The Focused Podcast

Joined April 2025
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Want to explore a new framework? LangGraph, LangChain, and LangSmith offer solid abstractions you can use across the board. #LangGraph #LangChain
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Knowledge work is becoming automated, shifting the focus to 'wisdom work'. The true value lies in discernment and holistic understanding, providing context to users. Prompts are becoming the brain and instruction set.
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Automating repetitive customer service tasks can lead to a significant return on investment, potentially paying off in months by freeing up staff to handle more complex issues.
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Small prompt tweaks can have big consequences. Continuous integration pipelines with established evals act as a critical safety net, automatically catching unexpected shifts.
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Repetitive knowledge work is now prime territory for AI disruption. Just like manufacturing replaced physical labor with robotics, AI is poised to automate and transform how we work. #AI #Automation #AI #Automation
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Arc sparks heated debates. People either love it or hate it because it has a strong take on how people should browse. We unpack the hype in the full episode: youtu.be/ZAL1kS1666I?feature…
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You don’t need to write all the code. If you know the domain, you can guide the AI and move faster. Full episode here: youtu.be/s-Ti5sKvBH4?feature…
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There’s a new development style forming around AI. It’s not just about tools. It’s how AI is changing communication, coding styles, and team structure. Watch the full episode: youtu.be/s-Ti5sKvBH4?feature…
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Accountability. Ownership. Automation. The ./deploy team digs into how AI tools can change what teams are actually responsible for. Watch the full episode: youtu.be/s-Ti5sKvBH4?feature…
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Dia lets you chat with your open tabs. No more flipping back and forth or copy-pasting code across windows. The ./deploy team checks it out and talks through why tools like this matter. Watch the full episode: youtu.be/s-Ti5sKvBH4?feature…
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The ./deploy crew talks about why delivering value matters more than chasing trends. Watch the full episode here: youtu.be/s-Ti5sKvBH4?feature…
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Is it a real business need or just someone’s pet project? Sometimes all it takes is asking the obvious questions. Watch the full episode here: youtu.be/s-Ti5sKvBH4?feature…
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We’re back in the studio recording new episodes of ./deploy. This season, it’s all about how we build agentic systems. Subscribe here! youtube.com/@DotSlashDeploy
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Just because it’s bleeding edge doesn’t mean it’s the right move. The @./deploy team talks about knowing when to walk away. Full episode here! youtu.be/ZAL1kS1666I?feature… #DeployPodcast #TechStrategy #SoftwareDevelopment #Focused
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A better tool won’t fix a messy process. You’ve still got to know how to use it. See how the ./deploy crew breaks it down: youtu.be/sfLX20OXc6s?feature… #DeployPodcast #TechTwitter #StartupTools #SoftwareDevelopment
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Notion doesn’t make you organized. It helps if you’re already working that way. The team talks tools, habits, and the myth of the silver bullet: youtu.be/sfLX20OXc6s?feature… #DeployPodcast #SoftwareDevelopment #AI #DevTools
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Peloton did its job. The shirt got worn. The bike? Still collecting dust. The team talks friction, motivation, and why great products don’t always lead to great results. 🎧 Full episode here! youtu.be/s-Ti5sKvBH4?feature…
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Startups don’t plan to move slow. But one bug leads to a rule. Then a policy. Then everything takes forever. On ./deploy, the team talks about how process bloat sneaks in. Watch the full episode! youtu.be/sfLX20OXc6s?feature… #DeployPodcast #TechCulture #SoftwareDevelopment
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“Don’t zone out. Edit what AI gives you.” The ./deploy team talks about how the craft is shifting. In a world where AI can generate thousands of lines of code, the real skill is knowing what to do with it. Catch the full episode here! youtu.be/s-Ti5sKvBH4?feature… #DeployPodcast #AI #DevTools #TechPodcast #SoftwareEngineering
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Bootcamp got you in the door. But what keeps you relevant? @austinbv, Micah, and Shahed talk about how fast this field moves and why you’ve got to move with it! Watch the full convo and drop your thoughts below! youtu.be/s-Ti5sKvBH4?feature… #DeployPodcast #TechCareers #AI #SoftwareDevelopment
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