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ConTejas CodeSacha Greif: How to Understand Developers through SurveysLinks- Codecrafters (partner): https://tej.as/codecrafters- State of Devs survey: https://stateofdevs.com/en-US- Sacha's post on Dev.to: https://dev.to/sachagreif/how-the-devographics-surveys-are-run-2023-edition-1p6a\- Episode with Ujjwal Sharma (TC39 Chair): https://www.linkedin.com/posts/tejasq_contejas-code-ujjwal-sharma-how-javascript-activity-7185637709128884225-joHP- Sacha on X: https://x.com/SachaGreif- Sacha's website: https://sachagreif.com/- Tejas on X: https://x.com/tejaskumar_SummaryIn this discussion, we talk deeply with Sacha Greif...2025-05-051h 57
ConTejas CodeKent C. Dodds: Model Context Protocol (MCP) and how it changes UXLinks- Codecrafters (sponsor): https://tej.as/codecrafters- Epic AI: https://epicai.pro/- MCP: https://www.anthropic.com/news/model-context-protocol- Kent on X: https://x.com/kentcdodds- Tejas on X: https://x.com/tejaskumar_SummaryIn this episode, we explore the evolution of user interaction, particularly in the context of AI and the Model Context Protocol (MCP). We discuss how user experiences are shifting from traditional UI elements to more natural language interactions, akin to conversing with a human...2025-04-212h 01
ConTejas CodeGet up to date with AI in 2025: Agents, Model Context Protocol (MCP), Hybrid Search, RAG, and more...Links- Codecrafters: https://tej.as/codecrafters- Tejas on X: https://x.com/tejaskumar_- JSHeroes conference: https://jsheroes.io- Attention is All You Need Paper: https://scispace.com/pdf/attention-is-all-you-need-1hodz0wcqb.pdf- Google Agents paper: https://ppc.land/content/files/2025/01/Newwhitepaper_Agents2.pdf- Jack Herrington episode about implementing MCP server:- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0zXyCQV4A84- Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/jack-herrington-model-context-protocol-mcp-growing/id1731855333?i=1000698551942...2025-03-311h 35
ConTejas CodeLiran Tal: How to Secure Your Apps and AI AgentsLinks- Codecrafters (partner): https://tej.as/codecrafters- Snyk: https://snyk.io/- Liran on X: https://x.com/liran_tal- Tejas on X: https://x.com/tejaskumar_SummaryIn this conversation, we explore the complexities of software security, particularly focusing on the challenges posed by Node.js and the broader software supply chain. We discuss the evolution of security practices, the importance of awareness among developers, and the role of automation in enhancing security measures. The conversation highlights the need for a...2025-03-171h 33
ConTejas CodeJack Herrington: Model Context Protocol (MCP), Growing a YouTube Audience, Getting into Open SourceLinks- Codecrafters (sponsor): https://tej.as/codecrafters- Jack on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jherr- Jack on X: https://x.com/jherr- Jack on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/jherr.dev- Tejas on X: https://x.com/tejaskumar_- create-tsrouter-app: https://github.com/TanStack/create-tsrouter-appSummaryIn this discussion, Jack Harrington and I explore the transition from being a content creator to an open source contributor, discussing the challenges and rewards of both paths. Jack shares...2025-03-101h 39
ConTejas CodeDaniel Lockyer: How to deploy and scale anythingLinks- Codecrafters (partner): https://tej.as/codecrafters- Ghost: https://ghost.org/- Daniel on X: https://x.com/daniellockyer- Tejas on X: https://x.com/tejaskumar_SummaryIn this conversation, Daniel Lockyer (Ghost) and I explore the intricacies of DevOps, server management, and the balance between simplicity and complexity in software engineering. We discuss the ideal server setup for static sites, scaling considerations, the use of PHP and NGINX, and the challenges of manual server management. The conversation also touches on the...2025-02-241h 40
ConTejas CodeEddy Vinck: How to Solve Your Own Problems with AILinks- Codecrafters (partner): https://tej.as/codecrafters- Blog Recorder: https://blogrecorder.com/- Eddy on X: https://x.com/eddyvinckk- Tejas on X: https://x.com/tejaskumar_SummaryIn this conversation, we discuss Blog Recorder which allows users to create blog posts by speaking their thoughts. Eddy explains the technology behind the product, including the speech-to-text pipeline and the AI components involved. He shares insights into his journey as a software engineer, the balance between AI and UI development, and the importance...2025-02-171h 27
ConTejas CodeDan Bochman: How to Create AI Image Generation ModelsLinks- Codecrafters (sponsor): https://tej.as/codecrafters- FASHN AI: https://fashn.ai- Dan on X: https://x.com/danbochman- Aya on X: https://x.com/ayaboch- Tejas on X: https://x.com/tejaskumar_SummaryIn this conversation, we dive deep into the intricacies of AI, focusing on concepts like latent space, diffusion, and the evolution of image generation techniques. We explore how latent space serves as a condensed representation of features, the challenges faced by GANs, and how diffusion...2025-02-101h 49
