TJ Miller and Chris Gmyr discuss their recent experiences with Claude projects, coding challenges, and team dynamics during a Science Olympiad competition. They share insights on using Claude for coding tasks, the importance of documentation, and personal updates from their lives. The conversation also includes a light-hearted coffee talk segment where they share their favorite mugs and accessories. The episode wraps up with reflections on learning resources and future plans for their coding team.

Socials

• https://slightlycaffeinated.fm (email hey@)
• https://suggest.gg/slightlycaff
• https://bsky.app/profile/slightlycaffeinated.fm
• https://x.com/slightlycaffpod
• https://bsky.app/profile/chrisgmyr.dev
• https://x.com/cmgmyr
• https://chrisgmyr.dev
• https://bsky.app/profile/tjmiller.bsky.social
• https://x.com/heytjmiller
• https://www.tjmiller.me

References Mentioned

• https://support.anthropic.com/en/articles/9519177-how-can-i-create-and-manage-projects
• https://github.com/PatrickJS/awesome-cursorrules
• https://gist.github.com/sixlive/07004c5d09515f986d04edbc484277e6
• https://www.yeti.com/drinkware/mugs
• https://us.keepcup.com/
• https://www.youtube.com/live/KpcxiEGmN84

Chris Gmyr and TJ Miller discuss various topics ranging from preparing for the Science Olympiad competition to skiing adventures in the North Carolina mountains. They also dive into coffee preferences and gadgets, comparing their experiences with different brewing methods. The conversation shifts to productivity tools, specifically Alfred and Raycast, and concludes with updates on the Prism project, including its recent achievements and future plans.

Socials

• https://slightlycaffeinated.fm (email hey@)
• https://suggest.gg/slightlycaff
• https://bsky.app/profile/slightlycaffeinated.fm
• https://x.com/slightlycaffpod
• https://bsky.app/profile/chrisgmyr.dev
• https://x.com/cmgmyr
• https://chrisgmyr.dev
• https://bsky.app/profile/tjmiller.bsky.social
• https://x.com/heytjmiller
• https://www.tjmiller.me

References Mentioned

• https://www.instagram.com/p/DGtUjQftjqA/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
• https://greatlakescoffee.com/
• https://puritycoffee.com/
• https://www.instagram.com/reel/DDekjByxiGX/?igsh=MXMzeDVkZDQ2dW93ZQ==
• https://alfred.app/
• https://www.raycast.com/
• https://prism.echolabs.dev/

TJ Miller and Chris Gmyr share personal stories about family adventures, gym routines, and coffee preferences. They discuss the challenges and successes of onboarding in new jobs, emphasizing the importance of company culture. The conversation also highlights updates on the Prism project and the significance of community contributions.

Socials

• https://slightlycaffeinated.fm (email hey@)
• https://suggest.gg/slightlycaff
• https://bsky.app/profile/slightlycaffeinated.fm
• https://x.com/slightlycaffpod
• https://bsky.app/profile/chrisgmyr.dev
• https://x.com/cmgmyr
• https://chrisgmyr.dev
• https://bsky.app/profile/tjmiller.bsky.social
• https://x.com/heytjmiller
• https://www.tjmiller.me

References Mentioned

• https://puritycoffee.com/collections/whole-bean-coffee
• https://greatlakescoffee.com/collections/coffee
• https://prism.echolabs.dev/

Chris Gmyr and TJ Miller discuss their recent personal updates, including job transitions and outdoor projects. They delve into AI writing workflows, exploring how to use AI tools to enhance writing style and efficiency. The conversation shifts to integrating Go with Laravel, discussing the benefits and challenges of using both technologies together. Finally, they share updates on Prism, including new features and future plans for development.

Socials

• https://slightlycaffeinated.fm (email hey@)
• https://suggest.gg/slightlycaff
• https://bsky.app/profile/slightlycaffeinated.fm
• https://x.com/slightlycaffpod
• https://bsky.app/profile/chrisgmyr.dev
• https://x.com/cmgmyr
• https://chrisgmyr.dev
• https://bsky.app/profile/tjmiller.bsky.social
• https://x.com/heytjmiller
• https://www.tjmiller.me

References Mentioned

• https://www.geocod.io/code-and-coordinates/2025-02-10-supercharging-laravel-with-go/
• https://themsaid.com/the-polyglot-stack
• https://themsaid.com/php-to-go
• https://prism.echolabs.dev/

TJ Miller and Chris Gmyr discuss their experiences with family life, the challenges of writing and coding, their fitness journeys, and delve into technical topics such as the ClickHouse database and updates on the Prism project. They share insights on the importance of appreciation in family roles, the effort involved in writing technical articles, and the motivation behind maintaining a fitness routine. The conversation also highlights the excitement around new technologies and the ongoing development of their projects.

