Build and Learn

By: CJ Avilla Colin Loretz
  • Summary

  • A podcast about software development and developing ourselves as software engineers. Hosted by CJ Avilla and Colin Loretz.
    2022-2023
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Episodes
  • To AI Assist or not to AI Assist?
    Nov 11 2024

    CJ and Colin chat about AI tools and coding environments. Pros and cons, daily workflows, and challenges of various AI-driven coding tools like VS Code, Cursor, and Copilot.

    We also talk about the broader implications of AI in content generation, particularly on platforms like LinkedIn, and emphasize maintaining a human touch in communication to avoid hollow, AI-generated content.

    - Avante nvim plugin
    - Cursor
    - Github Copilot

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    43 mins
  • Personal Knowledge Management (Second Brain)
    Oct 28 2024

    In this episode, you'll learn about the PARA Method for organizing your notes and tasks, emphasizing the importance of balancing craftsmanship with delivering real customer value. Discover insights from Pieter Levels' success with straightforward tech stacks and recurring revenue from multiple startups. The discussion covers the power of building in public, optimizing productivity with personal CRMs and AI tools, and managing digital notes using Obsidian and Logseq. Tune in to explore practical challenges and solutions for enhancing your workflow and staying connected.

    00:00 Introduction and Catching Up
    00:20 Lex Friedman and Pieter Levels Interview Discussion
    01:09 Frameworks and Developer Influencers
    03:08 Peter's Success and Indie Hacking
    05:23 Building and Shipping Products
    05:43 Marketing and Influencer Impact
    13:23 Personal Knowledge Management
    22:25 Exploring Obsidian and PARA
    23:02 Organizing Projects and Areas
    23:43 Daily Logs and Workflows
    26:42 Handling Digital Scraps and Notes
    30:31 Plugins and Syncing Issues
    34:34 AI Tools for Meetings and Transcriptions
    38:07 AI Code Editors and Future Discussions
    39:37 Conclusion and Next Week's Teaser

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    40 mins
  • Our Daily Drivers: Hardware and Software Edition
    Oct 14 2024

    In this episode, Colin and CJ discuss their audio and video setups, ideal microphones, cameras, and software for content creation. They dive into the specifics of the equipment they use and recommend budget-friendly options for those just getting started. Additionally, they touch upon some useful applications and tools that streamline their workflows, and discuss their experience with various developer-related projects.

    Our Daily Drivers
    1. Shure SM7B
    2. Shure SM58
    3. Cloudlifter
    4. Triton Fethead
    5. Scarlett Solo
    6. Eleven Labs
    7. YouTube Studio
    8. Google Experimental Music Effects
    9. Descript
    10. Apple Studio Display
    11. Sony A6100
    12. Elgato Camlink
    13. Elgato Key Lights
    14. Elgato Streamdeck
    15. OBS
    16. Audio-Technica ATR2500
    17. Shure MV7
    18. Handmirror app
    19. Cleanshot
    20. Skitch
    21. Warp
    22. Neovim
    23. iTerm2
    24. OhMyZsh
    25. Alacritty
    26. VS Code
    27. ngrok
    28. zoxide
    29. eza
    30. fzf
    31. Raycast
    32. Fantastical
    33. Textmate
    34. CJ's /uses page

    Find more audio gear at Podcast Method

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    37 mins

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