ConTejas CodeMarisa Morby: How to Design Products with Nature in MindLinks- Codecrafters: https://tej.as/codecrafters- Marisa on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/marisamorby.com- Tejas on X: https://x.com/tejaskumar_- Tejas on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tej.asSummaryIn this conversation, we explore the profound relationship between design and nature: how nature serves as the ultimate inspiration for design, emphasizing that design is fundamentally about functionality. Marisa shares insights on how natural systems can inform technology and urban planning, and we digve into the concept of user...2025-02-031h 40
ConTejas CodeCorbin Crutchley: How UI frameworks work in detail, thriving with mental healthLinks- Codecrafters (partner): https://tej.as/Codecrafters- Playful Programming: https://playfulprogramming.com/- The Framework Field Guide: https://playfulprogramming.com/collections/framework-field-guide- Tejas' Story: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zOKCrgQOiME- Corbin on X: https://x.com/crutchcorn- Tejas on X: https://x.com/tejaskumar_SummaryIn this conversation, we explore the world of frontend frameworks, discussing the importance of reactivity, the evolution of frameworks like React, Angular, and Vue, and the nuances of choosing the...2025-01-271h 34
99 Dev Problems99 Dev Problems with Tejas KumarOn this episode of 99 Dev Problems, Tessa Kriesel is joined by the incredible Tejas Kumar, a seasoned technologist and AI DevRel engineer at DataStax, with over 20 years of experience at companies like Vercel, Spotify, and Zeta. Broadcasting from Berlin, Tejas dives into the art of democratizing AI, showcasing tools like Langflow, a drag-and-drop, low-code solution empowering developers and non-developers alike to build AI agents with ease.The conversation spans diverse topics, including the empowering role of teaching others, dismantling imposter syndrome in tech, and creating accessible AI sandboxes. Tejas shares insights on productivity techniques like "offensive and...2025-01-2555 min
ConTejas CodeTaylor Desseyn: How to Build a Genuine, High-Quality NetworkLinks- Codecrafters: https://tej.as/codecrafters- Taylor on X: https://x.com/tdesseyn- Torc: https://torc.dev/- Tejas on X: https://x.com/tejaskumar_SummaryTaylor Desseyn and I explore the often contentious relationship between recruiters and engineers, discussing the cultural nuances that affect communication and understanding. Taylor shares insights on what differentiates good recruiters from bad ones, emphasizing the importance of building genuine relationships and understanding the technical landscape. Together, we dive into the evolution of Taylor's career from a...2025-01-201h 27
Techstrong UnpluggedDemystifying AI Engineering with Tejas Kumar - Techstrong Unplugged - EP44Tejas Kumar is a seasoned web developer with more than 20 years of experience at organizations like Spotify, Vercel, and Zeta. He breaks down the evolving role of AI engineering, dispels myths surrounding imposter syndrome, and explores the intersection of technology and human creativity. From his journey overcoming health challenges to the importance of balancing work with personal well-being, Tejas shares insights on focus, productivity, and the future of AI in development.
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ConTejas CodeChris Ferdinandi: How to Thrive as a Developer with ADHDLinks- Codecrafters: https://tej.as/Codecrafters- Go Make Things: https://gomakethings.com/- ADHD ftw!: https://adhdftw.com/- Chris on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/cferdinandi.bsky.social- Tejas on X: https://x.com/tejaskumar_SummaryChris Ferdinandi, a web developer with ADHD, discusses how ADHD affects software engineering workflows. He explains that ADHD is not a deficit of attention but rather a difficulty in regulating attention. ADHD can manifest as scattered and distracted behavior or intense...2025-01-131h 40
ConTejas CodeDonny Wals: How to Build Effective iOS Applications from a Web PerspectiveLinks- Codecrafters: https://tej.as/codecrafters- Donny on X: https://x.com/DonnyWals- Tejas on X: https://x.com/tejaskumar_SummaryIn this conversation, we explore the transition from web development to iOS development, discussing the differences in tooling, options, and development experiences. The discussion also covers the nuances of SwiftUI, the challenges of using Xcode, and the mindset differences between iOS and web developers. Chapters00:00:00 Donny Wals00:02:56 From Web Development to iOS: A Journey2025-01-061h 35
ConTejas CodeRichard Rodger: How to Build and Scale World-Class Consultancies (and DevRel)Links- Codecrafters: https://tej.as/codecrafters- Voxgig: https://voxgig.com- Richard on X: https://x.com/rjrodger- Richard on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richardrodger/- Tejas on X: https://x.com/tejaskumar_SummaryRichard Rodger, founder of Nearform and VoxGig, shares his journey from studying mathematics and philosophy to becoming a technical founder. He discusses the importance of community and marketing in building a successful business. He also explores the challenges of scaling a company and the...2024-12-301h 39
ConTejas CodeIvan Burazin, co-founder Daytona: How to Accelerate Developer Onboarding by 56%Links- Codecrafters (Partner): https://tej.as/codecrafters- Daytona: https://daytona.io- Ivan on X: https://x.com/ivanburazin- Tejas on X: https://x.com/tejaskumar_SummaryIn this conversation, Ivan Burazin discusses the journey of building Daytona, a cloud-based development environment, and the challenges faced along the way. We explore the origins of Daytona, its technical infrastructure, the value it provides to developers and enterprises, and the decision-making process behind building the product instead of selling it. The discussion also touches on...2024-12-231h 42