Socials

• https://slightlycaffeinated.fm (email hey@)
• https://suggest.gg/slightlycaff
• https://bsky.app/profile/slightlycaffeinated.fm
• https://x.com/slightlycaffpod
• https://bsky.app/profile/chrisgmyr.dev
• https://x.com/cmgmyr
• https://chrisgmyr.dev
• https://bsky.app/profile/tjmiller.bsky.social
• https://x.com/heytjmiller
• https://www.tjmiller.me

References Mentioned

• https://chrisgmyr.dev/series/ynab-cli-in-laravel
• Jess Archer’s ClickHouse talk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_jjvaFWWKqg
• Laracon EU Day 1 Stream https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gk8pX7RUn3A
• Laracon EU Day 2 Stream https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ShavO_oNoaY
• https://prism.echolabs.dev/

Chris Gmyr and TJ Miller discuss their week, including experiences with the Pinewood Derby, YNAB budgeting strategies, and their explorations in Laravel and CLI tools. They also delve into the DeepSeek R1 model and its implications for AI development, as well as the importance of blogging and open-source projects.

Socials

• https://slightlycaffeinated.fm (email hey@)
• https://suggest.gg/slightlycaff
• https://bsky.app/profile/slightlycaffeinated.fm
• https://x.com/slightlycaffpod
• https://bsky.app/profile/chrisgmyr.dev
• https://x.com/cmgmyr
• https://chrisgmyr.dev
• https://bsky.app/profile/tjmiller.bsky.social
• https://x.com/heytjmiller
• https://www.tjmiller.me

References Mentioned

• https://clickhouse.com/
• https://chrisgmyr.dev/building-a-ynab-cli-in-laravel
• https://themsaid.com/the-polyglot-stack
• https://themsaid.com/courses/php-to-go/
• https://www.deepseek.com/
• https://groq.com/
• https://x.com/aarondfrancis
• https://prism.echolabs.dev/

TJ Miller and Chris Gmyr discuss the challenges of winter weather affecting school schedules, the excitement and chaos of parenting, particularly with Pinewood Derby preparations, and the new responsibilities of coaching a Science Olympiad team. They also delve into their upcoming participation in the PHPTek conference, sharing insights on public speaking and the differences between casual streaming and formal presentations. The conversation shifts to the balance between tooling and manual processes in development, culminating in an update on the progress of the Prism project and its upcoming 1.0 release.

Socials

• https://slightlycaffeinated.fm (email hey@)
• https://suggest.gg/slightlycaff
• https://bsky.app/profile/slightlycaffeinated.fm
• https://x.com/slightlycaffpod
• https://bsky.app/profile/chrisgmyr.dev
• https://x.com/cmgmyr
• https://chrisgmyr.dev
• https://bsky.app/profile/tjmiller.bsky.social
• https://x.com/heytjmiller
• https://www.tjmiller.me

References Mentioned

• https://2025.phptek.io/
• https://clickhouse.com/
• https://prism.echolabs.dev/

Chris Gmyr and TJ Miller discuss a variety of topics ranging from 3D printing projects and local coffee roasters to family activities like the Pinewood Derby. They delve into the recent developments in Laravel on iOS, the challenges of coaching a Science Olympiad coding team, and the implications of the upcoming TikTok ban. The conversation wraps up with updates on TJ's Prism project and the technical hurdles he faces.

Socials

• https://slightlycaffeinated.fm (email hey@)
• https://suggest.gg/slightlycaff
• https://bsky.app/profile/slightlycaffeinated.fm
• https://x.com/slightlycaffpod
• https://bsky.app/profile/chrisgmyr.dev
• https://x.com/cmgmyr
• https://chrisgmyr.dev
• https://bsky.app/profile/tjmiller.bsky.social
• https://x.com/heytjmiller
• https://www.tjmiller.me

References Mentioned

• https://nativephp.com/
• https://the-bucket.transistor.fm/episodes/holiday-catch-up-and-ios-php-updates
• https://www.reuters.com/technology/tiktok-preparing-us-shut-off-sunday-information-reports-2025-01-15/
• https://bsky.app/profile/tjmiller.bsky.social/post/3lfi5lavvvs2j