Build and Learn

Build and Learn

CJ Avilla, Colin Loretz

Episodes 58
Avg. Duration 41m
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Since Aug 2022
Latest Episode Feb 2025

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Every 2 Weeks
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About This Podcast

A podcast about software development and developing ourselves as software engineers. Hosted by CJ Avilla and Colin Loretz.

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Flavors of DevRel: tummeling, docs, SDKs, meetings, and conferences

Feb 17, 2025 44m Transcript

In this episode, we reconnect for season 3, after a short hiatus to chat about life in Developer Relations (DevRel) at bigger companies, the avalanche of meetings that come with onboarding, the…

Travel Tech/Gear and Learning Game Dev

Dec 30, 2024 46m Transcript

This week we talk about travel from a tech/gear lens and learning game development. CJ is back from Italy apple pay, currency conversion, splitwise, train, google maps, translation apps, tour…

Wordpress Drama and Discord Activities

Nov 25, 2024 45m Transcript

In this episode, we discuss the WordPress vs. WP Engine drama. We also chat about Discord Activities, the new way to embed games and experiences directly in Discord.…

To AI Assist or not to AI Assist?

Nov 11, 2024 43m Transcript

CJ and Colin chat about AI tools and coding environments. Pros and cons, daily workflows, and challenges of various AI-driven coding tools like VS Code, Cursor, and Copilot.We also talk about the…

Personal Knowledge Management (Second Brain)

Oct 28, 2024 40m Transcript

In this episode, you'll learn about the PARA Method for organizing your notes and tasks, emphasizing the importance of balancing craftsmanship with delivering real customer value. Discover insights…

Our Daily Drivers: Hardware and Software Edition

Oct 14, 2024 36m Transcript

In this episode, Colin and CJ discuss their audio and video setups, ideal microphones, cameras, and software for content creation. They dive into the specifics of the equipment they use and recommend…

Rails 20th Anniversary, Writing Culture

Sep 23, 2024 42m Transcript

In this episode, we celebrate the 20th anniversary of Ruby on Rails, reflecting on its impact and vibrant community. We share Rails origin stories from the late 2000s and early 2010s. You'll hear…

DevRelCon, Red Eyes, and Enums

Sep 10, 2024 44m Transcript

We discuss visiting NYC, DevRelCon, red-eye flights, and why enums are terrible.Some of the bits and bobs mentioned in this episode:- DevRelCon - Chef's Table (S2E1 Grant Achatz) / Alinea- Steal Like…

Two Years of Build & Learn

Aug 27, 2024 43m

We're celebrating our 50th episode and two years of podcasting. In this milestone episode, we reflect on what has kept us consistent, our laid-back approach to podcasting, and give a shoutout to you!…

Enum Types, Coworking Software, and more Atomic Habits

Aug 13, 2024 41m Transcript

Producer's note: This episode should have gone out as episode 48 ahead of Webhooks! This is our missing episode. Join us next episode for episode 50!Colin has a fitness update: working on the lungs,…

Webhooks!

Jul 23, 2024 39m Transcript

In this episode, you'll learn about webhooks and how they enable event-driven integrations. We cover webhooks, how they work, and best practices for providers and consumers.Topics:- The evolution of…

Summer Fit Check, Cron Schedulers, and Sample Apps

Jul 09, 2024 44m Transcript

CJ and Colin with the summer updates and fitness check-in. We dive into cron jobs, scheduling those jobs with various tools and services and best practices for when/how to cron.- Summer updates- CJ's…

Monoliths, GraphQL, Next.js, and DevRel Insights

Jun 24, 2024 38m Transcript

Colin and CJ explore the ongoing debate between monolithic architectures versus API-driven frontends, touching on the pros and cons of GraphQL and REST. The conversation also covers the intricacies…

Last RailsConf, Gameboy Nostalgia, and Platform Risk

Jun 10, 2024 47m Transcript

This week, CJ and Colin talk about content clickbait, Gameboy nostalgia, and the in-vogue topic of AI/LLMs. CJ dives into some cautionary tales around more API integrations and his steps to avoid…

Slow Productivity, Write The Docs

May 27, 2024 40m Transcript

In this episode, you'll hear about the Write the Docs conference in Portland, a must-attend for anyone in the tech writing community. CJ and Colin chatted about the unique, community-focused vibe of…

APIs, Acquisitions, and Event Emitters

May 06, 2024 40m Transcript

This week, we discuss building companies on top of API integrations and recent acquisitions that we've been following closely and dig into some tech we're both using in our daily work. If you feel…

GDC, Buckets, and more calendars

Apr 22, 2024 42m Transcript

In this episode, Colin shares insights from the Game Developers Conference (GDC) on cutting-edge technologies like motion capture and AI-powered game creation. We'll chat candidly about the…

Digital homesteading, Discord SDKs and more house stuff

Apr 08, 2024 50m Transcript

In this episode, we talk about that subscription fatigue that is coming for us all. CJ has been working on some homesteading projects, including maple syrup harvesting and an AI birdspotting camera.…

Campfire Code Read

Mar 25, 2024 36m Transcript

In this episode, we'll dive into the codebase of Campfire, a product released by the 37signals (now Basecamp) team. Sharing our initial impressions of the codebase hitting some of these topics:- The…

Creating vs Consuming, Consistency & Fitness

Mar 04, 2024 46m Transcript

This week, Colin and CJ discuss how differently we can feel when we get caught in the mindless doomscrolling traps of consuming content rather than creating things, interacting with other IRL humans,…

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Build and Learn has published 58 episodes since August 2022, covering topics in Education, Technology.

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Build and Learn is currently dormant with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 41m.

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