ConTejas CodeJulia Flament-Wallin: How to Build Maps of the World with AILinks- Codecrafters (sponsor): https://tej.as/codecrafters- Julia's Talk: https://youtu.be/IFn2hMt480M?si=x0-2M2IBOASwaicz- TomTom: https://tomtom.com- Julia on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliawallin/- Tejas on X: https://x.com/tejaskumar_SummaryIn this podcast episode, we discuss the evolving landscape of AI engineering, data science, and data engineering. Julia and I explore the definitions and distinctions between these roles, delve into the intricacies of clustering and classification...2024-12-161h 30
ConTejas CodeMax Stoiber: How to build startups that get acquired (and cache GraphQL well)Links- Codecrafters (sponsor): https://www.codecrafters.io/- Stellate: https://stellate.co/- Max on X: https://x.com/mxstbr- Tejas on X: https://x.com/tejasqSummaryMax Stoiber, co-founder and CEO of Stellate, discusses his journey from creating popular open-source projects like React and Styled Components to building a company that provides GraphQL edge caching and CDN services. He shares his motivation for open-sourcing his projects and the benefits of sharing and connecting with others in the developer...2024-12-091h 41
ConTejas CodeAymen Ben Amor: How to Organize Developer ConferencesLinks- Codecrafters (partner): https://tej.as/codecrafters- React Africa: https://react-africa.com/- React Paris: https://react.paris/- Aymen on X: https://x.com/aymen_ben_amor- Tejas on X: https://x.com/tejaskumar_SummaryAymen Ben Amor, founder of BeJS Conferences, shares his journey of starting and organizing successful tech conferences. He discusses the origin of BeJS Conferences and the inspiration he drew from attending his first conference. Aymen emphasizes the importance of creating a community and fostering...2024-11-251h 28
ConTejas CodeMatt Pocock: How to Maximize Success with TypeScript and CareerLinks- Codecrafters (sponsor): https://tej.as/Codecrafters- Total TypeScript: https://www.totaltypescript.com/- Matt on X: https://x.com/mattpocockuk- Tejas on X: https://x.com/tejasqIn this conversation, Matt Pocock and I discuss the fundamentals of TypeScript and its benefits. We explore the concept of types in JavaScript and how TypeScript enhances the development process by providing a shorter feedback loop. The conversation dives into the topic of complex types in TypeScript and the challenges we explore. Additionally, Matt...2024-11-181h 42
ConTejas CodeKelly Vaughn: How to Navigate Career Transitions and Build Meaningful RelationshipsLinks- Codecrafters (sponsor): https://tej.as/codecrafters- React Brussels: https://react.brussels- React Africa: https://react-africa.com- Kelly on X: https://x.com/kvlly- Spot AI: https://spot.ai- Tejas on X: https://x.com/tejaskumarSummaryKelly Vaughn, Director of Engineering at Spot AI, shares her unique career journey from self-taught coder to entrepreneur and now corporate leader. She discusses running a Shopify agency, co-founding a venture-backed startup, and transitioning to her current...2024-10-281h 38
ConTejas CodePeer Richelsen, founder Cal.com: How to build an open startupLinks- Codecrafters (sponsor): https://tej.as/codecrafters- React Brussels: https://react.brussels- React Africa: https://react-africa.com - Cal.com: https://cal.com- Peer on X: https://x.com/peer_rich- Tejas on X: https://x.com/tejaskumar_SummaryIn this discussion, Peer Richelsen, co-founder of Cal.com, shared insights into the company's open-source scheduling infrastructure. Cal.com offers customizable scheduling solutions for individuals and enterprises across various industries, with its open-source approach driving rapid development a...2024-10-141h 35
Yalla Let's CodeNavigating Toxic Work Environments and Tech Entrepreneurship | Interview with Tejas KumarIn this Yalla Let's Code podcast episode, Ilias Haddad interviews Tejas Kumar shares his journey from early web development experiences to navigating toxic work environments, transitioning into public speaking, and his current role in developer relations. He discusses the challenges of entrepreneurship in Germany, his experiences with angel investing, and the process of writing his book, 'Fluent React'. Tejas emphasizes the importance of personal growth, health, and hard work in achieving success. Takeaways - Tejas started coding at a young age due to health challenges. He won a national website contest in Qatar, which kickstarted his...2024-10-1155 min
Yalla Let's CodeNavigating Toxic Work Environments and Tech Entrepreneurship | Interview with Tejas KumarIn this Yalla Let's Code podcast episode, Ilias Haddad interviews Tejas Kumar shares his journey from early web development experiences to navigating toxic work environments, transitioning into public speaking, and his current role in developer relations.
He discusses the challenges of entrepreneurship in Germany, his experiences with angel investing, and the process of writing his book, 'Fluent React'. Tejas emphasizes the importance of personal growth, health, and hard work in achieving success.
