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I worked with Elliot Taylor at Pfizer years ago, building security tooling on Laravel Nova. Now he runs engineering at Patchstack — and the job looks nothing like it did five years ago. This one's not a pitch. No sponsor, no prediction deck. Just two people who've been in the trenches talking about what's actually changing — in the role, in the tools, and in how teams ship. What we get into: Why "traditional engineering is over" and what the role is morphing into The 90/10/200% rule — how most dev skills are fading but the rest got massively amplified What happens when the whole company can @Claude in Slack How Patchstack flipped shift-left on its head — because time-to-exploit went from months to minutes The Codex vs Claude analogy that'll stick with you Where Lovable, Supabase, and no-code fit next to Laravel and hand-carved code Why the People Ops team at Patchstack is now shipping their own apps Chapters 00:00 — Intro 01:00 — Culture, frameworks, and the books that actually work 03:00 — Rebuilding our old Pfizer security dashboard, the AI way 06:30 — Builders, not engineers 10:00 — AI as a thought partner 12:30 — The role of engineer, irrevocably changed 14:30 — "@Claude, is this possible?" — flattening the company 18:00 — AI slop, bug bounties, and the time-to-exploit problem 23:30 — How Patchstack mitigates at the application layer 27:30 — DORA, boring deployments, and tech debt as a loan 32:30 — Codex vs Claude: two very different personalities 35:00 — No-code, Lovable, and what comes after the engineer Mentioned in this episode Patchstack — https://patchstack.com/ Laravel, Laravel Nova, Filament, Laravel Cloud Claude, Claude Code, Cursor, Codex Lovable, Supabase, n8n, Xano, Softr Accelerate by Nicole Forsgren, Jez Humble, Gene Kim The DevOps Handbook by Gene Kim et al. Continuous Delivery by Jez Humble and David Farley   👉 Become a Sponsor https://forms.gle/Kh1xURwDS7Y2oXTJ9 👉 Be a guest on the show https://forms.gle/SPdiQoZAHBzrKWRHA👉 Subscribe to my YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@AlfredNutile

This week's roundup of what's moving in AI and no-code — and what it means for people actually trying to use these tools day-to-day. We cover: OpenAI's GPT-5.4 native computer use — your desktop doing multiple jobs at once Claude Cowork's new scheduled tasks and connectors (Google Drive, Gmail, Slack, Notion, GitHub) Notion agent updates and why the platform keeps showing up every week Vibe coding going enterprise via Pega Systems — and what that actually means Sage X tackling the ERP problem for manufacturing companies Netflix acquiring Ben Affleck's AI filmmaker startup Anthropic's free AI fluency course on Skill Jar 👉 Become a Sponsor https://forms.gle/Kh1xURwDS7Y2oXTJ9 👉 Be a guest on the show https://forms.gle/SPdiQoZAHBzrKWRHA👉 Subscribe to my YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@AlfredNutile

Join Alfred Nutile in this engaging discussion with Stuart Mason, a seasoned developer known for his innovative approach and early adoption of technology trends. Together, they explore the real impact of AI on developer roles, enterprise adoption, hype versus reality, and future career prospects amidst rapid technological change. In this episode:   Stuart shares how AI has transformed his daily workflow, boosting productivity and automating complex tasks like SQL query generation and web scraping Discussion on shifting developer identity and the diminishing reliance on traditional coding skills due to AI assistance Insights into enterprise AI adoption strategies, including sandbox testing and fostering psychological safety among teams Debates on the hype around AGI and AI breakthroughs, distinguishing genuine shifts from marketing fluff The evolving landscape of no-code versus traditional coding frameworks and tools like Laravel, Next.js, and AI toolkits How AI empowers solo developers to take on larger projects and reduces teams' size and siloed workflows Predictions for career longevity and skill relevance in an AI-driven world, emphasizing adaptability and continuous learning Practical examples of AI facilitating new business ideas, SaaS product development, and automation of operational tasks Challenges around AI marketing, community skepticism, and the importance of hands-on experimentation Emerging paradigms like open-claw and cloud desktop integrations, hooks, and agent-based automation The significance of data sovereignty, proprietary data, and the value of non-public domain content in AI training and services Future outlook: how AI and automation may reshape job security and skill requirements over the next 2-5 years Resources & Links:   OpenClaw Cloud Desktop (example placeholder) Laravel Next.js Claude by Anthropic AWS FastAPI REPL tools and frameworks (general example) Markdown Files & Data Handling in AI (hypothetical resource) Connect with Stuart Mason:   LinkedIn Twitter Personal Website Note:   This episode delves into real-world AI applications, enterprise strategies, and developer insights, emphasizing practical takeaways for navigating the evolving tech landscape. 👉 Become a Sponsor https://forms.gle/Kh1xURwDS7Y2oXTJ9 👉 Be a guest on the show https://forms.gle/SPdiQoZAHBzrKWRHA👉 Subscribe to my YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@AlfredNutile

We got into some stuff I don't hear discussed enough:   → Why the no-code world of 2024 has completely collided with AI-first no-code in 2025 → The Agency Operating System — a full CRM, PM, and client portal in one → Agentic workflows inside no-code tools — what's actually coming vs. what's hype → Vibe coding and why it's raised the bar for every tool in the space → The honest case for no-code over code for small businesses   One line that stuck with me:   "If you don't have the in-house skills to host and change the code yourself, don't rush into it. Rely on off-the-shelf tools that can be made fit to your needs."   Simple. But most small businesses still get this wrong.   🎥 Full episode on YouTube — link in comments.   #AI #NoCode #SaaS #Noloco #TheDailyAIStudio 👉 Become a Sponsor https://forms.gle/Kh1xURwDS7Y2oXTJ9 👉 Be a guest on the show https://forms.gle/SPdiQoZAHBzrKWRHA👉 Subscribe to my YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@AlfredNutile

No-Code AI News for Weeks 3-4, 2026! Catching up on all the major updates across the no-code and AI landscape.In this episode:🔒 n8n security CVE alert - patch now before v1 hits end of life⚡ Zapier's premium changes, TLS deprecation, and upcoming public all-hands on AI orchestration📱 Notion 3.2 drops with full mobile AI agent, multi-model options (Google, OpenAI, Anthropic), and new integrations💰 Softr pricing updates - 1000 records on free tier + standalone forms🚀 Noloco Launch Week 3 - checklists, AI-suggested fields, new layouts🔧 Xano 2.1.0.3 - Tenant Center for SaaS builders, Xano Script beta, visual canvas🤖 Google Opal now integrated into Gemini via Gems Manager💻 Local LLM breakthroughs: Microsoft's 1-bit LLMs, browser-use (76k stars), AnythingLLM, DeerFlow🎬 Video recommendations: Claude Code, Claude's Chrome extension, A2A UI protocol, Convex🔗 All links below!📰 Follow along on Substack for written updates 👍 Like & Subscribe to support the channelAll Linksn8nSecurity Advisory: https://thehackernews.com/2026/01/critical-n8n-vulnerability-cvss-100.htmln8n 2.0 Announcement: https://blog.n8n.io/introducing-n8n-2-0/ZapierURL Shortener Update: https://help.zapier.com/hc/en-us/articles/41969122672397-Important-update-URL-Shortener-app-moving-to-premium2026 AI Strategy Event: https://zapier.com/resources/events/2026-ai-transformationMake.comWhat's New: https://www.make.com/en/whats-newCommunity News: https://community.make.com/c/news/48Notion3.2 Release Notes: https://www.notion.com/releases/2026-01-20SoftrWhat's New: https://www.softr.io/whats-new2025 Year in Review: https://www.softr.io/blog/softr-2025-year-in-reviewNolocoLaunch Week III: https://noloco.io/blog/launch-week-3New Free Plan: https://noloco.io/product-updates/big-news-nolocos-new-free-plan-is-hereXanoRelease Notes: https://docs.xano.com/updatesXano 2.0 Blog: https://www.xano.com/blog/xano-2/Google OpalOpal Expansion: https://blog.google/technology/google-labs/opal-expansion/Google Opal: https://opal.google/Local LLM & GitHub TrendingMicrosoft 1-bit LLM Revolution: https://medium.com/@lssmj2014/github-trending-january-7-2026-microsofts-1-bit-llm-revolution-e5be48d4c3aaMemory & Context Revolution: https://medium.com/@lssmj2014/github-trending-january-8-2026-memory-and-context-revolution-42a96628bb47Open Source ToolsBrowser-Use: https://github.com/browser-use/browser-useAnythingLLM: https://github.com/Mintplex-Labs/anything-llmDeerFlow by ByteDance: https://github.com/bytedance/deer-flowVideos MentionedClaude Code is All You Need: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0hdFJA-ho3cClaude Code's Chrome Extension: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yKKqxLLJCm4A2UI Protocol: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PS8mZFhodfEWhat is Convex: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BPPThblvitQ 👉 Become a Sponsor https://forms.gle/Kh1xURwDS7Y2oXTJ9 👉 Be a guest on the show https://forms.gle/SPdiQoZAHBzrKWRHA👉 Subscribe to my YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@AlfredNutile

👉 Full Video https://youtu.be/q3UTIOfkBggShow Notes: No-Code News (WK 2-2026)In this episode, Alfred Nutile breaks down a busy week in the no-code and AI space. From Make.com topping the charts to critical security patches for n8n and Notion, and a deep dive into the burgeoning world of AI hardware—including wearables and smart headphones.Top StoriesMake.com Named #1 AI Automation Platform: HackerNoon (not Hacker News!) released their "Best AI Automation Platforms for 2026" list, and Make.com took the top spot for its visual-first approach to complex AI workflows.Read the HackerNoon ReviewZapier Acquires PerceptivePanda: Zapier is doubling down on "Orchestration Strategy" by acquiring PerceptivePanda. This move signals a shift toward AI that can handle multi-step, complex research and survey tasks autonomously.Announcement: PerceptivePanda joins Zapiern8n Critical Security Alert (Ni8mare): A major vulnerability (CVE-2026-21858) has been discovered in self-hosted n8n instances. If you are self-hosting, patch immediately to prevent unauthenticated remote code execution.n8n Security Advisory & Technical BreakdownTailwind Labs Layoffs: In a sobering look at the "AI impact," Tailwind CSS recently laid off 75% of its engineering staff. Despite the framework's popularity, revenue has plummeted as AI tools scrape documentation, bypassing the site's commercial funnels.The State of Tailwind CSSThe "DreamFlow" Future of DevelopmentFlutterFlow’s Dreamflow Evolution: FlutterFlow is moving toward a "tri-surface" development environment where you can jump between agentic (AI) prompts, visual building, and raw code seamlessly.Explore DreamflowTrending on GitHub & Hugging Face (Local AI)MiroThinker: A powerful open-source search agent model designed for deep research. It’s a great self-hosted alternative to Perplexity.MiroThinker on GitHubLTX-2: Lightricks’ new foundation model that generates synchronized audio and video in a single process.LTX-2 Project PageQwen-Image: An open-source model that finally masters rendering readable text inside AI-generated images.Qwen-Image on Hugging FaceUI-TARS (ByteDance): A multimodal agent stack that can actually "use" your desktop by seeing the GUI and clicking buttons.UI-TARS Desktop GitHubAI Hardware: The New No-Code PlatformPlaud NotePin S: The wearable recorder now includes a physical recording button and a desktop app that syncs with Zoom and Teams calls.Plaud NotePin S DetailsMotorola "Project Maxwell": A pendant-style wearable prototype with a camera that perceives the world around you via the "Qira" AI platform.Motorola's AI Necklace at CES 2026Razer "Project Motoko": Smart headphones equipped with cameras to provide environmental awareness and AI assistance while you work or play.Razer’s Project Motoko OverviewNext Step: Would you like me to take this information and generate a few catchy YouTube titles and a description optimized for search? 👉 Become a Sponsor https://forms.gle/Kh1xURwDS7Y2oXTJ9 👉 Be a guest on the show https://forms.gle/SPdiQoZAHBzrKWRHA👉 Subscribe to my YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@AlfredNutile

