Chris Gmyr and TJ Miller discuss their recent life changes, including social media absence and family milestones. They delve into their coffee journeys, exploring how their tastes and brewing methods have evolved over the years, while also touching on health-conscious choices in coffee consumption. The conversation shifts to programming styles, emphasizing the balance between aesthetics and functionality in code. Finally, they explore the concept of pair programming, sharing insights on collaboration and learning in the development process.

Socials

• https://slightlycaffeinated.fm
• https://x.com/slightlycaffpod
• https://x.com/cmgmyr
• https://chrisgmyr.dev
• https://x.com/heytjmiller
• https://www.tjmiller.me

References Mentioned

• https://www.drinktrade.com/
• https://www.seattlecoffeegear.com/
• https://puritycoffee.com/
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TrtawkQiLd8

TJ and Chris discuss their experiences with new programming languages, the challenges of remote work, and the importance of creating a productive workspace. They share insights on managing dot files and the tools that help them stay organized and efficient in their work. The conversation also touches on the implications of Amazon's return-to-office mandate and the evolving landscape of remote work.

Socials

• https://slightlycaffeinated.fm
• https://x.com/slightlycaffpod
• https://x.com/cmgmyr
• https://chrisgmyr.dev
• https://x.com/heytjmiller
• https://www.tjmiller.me

References Mentioned

• https://www.reuters.com/technology/amazon-mandates-five-days-week-office-starting-next-year-2024-09-16/
• https://owllabs.com/products/meeting-owl-3
• https://www.loom.com/
• https://luxafor.com/
• https://alfred.app/
• https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08YYR4N9G (desk treadmill)
• https://github.com/michaeldyrynda/dotfiles
• https://github.com/jessarcher/dotfiles
• https://github.com/anishathalye/dotbot
• https://github.com/charmbracelet/skate
• https://github.com/lra/mackup

TJ and Chris share personal updates, discuss first concerts and their experiences with AI tools. They explore various Large Language Models (LLMs), prompt engineering techniques, and custom AI workflows. The conversation touches on integrating AI into daily life and the potential of these technologies.

Socials

• https://slightlycaffeinated.fm
• https://x.com/slightlycaffpod
• https://x.com/cmgmyr
• https://chrisgmyr.dev
• https://x.com/heytjmiller
• https://www.tjmiller.me

References Mentioned

• Geocodio
• Mastering Postgres
• Anthropic / Claude
• OpenAI / ChatGPT
• Ollama
• Github Copilot
• Continue (AI VSCode & JetBrains extension)
• Gemini by Google
• Midjourney
• Snipd
• Telegram / Telegram Bots
• COSTAR prompt
• Open WebUI
• Sparkle

TJ and Chris discuss recent updates in their lives, including TJ's layoff and new job offer, as well as Laravel's recent $57 million Series A funding. They also talk about their preferred debugging tools, such as DD, Ray, and Xdebug, and the benefits of using static analysis tools like PHPStan and Larastan.

Socials

• https://slightlycaffeinated.fm
• https://x.com/slightlycaffpod
• https://x.com/cmgmyr
• https://chrisgmyr.dev
• https://x.com/heytjmiller
• https://www.tjmiller.me

References Mentioned

• https://www.geocod.io/
• https://x.com/taylorotwell/status/1831668872732180697
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UV5KGJRN1gk (Q&A video)
• https://xdebug.org/
• https://myray.app/
• https://buggregator.dev/
• https://github.com/krakjoe/pcov

Chris and TJ talk school year kick-off for the kiddos, Laracon 2024, co-located testing, and an update to Sparkle’s API.

Socials, Links, and References Mentioned

• https://slightlycaffeinated.fm
• https://x.com/slightlycaffpod
• https://x.com/cmgmyr
• https://chrisgmyr.dev
• https://x.com/heytjmiller
• https://www.tjmiller.me
• https://laracon.us
• https://bikeshed.thoughtbot.com/
• https://mostlytechnical.com/
• https://noplanstomerge.com/
• https://mostlytechnical.com/episodes/48-mostly-nptm-with-caleb-porzio-daniel-coulbourne
• https://plugins.jetbrains.com/plugin/13441-laravel-idea
• https://cloud.laravel.com/
• https://serversforhackers.com/
• https://chrisgmyr.dev/colocating-tests-in-laravel
• https://github.com/echolabsdev/sparkle

Chris and TJ introduce their new podcast and what to expect in the future. They share how they got started in web development, how Laravel and the community have impacted their lives, and mentions of side projects, interests, and TJ's Sparkle AI package.

Socials, Links, and Mentions

• https://x.com/cmgmyr
• https://chrisgmyr.dev
• https://x.com/heytjmiller
• https://www.tjmiller.me
• https://laravel.com
• https://laracon.us
• https://www.tjmiller.me/posts/sparkle-roadmap-life-lemons
• https://go.dev