating cross-cultural communication, and how he views the rise of AI tools like Suno in the music industry. Whether you are a developer, a musician, or a team leader, this episode offers a masterclass in human connection and the discipline of high performance. Chapters 00:00:00 Intro & Sponsors 00:04:05 From Ideas to Execution: Overcoming "Fear of Commitment" 00:12:12 Creativity is Life: The Cycle of Creation and Rest 00:19:15 Consumption vs. Creation: Finding the Spark 00:25:22 Taste vs. Talent: The Role of the Producer 00:30:20 How to Get Buy-In 00:37:25 Communicating a Vision 00:42:15 Communication: Not What You Say, What They Hear 00:49:18 Honoring People & Building Relational Equity 01:00:20 The Power of Informal Relationships 01:15:20 Reps & Consistency: Performing on Your Worst Days 01:22:10 AI in Music: Will It Replace the Soul? 01:38:05 Outro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Links - Codecrafters (partner): https://tej.as/codecrafters - Isaac on Instagram: https://instagram.com/isaac11890 - Contact: https://tej.as Summary Sitting 8+ hours a day is destroying your biomechanics. Here is how to engineer your way back to health. In this episode of ConTejas Code, I sit down with professional footballer and CrossFit coach Isaac Akinsete to reverse the physical damage of the developer lifestyle. We dive deep into the anatomy of "tech neck," why stretching isn't enough, and how to trigger the EPOC "afterburn" effect to burn fat while sitting. Whether you have a full gym or zero equipment, Isaac outlines the exact protocols to maximize longevity, fix tight hip flexors, and optimize mental and spiritual health. In this episode, we cover: - The Desk Worker Protocol: A complete zero-equipment circuit routine for hypertrophy and cardio. - Mobility vs. Stretching: Why static stretching won't fix your posture. - RPE Explained: How to train for fat loss vs. strength without burnout. - CrossFit vs. Gym: Which is better for the average coder? - Mind & Spirit: The role of positive self-talk and faith in elite performance. Chapters 00:00:00 Intro 00:04:22 Isaac Akinsete 00:09:10 Mythbusting: Does lifting weights stunt growth in kids? 00:11:52 Am I too old to start working out? 00:14:15 How to find the right workout intensity (RPE Scale) 00:20:55 What sitting for 8+ hours actually does to your body 00:26:08 Mobility vs. Stretching: Why stretching isn't enough 00:30:12 How to fix "Tech Neck" and Hunchback posture 00:42:50 Can you out-exercise a sedentary job? 00:47:11 Do under-desk treadmills and walking pads work? 00:53:36 Designing a workout routine for desk workers 00:55:36 The "Zero Equipment" Home & Hotel Workout 01:04:15 High Intensity Circuit Training & The EPOC Effect 01:11:17 Traditional Gym vs. CrossFit 01:16:05 Rapid Fire Questions 01:22:25 Faith & Fitness: Treating your body like a temple 01:29:53 The psychology of self-talk 01:34:50 Outro oAVv7QV7tdStFFrhiZzZ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Links - Codecrafters (sponsor): https://tej.as/codecrafters - Become a guest on the podcast: https://forms.gle/wMqBmVhuzL46Ha3P7 - ZurichJS Discount: https://conf.zurichjs.com?utm_source=contejas&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=zurichjs-conf-2026 - Faris on X: https://x.com/farisaziz12 - Faris on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/farisaziz12/ - ZurichJS: https://zurichjs.com - SmallPDF: https://smallpdf.com What does it take to become an Engineering Manager at 21? How do you rebuild your identity when a chronic illness takes away your physical strength? In this episode of ConTejas Code, I sit down with Faris Aziz, a Staff Engineer at Smallpdf and the lead organizer of ZurichJS. At just 25 years old, Faris has lived a career’s worth of highs and lows. From failing his first coding bootcamp module to building a career ladder for a fintech startup, and from ranking as the 2nd fittest CrossFit athlete in Switzerland to being bedridden by an autoimmune condition, Faris shares the mindset required to navigate extreme volatility. This conversation moves beyond technical skills into the "internal garden"—how emotional regulation, sleep, and nutrition directly impact your ability to lead others. Faris breaks down his philosophy on "Peace of Mind" as the primary metric for promotion, why invisible work