No-Code News - Wk 1 2026 🚀🚀 Join the Channel to support deep dives into on-premise ai and no-code open-sourcehttps://bit.ly/dailyai-join Welcome to 2026! Kicking off the year with a look at Notion's pivot to agents, major Softr updates, and the rising trend of local AI hosting.This week's headlines:Softr: 12 Holiday updates including Vibe Coding & AI Database builder.Notion: New custom AI Agents—is it finally a full No-Code platform?n8n Security: Critical CVE patch (make sure you update!).Local AI: Why I'm bullish on Olares and Apple Clustering (Exo) this year.Tools: Opal in Gemini, Chatterbox (Open Source ElevenLabs), and ToolJet vs. Retool.Full breakdown in the video below! 👇https://youtu.be/6gdaNvNVBX0#NoCode #AI #SelfHosting #Automation #TechNews 👉 Become a Sponsor https://forms.gle/Kh1xURwDS7Y2oXTJ9 👉 Be a guest on the show https://forms.gle/SPdiQoZAHBzrKWRHA👉 Subscribe to my YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@AlfredNutile

👉 Join https://bit.ly/dailyai-join Welcome to the final No-Code News show of 2025!It’s been a massive year for the industry, and we are wrapping it up with some major pivots.In this episode, we dive into the collision of Xano and N8N, and how platforms like Zapier and Make are slowly becoming agentic operating systems. We also look at OpenAI's new App Store—is this the "iPhone moment" we missed last time?Plus, I share my plans for 2026, including a deep dive into self-hosted Local AI, building UI/UX with AI, and the tools that caught my attention this week, from SimTheory to Claude-mem.Thanks for watching and supporting the channel this year. See you in 2026!Links & Resources:Linkshttps://alfrednutile.info/2025/12/19/pairing-xano-and-n8n-with-the-official-xano-node/https://www.youtube.com/playablesbuilder/https://simtheory.ai/https://youtu.be/4apcKz0U24ohttps://huggingface.co/spaces/ibm-research/cuga-agenthttps://github.com/DayuanJiang/next-ai-draw-iohttps://github.com/simstudioai/simhttps://www.sim.ai/https://github.com/thedotmack/claude-mem#NoCode #ArtificialIntelligence #Automation #N8N #Xano #Zapier #OpenAI #LocalAI #SelfHosted #AIagents #ClaudeAI #SimTheory #TechNews #SaaS #WebDevelopment #2026Trends #MakeIntegromat #WorkflowAutomation #LowCode #techreview Chapters00:00 No-Code News WK 50 202500:26 YouTube Playables00:56 Xano Meets N8N01:30 ChatGPT App Store Opens Up01:53 Ad Break03:03 SimTheory04:00 Zapier Agent Templates04:51 Videos That Cauth my Attention04:51 Xano and N8N05:11 Spaceport Local Ai Facts05:33 xCreate Z-Image Turbo05:46 Olares is it worth the risk06:19 Trending Repos and HuggingFace News06:19 Cuga07:07 next-ai-draw-io07:44 SimAi08:18 Claude-mem09:19 Wrapping it up 👉 Become a Sponsor https://forms.gle/Kh1xURwDS7Y2oXTJ9 👉 Be a guest on the show https://forms.gle/SPdiQoZAHBzrKWRHA👉 Subscribe to my YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@AlfredNutile

Sorry for the delayNo-Code News Week 46 is here — covering the biggest updates across OpenAI 5.1, Notion 3.0, ElevenLabs, Softr, Bubble.io, n8n community nodes, Zapier’s enterprise AI survey, and the open-source tools that keep gaining momentum like OpenWebUI, NOCOBase, Skyvern, and LocalAI.If you’re a freelancer, founder, or anyone building workflows with no-code and AI, this episode highlights the tools, trends, and open-source projects that matter right now. Episode Title: No-Code News Week 46 (2025)Length: ~10 minutesHost: Alfred NutileThis week’s no-code news covers the breakthroughs, releases, and trending open-source tools shaping how freelancers, founders, and teams build automation without writing code. From new AI capabilities to workflow platforms and fast-moving GitHub projects, here’s what stands out this week.⏱️ Episode Chapters00:00 – Intro00:28 – OpenAI 5.1 (speed boost + better for automations)01:00 – Notion 3.0 goes agentic02:00 – ElevenLabs expands video + image capabilities02:50 – n8n Community Nodes in the Cloud03:34 – Bubble.io adds more AI & improves mobile app building04:10 – Softr workflow updates + UI triggers + Google Tables migration05:00 – Sponsor: Rize — AI-powered automatic time tracking06:00 – Zapier Enterprise AI Adoption Survey06:40 – Easy RAG & Gemini File RAG (recommended videos)07:10 – NOCOBase tutorials: dashboards + internal apps + AI07:40 – OpenWebUI: open-source UI for local + remote LLMs08:20 – GitHub Trending: NOCOBase, Skyvern, LocalAI, more09:00 – LocalAI + local LLMs for privacy-sensitive clients09:30 – Wrap-up🔍 Episode SummaryIn this episode, Alfred breaks down the most important news in the no-code and AI ecosystem for Week 46.The week kicks off with OpenAI 5.1, which delivers noticeably faster responses — finally making it usable again inside no-code automation tools like n8n, Zapier, ActivePieces, and custom serverless integrations. The speed improvement alone is a big deal for freelancers and builders using AI inside automated flows.Next is Notion 3.0, which is embracing “agentic AI” — using AI agents embedded throughout your workspace to automate tasks and surface insights from your own knowledge base. Alfred compares this to Obsidian and Google Workspace and discusses whether the new capabilities justify Notion’s cost.ElevenLabs continues pushing creative AI forward with major upgrades to video, image, and voice generation — making it easier for anyone to go from idea → finished content without needing editors, animators, or expensive tools. A huge win for creators, solopreneurs, and small teams.n8n announces support for community nodes on the cloud, bringing more third-party integrations to those who use the hosted version. Alfred explains why he still prefers self-hosting for client work and why execution limits matter.Bubble.io introduces improvements to its AI integrations and mobile app builder. Even if Alfred doesn’t use Bubble much, these changes could be big for freelancers who occasionally need mobile apps but don’t want to dive into full native development.Softr continues making noise with new workflow automations, UI triggers, vibe coding, and migration paths for Google Tables users. Alfred highlights how Softr is becoming a full “all-in-one” builder that can replace more complex stacks for small teams.A quick sponsorship break highlights Rize, the automatic AI-powered time tracking tool Alfred uses in his daily freelancing work — complete with webhook integrations and n8n automation options.Next, Alfred covers Zapier’s enterprise AI adoption survey and explains why surveys like this can be misleading, but still give a sense of how hard AI implementations really are inside large organizations. AI isn’t magic — and connecting the dots across business processes still takes expertise.This week’s recommended videos include Easy RAG (using Gemini’s built-in RAG capabilities) and several Google File RAG walkthroughs showing how freelancers and business owners can leverage AI for document automation.The episode then dives into NOCOBase, an open-source Softr-like internal app builder that’s gaining traction fast. With strong dashboards, database integration, and AI extensions, it’s becoming a serious contender.Alfred also highlights OpenWebUI, which continues to grow as the preferred open-source UI for running local or remote LLMs — perfect for anyone building private, secure AI workflows.Finally, the GitHub trending roundup features NOCOBase, Skyvern (browser automation with AI), and LocalAI — all promising tools for freelancers and businesses needing privacy-friendly automation and local model execution.The episode wraps with a look at why local LLM tools matter more than ever, especially for financial, legal, or privacy-sensitive workflows.If you'd like, I can also generate:✅ Podcast episode title variations✅ A podcast SEO block with keywords✅ A newsletter version of this summaryJust say the word. 👉 Become a Sponsor https://forms.gle/Kh1xURwDS7Y2oXTJ9 👉 Be a guest on the show https://forms.gle/SPdiQoZAHBzrKWRHA👉 Subscribe to my YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@AlfredNutile

👉 For the video https://youtu.be/-feXrETO-AsNo-Code News Week 45 HighlightsHost: Alfred NutileGoogle OpalGoogle Opal keeps expanding. If you haven’t checked it out yet, give it a look — it’s a smart concept with plenty of practical applications. The fact that Google continues to invest here shows they’re taking this space seriously.Softr Downgrades PlanSoftr has reduced its business-plan limits from 2,500 to 500 users per workspace for new customers. That shift suggests a renewed focus on smaller companies. It’s a reminder that with proprietary tools you’re always subject to pricing changes, while open-source options offer more stability. They’ve still got strong workflow and AI features, but this new tier is something to keep in mind.n8n Agent Bug Fixn8n released updates to both their stable and preview builds. A key fix addresses how the AI Agent handles tools — previously a weak spot. Since AI Agents are becoming central to many workflows, this improvement could make a real difference.Eleven Labs – From Idea to DoneEleven Labs continues to expand its music-generation and studio tools. It fits right into the no-code space: enabling creators, solo entrepreneurs, and small businesses to move from idea to production without heavy developer overhead. Another reminder that you can now connect or use these tools directly and get real work done with minimal code.Webflow Adds AI SEOWebflow is building AI into its SEO suite. If it works as promised, this could help creators achieve consistent, reliable SEO results without complex setup. Think of it like a 3-D printer for websites: the pieces are pre-built, and AI helps assemble them efficiently.GitHub TrendingA look at what’s trending on GitHub this week.NoCoBase – The Open-Source SoftrNoCoBase is positioning itself as the open-source Softr — a drag-and-drop builder that goes surprisingly far. Their documentation and training videos are excellent. One standout feature: AI integration with role-based “employees.” Users can choose which AI assistant — data, translation, or sales — should handle each dataset or question.It’s a fresh approach for intranets and internal company sites, and something I’m planning to test on an upcoming project.Appsmith AgentsAppsmith continues to grow with its AI Agents feature, letting you embed automation and context directly into your apps. If NoCoBase doesn’t meet your needs, Appsmith is a strong alternative with plugin support and a mature ecosystem.BuddibaseBuddibase remains active with 22 thousand GitHub stars. Comparing its contribution activity to Appsmith and NoCoBase gives a good sense of community momentum. Even if mature projects slow down, tracking these insights is a solid way to gauge which platforms are thriving.Videos to WatchSeveral community videos worth checking out showcase new n8n setups and backend integrations. They emphasize keeping business logic inside n8n, using Supabase as the gateway between front- and back-end systems. This simplifies automation and makes AI integration smoother — a pattern I recommend exploring.Coding Is ChangingA thought-provoking video titled “Coding Is Changing” questions traditional development habits like local branches and long merge cycles. It highlights how new tools are shifting those old mindsets — definitely worth a watch.MCPsFinally, MCPs (Multi-Channel Prompts) remain a powerful yet simple approach to AI integration. Keep them focused and lightweight; giving AI smaller, specialized tools allows it to reason and combine them effectively.That’s a WrapThat’s it for this week’s No-Code News.Subscribe for deeper trainings on:building back-end systems,translating client requests into automation, andweaving AI into everyday workflows.Whether you’re a long-time developer or someone with a new idea, there’s a lot to learn as the no-code and AI worlds continue to merge.Thanks for listening — see you next week! Chapters 00:00 – Introduction00:20 – Google Opal expands its reach01:00 – Softr downgrades its business plan01:40 – n8n Agent bug fix and new release notes02:10 – Eleven Labs: from idea to done with AI music tools03:00 – Webflow adds AI-powered SEO03:40 – GitHub Trending roundup04:00 – NoCoBase: the open-source Softr04:40 – Appsmith Agents update05:20 – Buddibase community growth06:00 – Videos to watch: n8n + Supabase setups07:00 – “Coding Is Changing” — rethinking developer workflows07:40 – MCPs and focused AI tool design08:10 – Wrap-up and upcoming trainings 👉 Become a Sponsor https://forms.gle/Kh1xURwDS7Y2oXTJ9 👉 Be a guest on the show https://forms.gle/SPdiQoZAHBzrKWRHA👉 Subscribe to my YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@AlfredNutile

