

How About Tomorrow?
Adam Elmore & Dax Raad
Adam and Dax discuss web technologies, the internet, and the future of (basically) everything.
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May 27, 2024 • 1h 11min
What Does “Full Stack” Mean? w/ Taylor Otwell and Ryan Florence
Taylor Otwell and Ryan Florence discuss the definition of 'full stack' development, the differences between Laravel and Rails, the divide between frontend and backend teams, the lack of a real JavaScript community, and the potential of JavaScript frameworks to be the fullest stack. They also touch on what Taylor would like to see from the Remix community and humorously compare Laravel to Canada.

May 20, 2024 • 1h 26min
New Banana Ice Cream, Coffee Partners, Google IO and OpenAI, and Opportunity Costs for Engineers
Topics include making banana ice cream with a new device, the possibility of time travel, opportunity costs for software engineers, comparing Google IO and OpenAI events, and reasons to build identical houses.

May 13, 2024 • 59min
Parenting is Exactly Like Owning a Dog—And What's the Point of Being Alive?
Dax, a parenting expert, shares lighthearted insights on raising kids, likening it amusingly to dog ownership. Adam expresses his existential concerns, questioning the purpose of life and critiquing modern societal issues, such as the perceived scam of higher education. The discussion further delves into technology’s impact on parenting and how it shapes social interactions, sparking a candid exchange about the need for authentic connections amidst today's digital distractions.

May 6, 2024 • 60min
The Origins of Terminal.Shop
Ever wondered how a coffee company transforms into a tech-savvy business? There's a hilarious take on oat milk mishaps and discussions about coffee's role as a socially accepted 'legal drug.' The hosts share their journey of launching Terminal.shop, celebrating buzzworthy successes while navigating the nuances of physical goods versus software. They reflect on the origins of their venture, the intricate coffee industry, and how quality and authenticity shape their brand. Join in for a blend of humor, nostalgia, and entrepreneurial wisdom!

Apr 29, 2024 • 37min
Reacting to Miami + Launching a Company in the Terminal
Everyone's recovering from React Miami and the party at Dax's - oh and we launched a company for buying products like coffee in the terminal! Want to carry on the conversation? Join us in Discord.terminal.shopTwitchConTopics:(00:31) - This episode brought to you by our sponsor
(01:53) - Catching everyone up on the last few weeks
(06:48) - How was Miami?
(12:28) - Waving at the summit
(18:50) - How walkable is your city?
(24:43) - How late do you eat?
(31:26) - Building for the terminal
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Apr 15, 2024 • 1h 3min
The Last One Before React Miami
Adam's flying as you read this, and he's definitively not still sick. We're talking about Adam's internet being hacked, updates on our secret project, Cloudflare news, NextJS and Vercel benchmarking drama, and very important planning for React Miami and what to feed Adam.Want to carry on the conversation? Join us in Discord.Cloudflare acquires PartyKit to allow developers to build real-time multi-user applicationsCloudflare acquires Baselime to expand serverless application observability capabilitiesReact MiamaTopics:(00:00) - Adam is basically here. Here being in Miami.
(00:37) - Dr. Dax diagnosing Adam
(04:34) - Why is sound on the web so bad?
(07:05) - Is someone hacking Adam's internet?
(12:09) - Update on our secret project
(13:11) - Cloudflare news
(17:48) - NextJS Vercel infastructure
(27:45) - Benchmarking Vercel
(33:21) - Is it possible to have a good console?
(38:00) - There's only so much caring in a company
(41:05) - Plans for React Miami
(51:49) - How we going to feed Adam?
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Apr 8, 2024 • 1h 47min
Is AI Just 5 Crypto Bros in a Trenchcoat?
Topics include AI in coding, generative AI technology, advancements in voice synthesis, Apache and PHP history, project teasers, California's email ban bill, work hours discrepancies, navigating public scrutiny, divide between human humor and AI content, disappointment with a giant excavator toy, microplastic consumption, and 3D scanning technology.