Takeaways
- Tejas started coding at a young age...2024-10-1155 min
ConTejas CodeHarper Carroll: How Machine Learning Works, What AI Engineering is, the Future of AILinks- Codecrafters (sponsor): https://tej.as/codecrafters- React Africa (partner): https://react-africa.com/- Harper Carroll: https://harpercarrollai.com/- 10 Days of AI Basics Course: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ie7qxG9os1U&list=PL-ocKywdn6lE9l4LIPL4gMY4nNRfjEswG&pp=iAQB- Harper on X: https://x.com/harperscarroll- Isabelle Boemeke on X: https://x.com/isabelleboemeke- Tejas on X: https://x.com/tejaskumar_SummaryIn this enlightening conversation with Harper...2024-10-071h 42
Software HuddleAI Engineer, Web Frameworks, & more with Tejas KumarToday we have Tejas Kumar on the show. Tejas is part of the Developer Relations team at Datastax.He's really good at frontend, got a great podcast and he has written a book called Fluent React.He spoke recently at the Shift Conference in Croatia, where he talked about AI engineering and what that means.So we talked about AI Engineering, we talked about React, content creation, education, and much more.This episode is full of value and we...2024-09-241h 21
Fireside with VoxgigEpisode 211, Tejas Kumar, Developer Relations Engineer and Host of the ConTejas Code PodcastWe’re delighted to welcome Tejas Kumar back to the Fireside podcast! Tejas is a particularly relevant guest for us, as he takes us behind the scenes of his own wonderful podcast - ConTejas Code. We had Tejas on the podcast last year, and we were excited to hear about all the new developments for him in the last year.
Tejas believes that when it comes to AI, it’s increasingly obvious that some developments are inevitable, and the sooner we lean into that fact, and start to work with the technology, rather than against it, we can unlock a lot...2024-09-1936 min
ConTejas CodeAlex Moldovan, founder JS Heroes: How to Organize a Community-first JavaScript ConferenceLinks- Codecrafters (sponsor): https://tej.as/codecrafters- Wix (sponsor): https://tej.as/wix- SquiggleConf (partner): https://squiggleconf.com/- JS Heroes: https://jsheroes.io/- Alex on X: https://x.com/alexnmoldovan- Tejas on X: https://x.com/tejaskumar_Summary:In this discussion, we talk to Alex Moldovan, a software engineer at CodeSandbox and event planner who co-founded JS Heroes—a non-profit, community-driven JavaScript (Programming Language) conference in Romania. Together, we cover the intricacies of project management, ev...2024-09-161h 37
ConTejas CodeMichelle Bakels: How to Optimize Developer HealthLinks- Codecrafters (sponsor): https://tej.as/codecrafters- Wix (sponsor): https://tej.as/wix- G2i: https://g2i.co- Developer Health OS: https://www.g2i.co/developer-health- Michelle on X: https://x.com/michellebakels- Tejas on X: https://x.com/tejaskumar_SummaryIn this episode, Michelle Bakels from G2i discusses the importance of developer health and wellbeing. She explains G2i's Developer Health Operating System, which focuses on burnout recovery, prevention, and optimizing performance...2024-09-121h 29
ConTejas CodeGabe Greenberg, CEO G2i: How to Bootstrap a Healthy Tech BusinessLinks- Codecrafters (sponsor): https://tej.as/codecrafters- Wix (sponsor): https://tej.as/wix- SquiggleConf (partner): https://2024.squiggleconf.com/- G2i: https://www.g2i.co/- Gabe on X: https://x.com/gabe_g2i- Tejas on X: https://x.com/tejaskumar_- Book: "Traction" by Gino Wickman https://www.amazon.de/-/en/Gino-Wickman/dp/1936661837- "Move Fast and Fix Things" book: https://www.amazon.de/-/en/Frances-Frei/dp/1647822874- Developer Health...2024-09-091h 35
ConTejas CodeKyle Corbitt, CEO OpenPipe: How to Fine-Tune Your Own Language Model (LLM)Links- Codecrafters (Sponsor): https://tej.as/codecrafters- Wix (Sponsor): https://tej.as/wix- OpenPipe: https://openpipe.ai- Kyle on X: https://x.com/corbtt- Tejas on X: https://x.com/tejaskumar_SummaryKyle Corbitt, founder and CEO of OpenPipe, shares the origin story of the company and his background in computer science and entrepreneurship. He discusses the evolution of machine learning and the breakthroughs that made OpenPipe possible. The conversation then dives into the process of fine-tuning...2024-09-021h 36
ConTejas CodeShruti Balasa: How to Maximize Success with Tailwind CSSLinks- Wix Studio (sponsor): https://tej.as/wix- Codecrafters (sponsor): https://tej.as/codecrafters- Shruti Balasa's Website: https://shrutibalasa.com/- Tailwind Weekly: https://tailwindweekly.com/- Shruti on X: https://x.com/shrutibalasa- Tejas on X: https://x.com/tejaskumar_SummaryShruti Balasa, a Tailwind CSS expert, shares her journey of discovering and specializing in Tailwind CSS. She explains how Tailwind CSS enhanced her CSS skills and made her more efficient in web development. She also...2024-08-291h 31
