Mostly Technical 56: Tier Maker
Oct 29, 2024
The hosts share hilarious parenting stories while discussing a recent trip to San Francisco for a web development hackathon. They delve into a lively debate over pizza toppings, ranking favorites like pineapple and pepperoni with humor. Exploring social media dynamics, they compare Bluesky and Twitter, reflecting on user experiences. The conversation also touches on the challenges of finding office space and leveraging AI for hiring. Culinary misadventures and personal anecdotes add charm to their tech-fueled banter.
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Dealing with Sick Kids Chaos
- Ian Landsman described dealing with strep throat spreading among his four children, causing exhausting urgent care visits.
- Managing multiple sick kids and logistics highlights his family challenges with twins and young children.
Ian’s Live Dev Challenge Story
- Ian Landsman shared his experience participating solo in a four-hour live web dev challenge with cameras on him.
- He built a Santa-themed wishlist app using the Elo chess algorithm to rank kids' toy preferences.
San Francisco Tech Trip
- Ian attended a San Francisco event for Sanity CMS, mingling with industry folks like Kent C. Dodds and Thomas Frank.
- He enjoyed the vibrant tech atmosphere despite concerns about city challenges.