EPISODE · Oct 13, 2026 · 59 MIN

AI Basics For Developers

from HTML All The Things - Web Development, AI, and Developer Careers · host Matt Lawrence and Mike Karan

AI coding tools are getting more capable, but learning to use them well is about more than chasing the newest model. In this episode, Matt and Mike break down the fundamentals developers need to work effectively with AI, from models, agents, and harnesses to tools like Cursor, Claude Code, and Codex. We also walk through a practical six-stage progression for building trust in AI-assisted development - starting with small tasks you verify yourself and gradually moving toward agents that can plan, build, review, and test work inside a reliable verification loop. Show Notes: https://www.htmlallthethings.com/podcast/ai-basics-for-developers Use our Scrimba affiliate link (https://scrimba.com/?via=htmlallthethings) for a 20% discount!! Full details in show notes.

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AI coding tools are evolving fast, but the real challenge is learning how to use them without losing control of your codebase. Matt and Mike break down models, agents, harnesses, and a practical step-by-step path for building trust in AI-assisted development through better planning, testing, and verification.

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