No-Code News: Week 44 RoundupWatch the full video: Week 44 No-Code News on YouTubeThis week brought some of the biggest announcements in no-code and AI automation. Here's your quick rundown of what matters:🔥 Major Platform UpdatesSoftr Workflows LaunchNative automation built directly into Softr—no need for external tools like N8nWorkflows integrate seamlessly with your data and UIMakes Softr a true full-stack platformWhy it matters: Eliminates the intimidation factor of switching between tools for automationZapier Enterprise AI OrchestrationConnecting legacy systems with modern workflows using AIOrchestrating data and automations in one place with AI-powered data transformationWhy it matters: Proof that enterprise AI adoption is about implementation, not failureBubble.io AI-Powered BuildingAI is now assembling Bubble's pre-built blocks into applicationsReduces the need to be a "master builder" to use Bubble effectivelyWhy it matters: Makes powerful no-code tools accessible to non-technical usersN8n Enterprise CloudAI chat-driven workflow buildingGitHub integration for source controlThe question: Can N8n compete with chat-first builders, or is it serving a different audience?Google Opal ExpansionSimple prompt-to-app building for internal teamsCreates intranet-facing applications, not public websitesWhy it matters: Makes it easy for office staff to build and share tools quicklyMicrosoft 365 No-Code ToolsNew app builder and workflow automation for the Microsoft ecosystemThe caution: Avoid vendor lock-in, but worth considering for Microsoft-heavy organizations🌐 MCP (Model Context Protocol) - The Week's Biggest StoryWhat is MCP? A protocol that helps AI agents interact with backend systems without writing custom integration code. Instead of 200+ lines of API integration, you install an MCP server and the AI handles everything.This Week's MCP News:GitHub MCP Registry launched with 44 curated servers (Microsoft, Stripe, Unity, Notion, HashiCorp)Enterprise governance features for managing approved MCP serversLondon Stock Exchange (LSEG) partnered with Anthropic to bring financial data via MCPDify (117k GitHub stars) added MCP protocol supportIBM i MCP Server (beta) brings AS/400 legacy systems to AI agentsMicrosoft Fabric MCP (public preview) for data platform integrationNew MCP Servers This Week:DollhouseMCP - AI persona switchinggotoHuman - Human-in-the-loop approvals for AI automationsZoom MCP - Meeting management via natural languageHostinger MCP - Infrastructure automationGitLab MCP - Project management integrationThe Numbers: 10,743+ MCP servers now available in community registriesSecurity Alert: Critical RCE vulnerability discovered in Figma MCP Server (10k+ stars)📊 GitHub Trending: Open-Source No-CodeLow-Code Platforms:NocoBase (17k stars) - Low-code platform with real AI agentsToolJet, Appsmith, Budibase - Internal tools builders gaining tractionRefine.dev - React-based dashboard framework (great for quick dashboard builds)AI Workflow & Agent Orchestration:n8n (151k stars) - Still the leaderDify (117k stars) - Rising star with MCP supportFlowise, Kestra, Node-RED - Workflow automation alternatives worth watchingSmart Spreadsheets & Database Tools:Supabase - Powerful but heavyNocoDB - Nice interface, lighter weightBaseRow - Another solid optionTeable - UI for database management with integration optionsPro Tip: When evaluating GitHub projects, check the Insights tab to see if the community is still active. Stars can be misleading—look for recent pull requests and commits.🎥 Video Resources MentionedAI Design Workflow GuideUsing Cursor, Claude, and ShadCN with guardrails and boundariesBuilding systems that keep AI on trackLocal AI Coding SetupHow to run AI models locally without $80/month subscriptionsPrivacy benefits and cost savings💡 Key TakeawaysSoftr is becoming a full-stack platform with native workflows—this is a big competitive moveMCP had its "npm moment" with GitHub's registry launch—this protocol is going mainstreamEnterprise no-code adoption is accelerating (Zapier, Microsoft, Google all making moves)Open-source no-code tools are thriving with active communities and rapid developmentCode reduction is real - MCP servers eliminate hundreds of lines of custom integration code🔗 ResourcesWatch the full breakdown: Week 44 No-Code News on YouTubeAll links and show notes: alfrednutile.infoWhat's your take on this week's news? Are you using Softr Workflows? Have you tried building with MCP? Drop a comment and let me know what you're working on!Subscribe to this newsletter to get weekly no-code news delivered to your inbox, and subscribe to the YouTube channel for video breakdowns every week. See links below#NoCode #LowCode #AI #Automation #MCP #Softr #Zapier #Bubble #GitHub #OpenSource 👉 Become a Sponsor https://forms.gle/Kh1xURwDS7Y2oXTJ9 👉 Be a guest on the show https://forms.gle/SPdiQoZAHBzrKWRHA👉 Subscribe to my YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@AlfredNutile

🚀 No-Code + AI Is Entering a New Phase (Week 43 Analysis)This week was a turning point.Anthropic just gave non-developers the ability to automate desktop apps without code. Softr released workflows that could seriously disrupt tools like N8N. OpenAI wants to own the browser layer—while Google quietly rolls out “vibe coding” that lets you build apps on the fly.These aren’t isolated features—they’re signals.✅ AI is becoming the backend.✅ No-code platforms are becoming the operating system for businesses.✅ And the companies that adapt fastest will outpace traditional developers still stuck in code-first thinking.🎥 I broke down the most important launches, what they mean for builders, and how these trends are reshaping the future of internal tools, automation, and agent-based systems.👉 Watch the full breakdown here https://youtu.be/V3QPRkrDmncIf you’re building in the no-code or AI space—or leading teams who need to move faster with less code—this is the week to pay attention.#nocode #aiagents #automation #enterpriseAI #startups #innovation 👉 Become a Sponsor https://forms.gle/Kh1xURwDS7Y2oXTJ9 👉 Be a guest on the show https://forms.gle/SPdiQoZAHBzrKWRHA👉 Subscribe to my YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@AlfredNutile

🛠️ News for Builders – July 21, 2025Hosted by Alfred Nutile | DailyAi.StudioA weekly roundup of the tools, trends, and insights that matter to builders, creators, and developers—with opinions from someone who’s in the trenches building every day.This week I cover AWS’s new IDE, the rise of context engineering, new creative tools from 11 Labs and Veo, a promising open-source model from China, and why Vibe Kanban might be a breakthrough for non-developers.🎯 Not just headlines—these are builder-tested insights on what matters and why.⸻⏱️ Timestamps00:00 – Intro: Why I’m doing this01:00 – AWS Kiro IDE: Another IDE? Maybe, but it shows where things are headed02:00 – Context Engineering: Useful evolution or over-complication?03:00 – Eleven Labs + Veo 3: Creative tools worth exploring04:00 – Rork + Expo: Why I’m revisiting mobile app development05:00 – Kimmy K2: Powerful open-source model with real promise06:00 – Claude Code Tips: Workflow boosts worth noting07:00 – Vibe Kanban: My favorite this week—and why it might change things for non-devs08:00 – Wrap-up & How to Contribute⸻🧩 Links & References📑 My full spreadsheet of news, tools, and links:👉https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/... 🔗 Tools & Topics Mentioned: • AWS Kiro IDE – https://kiro.dev/ • Cole’s Context Engineering Video – • Context Engineering is the New Vibe Coding... • Eleven Labs + Veo – • Google Veo 3 For AI Filmmaking - Consisten... • Rork (Level-style IDE for mobile) – • Can I clone Duolingo using this AI mobile ... • Kimmy K2 (Open-source LLM) – • Kimi K2 Codes at LIGHTNING Speed Coder • Kimi Coder: FULLY FREE + FAST AI Coder! Hi... • Claude Code Tips Video – • I Went Deep on Claude Code—These Are My To... • Vibe Kanban –https://www.vibekanban.com/⸻🙌 Stay Connected💡 Want help building your own AI workflows or no-code systems?Book a free consult → https://dailyai.studio👉🏻 https://substack.com/@dailyaistudio 🔔 Subscribe for weekly updates on tools, trends, and builder insights. 👉 Become a Sponsor https://forms.gle/Kh1xURwDS7Y2oXTJ9 👉 Be a guest on the show https://forms.gle/SPdiQoZAHBzrKWRHA👉 Subscribe to my YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@AlfredNutile

🎧 Episode 37: Stop Coding, Start BuildingIf you're learning to code, launching a startup, or hiring a dev—you need to hear this.In this episode, I talk through:Why code is no longer the starting pointThe shift from developer to builderTools like n8n, Supabase, Bolt.new, and CursorHow AI and no-code platforms are reshaping productivityThe real job of a developer (hint: it’s not writing code)I’ve spent 20+ years in dev—Laravel, PHP, Rails, you name it—and I’m telling you: I’ve never written less code, and I’ve never built more valuable tools.🛠 Mentioned tools:n8nSupabaseBolt.newCursor💡 Key Quote: “People aren’t paying you to write code—they’re paying you to solve problems.”Subscribe for more thoughts on building smarter, not harder.👉 My Substack👉 YouTube ChannelThanks for listening! 👉 Become a Sponsor https://forms.gle/Kh1xURwDS7Y2oXTJ9 👉 Be a guest on the show https://forms.gle/SPdiQoZAHBzrKWRHA👉 Subscribe to my YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@AlfredNutile

https://youtu.be/VVQIOUfC3DAJoin Roberto and Alfred as they explore the latest in AI-driven development, sharing their experiences with tools like Bolt, Cursor, and n8n. Discover the power of no-code and low-code strategies, the challenges and innovations in the field, and insights into the future of AI in software development.Links👉🏻 SubStack Details https://substack.com/@dailyaistudio👉🏻 Training https://training.dailyai.studio/👉🏻 Scrapegraphai - SUPPORT https://scrapegraphai.com/welcome?via=alfred👉🏻 Clothing https://www.stitchfix.com/invite/zwkjpzn4xs?utm_campaign=InviteReferral&sod=w&som=c👉🏻 Swag https://store.dailyai.studio/No specific links mentioned in the video.Chapters[00:00:00] Introduction to AI in Development[00:01:00] Updates on Bolt Hackathon[00:03:00] Comparing Bolt with Cursor[00:05:00] Trusting AI in Development[00:08:00] Low-Code Solutions with Slack and Google Sheets[00:11:00] Overcoming Google Sheets Limitations[00:14:00] Exploring Cursor and VS Code[00:17:00] Background Agents in Cursor[00:20:00] n8n as a Development Tool[00:25:00] Linux Adventures and Virtual Machines[00:29:00] Using AI for Film and Music Creation[00:31:00] Conclusion and Future Outlook 👉 Become a Sponsor https://forms.gle/Kh1xURwDS7Y2oXTJ9 👉 Be a guest on the show https://forms.gle/SPdiQoZAHBzrKWRHA👉 Subscribe to my YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@AlfredNutile

I had a great chat with Roberto Gongora about the fast-evolving landscape of software development in the age of AI and no-code. We dove into the real challenges and opportunities of working with AI-generated code, and how tools like N8n and SuperBase are changing the game. It's a shift from hands-on building to "supervising" ai, and we covered how to navigate this new era with practical strategies and the skills you'll need.Links👉🏻NewsLetter https://signup.dailyai.studio/👉🏻Training https://training.dailyai.studio/ 👉 Become a Sponsor https://forms.gle/Kh1xURwDS7Y2oXTJ9 👉 Be a guest on the show https://forms.gle/SPdiQoZAHBzrKWRHA👉 Subscribe to my YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@AlfredNutile

