Steve Krouse, co-founder and CEO of Val Town, discusses the rapid evolution of coding with AI, showcasing how a task now takes just 60 seconds instead of 60 minutes. He explains how Townie, Val Town’s AI assistant, generated an app in real-time during their chat. The conversation dives into the rise of non-technical developers, programming's transformative effect on thinking, and how small engineering teams can drive innovation. Krouse also shares insights on adapting startup strategies in a competitive AI landscape.

Steve Krouse, founder of The Coding Space and creator of Val.town, dives deep into the world of coding education. He discusses Val.town's innovative platform that blends social coding with in-browser IDE features. Krouse shares insights on methods for inspiring kids to code and the significance of user-friendly tools like Scratch. The conversation also explores the tech stack behind Val.town, serverless architecture, and the evolution of programming methodologies, emphasizing how to make coding accessible and enjoyable for all.

Steve Krouse, Val Town creator, joins Jerod & Amal to talk about Val Town, a social programming environment. They discuss its advantages, handling abuse, building trust, targeting hobbyists, scalability, AI for a smart linter, and security considerations. Exciting insights shared!