In this episode, Amy and Brad sit down with Michael Chan to discuss WorkOS, a tool simplifying authentication and authorization for developers. They explore how WorkOS makes complex processes like OAuth, SSO, and MFA easy to implement, compare it to other auth providers, and dive deep into AuthKit’s capabilities.

WorkOS - WorkOS helps you launch enterprise features like SSO and user management with ease. Thanks to the AuthKit for JavaScript, your team can integrate in minutes and focus on what truly matters—building your app.

00:00 - Intro

01:15 - Introduction to WorkOS

• WorkOS
• AuthKit
• WorkOS on YouTube

02:23 - Comparing WorkOS with Competitors

03:50 - Features of WorkOS AuthKit

06:53 - WorkOS’s Evolution and Target Audience

09:30 - Challenges in Implementing Auth Solutions

10:30 - Should Developers Build Their Own Auth?

• Selma's Blog Post: One Does Not Simply Delete Cookies

12:50 - The Cascade of Auth Decisions: Emails and Databases

14:22 - WorkOS Integration with Astro and Remix

19:50 - Key Benefits of WorkOS for Developers

22:00 - Integrating AuthKit with Next and Remix

• Sam Selikoff's YouTube Video on WorkOS + AuthKit + Remix: Using AuthKit's Headless APIs in Remix

24:01 - Challenges in Documentation for Developers

• Divio's Guide to Documentation

33:06 - The Future of Documentation and AI’s Role

35:00 - Wrap-up

Ray Deck, a seasoned data scientist and founder of State Change AI, talks about the evolving landscape of software development with the rise of no code and low code platforms. He explains how these tools are not just for non-technical founders but also offer significant advantages to experienced developers. The episode explores the practical applications of no code tools in business and how they can lead to faster, more efficient product development.

00:00 - Introduction to the episode and guest Ray Deck

01:02 - Ray’s background in data science and founding State Change AI

03:01 - The concept of no code and low code and their impact on accessibility

07:06 - Choosing between no code, low code, and traditional coding

09:12 - Pitching no code tools to developers

14:01 - When to use no code vs. custom development

• OutSystems
• Mendix
• Xano
• Flutter Flow
• WeWeb
• Webflow

24:06 - Automation as a critical component of no code solutions

• Zapier
• BuildShip
• FastGen

32:00 - Discussing State Change AI’s role in the no code ecosystem

• Bubble

39:27 - Picks and Plugs

• James's Pick: Powerstep Inserts - High-quality shoe inserts for added comfort.
• James's Plug: Learn Build Teach Community - A Discord community for developers
• Bekah's Pick: Flux Footwear - Zero drop shoes ideal for walking, weightlifting, and running
• Bekah's Plug: 29 Days of Open Source Series on Dev.to - Highlighting open-source alternatives to proprietary software.
• Ray's Pick: Ollama - Open-source platform for running large language models locally.
• Ray's Plug: State Change AI YouTube Channel - Focusing on the hardest projects in no code and low code.

Marc Hess, a Developer Advocate at Prisma, talks about the evolution of Prisma from an ORM tool to a comprehensive platform for database management. The discussion includes practical advice on using Prisma, optimizing documentation, and Marc’s experience with developer advocacy. The team also explores the benefits of Prisma Pulse for real-time applications and how it compares to other ORM tools like Drizzle.

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00:00 - Introduction and Sponsor Shoutout

00:43 - Sponsor: Convex

01:06 - Introducing Marc Hess from Prisma

• Prisma
• RedwoodJS

04:04 - YouTube Content Creation Tips

11:24 - Introduction to Prisma and Its Products

14:19 - Deep Dive into Prisma Pulse

19:06 - Best Practices for Documentation

• Prisma Documentation
• Divio's Documentation System

29:13 - Client Extensions in Prisma

• Prisma Client Extensions

37:13 - Prisma vs Drizzle Discussion

• Drizzle

44:00 - Picks and Plugs Segment