Build and Learn

In this episode of Build and Learn you'll hear CJ and Colin discuss the following:CJ's weekend project of installing new kitchen cabinets. They share the DIY process of customizing and installing inexpensive cabinets from Lowe's.Running and training tips, including focusing on "zone two" aerobic base training. Colin shares his goals to rebuild his running foundation and get faster this year.How performance reviews work at their companies, the process of self-reviews and peer feedback, and how 5:15s "five fifteens" help document accomplishments.CJ is building API documentation using OpenAPI spec and integrating Twilio APIs into his product. He realized he needed both Twilio's legacy and modern APIs.Colin is working on a Google Calendar integration for Discord, allowing users to schedule meetings in Discord voice channels. He discusses the challenges with Discord's permanent voice channel URLs.Interviewing and pair programming with candidates using Tuple. They wish for ephemeral URLs to avoid overlaps.Strategies for ramping up on and understanding a new codebase, like tracing the flow of a request. An LLM tool for summarizing codebases could be useful.Encouragement to get outdoors, avoid burnout, and "touch grass"!

2024! This week, we're sharing the various tools we use day-to-day in our work and side projects. Let us know if you have any favorites on Twitter @buildandlearn_BuildingCJ: working on a side project, https://buckets.cjav.devColin: working on some fun docs projects at workLearning: Sharing Our Tools in 2024Tools by CategoryTerminalEditorAPI tools/clientsContent Creation/EditingMac Helper AppsNotesCalendarEmailCJ's ToolkitWarp terminal ohmyzsh with my own theme which is based on Sarah Drasner’s night owlRaycastneovimfzf and telescopetpope: vim-rails, vim-commentary, vim-fugitivevim-testale - lintingAI: copilot + butterfishSkitch for screenshot annotationsPostman (Used to use Insomnia a lot, but many companies have Postman collections so that’s easy to drop in)Descript for screen recordingsTuple for pairingColin's ToolkitiTerm2 as my main terminalohmyzsh with Dracula ThemeVSCode as a daily driver for code and markdown (also Dracula themed)RapidAPI client (formerly Paw)Descript for audio-editingScreenflow for screencast video editingMac Workflow AppsCleanshot for screenshotting, annotations, and recording screen gifsRaycast for moving around apps quicklyMagnet for window managementHandMirror for monitoring videoHiddenMe for hiding icons on desktopNote Apps (too many lol)Notion for work and podcast notesObsidian for 2nd brain, brainstormingTextmate for scratchpads while working on a projectApple Notes for personal on-the-go and collaborative notes for homeFantastical for desktop calendars Apple Mail on phone for personal inboxes, Gmail app for work emailsBuild and Learn around the webTwitter: @buildandlearn_Colin: @colinloretzCJ: @cjav_dev

In this episode, we'll touch on office setup and soundproofing, with a focus on effective techniques and materials. We talk about the challenges and strategies in finding non-technical co-founders for startups, emphasizing the importance of shared values and complementary skills. The episode also delves into the impact of AI on the tech industry, particularly concerning recent layoffs. Additionally, we discuss technical topics like API documentation, memory management in Ruby and Rails, and the art of content creation and screencasting.Resources:Google Music FX - Text to Music https://aitestkitchen.withgoogle.com/tools/music-fxHammerstone Dev Podcast - https://hammerstone.dev/podcastTweets mentioned: https://twitter.com/cjav_dev/status/1742909106795528581Job Boards We like: https://railsdevs.com/https://remoteok.com/https://weworkremotely.com/Stripe OpenAPI https://github.com/stripe/openapiScoutAPM - https://scoutapm.com/Screen casting course - https://screencasting.com/KeyCastr - https://github.com/keycastr/keycastrKeyboarding Videos https://youtube.com/shorts/-Ibq3zbvvSYhttps://youtube.com/shorts/xMWugPr2u-Uhttps://youtube.com/shorts/f0rFJn1gI24https://youtube.com/shorts/8FWJqqTzUak

Chris and Colin wrap up 2023 chatting about personal finance, website annotations, vim and a growing need to "finish" something over starting yet another thing.Replacing Mint Colin is using Copilot moneyCJ was using YNAB earlier this yearTagging + podcast expenses: notion, zencastr, transistor, descriptUse our referral code 7X6AQD to get 2 months free https://copilot.money/link/9p7G8LwLqNWGkfrL6BuildingColin: Website AnnotationsAnnotate the webRap GeniusCJ: Lots of little API integrations: PostHog, Segment, Deputy, TwilioLearningColin: Actually finishing projects before starting new onesStartup weekend vs Finish weekendResolutions and goalsCJ: Couple new vim things -The missing semester of CS from MIT`:g` global command which lets you run ex aka command line commands on multiple lines at once it has two arguments, a pattern to match to find which lines to run on and the command to run. I’m excited to use this instead of macros for some common editing cases.Tried out using Descript’s built in video recorder / editor for a video this week and it worked out pretty well except I couldn’t figure out the camera preview thingNow Colin wants to learn vimHappy 2024!