ConTejas CodeJeff Cross, CEO Nx: How to Build and Scale Developer ToolsLinks- Codecrafters (sponsor): https://tej.as/codecrafters- Nx: https://nx.dev/- Jeff on X: https://twitter.com/jeffbcross- Tejas on X: https://x.com/tejaskumar_SummaryJeff B. Cross, co-founder of NX, discusses the origins of NX and its evolution as a tool for monorepos. He explains the benefits of using NX, such as code mod running, large-scale migrations, and CI optimizations. Jeff also clarifies the definition of a monorepo and how NX supports both package-based and graph-based...2024-08-261h 33
ConTejas CodeJatin Ramanathan: How Google.com is Rendered with Wiz (Fastest UI Framework)Links- Codecrafters (sponsor): https://tej.as/codecrafters - Jatin on X: https://x.com/JatinRamanathan- Tejas on X: https://x.com/tejaskumar_SummaryJatin Ramanathan, a software engineer at Google, discusses the Wiz framework and its use in Google products like search, photos, and payments. Wiz is a resumable web framework that focuses on loading minimal JavaScript and uses the concept of signals for reactive programming. Signals are reactive properties that reflect the state of an observable or reactive property at any given time. 2024-08-221h 30
ConTejas CodeKilian Valkhof, founder Polypane: How to Build and Sell a Developer-first BrowserLinks- Codecrafters (sponsor): https://tej.as/codecrafters- Polypane: https://polypane.app/- Kilian on X: https://x.com/kilianvalkhof- Tejas on X: https://x.com/tejaskumar_SummaryKilian Valkhof created Polypane, a web browser designed to enhance developer productivity. Built on Chromium with Electron, it offers features like local server sharing, live DOM view, and social media preview tools.Polypane's development faced challenges in element injection, security, and dependency management. Valkhof balances user feedback with innovation, maintaining a user-centric...2024-08-191h 39
ConTejas CodeChad Whitacre: How to Fix Open Source SustainabilityLinks- Codecrafters (sponsor): https://tej.as/codecrafters- Fair Source License: https://fair.io/- Sentry: https://sentry.io/- Sentry on X: https://x.com/getsentry- Chad on X: https://x.com/chadwhitacre_- Tejas on X: https://x.com/tejaskumar_SummaryChad Whitacre, Head of Open Source at Sentry, discusses his involvement in open source and the commitment of Sentry to open source. He shares his background in the Python community and his experience with open...2024-08-151h 46
ConTejas CodeDavid Cramer, Founder Sentry: How my Open Source Side Project became a Successful BusinessLinks- Codecrafters (sponsor): https://tej.as/codecrafters- Sentry: https://sentry.io/- Sentry on X: https://x.com/getsentry- David on X: https://x.com/zeeg- Tejas on X: https://x.com/tejaskumar_SummaryDavid Cramer, the founder of Sentry, discusses the origins and growth of the company. Sentry started as an open-source project that Cramer built to solve his own problems as a software engineer. The initial version of Sentry captured and deduplicated errors, providing developers with...2024-08-121h 44
ConTejas CodeSantosh Yadav: How Open Source Changes Lives, Angular Deep DiveLinks- Codecrafters (sponsor): https://tej.as/codecrafters- Santosh on X: https://x.com/SantoshYadavDev- Santosh' story: https://www.freecodecamp.org/news/my-journey-into-tech-from-slums-of-mumbai-to-my-own-apartment/- Tejas on X: https://x.com/tejaskumar_SummaryIn this episode, we deep dive into Angular and its related frameworks, along with the power of open source to change one's life—moving Santosh from the slums of Mumbai to Germany, where he now owns a home. If you're interested in Angular, web engineering, or open source, then this ep...2024-08-081h 53
Fireside with VoxgigEpisode 199 Tejas Kumar (repeat) Chief Developer AdvocateWe're nearly at our 200th episode! As that day approaches, we invite you to listen to this throwback from last year of Richard's discussion with Tejas Kumar. We'll be back next week with a brand new guest for you to enjoy and learn from!
Richard and Tejas cover fresh ground in today's episode.
Watch out for the discussion of DevRel vs DevSell. Tejas talks us through the difference. And he gives wonderful insights in to an often under valued need – how to pace yourself at conferences. To be able to do this is crucial for physical and mental health.