builds character, and how to steward authority without intimidation. Whether you are an aspiring manager, a developer looking to level up, or someone navigating a personal setback, this episode offers a blueprint for resilience and professional excellence. Chapters 00:00:00 Intro 00:04:33 Getting into Tech at 19 00:08:12 Failing (and Surviving) Bootcamp 00:11:00 Building a CrossFit App During Lockdown 00:13:38 Getting Hired Without Writing Code 00:18:49 Accidental Managers: Leading at 21 00:22:19 Choosing a Pre-seed Startup Over High Salary 00:28:53 Red Flags in Leadership 00:33:41 Tending the Garden: Balancing Work & ZurichJS 00:42:51 Health Crisis: From Top Athlete to Bedridden 00:48:51 Emotional Regulation & Bio-Hacking 00:59:36 Mindset: Gratitude vs. Bitterness 01:07:44 Invisible Work & Building Character 01:11:18 How to Get Promoted: Giving Peace of Mind 01:17:28 Confidence vs. Arrogance 01:21:42 Owning Mistakes Confidently 01:25:38 Stewarding Authority (The Kent C. Dodds Example) 01:28:06 Don't Just Be an Engineer: Solve Business Problems 01:35:02 Managing "Diva" 10x Engineers 01:40:12 Organizing the First ZurichJS 01:46:30 Outro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Links - Codecrafters (sponsor): https://tej.as/codecrafters - Clerk: https://clerk.com - Auth0: https://auth0.com - Arctic (OAuth Library): https://arctic.js.org - Lucia (Session Library): https://lucia-auth.com Why do we still use passwords in 2026? In this episode of ConTejas Code, we tear down the complex world of digital identity. From the horror story of getting hacked at a hookah bar to the mathematical elegance of public-key cryptography, we cover how the internet knows who you actually are. Let's break down the history of web authentication, explain why "logging in" is so much harder than it looks, and demystify the new standard taking over the web: Passkeys (WebAuthn). Whether you are a developer looking for an implementation playbook or just curious why your banking app requires a fingerprint, this deep dive explains the difference between Identity, Identifiers, and Credentials—and why you should stop rolling your own auth immediately. Chapters 00:00:00 Welcome to ConTejas Code 00:01:06 Sponsor: CodeCrafters 00:01:42 Why Authentication Matters (High Stakes vs. Low Stakes) 00:07:30 Storytime: Getting Hacked at a Shisha Bar 00:19:48 The Vocabulary: Identity, Identifiers, and Credentials 00:27:45 The Three Factors (Something You Know, Have, Are) 00:34:28 Real World Analogies: House Keys, Speak-easies, and Hotel Cards 00:41:10 A History of Web Auth: From Basic Auth to the "Social Login" Mess 00:49:15 Authentication vs. Authorization vs. Accounting 00:57:00 The Problem with Passwords & MFA Fatigue 01:00:40 How Passkeys Work: Public Key Cryptography Explained 01:07:00 Under the Hood: WebAuthn, FIDO2, and The "Ceremonies" 01:13:40 Synced vs. Device-Bound Passkeys 01:16:30 The Playbook: How to Design Auth for SaaS, Mobile, and B2B 01:21:00 The Golden Rule: Don't Roll Your Own Crypto 01:23:00 Libraries & Tools You Should Use (Clerk, Auth0, Arctic) 01:28:40 The Minimum Viable Security Checklist 01:32:30 The Future of Passwordless Identity Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Links - Codecrafters: https://tej.as/codecrafters - Why We Sleep: https://www.amazon.de/-/en/Why-We-Sleep-Unlocking-Dreams/dp/1501144316 - Matthew Walker's Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/1aIVAabjRjnmiouX0zCzF3 - Sleep latency paper: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33865376/#:~:text=Oral%20magnesium%20supplementation%20for%20insomnia,insomnia%20symptoms%20in%20older%20adults - Glycine for sleep: https://glowable.com.au/blogs/news/glycine-the-calming-nutrient-for-soothing-anxiety?srsltid=AfmBOor_YWMUUsqdS9AJjfSJLQb1F0CSEKrbw-0AhjCVkXCcHdjPGtWq#:~:text=of%20Pharmacological%20Sciences%20found%20that,often%20closely%20linked%20to%20anxiety - Dr. Andy Galpin's podcast: https://performpodcast.com/ - Detachment paper: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19592515/#:~:text=Results%3A%20%20Higher%20PEAT%20scores,of%20depression%20and%20negative%20affect - Quantified Scientist: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheQuantifiedScientist In this episode, we learn how to engineer better health outcomes for ourselves to live fitter and