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

TJ Miller and Chris Gmyr discuss their experiences transitioning back to work after the holidays, share highlights from their New Year celebrations, and delve into the joys of 3D printing. They reflect on family traditions, travel adventures, and the challenges of managing ADHD during busy times. The conversation is filled with humor and relatable anecdotes about parenting and holiday festivities.

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://bambulab.com/en-us

Chris Gmyr and TJ Miller discuss their holiday preparations, family traditions, and personal updates. They share insights on their Christmas plans, including food traditions and family gatherings. The conversation shifts to their professional goals for the upcoming year, focusing on personal development, health, and strategies for effective goal setting. They emphasize the importance of community building and the challenges of balancing work and personal life, especially during the holiday season.

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://github.com/echolabsdev/prism
• https://www.amazon.com/12-Week-Year-Others-Months/dp/1118509234

TJ Miller and Chris Gmyr reflect on their Thanksgiving experiences, discussing family gatherings and holiday traditions. They then transition into a technical discussion about GraphQL, DTOs, and the challenges of implementing structured output in their projects. The conversation wraps up with updates on AI development and the Prism library, highlighting the ongoing refactor and new features being added.

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://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql
• https://github.com/echolabsdev/prism