TLDR

• Matt caught whitebait for dinner during his outdoor adventures.
• Wing foiling is a new sport gaining popularity.
• Sub agents are necessary for exploring context windows in AI.
• A2A and MCP servers are the future of AI integration.
• AI-assisted code review can streamline the development process.
• Prompting techniques are evolving and require careful consideration.
• Living in the future means adapting to rapid technological changes.
• Time zones can create unexpected challenges in programming.
• The importance of personalized AI tooling is growing.
• Understanding the intricacies of AI models is crucial for effective use.

Chapters

00:00 Cactus Conversations and Personal Anecdotes
01:00 Fishing Adventures and Culinary Delights
03:32 Water Sports and Outdoor Activities
06:16 Exploring Sub-Agents and Context Management
08:03 A2A Protocols and Future of Agent Interactions
10:54 Challenges with Claude Code and Testing Workflows
13:17 Sub-Agents: Benefits and Limitations
17:59 Navigating Code Actions and Permissions
20:21 Building Personalized AI Tools for Code Review
24:05 Challenges in Prompt Writing and Feedback Loops
30:11 Innovations in UI Rendering and Client-Server Interaction
37:12 The Future of Advertising and Technology
39:24 Living in the Future: Startup Ambitions
40:36 Anticipating Future Needs in Technology
42:57 The Role of Agents and Micro Payments
45:25 The Art of Prompting AI
49:34 The Future of Work and Communication
51:47 Time Zones and Programming Challenges

News
The pod has twitter/x - https://x.com/badagentpod
Wil’s new brand - tritanclub.com

Links

Boris Tane post on Cloudflare DOs + Drizzle - https://boristane.com/blog/durable-objects-database-per-user/

Experience with Claude Code - https://sankalp.bearblog.dev/my-claude-code-experience-after-2-weeks-of-usage/

Focus on inputs not outputs: https://john-rush.com/posts/ai-20250701.html

Emmett Shear’s Tweet Thread on AI use and speed - https://x.com/eshear/status/1944867426635800865

TLDR

• The experience level of developers affects their efficiency with AI tools.
• Proficiency in using AI coding agents requires practice and skill.
• Co-locating tests with code can improve the development process.
• Strict linting rules are essential for maintaining code quality.
• Different coding tasks require different approaches to AI assistance.
• The evolution of coding practices is influenced by new technologies.
• Understanding the limitations of AI tools is crucial for effective use.
• Developers need to adapt to new tools and workflows continuously.
• The future of development will likely involve more AI integration. Claude Code/TUI offers flexibility for running various applications.
• The evolution of coding agents is crucial for developers.
• Metrics of success in AI should focus on efficiency and user satisfaction.
• AI models should balance between asking questions and executing tasks.
• Personal experiences shape our understanding of AI tools.
• Innovations in coding tools can significantly enhance productivity.
• The future of AI involves deeper human interaction and understanding.
• Celebrating milestones is important for motivation and growth.
• Development workflows are being transformed by AI capabilities.
• Continuous learning and adaptation are key in the tech industry.

“UI is so over”

“If all humans were perfect robots”

"I just got stoned and did open source."

"I rewrote their entire CLI."

Sunil Pai's Backstory and Career Journey from India to London

The Evolution of React and Sunil's Contributions

Transition to Cloudflare and the Concept of Durable Objects

Building PartyKit and Its Impact

The Role of AI Agents and Their Integration

Challenges and Opportunities in the Tech Landscape

Exploring Durable Objects in Cloudflare

Challenges of Real-Time Applications

Local First Programming vs. Durable Objects

The Simplicity of Pull-Based Models

AI and the Future of Coding

AI's Impact on Professions

The Future of AI and AGI

Innovations in Cloudflare's Sandbox

The Concept of Self-Building Applications

LLMs are a mirror of an operators skill - https://ghuntley.com/mirrors/
Sunil's blog - https://sunilpai.dev/