healthier than ever before drawing on the latest research. Chapters 00:00:00 Intro 00:05:24 Episode Outline 00:12:08 Sleep Architecture: Deep and REM 00:24:17 How to Sleep Well 00:34:31 My Routine with Sleep 00:39:25 Using Temperature to Sleep Well 00:41:55 Eating before Bed 00:45:14 Getting more Deep Sleep and REM Sleep 00:52:49 How to Eat Well 00:56:05 How to Lose Fat 01:02:35 How to Gain Muscle 01:07:47 Vices: Alcohol, Nicotine, etc. 01:10:28 Loneliness and Social Connection 01:18:34 How to Develop Quality Social Connections 01:25:54 Maximizing Productivity and Work/Life Balance 01:33:36 Psychological Detachment 01:36:33 Dealing with Getting Sick 01:42:08 How to Avoid Jetlag and Travel Well 01:46:14 Heart Rate Variability: Managing Stress and Recovery 01:50:53 Conclusion Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Links - CodeCrafters (partner): https://tej.as/CodeCrafters - Pratim on X: https://x.com/bhosalepratim - Tejas on X: https://x.com/tejaskumar_ Summary In this conversation, we explore the journey from backend development to becoming a Google Developer Expert in Golang. We discuss the significance of microservices architecture, the importance of search technologies, and the development of Cargo Chat, a tool for searching codebases. Pratim shares insights on building effective search pipelines, Matryoshka embedding models, and the integration of hypothetical documents in search processes. The conversation concludes with a discussion on a mental health journaling app that connects personal reflections with religious texts for encouragement. Chapters 00:00 Pratim Bhosale 02:19 Introduction 05:16 The Shift to Backend Development and Golang 08:16 Becoming a Google Developer Expert 11:20 Understanding Microservices Architecture 14:19 Building Innovative Tools: Cargo Chat 17:12 Search Technologies and Their Applications 20:15 The Search Pipeline and Embedding Models 29:49 Building a Vector Database 33:13 Local First Movement and Security 34:14 Understanding Hyde: Hypothetical Document Embeddings 36:48 Matryoshka Embedding Models 41:59 The Search Problem in AI 43:57 Developing a Mental Health App 48:02 Comparing Approaches to Vector Search 52:56 Developer Experience and Product Growth 01:02:52 Understanding Developer Experience Levers 01:04:32 Making API Products Click 01:07:40 The Role of Developer Advocacy 01:11:06 Navigating Career Paths in Tech 01:13:58 Finding Your Niche in Developer Relations 01:20:18 Work-Life Balance and Avoiding Burnout 01:24:01 The Importance of Mentorship 01:27:07 Emerging Technologies and Trends Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Links - CodeCrafters (partner): https://tej.as/codecrafters - WebAssembly on Kubernetes: https://www.cncf.io/blog/2024/03/12/webassembly-on-kubernetes-from-containers-to-wasm-part-01/ - Shivay on X: https://x.com/howdevelop - Tejas on X: https://x.com/tejaskumar_ Summary In this podcast episode, Shivay Lamba and I discuss the integration of WebAssembly with AI and machine learning, exploring its implications for developers. We dive into the benefits of running machine learning models in the browser, the significance of edge computing, and the performance advantages of WebAssembly over traditional serverless architectures. The conversation also touches on emerging hardware solutions for AI inference and the importance of accessibility in software development. Shivay shares insights on how developers can leverage these technologies to build efficient and privacy-focused applications. Chapters 00:00 Shivay Lamba 03:02 Introduction and Background 06:02 WebAssembly and AI Integration 08:47 Machine Learning on the Edge 11:43 Privacy and Data Security in AI 15:00 Quantization and Model Optimization 17:52 Tools for Running AI Models in the Browser 32:13 Understanding TensorFlow.js and Its Architecture 37:58 Custom Operations and Model Compatibility 41:56 Overcoming Limitations in JavaScript ML Workloads 46:00 Demos and Practical Applications of TensorFlow.js 54:22 Server-Side AI Inference with WebAssembly 01:02:42 Building AI Inference APIs with WebAssembly 01:04:39 WebAssembly and Machine Learning Inference 01:10:56 Summarizing the Benefits of WebAssembly for Developers 01:15:43 Learning Curve for Developers in Machine Learning 01:21:10 Hardware Considerations for WebAssembly and