

Forward Deployed
Noah Brier & Lance Martin
At the intersection of AI, software development, and the enterprise. www.forwarddeployed.com
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Dec 27, 2025 • 49min
Forward Deployed, Episode 3: Context Engineering
Dive into the intriguing world of context engineering, where filling information gaps becomes an art. Discover how it tops prompt engineering and explore three key techniques: reducing context, isolating it, and offloading to file systems. Learn about evolving agent memory with reflective processes and why subagents should focus on context isolation rather than mimicking org charts. Uncover innovative production patterns and the importance of onboarding agents like new coworkers. Tune in for insights on designing effective action spaces and groundbreaking workflows!

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Nov 17, 2025 • 50min
Forward Deployed, Episode 2: Claude Code Skills and the Progressive Disclosure Problem
Discover the game-changing Claude Code skills that are reshaping AI development. Noah reveals an efficient hook-based routing system that processes 3,000 tokens per second, bridging user messages with skills seamlessly. The debate over tiered action spaces highlights the differences between functions and skills. Explore how Andreessen's vision positions AI as a revolutionary computer architecture. Plus, innovative Git workflows eliminate merge conflicts, making collaboration smoother than ever.

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Nov 3, 2025 • 47min
Forward Deployed, Episode 1: The Bitter Lesson
Delve into the intriguing debate around Richard Sutton's Bitter Lesson, exploring whether LLMs truly embody its principles. Discover how Lance's journey from Stanford to the forefront of AI showcases the evolution of technology. Learn why forward deployed engineers are in high demand as companies seek practical AI solutions. The hosts also discuss the challenges of adopting AI in enterprises and the distinction between tool AI and agent AI, helping clarify the landscape for builders in the evolving tech world.