Reach ou...2024-08-0833 min
ConTejas CodeJay V, CEO SST.dev: How to rapidly go from Idea to IPO with Infrastructure-as-CodeLinks- Codecrafters (sponsor): https://tej.as/codecrafters- SST: https://sst.dev- Jay on X: https://x.com/jayair- Tejas on X: https://x.com/tejaskumar_SummaryJay V, co-founder of the serverless framework SST, discusses the origins and purpose of SST. SST is an open-source framework for building applications on AWS and other cloud providers. It aims to make it easy to get started with building an application and scale as the application and team grow. SST differentiates itself by...2024-08-051h 33
ConTejas CodeRizèl Scarlett: How to Own Your Digital Identity, DevRel and Skepticism, GitHub CopilotLinks- Codecrafters (sponsor): https://tej.as/codecrafters- TBD: https://www.tbd.website/- Rizèl on X: https://x.com/blackgirlbytes- Tejas on X: https://x.com/tejaskumar_SummaryRizèl Scarlett, a developer advocate at TBD, discusses her experiences with GitHub Copilot, open source, and Web5. She shares how she enjoys engaging with skeptics and helping them understand new technologies. Rizèl also explains TBD and its SDKs, TBdex and Web5, which aim to enable global money exchange and provide dec...2024-08-011h 27
ConTejas CodeGlauber Costa, CEO Turso: How to Build Horizontally Scaled SQLiteLinks- Codecrafters (sponsor): https://tej.as/codecrafters- Turso: https://turso.tech- The Save File Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGUwjXxvasIczMiiZ5joRlTA-PFydJZbb- Glauber on X: https://x.com/glcst- Tejas on X: https://x.com/tejaskumar_SummaryGlauber Costa, CEO of Turso Database, shares his journey from coding for the Linux kernel to co-founding Turso. He started contributing to open source in university and developed a passion for low-level programming. He joined RedHat and later joined...2024-07-291h 46
ConTejas CodeJohn McBride: How to Build Your Own AI Infrastucture with KubernetesLinks- Codecrafters (sponsor): https://tej.as/codecrafters- OpenSauced blog post: https://opensauced.pizza/blog/how-we-saved-thousands-of-dollars-deploying-low-cost-open-source-ai-technologies- John on X: https://x.com/johncodezzz- Tejas on X: https://x.com/tejaskumar_SummaryJohn McBride discusses his experience deploying open-source AI technologies at scale with Kubernetes. He shares insights on building AI-enabled applications and the challenges of managing large-scale data engineering.The conversation focuses on the use of Kubernetes as a platform for running compute and the decision to use...2024-07-251h 40
ConTejas CodeBrian Douglas, CEO OpenSauced: How to Make Open Source Measurable, GitHub, Founder-Led GrowthLinks- Codecrafters (sponsor): https://tej.as/codecrafters- OpenSauced: https://opensauced.pizza- OpenSauced Tour: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JCNjj19iDa4- The Secret Sauce Podcast: https://podcast.opensauced.pizza/episodes- Brian on X: https://x.com/bdougieyo- Tejas on X: https://x.com/tejaskumar_SummaryIn this episode, Brian Douglas (BDougie), the founder of OpenSauced discusses the evolution of the Jamstack, BDougie's career switch from sales to coding, and the inspiration behind OpenSauced. OpenSauced...2024-07-221h 41
Changelog Master FeedBuilding LLM agents in JS (JS Party #331)KBall and returning guest Tejas Kumar dive into the topic of building LLM agents using JavaScript. What they are, how they can be useful (including how Tejas used home-built agents to double his podcasting productivity) & how to get started building and running your own agents, even all on your own device with local models.
Leave us a commentChangelog++ members save 7 minutes on this episode because they made the ads disappear. Join today!Sponsors:Socket – Secure your supply chain and ship with confidence. Install the GitHub app, book a demo or le...2024-07-1859 minJS Party: JavaScript, CSS, Web DevelopmentBuilding LLM agents in JSKBall and returning guest Tejas Kumar dive into the topic of building LLM agents using JavaScript. What they are, how they can be useful (including how Tejas used home-built agents to double his podcasting productivity) & how to get started building and running your own agents, even all on your own device with local models.
Join the discussionChangelog++ members save 7 minutes on this episode because they made the ads disappear. Join today!Sponsors:Socket – Secure your supply chain and ship with confidence. Install the GitHub app, book a demo or learn mo...2024-07-1859 min
ConTejas CodeErik Rasmussen: How to Build a Career on Open Source, Solid.js, Form LibrariesLinks- CodeCrafters (sponsor): https://tej.as/codecrafters- Solid Final Form post: https://erikras.com/blog/solid-final-form-poc- Erik on X: https://x.com/erikras- Erik on GitHub: https://github.com/erikras- Tejas on X: https://x.com/tejaskumar_SummaryIn this conversation, Erik Rasmussen discusses his experiences with open source and public speaking, as well as the development and differences between Redux Form and React Final Form. He also explores the value of form libraries and the challenges...2024-07-181h 25
ConTejas CodeMonica Sarbu, CEO Xata: Building a Postgres Platform, an All-Female Board, and ~50% Gender DiversityLinks- Codecrafters (sponsor): https://tej.as/codecrafters- Xata: https://xata.io- Tupu: https://tupu.io- Monica on X: https://x.com/monicasarbu- Tejas on X: https://x.com/tejaskumar_SummaryMonica Sarbu, the founder and CEO of Xata, shares the story of founding Xata. She discusses the challenges of being a woman founder in a male-dominated industry and the importance of open source in her career. Monica also talks about the transition from being a founder to...2024-07-151h 37
