Pragmatic AI with Matt Stauffer

In this episode of Pragmatic AI, Matt Stauffer interviews Jeffrey Way, the creator of Laracasts, to talk about what AI is really doing to developer education. They explore how AI is changing the landscape of developer education, the challenges it presents, and the need for educational platforms to adapt. Jeffrey shares the tension many educators feel right now: excitement about what AI makes possible, mixed with the uncertainty of what it replaces. The conversation moves beyond developers, exploring how AI changes the way non-technical people learn, build, and participate in the software world.

 
Matt Stauffer on Twitter
Tighten Website 
Jeffrey Way on Twitter 
Laracasts 
MIT Technology Review - AI’s Energy Footprint 
Her Movie 

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In this episode, Matt Stauffer sits down with Adam Wathan, creator of Tailwind CSS, to talk about the very real impact AI is having on product companies, open source communities, and the broader tech landscape. Adam shares how AI has affected Tailwind’s business, including revenue shifts and the difficult decision to make layoffs.

They discuss the emotional weight of leading through change, the search for new opportunities in an AI-shaped world, and what it means for developer education moving forward. Adam emphasizes that while AI is reshaping how we build, developers must adapt to AI tools while maintaining the human element of software development.
Matt Stauffer on Twitter 
Tighten Website 
Adam Wathan on Twitter 
Tailwind CSS 
Adam’s Podcast Episode Re: Layoffs 
Buy Back Your Time Book 

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Editing and transcription sponsored by Tighten.

In this episode of Pragmatic AI, host Matt Stauffer interviews Aaron Francis, a Laravel developer and co-founder of Try Hard Studios. They discuss Aaron's journey from being a software developer to an educator, the impact of AI on the development landscape, and the importance of adapting to new technologies. Aaron shares his insights on the challenges and opportunities presented by AI, the shift in developer education, and his current ventures, including faster.dev, which focuses on teaching engineers how to use AI effectively. The conversation also touches on the quality of code produced by AI and the importance of maintaining standards in software development.
Matt Stauffer on Twitter
Tighten Website
Aaron Francis on Twitter
Aaron Francis Website 
Try Hard Studios
Faster.dev 
Mostly Technical Podcast

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AI is *everywhere*, like it or not. Everyone's either hating or hyping. But where do you find the middle?
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