AI 01:27:35 Comparing Inference Speeds of AI Models Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Links - Codecrafters (Partner): https://tej.as/codecrafters - Tejas on X: https://x.com/tejaskumar_ - Mary Thengvall, The Business Value of Developer Relations: https://develocity.io/measuring-devrel-success-effective-metrics-for-impact/#:~:text=In%20a%20talk%20given%20at,5 - Matthew Revell, “What is Developer Relations?”: https://developerrelations.com/guides/what-is-developer-relations/#:~:text=Most%20companies%20invest%20in%20DevRel,because%20they%20want%20to%20affect - Quinton Wall, Does Developer Relations Belong Under Marketing or Engineering?: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/does-developer-relations-belong-under-marketing-engineering-wall-z9gic#:~:text=For%20early%20stage%20companies%2C%20Developer,the%20detriment%20of%20developer%20experience - Mike Stowe, A Brief History Of Developer Relations Programs: https://influitive.com/blog/brief-history-developer-relations-programs-developer-communities/#:~:text=When%20I%20joined%20Constant%20Contact,across%20one%20of%20these%20companies - R. Scott, Developer Relations: A Growth Engine from Day One: https://www.delltechnologiescapital.com/resources/devrel-day-one#:~:text=%E2%80%8DDeveloper%20Relations%20is%20at%20its,%E2%80%9D - Matt Bernier, The intersection of DevRel and Product Management: https://developerrelations.com/talks/intersection-dev-rel-product-management/#:~:text=The%20Barbican%2C%20London%2C%20UK - Develocity.io, Measuring DevRel Success: Effective Metrics for Impact: https://develocity.io/measuring-devrel-success-effective-metrics-for-impact/#:~:text=impact%20on%20user%20engagement%20and,2 - Jake Prins, 10 Ways to Build a Developer Community: https://www.apideck.com/blog/ten-ways-to-build-a-developer-community#:~:text=in,seminar%2C%20or%20webinar - Francine Hardaway, DevRel: Marketing, Product Management, or Neither?: https://medium.com/influence-marketing-council/devrel-marketing-product-management-or-neither-77d6c4666f7f#:~:text=Most%20developer%20relations%20programs%20wrestle,sourced%20by%20DevRel%20are%20invaluable Chapters 00:00:00 Introduction 00:02:28 The Core Thesis of DevRel 00:12:41 History of DevRel: From Apple in the 80s to Today 00:19:08 The Value of DevRel & Success Stories (Stripe, MongoDB) 00:25:08 The Critical Role of the Feedback Loop 00:27:03 The Danger of Ignoring DevRel Feedback 00:34:33 Where DevRel Sits: Marketing vs. Product & Engineering 00:37:22 The Gold Standard: A Product Engineer with a Megaphone 00:49:37 Measuring DevRel Success: Beyond Vanity Metrics 00:52:00 Key Metrics: Community, Satisfaction, & Monthly Active Developers (MAD) 01:01:31 Practical DevRel: How to Build Community 01:03:37 Practical DevRel: Content Strategy & "Carving the Turkey" 01:06:50 Practical DevRel: Improving the Onboarding Experience 01:11:00 Practical DevRel: Events, Public Speaking & Internal Advocacy 01:17:20 Start of Q&A with Africa's DevRel Community 01:18:02 Defining AI Engineering vs. Machine Learning 01:20:01 Defining DevRel: It's High-Quality Customer Relations 01:26:32 Q&A: Is Developer Experience (DX) the same as User Experience (UX)? 01:29:14 Q&A: How AI is Changing UX/DX with Model Context Protocol (MCP) 01:35:32 Q&A: Biggest Opportunities for DevRel in AI 01:38:25 Q&A: Necessary Skills for AI DevRel (Communication is #1) 01:44:22 Q&A: Where to Find Developers for New Niche Tools 01:48:08 Q&A: What's Most Exciting in Tech Right Now? 01:53:22 Q&A: Advice for New Developers in the AI Era (Build and Ship!) 01:58:00 Q&A: How to Balance Technical Work with Community Management 02:00:57 Q&A: How to Form Meaningful Professional Relationships 02:05:56 Conclusion Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Links - CodeCrafters (partner): https://tej.as/codecrafters - Dev on X: https://x.com/devagrawal09 - Xolvio: https://xolv.io/ - Tejas on X: https://x.com/tejaskumar_ Previous Episodes - Taylor Desseyn - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6l6GpkHNlZw - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1xN7YeNpkCf4qJ3kUkVVuh - Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/taylor-desseyn-how-to-build-a-genuine-high-quality-network/id1731855333?i=1000684664112 - Event Sourcing - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VtmPTigdpos - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/32dmiUBZclkXNWT1YcUJHr - Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/event-sourced-architecture-a-deep-dive/id1731855333?i=1000696976876 Summary We discuss the journey of becoming a notable developer, the importance of intentional networking, and the role of content creation in building a professional presence. Dev shares insights from his experiences in DevRel, the challenges of the industry, and the significance of event sourcing in modern applications. We then discuss the intricacies of event sourcing, exploring its implications for software architecture, performance, and testing. The discussion highlights the importance of projections, caching, and the separation of command and query responsibilities (CQRS) in building efficient applications. Real-world applications, such as Git and Redux, are examined as examples of event sourcing in practice. Finally, we explore Solid.js and its comparison with React, focusing on fine-grained reactivity, the challenges of adopting new frameworks, and the evolution of web development practices. They explore the unique features of Solid.js, including its compiler and async signals, while discussing the broader implications for developers transitioning between frameworks. The conversation also touches on the importance of full stack development and the mindset required to excel in the field. Chapters 00:00:00 Dev Agrawal 00:04:16 Becoming Notable in Tech 00:14:24 Intentional Networking and Building a Presence 00:24:27 The Role of Content Creation 00:34:29 DevRel Insights and Career Transitions 00:44:05 Understanding Event Sourcing 00:43:37 Caching and Performance in Event Sourcing 00:48:42 Real-World Applications of Event Sourcing 00:51:31 Command Query Responsibility Segregation (CQRS) Explained 00:54:24 Event Sourcing in UI State Management 00:57:25 Overcoming Resistance to Event Sourcing 01:00:22 The Challenges of Transitioning to Event Sourcing 01:04:34 Storing Events and Schema Management 01:07:16 Testing with Event Sourcing 01:08:51 Introduction to Solid.js and Its Advantages 01:13:12 Understanding Fine-Grained Reactivity 01:15:06 Challenges in Replacing React 01:16:30 The Unique Model of Solid.js 01:18:22 The Catch-22 of Learning React 01:19:52 Comparing Fine-Grained Reactivity in Solid and React 01:23:50 The Role of Solid's Compiler 01:25:57 Exploring Solid.js 2.0 and Async Signals 01:28:55 Server-Side Rendering and Async Signals 01:35:08 Partial Pre-Rendering and Edge Workers 01:37:41 Becoming a Full Stack Developer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Links - CodeCrafters (partner): https://tej.as/codecrafters - Lu on X: https://x.com/todepond - Lu on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/todepond.com - Lu on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@todepond - tldraw: https://tldraw.com/ - Make Real: https://makereal.tldraw.com/ - tldraw computer: https://computer.tldraw.com/ - Tejas on X: https://x.com/tejaskumar_ Summary We talk with Lu Wilson, an engineer at tldraw: a startup focused on innovative whiteboard technology. Together, we discuss the evolution of tldraw, the impact of AI on creative workflows, and the importance of experimentation in tech development. Lu shares insights on their very interesting experiments like Make Real and the new tldraw Computer, emphasizing the need for user-friendly AI tools that empower everyone, not just programmers. The discussion also touches on building a culture of experimentation within teams and the future of AI in design and development. Chapters 00:00 Lu Wilson 04:12 Introduction to TL Draw and Lou Wilson's Work 07:12 Exploring Make Real: AI and Canvas Integration 10:07 The Evolution of TL Draw Computer 12:56 User Experiences and Creative Applications 15:57 Future Directions and Innovations in TL Draw 19:06 AI Workflows: Democratizing Technology for Everyone 35:16 The Evolution of Teal Draw's Features 38:05 Challenges in Implementing Autocomplete 41:23 Building a Future-Proof AI Module 43:01 Understanding LLMs and Canvas Interaction 45:52 Evaluating AI Performance on Canvas 48:25 AI as a Collaborative Partner 53:01 Fostering a Culture of Experimentation 54:11 Balancing Innovation and Business Goals Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.