ConTejas CodeBrandon Bayer, CEO Flightcontrol: How to unlock peak velocity on AWSLinks- Sponsors and Partners- Codecrafters (sponsor): https://tej.as/codecrafters- THAT Conference: https://www.thatconference.com/- Stately: https://stately.ai- Guest Content- Flightcontrol: https://www.flightcontrol.dev- Blitz.js: https://blitzjs.com/- Brandon on X: https://x.com/flybayer- Book Recommendations and Resources- Full type-safety for Next.js routes: https://www.flightcontrol.dev/blog/fix-nextjs-routing-to-have-full-type-safety- Obviously Awesome: https://www.aprildunford.com/books2024-07-081h 31
ConTejas CodeAnjana Vakil: How to Get into Tech and be SuccessfulLinks- Codecrafters (Sponsor): https://tej.as/codecrafters- Outreachy: https://outreachy.org- Recurse Center: https://recurse.com- Tejas on X: https://x.com/tejaskumar_SummaryAnjana discusses her journey into tech, including her background in computational linguistics and her experience in various roles within the tech industry. She highlights the importance of following one's passion and finding meaning in work. The conversation also touches on the need for the tech industry to prioritize human well-being and collaboration over profit and productivity...2024-07-041h 35
ConTejas CodeAnjana Vakil: How to Get into Tech and be SuccessfulLinks- Codecrafters (Sponsor): https://tej.as/codecrafters- Outreachy: https://outreachy.org- Recurse Center: https://recurse.com- Tejas on X: https://x.com/tejaskumar_SummaryAnjana discusses her journey into tech, including her background in computational linguistics and her experience in various roles within the tech industry. She highlights the importance of following one's passion and finding meaning in work. The conversation also touches on the need for the tech industry to prioritize human well-being and collaboration over profit and productivity...2024-07-041h 40
ConTejas CodeClark Sell, Founder THAT Conference: How to Organize a Large Multidisciplinary Tech ConferenceLinksCodecrafters (sponsor): https://tej.as/codecraftersTHAT Conference: https://www.thatconference.com/Clark on X: https://x.com/theclarksellTHAT Conference on X: https://x.com/thatconferenceTejas on X: https://x.com/tejaskumar_SummaryClark Sell discusses the origins and purpose of THAT Conference, a multi-day conference for software engineers and their families. He emphasizes the importance of human connection and the need for conferences to provide a space for engineers to learn, grow, and connect with others in the industry. Clark also addresses...2024-07-011h 40
ConTejas CodeSteven Fabre, CEO Liveblocks: How We're Building Realtime Collaboration, Design EngineeringLinks- Codecrafters (Sponsor): https://codecrafters.io- Liveblocks: https://liveblocks.io- Steven on X: https://x.com/stevenfabre- Tejas on X: https://x.com/tejaskumar_SummarySteven Fabre, the co-founder of Liveblocks, shares his journey from a design-focused background to starting his own company. He discusses the importance of combining design and engineering skills and the challenges of building a collaborative dev tool. Steven also talks about the decision to raise venture capital and the trade-offs between being an indie developer...2024-06-241h 33
ConTejas CodeDavid Khourshid, CEO Stately.ai: How State Machines Create Robust SoftwareLinks- Codecrafters (sponsor): https://tej.as/codecrafters- Stately: https://stately.ai- XState on GitHub: https://github.com/statelyai/xstate- David on X: https://x.com/davidkpiano- Tejas on X: https://x.com/tejaskumar_SummaryIn this conversation, David Khourshid (CEO, Stately.ai) discusses XState, a state management library that uses state machines and the actor model to solve complex state management problems. He explains that state management is not a problem in itself, but it becomes complex...2024-06-171h 33
ConTejas CodeMark Erikson: How Replay.io is Built, Maintaining ReduxLinks- Codecrafters (sponsor): https://tej.as/Codecrafters- Replay Protocol Examples: https://github.com/replayio/Protocol-Examples- Mark on X: https://x.com/acemarke- Tejas on X: https://x.com/tejaskumar_SummaryMark Erikson, the maintainer of Redux and developer at Replay.io, discusses the process of modernizing the Firefox DevTools UI (a React app!) and the challenges of code migration. He shares insights on migrating to TypeScript and the value of staying up to date with the latest techniques. Mark also...2024-06-131h 56
ConTejas CodeZack Chapple, CEO Zephyr Cloud: How Module Federation Works, Micro-Frontend ArchitectureLinks- Codecrafters (sponsor): https://tej.as/codecrafters- Zephyr Cloud: https://zephyr-cloud.io/- Module Federation: https://www.npmjs.com/package/@module-federation/node- Tejas on X: https://x.com/tejaskumar_SummaryIn this conversation, Zack Chapple, CEO of Zephyr Cloud, discusses the concepts of module federation, micro frontends, and the role of Zephyr Cloud in simplifying developer workflows. He explains the evolution of module federation, its relationship with Webpack and RSPack, and the impact of these technologies on build times and developer...2024-06-101h 36
ConTejas CodeSvenja Schäfer: Mastering Regular Expressions and Automated TestingLinks- CodeCrafters (sponsor): https://tej.as/codecrafters- Understanding RegEx Once and for All Post Series: https://www.codegram.com/blog/understanding-regex-once-and-for-all-part-one- RegEx 101: https://regex101.com/- (Golang to .d.ts) go2dts: https://github.com/fabien0102/go2dts- Svenja on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/svenjaschaefer/- Svenja on GitHub: https://github.com/slickepinne- Tejas on X: https://x.com/tejaskumar_SummaryIn this conversation, Svenja Schäfer, a development team lead a...2024-06-061h 44