Here is a summary of the comparison between n8n and ActivePieces, emphasizing the key points for freelancers, entrepreneurs, and SaaS product development:n8n utilizes a "Sustainable Use License" which is free for internal business and non-commercial use, including node creation, consulting, and support. However, it restricts commercial hosting, white-labeling, and building products where users connect their own credentials to external services without an enterprise license. The core version is free, but enterprise licenses for broader commercial use start at $25,000 per year.ActivePieces, on the other hand, uses an open-core model with the core functionalities under the MIT license. This allows for greater freedom, including commercial use and self-hosting without limitations. A free community edition is available with essential features. However, certain enterprise features and cloud usage have limitations unless you pay for a commercial license.Target audience: n8n is more developer-centric, while ActivePieces caters to non-technical users and offers more flexible pricing for non-technical teams.SaaS Product Development: ActivePieces allows you to freely use, build, and sell SaaS products. n8n restricts exposing the n8n editor to users or allowing them to use their own credentials to connect to external services without an enterprise license.Cost: n8n's core is free, but enterprise licenses begin at $25,000/year, while ActivePieces has a free community edition, and its cloud plans start with a free tier.Flexibility: For maximum flexibility and the ability to build commercial SaaS products, ActivePieces’s MIT license offers an advantage. If needs are primarily internal, n8n is a robust, cost-effective solution.Detailed Chat here https://docs.google.com/document/d/1f2fgrofX620Wt9rbVO0Xax0gmYTkfNHAblY50QmzcY0/edit?tab=t.0And a YouTube Videohttps://youtu.be/uOwscCxU5H4 👉 Become a Sponsor https://forms.gle/Kh1xURwDS7Y2oXTJ9 👉 Be a guest on the show https://forms.gle/SPdiQoZAHBzrKWRHA👉 Subscribe to my YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@AlfredNutile

In this episode, I sit down with Roberto Gongora, a developer I've worked with since our Pfizer days, to explore how AI and no-code tools are reshaping our approach to development in 2024. We dive into a recent project where Roberto used n8N instead of traditional Laravel for building an API backend - a decision that not only saved time but made the entire system easier to maintain and debug.What's fascinating is how Roberto's perspective on development is evolving. Rather than getting lost in complex code implementations, he's finding himself spending more time understanding business problems and letting AI handle the heavy lifting. We explore his experience with n8N's visual workflow system for API integration, how it simplified debugging compared to traditional logging systems, and why sometimes the "coder's instinct" to build everything from scratch might not be the best approach anymore.As we look toward 2025, Roberto shares his prediction that while coding isn't going away, a developer's role is shifting more toward being an "orchestra conductor" - guiding AI tools and no-code solutions rather than writing every line of code by hand. It's a candid conversation about adapting to new tools while keeping focus on what really matters: delivering value to clients faster and more efficiently.If you're a developer wondering how to stay relevant in an AI-powered future or just curious about practical ways to work smarter rather than harder, this episode offers real-world insights from the trenches of modern development.00:00Introduction to N8N and Project Retrospective01:52Transitioning from Laravel to N8N06:01Exploring N8N's Features and Challenges12:00Aha Moments and Insights from Using N8N17:59Comparing N8N with AI Coding Tools26:03Future of Development: Embracing AI and No-Code Solutions 👉 Become a Sponsor https://forms.gle/Kh1xURwDS7Y2oXTJ9 👉 Be a guest on the show https://forms.gle/SPdiQoZAHBzrKWRHA👉 Subscribe to my YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@AlfredNutile

👉🏻 Training https://bit.ly/n8n-training👉🏻 Automation and Ai NewsList https://bit.ly/dailyai-newsletterOverviewThis podcast episode delves into a developer's 25-year journey, reflecting on how the rise of AI and low-code/no-code tools is reshaping software development. The discussion highlights a shift from traditional frameworks like Laravel to more flexible solutions incorporating tools like N8N, Bolt.new, and Cursor AI. The core idea is to prioritize efficiency and problem-solving over the act of coding itself.Key points include:● A move from Laravel-centric development: The developer acknowledges that while Laravel was a go-to in the past, it's no longer the only answer for web applications.● Embracing low-code/no-code: The emergence of tools like N8N has enabled faster development and easier maintenance with less code.● Focus on practical solutions: The emphasis is on building tools that effectively solve client problems, save time, and reduce costs.●Specific project examples show how the developer is rethinking his approach:○ Email Opt-Out System: Previously built with Laravel in two days, it can now be set up with N8N in 2–4 hours, using an LLM to parse emails and update databases and Google Sheets.○Water Registration Project: This project, which involved a signup process, backend operations, and data extraction, can now have 50-80% of its backend moved to N8N. This reduces the need for custom code for processes like handling PDF reports, running them through OCR/LLM, and extracting structured data.○RAG Chat System: Instead of a custom-built system, an off-the-shelf solution or a combination of Bolt.new, Cursor AI, and N8N can be used, potentially cutting development time from 2-4 weeks to a few days.●AI as a "superpower": AI tools enable developers to tackle previously avoided projects with new confidence. For example, data conversions, browser extensions, and data scraping, which used to take considerable time and money can now be done quickly with the help of AI tools.●Backend processes are being streamlined using tools like N8N, Bolt.new and Cursor to build user interfaces quickly.●Future approach to SaaS: For new SaaS ideas, the developer plans to use Bolt.new or FlutterFlow with N8N as a backend for rapid development.●A shift in mindset: The developer is re-evaluating his tech choices and embraces a "build a little, learn a lot" approach, adapting to the changing tech landscape. This involves a move away from the "artisan" approach to coding and more of a focus on practical solutions that make or save clients money.●PHP is not the default: The author also notes that many new AI tools are better with Python and Javascript than PHP which is something to consider when choosing a tech stack.The podcast episode is a reflection on how the developer is adapting to new technologies and a discussion about how these changes impact project builds, and what it means for software development going forward. 👉 Become a Sponsor https://forms.gle/Kh1xURwDS7Y2oXTJ9 👉 Be a guest on the show https://forms.gle/SPdiQoZAHBzrKWRHA👉 Subscribe to my YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@AlfredNutile

Read more at https://sundance-solutions.mailcoach.app/php-and-llmsLots of things going on that I want to share below.PHP and LLMs Marketing Assistant Chapter ReleasedThis really is an automations chapter and a lot to learn about how to automate so many tasks.https://bit.ly/php_llmsAll the code is there too to run a Laravel Assistant for Marketing and anything else.Next chapter is runing Standard Checking type Assistant some of the key use cases areEnsure team coding standards are always in check! 💻Dive into document pages and easily find related content. 🗂️Smoothly compare RFPs to your solution database for quicker replies. 🔍More coming soon with the app 100% working to do this!You can listen to the episode here https://readorlisten.com/episodes/marketing-assistant-and-other-automationsI Helped Laravel News Automate Link CheckingOne call later Eric Barnes saved hours of boring work! Now he just hits the api with the link, it scrapes the web and verifies the site is about technology and not spam!https://x.com/ericlbarnes/status/1844376408866574746Wnat to save time at your company reach out to me at https://dailyai.studio/Speaking of DailyAi.StudioI will talk about that more later but the image is from https://ideogram.ai/t/exploreGreat way to make images with text!N8N Integrations and Automation MagicWow this one continues to blow me away https://n8n.io/Integrate any service! Seriouly amazing and powerful that plus https://bolt.new and a lot of non-coders are empowered to buidl amazing thingsAlright now for the rest of the news that caught my attention!Embeddings in Depth - Part of the Ollama CourseDate: N/AWatch Here: Embeddings in Depth - YouTubeSummary:Learn about embeddings in this insightful video, part of the Ollama course, where you'll dive deep into how embeddings work and their practical applications.Build Advanced Voice AI Tools With Vapi and N8NDate: November 1, 2023Watch Here: Build Advanced Voice AI Tools - YouTubeSummary:This tutorial walks you through building powerful voice AI tools using Vapi and N8N. It covers how to integrate voice services with custom automation workflows to create advanced AI solutions.Gmail Integrations | Workflow Automation with N8NDate: N/ALearn More: Gmail Integrations - N8NSummary:Explore the integration of Gmail with N8N to streamline email workflows. This resource outlines various automations that can make managing your inbox and business communications much more efficient.GroqCasters: AI-Powered Podcast Script and Audio GenerationDate: October 14, 2024Learn More: GroqCasters - GitHubSummary:GroqCasters is an open-source Python application that uses AI to generate podcasts, from script writing to audio production. Discover how to create your own AI-powered podcasts effortlessly with this tool.Parsing HTML Content from Scraped News ArticleDate: May 16, 2023Learn More: Example ArticleSummary:A deep dive into structuring and formatting scraped HTML content into usable data. This example shows how scraped news articles can be organized efficiently for further analysis or display.Feel free to modify or adjust the format according to your specific newsletter layout or audience! Let me know if you'd like further customization. 👉 Become a Sponsor https://forms.gle/Kh1xURwDS7Y2oXTJ9 👉 Be a guest on the show https://forms.gle/SPdiQoZAHBzrKWRHA👉 Subscribe to my YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@AlfredNutile

Here are many of the links from this episodeAnother Coding Assistanthttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5VkR9Sj_dOcPlus a good Youtuber to watch imoLaravel News Interview with Me about LLMs!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YRG_eZJ0CnQOne thing that came after the interview was a conversation with Eric and we found more then one way to help automate some of his more tedious daily tasks.For example he gets numerous URLs sent to him daily that he has to verify are not spam. With just a little LLM prompting we can do the following.Get the page from the urlSee if the page is a valid technology article related to Laravel, PHP etcIf it is then mark the link as approved if not mark the link as spam!Of course it will take some prompt tweaking to get it right but in time as trust is built up he will no longer have to do this task.Open-Source LLM with Vision Llama3.2!https://ai.meta.com/blog/llama-3-2-connect-2024-vision-edge-mobile-devices/The Best RAG Technique Yet? Anthropic’s Contextual Retrieval Explained!This has shown up in a few areas and it is starting to take off. Augmenting your RAG system with chunk context!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tmiBae2goJMGraphRAG: The Marriage of Knowledge Graphs and RAG: Emil EifremUnlock the connections in your data with a well known pattern of Graph Databases and then using RAG to let the LLM help you query that data.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=knDDGYHnnSINoteBookLM makes a Podcast!This is an amazing tool and everyone who wants to see how LLMs can really help them do things like "study a collection of documents", "create FAQs" from a collection of documents, "And even make a podcast! You can see here I release a few chapters and some PHP LLM news (coming soon)https://readorlisten.com/episodes/why-llms-chapter-2-of-php-and-llms-the-bookOpenSource AiPodcast Generatorhttps://github.com/jgravelle/GroqCasters?tab=readme-ov-file 👉 Become a Sponsor https://forms.gle/Kh1xURwDS7Y2oXTJ9 👉 Be a guest on the show https://forms.gle/SPdiQoZAHBzrKWRHA👉 Subscribe to my YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@AlfredNutile

News & Other Happenings Al (tool/app) [CGR] https://github.com/alnutile/cli_skel great command line starter library for PHP with a focus on testing, CI and code quality NK: How Can We Optimize AI for the Greatest Good, Instead of Profit? https://www.technologyreview.com/s/608049/how-can-we-optimize-ai-for-the-greatest-good-instead-of-profit Al: PHPArchitect - June 2017 Protocol Buffers by Christopher Mancini https://github.com/christophermancini/protobuf-php-performance NK: Laravel’s Dependency Injection Container in Depth https://davejamesmiller.com/2017/06/15/laravel-illuminate-container-in-depth Deep Dive Tech Radar https://www.thoughtworks.com/radar Theme, microservice and machine learning Techniques Decoupling secret management from source code they did mention HashiCorp recently Legacy in a box I am always impressed when I have that experience on a site and realize how much it makes sense for most sites Progressive Web Applications Prototyping with InVision and Sketch even as a non designer this stuff can be important to get an idea across Conversationally aware API context aware API I was thinking about this the other day in Slack for getting a stack -- api around this Platform engineering product teams. but not a devops team Social code analysis enriches our understanding of the code quality by overlaying a developer's behavior with the structural analysis of the code We get this out of PHP http://www.phpmetrics.org/ and the social side that is interesting though CI Theater Sadly, many developers simply set up a CI server and falsely assume they are "doing CI" when in reality they miss out on all the benefits. Common failure modes include: running CI against a shared mainline but with infrequent commits, so integration isn't really continuous; running a build with poor test coverage; allowing the build to stay red for long periods; or running CI against feature branches which results in continuous isolation. The ensuing "CI theatre" might make people feel good, but would fail any credible CI certification test. Enterprise-wide integration test environments contract testing decoupling deployment from release focus on mean time to recovery testing in production. spec-based codegen not making code from these tools "Swagger/RAML" till the robots take over Tools Airflow [read more] is a tool to programmatically create, schedule and monitor data pipeline Cake and Fake more new and good tools coming out of MS but this time for .NET Serverless Framework man do I wish I had more time https://serverless.com/ Amazon Rekognition Claudia Claudia makes it easy to deploy Node.js projects to AWS Lambda and API Gateway. It automates all the error-prone deployment and configuration tasks, and sets everything up the way JavaScript developers expect out of the box InSpec looks really interesting long term info about servers Molecule Ansilbe role testing!!!! Spaemacs could be interesting SpaCy NLP Processor Spinnaker Spinnaker is an open source, multi-cloud continuous delivery platform for releasing software changes with high velocity and confidence. Testinfra too much manual qa right now for me Testinfra aims to be a Serverspec equivalent in Python and is written as a plugin to the Pytest test engine. Yarn 👉 Become a Sponsor https://forms.gle/Kh1xURwDS7Y2oXTJ9 👉 Be a guest on the show https://forms.gle/SPdiQoZAHBzrKWRHA👉 Subscribe to my YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@AlfredNutile

