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Keypoints from this episode:

- AI fatigue is setting in among developers, with many eager to move beyond hype and explore tools that solve real problems and deliver everyday value.

- Danny built a conversational AI agent named Nexie, trained specifically on Next.js and Vercel documentation, showing how personalized agents can provide focused, meaningful assistance.

- Over-relying on AI can backfire for junior developers. Using it to generate code without understanding the underlying logic undermines learning and growth.

- AI tools are starting to shift how we think about software quality. In some cases, speed and cost-effectiveness may outweigh traditional goals like maintainability.

Chapters

00:00 – Should Juniors Use AI?

01:04 – Real Talk on AI Conferences

03:00 – Building Nexi: A Personal Dev Agent

05:13 – Beyond the Hype: Finding Real AI Use Cases

09:36 – Why Senior Devs Struggle with AI Tools

15:55 – Mentorship, Theory, and Learning the Right Way

21:10 – When to Use AI (and When Not To)

26:50 – The Growing Gap in Dev Skills

30:31 – AI Is Redefining “Good Software”

32:09 – Final Thoughts + Where to Find Us

Follow This Dot Media on Twitter/X: x.com/thisdotmedia

Junior Devs Shouldn’t Use AI + Is the AI Discussion Repetitive?

Modern Web

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Keypoints from this episode:

- AI fatigue is setting in among developers, with many eager to move beyond hype and explore tools that solve real problems and deliver everyday value.

- Danny built a conversational AI agent named Nexie, trained specifically on Next.js and Vercel documentation, showing how personalized agents can provide focused, meaningful assistance.

- Over-relying on AI can backfire for junior developers. Using it to generate code without understanding the underlying logic undermines learning and growth.

- AI tools are starting to shift how we think about software quality. In some cases, speed and cost-effectiveness may outweigh traditional goals like maintainability.

Chapters

00:00 – Should Juniors Use AI?

01:04 – Real Talk on AI Conferences

03:00 – Building Nexi: A Personal Dev Agent

05:13 – Beyond the Hype: Finding Real AI Use Cases

09:36 – Why Senior Devs Struggle with AI Tools

15:55 – Mentorship, Theory, and Learning the Right Way

21:10 – When to Use AI (and When Not To)

26:50 – The Growing Gap in Dev Skills

30:31 – AI Is Redefining “Good Software”

32:09 – Final Thoughts + Where to Find Us

Follow This Dot Media on Twitter/X: x.com/thisdotmedia

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In this episode of the Modern Web Podcast, host Rob Ocel talks with Mike Chen, Co-founder & CTO of Motivo, about the evolving world of web animations. Mike shares his enthusiasm for tools like Framer Motion (now Motion) and the View Transitions API, discussing how they make complex animations more accessible and intuitive. The conversation explores the practicality of animations in real-world applications, balancing user delight with business value, and avoiding unnecessary complexity. They also discuss the state of decentralized social media, with Mike sharing his thoughts on Blue Sky and its approach to user control. Finally, Mike talks about his Let's Get Technical Discord, a mentorship-focused space helping mid-level engineers sharpen their skills. Making Animations More Accessible – Mike Chen discusses how tools like - - Framer Motion (now Motion) and the View Transitions API simplify complex animations, making them easier to implement while maintaining performance.-Balancing Business Value and User Delight – The group explores when animations enhance UX versus when they become unnecessary, emphasizing the importance of practicality in real-world applications.- Decentralized Social Media Challenges – Mike shares his perspective on Blue Sky, its approach to user-controlled feeds, and the trade-offs between decentralization and usability.-The Power of Mentorship in Tech – Mike talks about his Let's Get Technical Discord, a space dedicated to helping mid-level engineers grow through in-depth discussions and guided learning.Chapters:00:00 - Introduction to the Podcast 00:23 - Guest Introduction: Mike Chen from Motivo 01:05 - Technologies That Have Caught Mike's Attention 01:40 - Web Animations and Their Growing Accessibility 02:13 - Framer Motion and the View Transitions API 02:50 - The Evolution of Animation Tools 03:31 - The Role of Spring Animations in UI 04:07 - Framer Motion vs. Framer as a Platform 05:05 - Expanding Animation Tools Beyond React 05:41 - Practical Use Cases for Animations in Development 06:17 - Business Justifications for Implementing Animations 07:02 - Subtle UI Enhancements vs. Overuse of Animations 08:04 - Good Animation Practices in UX 09:16 - How Companies Like Vercel and Linear Use Animations 10:55 - The Importance of Thoughtful UI Design 12:02 - The Impact of Animation on Brand Perception 13:27 - Animation as a Way to Reduce Cognitive Load 14:45 - Social Media Shifts and Blue Sky’s Growth 16:09 - The Vision Behind Blue Sky’s Decentralization Model 18:14 - The Challenges of Building User-Controlled Feeds 19:35 - Limitations of Blue Sky’s Decentralization Approach 21:48 - Blue Sky vs. Mastodon: Usability and Adoption 24:05 - Scaling Challenges as Blue Sky Reaches 30M Users 26:43 - The Trade-offs Between Centralization and Convenience 28:59 - The Role of UI in Establishing Trust in Brands 30:27 - The Value of Mentorship in Engineering Growth 32:09 - The Struggles of Learning Without Proper Guidance 33:51 - Why Context Matters in Technical Decisions 35:15 - Where to Find Mike Online and Discord Community 36:02 - Closing Remarks and Sponsor MessageFollow Mike Chen on Social MediaBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/chenmike.comLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chenhmike/Sponsored by This Dot: thisdot.co…

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The Future of Open Source: Funding, Sustainability, and the Open Source Pledge 39:39

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In this episode of the Modern Web Podcast, host Rob Ocel, along with co-hosts Adam Rackis and Danny Thompson, explores the sustainability of open source with Chad Whitacre, Head of Open Source at Sentry. Chad discusses the Open Source Pledge, an initiative encouraging companies to fund the open source projects they rely on. He breaks down the challenges maintainers face, the imbalance between corporate benefit and community support, and why businesses need to step up. The conversation touches on alternative funding models, the history of open source licensing, and the push to make sustainability a core part of the industry. 🔗 Learn more at opensourcepledge.com . Key Points - The Open Source Pledge – Chad Whitacre, Head of Open Source at Sentry, explores the Open Source Pledge, which encourages companies to commit at least $2,000 per engineer per year to fund open source projects. The goal is to create a sustainable funding model for open source maintainers by shifting corporate mindsets toward recurring financial support. - Challenges in Open Source Sustainability – The discussion highlights the core issue of open source sustainability: while software itself is freely available, the expertise and time required to maintain it are scarce resources. - Many maintainers experience burnout due to unpaid labor, and there’s no clear business model to fund independent contributors. - Corporate Contributions Beyond Code – Whitacre outlines three ways companies can give back to open source: contributing code, offering in-kind resources (like infrastructure or bandwidth), and providing direct financial support. While many companies contribute code, direct monetary contributions remain rare. - The Social Contract of Open Source – The conversation frames open source as a “gift economy,” where companies benefit from freely available software and have an ethical obligation to give back. Whitacre aims to normalize financial contributions to maintainers, likening it to paying for a meal after consuming it at a restaurant rather than expecting everything for free. Follow Chad Whitacre on Social Media Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chadwhitacre/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/chadwhitacre.com Twitter: https://x.com/chadwhitacre_ Github: https://github.com/chadwhitacre Sponsored by This Dot: thisdot.co…

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