Apr 1, 2024 • 1h 1min
Determining Success for a Startup, Bundling & Unbundling, Big vs Small Dev Teams
Adam tries on a chain for Florida, Linear fixes GitHub Issues issue for Dax, big vs small vs medium dev teams, how long do startup devs actually have to develop, how much of a factor is luck in a startup's success or failure, Disney and media bundling and unbundling, and are Adam Sandler movies actually any good?Want to carry on the conversation? Join us in Discord.GitHub Integration – LinearPaddle – The complete payments, tax, and subscriptions solution for SaaSPaddle Board RentalsBaumol EffectBundling and UnbundlingClaude AnthropicAdam Sandler FilmsUncut Gems 2019 Film ReviewsReact MiamiTopics:(00:00) - Squeeky boom
(00:28) - Adam tries on a chain - or is it a necklace?
(03:55) - Do you track your sleep?
(04:38) - Linear fixes GitHub issues?
(10:08) - Big team vs small team vs medium team
(20:57) - Where do startup founders go when their startup dies?
(25:02) - How long is the window for a developer?
(30:11) - Do you feel like it's all going to come down to luck?
(38:21) - It feels like any aquisition feels like a failure
(42:08) - Disney, IP, ESPN, and sports rights
(48:08) - Bundling and unbundling
(50:07) - LLM pricing instability
(54:02) - Let's cool it on the robots
(56:11) - Are Adam Sandlar
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Mar 25, 2024 • 1h 20min
SST Ion Update, Benefits of SQLite, Adam Goes Zed, Dax Goes Mac, and Getting Old
Dax, a key contributor to SST Ion, shares insights on its recent launch and the exciting improvements in AWS CloudFormation. He discusses the migration process and why companies should consider launch weeks. Adam contemplates a switch to Zed land while Dax transitions to Mac with the M3 chip. They also touch on the benefits of SQLite, the evolving landscape of tools like AstroDB, and the humorous challenges of balancing personal hobbies with family life, all while facing the quirks of aging and technology.

Mar 21, 2024 • 1h 37min
PlanetScale, Devin and AI Future, Cameo, and Picking Movies for Adam
A brief list of topics discussed in this brief episode: New Jersey follow up from last episode, PlanetScale layoffs and performative twitter responses, free tiers aren't going to last forever, the Devin AI demo, Astro's file format choices, Adam has no thoughts about capitalism, does online bitterness extend to real life, why aren't more of us using Cameo for shit posting, Adam needs more movies to watch, and Dax learns about Adam's LOTR obsession.Want to carry on the conversation? Join us in Discord.Aaron Francis (@aarondfrancis) / XHow About Tomorrow?Devin: AI EngineerCopilotAI Pair ProgrammerGPT Prompt PluginCursor Code EditorHomeI Am LegendI Am Legend 2007 Francis LawrenceFavorite Stars PersonalizedEx Machina Film ReviewOscar Best Picture Winners by NayanThe Wolf of Wall StreetKillers of the Flower MoonNolan’s FilmsScorsese’s FilmsQuentin Tarantino FilmsThere Will Be BloodNo Country for Old Men Film ReviewDune 2021 Film ReviewsDune: Part TwoGuillermo del Toro FilmsThe Fellowship of the RingIan Mckellen Hobbit BreakdownKing Kong 2005 Peter JacksonMulan TrailerMarley & Me Film ReviewsPlanetScale performs layoff and prioritizes profitabilityTopics:(00:00) - Adam leaves special messages for you on YouTube
(00:37) - New Jersey slander on Twitter
(06:00) - PlanetScale layoffs
(14:37) - Performative Twitter and the stupidity of responses
(21:14) - The free tier system
(29:22) - Weird noises in the yard
(31:52) - The Devin demo
(41:07) - Astro choosing their own file format
(45:01) - Adam doesn't think about capitalism
(51:44) - Does online bitterness extend to real life?
(57:58) - Is the future going to be cleaner or messier?
(01:04:16) - Why is Twitter the best developer community?
(01:05:20) - Cameo as an underutilized service for shitposting
(01:09:10) - What movies should Adam watch?
(01:17:08) - Miami plans
(01:34:52) - Adam sold a domain
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