Mostly Technical 87: No Sparkle Buttons
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Jun 17, 2025 The hosts dive into the evolving world of UI Kits and how AI is reshaping design. They share personal stories from Father's Day, reflecting on parenthood's joys and challenges. Excitement builds for the upcoming Laracon conference, alongside discussions about tech trends and the impact of traditional software in a digital age. Naming and branding in tech are explored, with humorous anecdotes about securing memorable domain names. A light-hearted guessing game adds fun, showing the joy of connecting with loved ones.
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Father's Day: Chaos and Calm
- Aaron Francis shared a tense Father's Day night dealing with his son's croup requiring urgent care.
- He contrasted the scary illness moments with the rare joy of a solo breakfast and bookstore visit.
Slow AI Adoption in Companies
- Despite AI hype, many companies prefer to keep AI features off, skeptical of current AI integration.
- It may take decades for widespread AI adoption in established companies, creating opportunities for AI ideas today.
React Dominates AI-Generated UI
- React dominates UI components creation especially as AI tools often default to producing React code.
- This dominance challenges non-React UI kits to find their place in the AI and development ecosystem.