News & Other Happenings Al (tool/app) Copied – Copy and Paste Everywhere by Kevin Chang http://copiedapp.com/ Make sure to enable the keyboard NK: Intro Video to Pickle - a BDD layer on top of Dusk and PHPUnit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GmA-6hnhljI&feature=youtu.be https://github.com/alnutile/pickle Al: Github moving to GraphQL https://developer.github.com/v4/ NK: IBM tells thousands of remote employees to come back to office or find new jobs https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2017/05/ibm-to-remote-workers-come-back-to-the-mothership-or-else/ Deep Dive Do not fear the Queue Queue usage https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Message_queue The many levels it can benefit your workflow and how you solve problems Use Cases Parallel tasks Connect two different languages with json Split up services offload work - Microservice Allows you to work locally on a part of your App that later you can move off to a microservice or worker Prevent database sharing Sending Mail Importing Files Database buffer Long running jobs How to Implement Locally using Sync Driver Laracast https://laracasts.com/search?q=Queue Beanstalk SQS Iron Forge FortRabbit with CloudAMQP https://help.fortrabbit.com/cloudamqp Homestead AWS SQS S3 for large payloads How to deploy Laravel Daemon pretty simple Database --simple start --local jobs vs remote Gotchas Retries SNS Format You gotta restart the queue Interesting how Laravel does it with timestamp Have wasted a day on this in the past Logs can will up if queue is erroring out Failed jobs Queue has limit 256 k limit Visibility timeout Links Beanstalk https://laracasts.com/lessons/beanstalkd-queues-with-laravel etc https://laravel.com/docs/5.4/queues#supervisor-configuration link to sns 👉 Become a Sponsor https://forms.gle/Kh1xURwDS7Y2oXTJ9 👉 Be a guest on the show https://forms.gle/SPdiQoZAHBzrKWRHA👉 Subscribe to my YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@AlfredNutile

News & Other Happenings Al (tool/app) Moom https://manytricks.com/moom/ NK: Leaflet - an open-source JavaScript library for mobile-friendly interactive maps http://leafletjs.com/ Al: https://martinfowler.com//bliki/PurposeOfEstimation.html Just a reminder that quotes are not to lock you in but to help decide if the work is even worth taking on NK: Design Patterns - A collection of design patterns in PHP translated from the book “Head First Design Patterns”. https://github.com/PavelLoparev/design-patterns Deep Dive Testing When Why and How Kent Beck : “I get paid for code that works, not for tests” What kinds of tests are there? Units / Units Integration / Inside Acceptance / Outside Contract Tests How important is it that tests align with the business language and domain context? Do tests ever get in the way of writing code? http://stakeholderwhisperer.com/posts/2014/10/introducing-modelling-by-example Being proud of 100% test coverage is like being proud of reading every word in the newspaper. Some are more important than others. - Kent Beck What if it is a POC and should it have tests? Helping to think through the idea Testing later never works How to get started as a new to testing developer Contract Test Notes 👉 Become a Sponsor https://forms.gle/Kh1xURwDS7Y2oXTJ9 👉 Be a guest on the show https://forms.gle/SPdiQoZAHBzrKWRHA👉 Subscribe to my YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@AlfredNutile

News & Other Happenings UnitTest - Al Adam Watham link to Martin Fowler https://martinfowler.com/bliki/UnitTest.html Vue.js Comparison with Other Frameworks - Nathan https://vuejs.org/v2/guide/comparison.html PHPStan - PHP Static Analysis Tool - Al Found in PHPArch https://github.com/phpstan/phpstan Shipping Docker - Nathan https://shippingdocker.com/ Tool(s) Alfred Plugin to set a Do not Disturb Time https://github.com/mlantz/DND-Alfred-Workflow Deep Dive The 4th of 4 as we cover ThoughtWork's Technology Radar - Languages and Frameworks https://www.thoughtworks.com/radar/languages-and-frameworks 👉 Become a Sponsor https://forms.gle/Kh1xURwDS7Y2oXTJ9 👉 Be a guest on the show https://forms.gle/SPdiQoZAHBzrKWRHA👉 Subscribe to my YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@AlfredNutile

News & Other Happenings Al (tool/app) TextExpander/Auto Text https://smilesoftware.com/textexpander http://lifehacker.com/5843903/the-best-text-expansion-app-for-mac Even Alfred Plugin Point is be more efficient including clipboard history into string etc and syncing NK: Laravel Dusk Browser Testing https://www.sitepoint.com/laravel-dusk-intuitive-and-easy-browser-testing-for-all/ Al: The five stages of BDD (and Agile) Adoption http://johnfergusonsmart.com/five-stages-bdd-agile-adoption/ "define more objective metrics, preferably independent of the process you are following" ReadOrListen version here http://www.readorlisten.com/15 NK: Single Action Controllers in Laravel https://dyrynda.com.au/blog/single-action-controllers-in-laravel Deep Dive TechRadar https://www.thoughtworks.com/radar/platforms https://www.thoughtworks.com/radar https://assets.thoughtworks.com/assets/technology-radar-nov-2016-en.pdf 👉 Become a Sponsor https://forms.gle/Kh1xURwDS7Y2oXTJ9 👉 Be a guest on the show https://forms.gle/SPdiQoZAHBzrKWRHA👉 Subscribe to my YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@AlfredNutile

News & Other Happenings Al “Abstracting HTTP Clients in PHP By David Buchmann” Excerpt From: php[architect]. “php[architect] - December 2016.” iBooks. Yes I am still in December! NK: Use your eyes and Deep Learning to command your computer https://hackernoon.com/talk-to-you-computer-with-you-eyes-and-deep-learning-a-i-odyssey-part-2-7d3405ab8be1#.qujsg472u Al AWS re:Invent 2016: Life Without SSH: Immutable Infrastructure in Production (SAC318) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fEuN5LkXfZk NK: When Trump Tweets, This Bot Makes Money http://www.npr.org/2017/02/04/513469456/when-trump-tweets-this-bot-makes-money Deep Dive Discussion pattern Name the Section eg Adopt Name the item eg Pipeline as Code Quick summary if needed Round robin x minutes each TechRadar https://www.thoughtworks.com/radar/tools https://www.thoughtworks.com/radar https://assets.thoughtworks.com/assets/technology-radar-nov-2016-en.pdf Tools (Section 2 of 4) Adopt babel consul grafana packer Trail apache kafka espresso fastlane galen hashicorp JSONassert Let's Encrypt Load Impact OWASP Dependency Check Pa11y ServerSpec Talisman Terroform tmate Webpack ziplin Asses androad x86 axios bottled water clojurel.spec FBSnatshotTestcase Grasp LambdaCD Pinpoint Pitest Repsheet Scikit-learn HOLD Jenkins as a deployment pipeline 👉 Become a Sponsor https://forms.gle/Kh1xURwDS7Y2oXTJ9 👉 Be a guest on the show https://forms.gle/SPdiQoZAHBzrKWRHA👉 Subscribe to my YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@AlfredNutile

News & Other Happenings Al - PHPArch December 2016 Behat - Beyond Browser Testing https://www.phparch.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Behat-Beyond_Browser_Automation-phparchitect-December2016.pdf Konstantin (Con-Stan-Teen) Kudryashov NK - Laravel Dusk is Coming https://laravel-news.com/laravel-dusk-is-coming Al - Shipping Docker all the videos https://shippingdocker.com/dockerized-app/ Chris Fadao NK - The Only Skill You Should Be Concerned With https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/20141113191054-103457178-the-only-skill-you-should-be-concerned-with Deep Dive Tech Radar https://www.thoughtworks.com/radar We begin to talk about 1 of the 4 topics, Techniques, in these radar releases. Take some time to learn about these thought-provoking snippets of what is out there for us to consider in our day to day work flow and maybe what not to consider. Techniques, Tools, Platforms, Languages/Frameworks Link to PDF - though the website data has more details We will cover Techniques (Section 1 of 4) 👉 Become a Sponsor https://forms.gle/Kh1xURwDS7Y2oXTJ9 👉 Be a guest on the show https://forms.gle/SPdiQoZAHBzrKWRHA👉 Subscribe to my YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@AlfredNutile

News & Other Happenings Machine Learning is Fun https://medium.com/@ageitgey/machine-learning-is-fun-80ea3ec3c471#.wlk5uwkvd Three Horizons of Innovation https://steveblank.com/2015/06/26/lean-innovation-management-making-corporate-innovation-work/ Generate Migrations from Existing Database https://github.com/Xethron/migrations-generator ServerLess http://docs.serverless.com/v0.5.0/docs http://serverlessconf.io/ Laravel 5.3 https://laravel-news.com/2016/06/look-whats-coming-laravel-5-3 and https://scotch.io/tutorials/a-deep-dive-into-laravel-5-3-features Latest Readings Videos Jez Humble and David Nathan “Zero to One: Notes on Startups, or How to Build the Future” https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0804139296 Deep Dive Slowing down to Speed Up 👉 Become a Sponsor https://forms.gle/Kh1xURwDS7Y2oXTJ9 👉 Be a guest on the show https://forms.gle/SPdiQoZAHBzrKWRHA👉 Subscribe to my YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@AlfredNutile

News & Other Happenings PHPArch May 2016 Mastering Oauth2 Ben Ramsey Vue.js 2.0 https://medium.com/the-vue-point/announcing-vue-js-2-0-8af1bde7ab9#.87222rvto Event Sourcing - Martin Fowler http://martinfowler.com/eaaDev/EventSourcing.html PHP 7.1 Updates https://dotdev.co/upcoming-changes-in-php-7-1-76ebea53b820#.ttl517y8f Microsoft Cognitive Services API https://www.microsoft.com/cognitive-services/ Laravel API Document Generator https://github.com/mpociot/laravel-apidoc-generator Latest Readings https://www.thoughtworks.com/radar Deep Dive Feature Flags Library https://github.com/alfred-nutile-inc/laravel-feature-flag Article https://alfrednutile.info/posts/175 Etsy and others https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JR-ccCTmMKY 👉 Become a Sponsor https://forms.gle/Kh1xURwDS7Y2oXTJ9 👉 Be a guest on the show https://forms.gle/SPdiQoZAHBzrKWRHA👉 Subscribe to my YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@AlfredNutile