ConTejas CodeChris Coyier, CEO CodePen: How We're Building CodePen 2.0, CSS-TricksLinks- Codecrafters (Sponsor): https://tej.as/codecrafters- Codepen: https://codepen.io- TailwindCSS Play CDN: https://tailwindcss.com/docs/installation/play-cdn- Chris on X: https://x.com/chriscoyier- Tejas on X: https://x.com/tejaskumar_SummaryIn this episode, Chris Coyier (CEO of CodePen) discusses his background and the projects he is involved in, including CSS-Tricks and CodePen. He talks about the workload and challenges of running these projects, particularly the complexities of managing advertising and the business...2024-06-031h 34
The Save FileThe Save File Ep1 - Tejas KumarThis is the first episode of the Save File! Tejas Kumar is a Best Selling Author, Fluent React. Host, ConTejas Code Podcast. Investor. Advisor. Formerly at ▲ Vercel, Spotify, Xata, and more. He is a Christian living in Germany.In today's episode, we discuss his hard upbringing, and how he models his life.Learn more about Tejas: x.com/TejasKumar_2024-06-031h 51
ConTejas CodeDan Shappir: How to Maximize Web PerformanceLinks- Codecrafters (sponsor): https://tej.as/codecrafters- Improving Wix Performance: https://www.smashingmagazine.com/2021/11/improving-performance-wix-websites-case-study/- Dan on X: https://x.com/danshappir- Tejas on X: https://x.com/tejaskumar_SummaryIn this episode, Dan Shappir discusses his journey in web performance, starting from gaming networks before the web. He explains the web vs. internet distinction, offline-first web apps, and remote access solutions. Dan's role at Next Insurance as a performance tech lead is highlighted. The talk covers improving browser performance...2024-05-301h 56
ConTejas CodeSanket Sahu, CEO GeekyAnts: How to Build and Scale a Company to 400+ with Open SourceLinks- Codecrafters (sponsor): https://tej.as/codecrafters- GeekyAnts: https://geekyants.com- Sanket on X: https://x.com/sanketsahu- Tejas on X: https://x.com/tejaskumar_SummarySanket Sahu, founder and CEO of GeekyAnts, built a successful IT consulting company focused on web and mobile app development. Starting as a freelancer, he scaled the company to over 400 people, emphasizing problem-solving and strong culture. GeekyAnts began contributing to open source with NativeBase, transforming from a web shop to a mobile and web...2024-05-271h 33
ConTejas CodeShruti Kapoor: How Slack is Built and Tested, How Patents are FiledLinks- Codecrafters (sponsor): https://tej.as/codecrafters- Shruti on X: https://x.com/shrutikapoor08- Slack Kit design system: https://slack.engineering/the-gradual-design-system-how-we-built-slack-kit/- Tejas on X: https://x.com/tejaskumar_SummaryShruti Kapoor, a member of technical staff at Slack, discusses her role, the impact of Slack on users, and recent redesign efforts. She covers the patenting process, technical implementation of features like clips and huddles using Amazon S3 and Chime SDK, and front-end development practices at Slack....2024-05-231h 38
ConTejas CodeUjjwal Sharma: How JavaScript is Made, Building the Web, Bias, Inclusion, and EqualityLinks- Codecrafters (Sponsor): https://tej.as/codecrafters- Ujjwal on X: https://x.com/ryzokuken- Tejas on X: https://x.com/tejaskumar_Takeaways- TC39 is responsible for maintaining the JavaScript language specification and ensuring the evolution of the language.- Implementing JavaScript in browsers is a collaborative effort between companies like Google, Mozilla, and Apple, with Igalia playing a significant role.- Language evolution requires balancing the needs and perspectives of various stakeholders, including browser vendors, platform owners, and...2024-04-151h 50
ConTejas CodeKyle Simpson: How to Write a JavaScript Book, Degrees and Gatekeeping in Tech, New Startup Vella.aiFollow me on 𝕏 for more: https://twitter.com/tejaskumar_Links- Kyle on 𝕏: https://twitter.com/getifyx- Vella.ai: https://vella.ai- Codecrafters (sponsor): https://tej.as/codecrafters- Stately (sponsor): https://stately.aiTakeaways- The You Don't Know JS books have been successful, with over 300,000 copies sold across all editions.- Kyle Simpson decided to move away from the traditional publishing model due to constraints and a desire for more creative freedom.- Giving away the bo...2024-03-251h 44ConTejas CodeWelcome to ConTejas CodeFollow us on 𝕏: https://x.com/tejaskumar_This episode is an introduction to the Contagious Code podcast, outlining the motivation behind the show, what listeners and viewers can expect, and how they can get involved. Episodes will air weekly for a season, where there are about 8 episodes total. Then, we will regroup and record another season that will air after a short break. Ideally, we keep episodes rolling, but we'll need to evaluate this in light of temporal and financial budgets.Chapters:00:00 Intro00:40 Motivation01:37 Podcast Format2024-02-1906 min
PodRocket - A web development podcast from LogRocketTejas and friends: Mark EriksonIn our newest episode, PodRocket host Tejas Kumar talks to his friends about their lives in web development. In this month’s episode, he chats with Mark Erikson about how he got into React, how he got involved in Redux, and more!
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