Adam Azzam, a principal product manager at Prefect, and Michael Greenwich, CEO of WorkOS, dive into the complexities of workflow orchestration in AI applications. They discuss how Prefect’s open-source library tackles the pains of managing workflows and introduces tools like Marvin for real-time support. The conversation highlights the importance of error management, visibility in pipelines, and the seamless integration of enterprise features for faster product development, showcasing innovative solutions for modern engineers.

Robbie Wagner and Chuck Carpenter, co-hosts of the Whiskey Web and Whatnot podcast, join Michael Greenwich, CEO of WorkOS. They share funny stories from a recent tech conference, and humorous wine tasting tales featuring a broken cork and a Chianti Classico. The trio discusses the importance of content creation and navigating reputation in the open source community. They also dive into the complexities of certification in tech, the dynamics of fake jobs, and whimsically ponder life beyond tech, including culinary dreams and gardening adventures.

Tom Occhino, Chief Product Officer at Vercel with a robust background in React, joins Kurt Mackey, CEO of Fly.io, and Michael Greenwich, CEO of WorkOS. They discuss the evolution of React and its transformative impact on development. Tom shares his transition to Vercel, emphasizing the role of Next.js in innovation. The conversation touches on the challenges of web components compared to frameworks, the balance of simplicity in Next.js innovations, and how tools are evolving to enhance developer experience.

Tom Occhino, Chief Product Officer at Vercel, shares insights into the evolution of React and its journey from skepticism to widespread adoption. He reflects on his transition from Facebook to Vercel, highlighting Next.js's role in driving innovation. Kurt Mackey discusses deploying apps with Fly.io, while Michael Greenwich from WorkOS introduces enterprise-ready features. The trio also explores the challenges and future of web components and their integration with frameworks, emphasizing the balance between developer and user experience.

Nick Nisi shares his insights and experiences from SquiggleConf, while Amy Dutton, a core contributor to Redwood.js, discusses the latest in JavaScript frameworks. Kurt Mackey highlights the benefits of Fly.io for developers, and Dani Grant introduces Jam.dev, a tool simplifying bug reporting. The team dives into the exciting new features of Svelte 5, emphasizing its innovations in reactive programming, and engages in a lively discussion about navigating the complexities of open source and enterprise solutions.