News & Other Happenings PHPArch February 2016 Looking forward to the “Docker for PHP” by Ben Hosmer Preventing API Drift with Contract Tests http://adamwathan.me/2016/02/01/preventing-api-drift-with-contract-tests/ Diving Into a Laravel Audit by Jesse Schutt http://zaengle.com/blog/diving-in-to-a-laravel-audit Tired Of Waiting for NPM and Composer http://jackmcdade.com/blog/tired-of-waiting Why I Strive to be a 0.1x Engineer Benji Weber http://benjiweber.co.uk/blog/2016/01/25/why-i-strive-to-be-a-0-1x-engineer/ NK - ## Multiple Authentication Guard Drivers https://mattstauffer.co/blog/multiple-authentication-guard-drivers-including-api-in-laravel-5-2 Deep Dive Stop Hiring DevOps Experts and Start Growing Them by Jez Humble https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6m9nCtyn6kE 👉 Become a Sponsor https://forms.gle/Kh1xURwDS7Y2oXTJ9 👉 Be a guest on the show https://forms.gle/SPdiQoZAHBzrKWRHA👉 Subscribe to my YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@AlfredNutile

News & Other Happenings PHPArch January 2016 “Finding the Solution to the Problem” Ditching Scrum for Kanban — The best decision we’ve made as a team https://medium.com/cto-school/ditching-scrum-for-kanban-the-best-decision-we-ve-made-as-a-team-cd1167014a6f#.yifsdma0r AngularJS 2 Beta 1: Hello World With ES5 And RequireJS by Ben Nadel http://www.bennadel.com/blog/2996-angularjs-2-beta-1-hello-world-with-es5-and-requirejs.htm The DOs and DON'Ts of Blue/Green Deployment http://cloudnative.io/blog/2015/02/the-dos-and-donts-of-bluegreen-deployment/ Feature Toggles http://martinfowler.com/articles/feature-toggles.html by Pete Hodgson An Ansible Tutorial https://serversforhackers.com/an-ansible-tutorial Latest Readings Continuous Delivery - Jez Humble Latest Chapter is The Commit Stage Deep Dive ThoughtWorks Technology Radar Nov, 15 https://www.thoughtworks.com/radar 👉 Become a Sponsor https://forms.gle/Kh1xURwDS7Y2oXTJ9 👉 Be a guest on the show https://forms.gle/SPdiQoZAHBzrKWRHA👉 Subscribe to my YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@AlfredNutile

#News ##Latest PHPArch Articles of Interest new issue out 01-2016! Writing better CLI Tools ##Using selenium and a virtual frame buffer for behat tests on a headless server http://zigbop.io/blog/using-selenium-and-a-virtual-frame-buffer-forbehat-tests-on-a-headless-server ##Better Together: Amazon ECS and AWS Lambda https://aws.amazon.com/blogs/compute/better-together-amazon-ecs-and-aws-lambda/ ##Mock Roles Not Objects http://www.jmock.org/oopsla2004.pdf ##Simplification is the Technology Trend for 2016 https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/simplification-technology-trend-2016-werner-vogels ##Laravel 5.2 New Features https://laravel-news.com/2015/12/laravel-5-2-is-released/ ##Angular Material https://material.angularjs.org/latest/ #Latest Readings #Continuous Delivery - Jez Humble Last Chapter was Testing #Deep Dive The Video we went with AWS re:Invent 2014 | (BDT203) From Zero to NoSQL Hero: Amazon DynamoDB Tutorial https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tDqLwzQEOmM ##The Video we almost went with It was going to be CraigsList and NoSQL https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a0OvgTfF8Pg But it had almost nothing on NoSQL :( Some quick points though from it. “There is no stack anymore” Marten Mickos eg LAMP but not it is mixed NoSQL, MySQL, Redis etc and that is the biggest take away so far for me Archiving is a common use for NoSQL 👉 Become a Sponsor https://forms.gle/Kh1xURwDS7Y2oXTJ9 👉 Be a guest on the show https://forms.gle/SPdiQoZAHBzrKWRHA👉 Subscribe to my YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@AlfredNutile

#News & Other Happenings Latest PHPArch Articles of Interest December 2015 Article Power of Interface Learning Vim for Beginners http://www.labnol.org/internet/learning-vim-for-beginners/28820/ Introducing Modelling by Example http://everzet.com/post/99045129766/introducing-modelling-by-example Modeling an Aggregate with Eloquent http://www.sitepoint.com/modeling-aggregate-eloquent/ Linux Academy https://linuxacademy.com/amazon-web-services Why you should never use proof of concept http://www.ben-morris.com/why-you-should-never-use-a-proof-of-concept/ #Latest Readings We are both reading "Continuous Delivery - Jez Humble" Last Chapter was Continuous Integration #Deep Dive Google I/O 2012 - SQL vs NoSQL: Battle of the Backends https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rRoy6I4gKWU 👉 Become a Sponsor https://forms.gle/Kh1xURwDS7Y2oXTJ9 👉 Be a guest on the show https://forms.gle/SPdiQoZAHBzrKWRHA👉 Subscribe to my YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@AlfredNutile

#News & Other Happenings Latest PHPArch Articles of Interest Manageable Microservices with RabbitMQ https://www.phparch.com/magazine/2015-2/november/ Uncommon Sense by Derek Sivers https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NUJir-MTmJY&index=1&list=PLBAAC8C0430D64F4D ThoughtWorks Radar https://www.thoughtworks.com/radar/techniques Consumer Driven Contracts Decouple Deployment from Release Threat Modeling Plans are worthless, but planning is everything by Mike Leach https://www.facebook.com/notes/mike-leach/plans-are-worthless-but-planning-is-everything-agile-software/10153881765378054 ##Ansible’s Growth http://www.jobsignal.io/analysis/devops/2015/08/20/the-new-must-have-devops-skill/ ##PHP Standards Recommendations http://www.php-fig.org/psr/ ##Failing at Microservices https://rclayton.silvrback.com/failing-at-microservices #Latest Readings Al - Playing Destiny too much :( Nathan - Continuous Delivery book #Q & A / Main Topics to Discuss Introduction to NoSQL by Martin Fowler https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qI_g07C_Q5I 👉 Become a Sponsor https://forms.gle/Kh1xURwDS7Y2oXTJ9 👉 Be a guest on the show https://forms.gle/SPdiQoZAHBzrKWRHA👉 Subscribe to my YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@AlfredNutile

News & Other Happenings Latest PHPArch out! https://www.phparch.com/magazine/2015-2/november/ PHPArch DC Conference Right around the Corner https://world.phparch.com/ Angular Cardboard http://blog.ionic.io/angular-cardboard-hackathon-ionic/ https://www.google.com/get/cardboard/get-cardboard/ Considering Speed and Slowness in AngularJS https://www.exratione.com/2013/12/considering-speed-and-slowness-in-angularjs/ Secret to Facebook’s Hacker Engineering Culture http://blog.launchdarkly.com/secret-to-facebooks-hacker-engineering-culture/ Dark Patterns http://darkpatterns.org/ Enabling Trunk Based Development with Deployment Pipelines https://www.thoughtworks.com/insights/blog/enabling-trunk-based-development-deployment-pipelines?utm_campaign=continuous-delivery&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter Introduction to NoSQL by Martin Fowler https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qI_g07C_Q5I Latest Readings SQL Injections! https://onemonth.com/courses/web-security Q & A / Main Topics to Discuss Not Just Code Monkeys https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z8aECe4lp44 👉 Become a Sponsor https://forms.gle/Kh1xURwDS7Y2oXTJ9 👉 Be a guest on the show https://forms.gle/SPdiQoZAHBzrKWRHA👉 Subscribe to my YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@AlfredNutile

News & Other Happenings Latest php arch articles? PHPArch Cruise https://www.phparch.com/2015/10/phpcruise-website-is-live/ On Monoliths and Services http://dev.otto.de/2015/09/30/on-monoliths-and-microservices/ A Circle of Death https://mobile.twitter.com/joshsusser/status/652540877160603648 Production Support & Scrum https://www.scrumalliance.org/community/articles/2008/march/production-support-and-scrum 10 of the Most Controversial Productivity Tips That Actually Work https://blog.bufferapp.com/10-of-the-most-controversial-productivity-tips-you-will-read-today The above article links from Work Less to The 4 Elements of Physical Energy and How to Master Them https://blog.bufferapp.com/the-4-elements-of-physical-energy-on-how-to-master-them Three items that caught my attention Napping Reading Meditation Vue-Strap https://www.producthunt.com/tech/vue-strap Sane, scalable Angular apps are tricky, but not impossible. Lessons learned from PayPal Checkout. https://medium.com/@bluepnume/sane-scalable-angular-apps-are-tricky-but-not-impossible-lessons-learned-from-paypal-checkout-c5320558d4ef Make everything a directive! When to Mock http://adamwathan.me/2014/09/22/when-to-mock/ AWS OpsWorks https://aws.amazon.com/opsworks/ Latest Readings Ready for Anything: 52 Productivity Principles for Getting Things Done http://www.amazon.com/Ready-Anything-Productivity-Principles-Getting-ebook/dp/B000OIZUP8 The Martian and more on OpsWorks reading their dev guides. I think my next book is going to be a tutorial. Q & A / Main Topics to Discuss TDD video Rails Conf 2013 The Magic Tricks of Testing by Sandi Metz https://t.co/EfXWBgLOLz Recommended by Adam Wathan 👉 Become a Sponsor https://forms.gle/Kh1xURwDS7Y2oXTJ9 👉 Be a guest on the show https://forms.gle/SPdiQoZAHBzrKWRHA👉 Subscribe to my YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@AlfredNutile

Sponsorship php[architect] has been published continuously since 2002. The magazine is the only technical journal dedicated exclusively to the world of PHP. News & Other Happenings Leveling Up: What’s Coming in PHP 7 https://www.phparch.com/magazine/2015-2/october/ Homestead now with PHP 7 support https://laravel-news.com/2015/10/homestead-now-with-php-7-support Dissecting the PHAR Format https://www.phparch.com/magazine/2015-2/october/ Laravel from 0 to Deploy me and a Wordpress Developer (next Drupal) https://goo.gl/3sc6dU To Mock External Services, That is the Question https://laracasts.com/lessons/to-mock-external-services Immun Automatic detection and protection against app security vulnerabilities https://www.immun.io/ Socialite Providers http://socialiteproviders.github.io/ PHP RFC: Arrow Functions https://wiki.php.net/rfc/arrow_functions GitHub accounts can now be protected with universal second factor authentication http://thenextweb.com/insider/2015/10/01/github-accounts-can-now-be-protected-with-universal-second-factor-authentication/ How to Build a Helpful Search for Technical Documentation : The Laravel Example https://blog.algolia.com/how-to-build-a-helpful-search-for-technical-documentation-the-laravel-example/ Latest Readings Ready for Anything: 52 Productivity Principles for Getting Things Done http://www.amazon.com/Ready-Anything-Productivity-Principles-Getting-ebook/dp/B000OIZUP8 Q & A / Main Topics to Discuss TDD the good parts http://adamwathan.me/2014/11/03/tdd-the-good-parts/ 👉 Become a Sponsor https://forms.gle/Kh1xURwDS7Y2oXTJ9 👉 Be a guest on the show https://forms.gle/SPdiQoZAHBzrKWRHA👉 Subscribe to my YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@AlfredNutile

Delving deep into the art of mastering one's craft, in this episode we explore a recent talk by Jeffrey Way on what can be learned from working with tools like Laravel. And, of course, we include a healthy dose of recent and trending news. News & Other Happenings MySQL 5.7 https://dev.mysql.com/doc/refman/5.7/en/mysql-nutshell.html JSON and other new features https://dev.mysql.com/doc/refman/5.7/en/json.html#json-comparison The Operating Model That is Eating The World http://medium.stfi.re/@aarondignan/the-operating-model-that-is-eating-the-world-d9a3b82a5885 Moving to the Phoenix Server Pattern - Part 1: Introduction https://www.thoughtworks.com/insights/blog/moving-to-phoenix-server-pattern-introduction Udacity Says It Can Teach Tech To Millions, And Fast http://www.nytimes.com/2015/09/17/technology/udacity-says-it-can-teach-tech-skills-to-millions.html Is QA Dead https://www.thoughtworks.com/insights/blog/qa-dead The Repository Trap And Other Ramblings https://laracasts.com/lessons/the-repository-trap-and-other-ramblings Latest Readings AWS Scripting not sure I would recommend http://www.amazon.com/AWS-Scripted-Automate-Deployment-Resilient/dp/1503137775/ref=pd_bxgy_14_img_2?ie=UTF8&refRID=04RGYXHYE4MR3CBDVWZZ Agile Estimating and Planning Crazy math to figure out your project buffer! Q & A / Main Topics to Discuss Jeffrey Way Video from Laracon EU Things Laravel Made Me Believe https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mDotS5BDqRM Care, Simplicity and more he learned from working with Laravel. 👉 Become a Sponsor https://forms.gle/Kh1xURwDS7Y2oXTJ9 👉 Be a guest on the show https://forms.gle/SPdiQoZAHBzrKWRHA👉 Subscribe to my YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@AlfredNutile

