ADSP: Algorithms + Data Structures = Programs Episode 249: AI, Podcasts, Scandinavia Trip and More!
Aug 29, 2025
Conor and Bryce share their insights on different coding styles like vibe and guide coding. They discuss the frustrations of AI development, particularly with the model Claude and context engineering. The conversation takes a techy turn as they explore GitHub projects, including PyTorch and XGBoost. Exciting travel plans in Scandinavia lead to anecdotes about cities like Copenhagen. They also preview upcoming CUDA workshops in Norway and reflect on product redesign challenges in their podcasting journey.
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Three AI Coding Modes
- Conor defines three modes of working with AI: vibe coding, rage coding, and guide coding.
- Guide coding is effective when you actively pair-program and steer the model's outputs.
Claude Ignored Cursor Rules
- Bryce recounts Claude repeatedly ignoring explicit cursor rules for running tests.
- His frustration led him to explicitly harden the rule after repeated failures.
Find The Golden Prompt First
- Test prompts interactively to find a "golden path" before locking them into cursor rules.
- Only convert a repeatedly-working prompt into a rule after it consistently succeeds.
