Podcast catalog

Mostly Technical

Ian Landsman and Aaron Francis

Episodes

  • 137: You Do Have To Care w/ John Drexler & Daniel Coulbourne

    Developers should adopt a product management mindset—writing detailed requirements and understanding the problem deeply—especially in the age of AI-assisted coding.

  • 136: Big, Audacious Goals

    Pricing adjustments should be communicated clearly, offering customers options to ease transition and maintain good relationships.

  • 135: Ian's Over AI Coding?!

    Focus on building meaningful, strategic products rather than endless app proliferation, even with AI tools at your disposal.

  • 134: The Edge of Safety

    Simplicity often beats complexity, especially in real-time web updates, where polling can outperform WebSockets in reliability.

  • 133: Do The Hardest Thing with Jesse Hanley

    Doing hard things can lead to greater success and less ongoing stress, especially when you solve complex problems that others avoid.

  • 132: Ian Shipped Outro!

    Shipping regularly and iterating based on feedback is crucial for product growth and engagement.

  • Token Town 001: What is Anthropic Doing?!

    Anthropic's recent pricing changes shift non-interactive API usage to a metered token-based model, which may lead to increased costs for developers and companies using their APIs.

  • 131: Crush My Competitors

    Maximize the use of AI tools now while costs are still manageable to get a competitive edge.

  • 130: Two Grandmas Roll Up

    Having children can lead to better focus and prioritization, potentially increasing productivity, despite reduced available time.

  • 129: The Bounds of My Pettiness

    AI-driven security tools and workflows are crucial for modern application security, and diversifying how and where AI starts its security scans can improve issue detection.

  • 128: LaraProm

    Spontaneous and relaxed travel often leads to more enjoyable experiences than meticulously planned trips.

  • 127: Charge It To The Game w/ John Drexler & Daniel Coulbourne

    Deep understanding of customer pain points leads to building more effective and trustworthy software products.

  • 126: Scope Explosion

    Both hosts express frustrations about shipping delays on their respective projects.

  • 125: No Turning Back

    Set a clear launch date for products, as it helps drive focus and accountability.

  • 124: Old Man Yells At Cloud

    Youth sports can foster family bonding and help children build confidence, despite the time commitment.

  • 123: Isolate The Claude

    Winning at poker can be thrilling but also comes with unpredictable ups and downs.

  • 122: I Just YOLO'd It

    Traveling can lead to unexpected adventures and humorous experiences.

  • 121: Let Ian Cook

    Hell Week can be chaotic but is a necessary part of the software development process.

  • 120: The Counselors

    Aaron developed a developer tool called 'Counselors' that helps integrate AI insights into coding practices, ensuring quality and perspective on changes made.

  • 119: Anti Slop Vibe

    Educate on navigating through social media responsibly by muting harmful sources.

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