Special thanks to our sponsor php[architect] https://www.phparch.com/ ! News and Happenings PHPArch Reminder PHP World Washington, DC - November 16-20, 2015 https://world.phparch.com/ PHP In the Cloud (Training Day) Building Testable Extensions Sebastian Bergman (phpunit!) Test Create Secure Repeat 2FA PHP At Google Remote Year http://www.remoteyear.com/ Things I was unprepared for as a lead developer http://dev-human.com/entries/2015/09/07/things-i-was-unprepared-for/ Way less developing Delegating Financial management / budgeting Hiring/Firing Culture Motivating Mentoring Feedback Planning People Skills Lead by Example Sublime Text Power User https://sublimetextbook.com/ Ghost Inspector https://ghostinspector.com/?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=TW_KW I started making something like this as a poc https://github.com/alnutile/gherkin-generator and hope to come back to it. Introducing Laravel Spark https://mattstauffer.co/blog/introducing-laravel-spark-a-deep-dive Why I wouldn’t use rails for a new company http://blog.jaredfriedman.com/2015/09/15/why-i-wouldnt-use-rails-for-a-new-company/ “If you want to future-proof your web application, you have to make a bet on what engineers will want to use in three years” ActiveRecord and the Beauty Lost in Translation http://matthewmachuga.com/blog/2015/activerecord-and-the-beauty-lost-in-translation.htm Great Oo training by Matthew Machuga who wrote the above article http://code.tutsplus.com/courses/object-oriented-design-in-php Sometime in 2014, PHP-land started to debate whether Active Record was a tolerable ORM pattern, and whether one should use Active Record or Data Mapper ORMs Latest Readings Agile Estimating and Planning Crazy math to figure out your project buffer! Functional Programming https://www.phparch.com/books/functional-programming-in-php/ Q & A / Main Topics to Discuss The term DHH coined “Software Writer” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9LfmrkyP81M 👉 Become a Sponsor https://forms.gle/Kh1xURwDS7Y2oXTJ9 👉 Be a guest on the show https://forms.gle/SPdiQoZAHBzrKWRHA👉 Subscribe to my YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@AlfredNutile

News & Goings On NERD Event https://nerdsummit.org/ Hacking the Flow State https://medium.com/brigade-engineering/hacking-the-flow-state-b2451d0bf7ba Google Two Factor Authentication Security Key http://www.theguardian.com/technology/2014/oct/22/google-usb-security-key-two-factor-authentication Al’s Most Recent Laravel Contribution https://github.com/laravel/framework/pull/10170 Quantum Safe Encryption https://www.quantamagazine.org/20150908-quantum-safe-encryption/ OKCupid and Other Dating Sites Leave You Vulnerable http://cms.fightforthefuture.org/okcupid/ Why Use Docker On A Dedicated Server? : EveryDayLinuxUser : In this article, I want to discuss why dedicated and... http https://twitter.com/linuxtoday/status/642292981672710144 Web Development Reading List #103 http://www.smashingmagazine.com/2015/09/web-development-reading-list-103/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+SmashingMagazine+(Smashing+Magazine) Couldn't agree more with every point made in this great talk by @adamwathan: "TDD - The Good Parts https://twitter.com/bertfonteyn/status/641216525601476609 Finally create a solid PHP deployment strategy http://deploy.serversforhackers.com/ CoAP and a Web of Things Watching Things https://www.thoughtworks.com/insights/blog/coap-and-web-things-watching-things?utm_campaign=technology&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter We will announce the Laracast winner today Latest Readings Agile Estimating and Planning - Mike Cohn User Stores, 60% to 160% go with a range. If you have history that helps but still it might not be the same. Q & A / Main Topics to Discuss Fine tune your workflow NOW! There is value in fine tuning your workflow, textExpander, ssh config, bash shortcuts, scripts, artisan commands, drush commands, alfred plugins etc etc. take a moment every day to sharpen your tools. Not only does it save your time but keeps you on task. Plus then when I pair with you I do not go insane waiting :) git status JumpCut Link http://jumpcut.sourceforge.net/ Get your bash profile up to speed http://natelandau.com/my-mac-osx-bash_profile/ Use a goo terminal and make it fast. Split screen shortcuts, open to default directory, etc Kata Link https://laracasts.com/search?q=kata&q-where=lessons or make your own TextExpander https://smilesoftware.com/TextExpander/index.html AutoText on Linux http://www.linuxjournal.com/article/8646 Moom https://manytricks.com/moom/ Stay https://cordlessdog.com/stay/ never deal with moving your windows again when going from laptop to external monitor Alfred https://www.alfredapp.com/ Pomodoro Timer http://xwavesoft.com/pomodoro-timer-for-iphone-ipad-mac-os-x.html Quick reminders https://www.wunderlist.com/ Team Passwords https://www.passpack.com/ EnvDeployer https://github.com/alfred-nutile-inc/env-deployer Make Commands using Symfony Console (Artisan, Drupal Console etc) Push .env file around and share it Query DynamoDB Change user passwords Configure servers eg Supervisord, cron etc 👉 Become a Sponsor https://forms.gle/Kh1xURwDS7Y2oXTJ9 👉 Be a guest on the show https://forms.gle/SPdiQoZAHBzrKWRHA👉 Subscribe to my YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@AlfredNutile

News & Goings On PHPArchitect Magazine Sept - 2015 Events November 16–20, Washington, DC https://world.phparch.com Articles Expose Security Interesting tool to track security risks coming in and maybe going out. Made MiddleWare article for Laravel https://www.alfrednutile.info/posts/162 Interesting Podcasts Developer Tea http://www.developertea.com/ What Microsoft Got Right That JetBrains Didn’t http://blog.dmitryleskov.com/business-of-software/what-microsoft-got-right-that-jetbrains-didnt/ Foundation 6 http://zurb.com/article/1403/foundation-6-prototype-to-production http://foundation.zurb.com/docs/index.html Image Security Article [Defending Libpng Applications Against Decompression Bombs] https://www.bamsoftware.com/hacks/deflate.html Core Concepts: Defense in Depth http://websec.io/2012/10/12/Core-Concepts-Defense-in-Depth.html The Ultimate List Of Developer Podcasts http://simpleprogrammer.com/2014/03/10/ultimate-list-developer-podcasts/ Some MS podcasts etc. Interesting to listen to these other technologies too. The EveryDay Sexism Site http://www.everydaysexism.com/ The twitter feed is helpful to be reminded daily of how easy it is to slip into this mindset. 24 Signs You’re an Introvert - Not Shy http://www.lifehack.org/285869/24-signs-youre-introvert-not-shy?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=ZootRock&utm_campaign=@MurrayNewlands&utm_keyword=ZootRock Not all apply to me! Dependency Inject and Angular 2 http://blog.thoughtram.io/angular/2015/05/18/dependency-injection-in-angular-2.html Harmony with Laravel + Vue + Vue Router http://codeandbehappy.com/articles/2015/09/01/harmony-laravel-vue-vue-router/ How GitHub Works https://github.com/blog/920-how-github-works Latest Readings Agile Estimating and Planning http://www.amazon.com/Agile-Estimating-Planning-Mike-Cohn/dp/0131479415 Finished Chapter on figuring financial priority and how it affects choice Building Microservices Monitoring http://shop.oreilly.com/product/0636920033158.do Q & A / Main Topics to Discuss PR Before you start Coding? http://www.fullstackradio.com/23 https://github.com/blog/1124-how-we-use-pull-requests-to-build-github 👉 Become a Sponsor https://forms.gle/Kh1xURwDS7Y2oXTJ9 👉 Be a guest on the show https://forms.gle/SPdiQoZAHBzrKWRHA👉 Subscribe to my YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@AlfredNutile

News & Goings On Comparing Blade and Twig Templates In Laravel http://barryvdh.nl/laravel/twig/2015/08/22/comparing-blade-and-twig-templates-in-laravel A Laravel Socialite Tutorial http://www.codeanchor.net/blog/complete-laravel-socialite-tutorial/ A Nice Drag and Drop File Upload Library http://www.dropzonejs.com/ An Overview of JavaScript in 2015 (ECMAScript 6) http://caspervonb.com/javascript/an-overview-of-javascript-in-2015-ecmascript-6/ PHP 7 Up and Running (Free Laracasts Series) https://laracasts.com/series/php7-up-and-running Google Material Designs http://material-ui.com/#/components/tabs PHPArchitect Magazine Aug - 2015 November 16–20, Washington, DC https://world.phparch.com Latest Readings Agile Estimating and Planning Mike Cohn http://www.amazon.com/Agile-Estimating-Planning-Mike-Cohn/dp/0131479415 Main Topic to Discuss Screenhero and Slack = Remote Team Perfection no loud chewing, noisy office mates bugging you but all of the instant screen sharing, audio needed to pair, ask questions, get help etc even more than 2 people at a time. 👉 Become a Sponsor https://forms.gle/Kh1xURwDS7Y2oXTJ9 👉 Be a guest on the show https://forms.gle/SPdiQoZAHBzrKWRHA👉 Subscribe to my YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@AlfredNutile

News & Goings On Working remotely https://medium.com/digital-nomad-stories/working-remotely-isn-t-always-a-dream-151619ae45dc Interesting quick read but honestly I do not feel any of this. Angular and using Promises https://devchat.tv/adventures-in-angular/055-aia-promises Better git commit message tips https://robots.thoughtbot.com/5-useful-tips-for-a-better-commit-message The Open Web Application Security Project OWASP https://www.owasp.org/index.php/Main_Page Couple of interesting PDFs that cover how to work security into your project. It defines different levels of security goals etc Agile Estimating and Planning Mike Cohn https://www.mountaingoatsoftware.com/books/agile-estimating-and-planning Digging into this as I try and take care of the biggest hurdle imo to being an artisan coder, setting expectations. Update on Vue.js and how it’s different than angular https://laracasts.com/series/learning-vuejs http://vuejs.org/guide/faq.html Latest Readings “Agile Estimating and Planning Mike Cohn” Q & A / Main Topics to Discuss How much to let reality (or the perception of reality) get in the way of a good idea How much to research product ideas. How to decide where to invest our most valuable resources as developers (e.g. time). What is the ultimate goal? For me a related question is: how do I be myself (a bit of a realist) without seeming like a debbie downer all the time. 👉 Become a Sponsor https://forms.gle/Kh1xURwDS7Y2oXTJ9 👉 Be a guest on the show https://forms.gle/SPdiQoZAHBzrKWRHA👉 Subscribe to my YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@AlfredNutile

