Slightly Caffeinated
Honey Processed Coffee, Claude Custom Commands, and Newsletters
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Key takeaways
- Effective preparation is crucial for giving presentations at conferences; it's a mix of practice, confidence-building, and handling nerves.
- Understanding coffee processing methods can enhance one's appreciation of coffee, highlighting the differences in flavors and preferences.
- Starting a newsletter can be a valuable way to engage an audience and share updates; there's potential for content generation around ongoing projects.
- Custom commands in coding frameworks like Cloud Code can significantly improve workflow efficiency and collaboration, especially in team settings.
Summary
Preparing for Laracon
Chris and TJ share their experiences prepping for Laracon. They discuss managing their time with mental health challenges, working on presentations, and the need to practice to build confidence for the stage. Chris expresses concerns about timing and content for his talk but feels more confident as he refines his presentation.
Coffee Processing Methods
The hosts dive into various coffee processing methods, including washed, natural, and honey processed. TJ admits he struggles to taste differences in coffee types due to a 'washed-out palette', while Chris shares his appreciation for the brightness of natural processed coffees. They discuss how coffee processing affects flavor and their preferences.
The Value of Newsletters
Chris reflects on the idea of starting a newsletter, inspired by Aaron Francis's success with his own. They discuss the commitment involved in maintaining a newsletter, the potential benefits it can bring in terms of audience and engagement, and how Chris can utilize newsletter content to announce updates for Prism.
Custom Commands in Cloud Code
TJ shares his experience with creating custom commands in Cloud Code to automate and improve workflows. He discusses commands he's created for refreshing repositories and streamlining PR reviews. This leads to a broader discussion about the potential improvements and significance of using custom commands in coding projects.
Sponsors
- Readwise · Chris mentions using Readwise for managing his newsletters and reading materials.
- Counter Culture Coffee · They discuss coffee types and processing methods, mentioning Counter Culture Coffee.
- Matt Stauffer · TJ talks about Matt's newsletter which he regularly reads.
- Aaron Francis · Chris references Aaron's newsletter and his success with it.
- Anthropic · They discuss the new features of Claude with custom slash commands.
Show notes
Chris Gmyr and TJ Miller discuss their preparations for Laracon, including mental health and coding challenges. They delve into coffee processing methods, share thoughts on the value of newsletters, and explore custom commands in Cloud Code, highlighting their experiences and insights in software development.
Socials
- https://slightlycaffeinated.fm (email hey@)
- https://suggest.gg/slightlycaff
- https://bsky.app/profile/slightlycaffeinated.fm
- https://x.com/slightlycaffpod
- https://bsky.app/profile/chrisgmyr.dev
- https://x.com/cmgmyr
- https://chrisgmyr.dev
- https://bsky.app/profile/tjmiller.bsky.social
- https://x.com/heytjmiller
- https://www.tjmiller.me
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