Mostly Technical 84: Fabricated Hype
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May 27, 2025 Ian and Aaron tackle the hot topic of AI newsletters, contemplating the changing landscape of technology. They dive into the challenges of PHP and Laravel development, pairing it with personal stories of balancing work and life. An intriguing discussion unfolds around the difference between genuine innovation and manufactured hype, especially in AI and cryptocurrency. The hosts reflect on family traditions and humorously dream of a state-run podcast network, all while exploring exciting tech developments and future events in their field.
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Using AI Tools for Coding
- Aaron and Ian share their experiences using AI tools like Claude and Junie for programming tasks.
- They highlight AI's role in reducing grunt work and providing useful code that still requires developer tweaking.
Rapid Build and Rebuild Strategy
- Build the first version of your product quickly using AI or rapid coding techniques.
- Then discard it and rebuild; this process reveals flaws and clarifies the product’s purpose.
AI Excels at Discrete Tasks
- AI coding currently performs better on isolated, discrete tasks versus multi-file or full-stack jobs.
- It struggles with cross-component coordination and consistency across front-end and back-end boundaries.