Note: If you previously experienced issues listening to this episode, we have corrected the issue and uploaded the new mp3 - August 13 08:16 EST News & Goings On Extended survey https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/YM2KZKK give us some feedback on the show. Some of the talk today was about doing it every week, keeping it under 30 minutes, and honing in on one main topic. Laracon 2015 http://laracon.us/ August 11th and 12th 162 FS Restructuring An Agency with Matt Inglot http://pca.st/g54f Nerd Summit (Sept 11 - Sept 15) https://nerdsummit.org/nerdsummit-2015/sessions/apis-writing-and-testing Startups Scramble to Define ‘Employee’ http://www.wsj.com/article_email/startups-scramble-to-define-employee-1438228860-lMyQjAxMTA1OTM1MDEzODA0Wj As Tech Booms, Workers Turn to Coding for Career Change http://www.nytimes.com/2015/07/29/technology/code-academy-as-career-game-changer.html?_r=0 Microservices and Security http://www.grahamlea.com/2015/07/microservices-security-questions/ Quick article on things that can go wrong in the development cycle eg Technical Debt Slows Down a Project More Than Anything Else Estimates are Mostly Bulls**t It Can Be Done Right or Fast Some Developers Can Actually Produce Less Than 0 Code Better Equipment is One of the Cheapest Productivity Investments You Can Make New Technologies are Usually Not as Risky as You Think Business Analysts and Project Managers Don’t Do Sh** https://dzone.com/articles/7-things-your-boss-doesnt-understand-about-softwar 46 USEFUL PHP CODE SNIPPETS THAT CAN HELP YOU WITH YOUR PHP PROJECTS http://blog.koonk.com/2015/07/46-useful-php-code-snippets-that-can-help-you-with-your-php-projects/ PHPNomad https://nomadphp.com/2015/05/26/driving-quality-with-phpspec/ 165 FS Strategy and Project Management with Marie Poulin http://devchat.tv/freelancers/165-fs-strategy-and-project-management-with-marie-poulin Security and Brakeman and Static Analysis http://brakemanscanner.org/ CI build Github webhook reporting Release It!: Design and Deploy Production-Ready Software (Pragmatic Programmers) 1st Edition http://www.amazon.com/Release-It-Production-Ready-Pragmatic-Programmers/dp/0978739213/ref=redir_mobile_desktop?ie=UTF8&dpID=41nMZPJdhsL&dpPl=1&keywords=release%20it&pi=AC_SY200_QL40&qid=1438281616&ref=plSrch&ref_=mp_s_a_1_1&sr=8-1#mediaMatrix_secondary_view_div_1438281666485&tag=rnwap-20 In Release It!, Michael T. Nygard shows you how to design and architect your application for the harsh realities it will face. You'll learn how to design your application for maximum uptime, performance, and return on investment. Laravel BashAliases https://laravel-news.com/2014/07/laravel-bash-aliases/ source ~/.bash_profile Latest Readings Building MicroServices Book Great chapter on Testing Q & A / Main Topics to Discuss Laracon Nathan Live coding All in the same room Spark 👉 Become a Sponsor https://forms.gle/Kh1xURwDS7Y2oXTJ9 👉 Be a guest on the show https://forms.gle/SPdiQoZAHBzrKWRHA👉 Subscribe to my YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@AlfredNutile

Please participate in our first survey! We will use the results to make this podcast even better! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/YM2KZKK ##News & Goings On ###NASA International Space Station Tours https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3kVxk6Drm2I https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=afBm0Dpfj_k ###Another great Full Stack Radio interview 22: Corey Haines - The 4 Rules of Simple Design http://fullstackradio.com/episodes/22/ The mention Destroy all Software https://www.destroyallsoftware.com/screencasts 4 rules of Simple Design book https://leanpub.com/4rulesofsimpledesign Design patterns come from your software not put into your software Do not pre optimize wait for 3 uses etc ###Ember Js http://5by5.tv/changelog/165 Betting the Company on Ember.js with Brian Cardarella from DockYard. One of the things in the back of my mind is would Ember be better for us as a team. For one it has opinions so as a team we move into the style guide CLI for quick building of code and workflows ###PHP[World] 2015 https://world.phparch.com/pricing-and-registration/ ###Laracon 2015 http://laracon.us/ August 11th and 12th Taylor Otwell unveiling something new ###Conference Talks Follow Up http://www.laravelpodcast.com/ http://www.decksetapp.com/ Slides are markdown files Not as customizable but much quicker ###NYC Camp Update http://nyccamp.org/ Al - good panel, the talk was hard due to not planning on being scrunched up at a desk leaning over and trying to type. Code samples over slides etc. But overall good panel. ###The Economics of Sleep http://freakonomics.com/2015/07/16/the-economics-of-sleep-part-2-a-new-freakonomics-radio-episode/ on FreakOnomics How early to bed early to rise might not be a out of data saying ###HoloLens Minecraft Demo - E3 2015 Microsoft Press Conference https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FNoHNTaP_Gk&feature=youtu.be&a ###The Unmistakable Creative Podcast: Unlearn Everything You Know About Business with DHH https://unmistakablecreative.com/podcast/unlearning-everything-you-know-about-business-with-david-heinemeier-hansson ##Latest Readings Still the book Building Microservices this chapter Deployment Docker being the winner in this chapter and we are starting to learn eb. CI being key as well. ##Q & A ###Code Reviews and Onboarding New Developers Al - why I am paying 10x the time saved not doing it. ) : Learning Quality Shared knowledge Verify tests are included Inspires better code Great conversation on how to do it in a way that is not offensive and other tips with Derek Prior of ThoughtBot http://devchat.tv/ruby-rogues/216-rr-code-review-culture-with-derek-prior ###Scrum meets Our Reality Who is the Scrum Master How many Projects per Scrum/Sprint Thoughtbot and NO PM but let the Developer/Designers Talk http://www.amazon.com/60-Minute-Scrum-Book-ebook/dp/B00CZBL7CM Nathan will start our Guide to this ###Do we need a Laravel based CMS Oktober CMS and thoughts on when a CMS is appropriate http://maxoffsky.com/code-blog/list-cmss-built-laravel/ Al - my hesitation is that I do not want to build a site/app around a cms but rather see a CMS as part of the project that I can plug in as needed. 👉 Become a Sponsor https://forms.gle/Kh1xURwDS7Y2oXTJ9 👉 Be a guest on the show https://forms.gle/SPdiQoZAHBzrKWRHA👉 Subscribe to my YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@AlfredNutile

Headlines Decoupling All Things http://www.fiveminutegeekshow.com/46 Matt Stauffer The Five Minute Geek Show. Interesting interview on Queues etc as well as RabbitMQ New broadcasting with pusher or reddis driver. When to use reddis? https://laracasts.com/lessons/broadcasting-events-in-laravel-5-1 Design Simplicity talked about in Laravel Podcast http://www.laravelpodcast.com/episodes/13327-episode-30-trouble-trouble-trouble Total Challenge in this day to day Fire events from the controller Podcast http://fullstackradio.com/episodes/21/ The Thought Bot Playbook http://playbook.thoughtbot.com/ Angular and Meteor https://github.com/Urigo/angular-meteor http://devchat.tv/adventures-in-angular/050-aia-angular-meteor-with-uri-goldshtein Stop using bower? http://gofore.com/ohjelmistokehitys/stop-using-bower/ Herding Coders Starting a Company Based on an Open Source Project http://herdingcode.com/herding-code-205-udi-dahan-on-starting-a-company-based-on-an-open-source-project/ Really good talk over all as he covers some thoughts on how to deal with scaling and design PHPStorm Tips and Tricks (making time for this stuff/sharpen the tools) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J9emzl_VmIs&feature=youtu.be Old Article Facebook and MySQL does it scale? https://gigaom.com/2011/12/06/facebook-shares-some-secrets-on-making-mysql-scale/ Latest Readings Chapter 5 final parts Building Microservices O'Reilly Media - Good points about breaking up a database, but maybe not good enough? Topics Q and A http://fullstackradio.com/episodes/21/ Podcast - No Sales, No PM, Dev and Designer on the project etc. And having the Playbook means the Client knows what they are getting into! AWS API Building https://aws.amazon.com/blogs/aws/amazon-api-gateway-build-and-run-scalable-application-backends/ Where does this leave frameworks in 5 years? And DevOps? Preview to Al’s talk at Drupal Camp NYC Speaking at conferences and what goes into preparation. Incomings.io on Envoyer.io some thoughts nice to have 0 down time while composer builds! easy setup nice to be able to rollback need to consider symlinks on images and building a saas is fracken hard Lullabot and Node.js/React https://www.lullabot.com/articles/what-is-an-isomorphic-application Node.js on the frontend of their site, interesting to see them try a non drupal solution. And just a good article on isomorphic design and local content/couchDB Camp Link http://nyccamp.org/session/intro-laravel-symfony-component-based-framework 👉 Become a Sponsor https://forms.gle/Kh1xURwDS7Y2oXTJ9 👉 Be a guest on the show https://forms.gle/SPdiQoZAHBzrKWRHA👉 Subscribe to my YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@AlfredNutile

Headlines and Interesting Links Five Tips For Being an Effective Tech Lead http://t.co/er4LX8ZQhF Team Dynamics, API Design, and System Resiliency with Daniel Jacobson of Netflix Ruby Rogues Podcast http://devchat.tv/ruby-rogues/213-rr-team-dynamics-api-design-and-system-resiliency-with-daniel-jacobson-of-netflix Amazon Echo SDK (no tab) http://www.techradar.com/us/news/software/amazon-is-betting-big-on-its-siri-like-personal-assistant-1297782?hootPostID=a9b05f57226d3d9b63e7d7257f616774 Adventures in Angular Podcast and The Road to NG2 http://devchat.tv/adventures-in-angular John Papa learn ES6, TypeScript, SystemJS in the podcast above What is Code (found via Javascript Jabber Podcast) http://www.bloomberg.com/graphics/2015-paul-ford-what-is-code/ John Papa Hot Towel an Angular Bootstrap https://github.com/johnpapa/HotTowel-Angular Agile IT Organization Design http://www.agileorgdesign.com/2015/05/agile-over-lean.html Latest Readings Bounded Context Chapter 3 on MS talks alot about this one and a good link to summarize this idea http://martinfowler.com/bliki/BoundedContext.html by of course Martin Fowler Topics Q and A The HoloLens epiphany - the future of hardware might be software and owning it might be virtual Watch the video http://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-hololens/en-us?ocid=ASPEN_SEM_google_&cid=ASPEN_SEM_google_# Agile worked we could pivot when we realized the needs changed Personal Projects and Testing is it worth it? Announcements Al is doing an Intro to Laravel session at NYC Camp http://nyccamp.org/session/intro-laravel-symfony-component-based-framework Rate us on iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/developershangout/id1001951280 👉 Become a Sponsor https://forms.gle/Kh1xURwDS7Y2oXTJ9 👉 Be a guest on the show https://forms.gle/SPdiQoZAHBzrKWRHA👉 Subscribe to my YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@AlfredNutile

Headlines and Interesting Reads PHPunit 4.7 PHPUnit 5 will only be PHP 5.6 and 7 Laravel 5.1 Released LTS Docs! PSR-2 Integration Testing Mocking Hard Dependencies in Legacy Code Nomad PHP upcoming lesson “Building PHP Daemons and Long Running Processes” MonolithFirst by Martin Fowler Latest Readings Microservices we read Chapter 2 Evolutionary Architect Are we engineers and architects ? Zoning Q and A Virtual Reality and our jobs how will the Tech effect us both as remote freelancers and developers (will websites still matter? will php matter? will apis matter?) Our use of Iron.io Scrum software Meetings meetings and some code after work :( Pomodoro to help manage focus 👉 Become a Sponsor https://forms.gle/Kh1xURwDS7Y2oXTJ9 👉 Be a guest on the show https://forms.gle/SPdiQoZAHBzrKWRHA👉 Subscribe to my YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@AlfredNutile

Topics Intro who the heck are we How do we answer the question "What do you do for work", "Web Developer" or "App Developer" Building Microservices Zend Certification Study Guide: Third Edition Facades and Mocking https://goo.gl/8lSKfR talks a bit about this Standing Desk with our without Treadmill Vue.js some Laracasts on it as well at https://laracasts.com/series/learning-vuejs How nice the new Artisan Console syntax is http://laravel.com/docs/master/artisan PHPMagazine Books Building Microservices Zend Certification Study Guide: Third Edition 👉 Become a Sponsor https://forms.gle/Kh1xURwDS7Y2oXTJ9 👉 Be a guest on the show https://forms.gle/SPdiQoZAHBzrKWRHA👉 Subscribe to my YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@AlfredNutile