In this episode, Colin and CJ discuss their experience with Advent of Code challenges. They use it as a virtual meetup for their local developer group and the value of solving problems in new languages.They also talk about live streaming using Twitch's built-in Stream Together feature and alternatives like Meld Studio for multi-person streaming setups.Other topics include potentially writing code with voice in the future, resources for learning Ruby like Avdi Grimm's Graceful Dev, and managing home maintenance through preventative care rather than reactively.Advent of Code- The coding challenges we discussedJonathan Paulson's YouTube - Videos solving Advent of Code challenges Bash Bunny on Twitch - Learning Zig with Advent of CodeStream Together on Twitch - Built-in multi-person streamingMeld Studio - Alternative to OBS for Mac streamingScreencasting Course - The course about recording screencastsWhale Quench Talk - Emily's talk about coding with voiceGraceful Dev - Avdi Grimm's site with Ruby resources City Authentic: How the Attention Economy Builds Urban America by David Banks How to Outsmart Your Brain Replit mobile

This week we're digging into when to hold on and when to call it quits when it comes to a business. The team at Craftwork is paying down tech debt with Polish week. We also chat about USB hubs, llamas, and how to get started on YouTube.BUILDINGCJ: Polish week at Craftwork - cleaning up code formatting, todos, tests, UI polish and clean up, DX clean up, etc.Colin: Coworking space deep diveRunning numbers on business modelsUsing chatGPT to run forecastsSustainabilityBook: Quit by Annie DukeGrit vs QuitSunk Cost & IdentityLEARNINGCJ: Started doing these mob pairing sessions this week. Mike showed some React Native, Drew showed some UX/UI stuff, Nik showed how to fine tune. Got access to the llama2 models and trying to use ankane’s informers gem to run onnx models locally with Ruby.Colin: Curious if you have any tips on getting started with youtube How to eggheadAaron Francis - Screencasting.com TubeBuddySean Cannell - ThinkMedia Ali Abdul Skillshare Course

In this episode, we catch up on recent tech events, discussing in detail the AI launches at both OpenAI and GitHub. We chat about the Hu.ma.ne AI pin, and touch on GitHub Universe. We also talk about Docs implementations and the challenges of managing and maintaining code snippets in documentation. Show notes:Docs Astro Starlight - https://starlight.astro.build/Tailwind UI protocol - https://tailwindui.com/templates/protocolAngular - angular.devMarkdoc - https://markdoc.dev/Calendars cal.com infrastructure https://cal.com/infrastructureCalendly - https://calendly.com/Nylas - https://info.nylas.com/Full Calendar - https://fullcalendar.io/StoryFuel.appHumane AI pin https://hu.ma.ne/Github monaspace https://monaspace.githubnext.com/Crochet talk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6FtbmlZOk44Jupyter notebook episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WTmcdixuqcY 

Episode 31Intuit is apparently shutting down Mint, pushing folks to Credit Karma Colin's school bus updateBuildingCJ is continuing to build out a comms center for managing customer comms in a scalable way for Craftwork. SAML`Colin is working on the conference room booking app,Likely use jumpstart for all stuff you need when you build something newCJ talks more about his new side project, Story Fuel LearningColin is also learning a lot about sending/receiving audio over socket connectionsThe ‘Enshittification’ of TikTok Or how, exactly, platforms die." from Cory DoctorowThe Imminent Enshittification of the Internet from Gary Marcus

In this episode, we'll share updates and talk about what we're learning and working on. First up, is the exciting prospect of buying a short school bus and converting it into a fun project. We'll touch on UI frameworks like PhlexUI, as well as share updates about our experiences with different diet and fitness regimens. We'll chat about some more AI tools. Lastly, we'll share updates on the conference room booking app and the Reno Colective co-working space's accountability group.ResourcesPhlexUI - https://www.phlexui.com/RailsUI - https://railsui.com/ShadCN - https://ui.shadcn.com/v0.dev - https://v0.dev/Macrofactor - https://macrofactorapp.com/Chronometer - https://cronometer.com/LangChain.rb - https://github.com/andreibondarev/langchainrb/Detangle - https://detangle.ai/

No cut off date + multi-modal ChatGPTGenerating AI voices with ElevenLabsLooking cool with New Ray Ban + Meta Smart Glasses?Making an epic screencast set up with Screencasting.com from Aaron FrancisWho’s upgrading to the new iPhone 15 with USB CTraveling with international / regional esim cards from AiraloBetting against SaaS? Once from 37SignalsCalculating customer lifetime valueNot having to deal with churnHashicorp and the Business Software License OpenTofu - open terraform initiativeCJ is working on calendaring with FullCalendar and tinkering with Rails generators.Colin is exploring prose linter options for docs and keeping docs quality high without relying purely on human. Working on some open-source project maintenance.Btw, Craftwerk is hiring!