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Enhancing Productivity with Tools, Aesthetics & AI • Cassidy Williams & Ben Hong

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https://gotopia.tech/articles/330

Cassidy Williams - Senior Director of Developer Advocacy at GitHub
Ben Hong - Staff Developer Experience Engineer at Pandan Studio
RESOURCES
Cassidy
https://twitter.com/cassidoo
https://www.linkedin.com/in/cassidoo
https://github.com/cassidoo
https://cassidoo.co

Ben
https://x.com/bencodezen
https://m.webtoo.ls/@bencodezen
https://github.com/bencodezen
https://www.linkedin.com/in/bencodezen
https://www.bencodezen.io

Links
https://obsidian.md
https://www.notion.so
https://bear.app
https://www.keyboardmaestro.com
https://github.com/features/copilot
https://claude.ai
https://www.cursor.com
https://www.tabnine.com

DESCRIPTION
Cassidy Williams and Ben Hong explore the intersection of aesthetics, functionality, and AI in the world of coding. They begin by examining how the design and feel of tools, from digital typewriters to customized keyboards, can significantly impact productivity and enjoyment. As they delve into AI's growing role, they assess various tools like GitHub Copilot, Claude.ai, and others, emphasizing how these technologies complement rather than replace human creativity.
Their conversation highlights the balance between leveraging AI for efficiency and maintaining personal touch and critical thinking in coding. They argue that while AI advances, the human element remains crucial in driving innovation and crafting meaningful work. [...]
RECOMMENDED BOOKS
Taylor Royce • The 2024 Developer Productivity Guide • https://amzn.to/3XNAjqz
Unni Panicker • The Software Developer's Guide to ChatGP • https://amzn.to/3MSpoWw
Alex Castrounis • AI for People and Business • https://amzn.to/3NYKKTo
Phil Winder • Reinforcement Learning • https://amzn.to/3t1S1VZ

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Chapters

1. Intro (00:00:00)

2. Exploring tools, obsidian & the second brain concept (00:02:47)

3. How simple tools enhance creativity & productivity (00:12:15)

4. Optimizing tools for distraction-free creativity (00:16:07)

5. The role of AI tools in modern coding (00:23:01)

6. Outro (00:36:12)

215 episodes

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https://gotopia.tech

Read the full transcription of this interview here:
https://gotopia.tech/articles/330

Cassidy Williams - Senior Director of Developer Advocacy at GitHub
Ben Hong - Staff Developer Experience Engineer at Pandan Studio
RESOURCES
Cassidy
https://twitter.com/cassidoo
https://www.linkedin.com/in/cassidoo
https://github.com/cassidoo
https://cassidoo.co

Ben
https://x.com/bencodezen
https://m.webtoo.ls/@bencodezen
https://github.com/bencodezen
https://www.linkedin.com/in/bencodezen
https://www.bencodezen.io

Links
https://obsidian.md
https://www.notion.so
https://bear.app
https://www.keyboardmaestro.com
https://github.com/features/copilot
https://claude.ai
https://www.cursor.com
https://www.tabnine.com

DESCRIPTION
Cassidy Williams and Ben Hong explore the intersection of aesthetics, functionality, and AI in the world of coding. They begin by examining how the design and feel of tools, from digital typewriters to customized keyboards, can significantly impact productivity and enjoyment. As they delve into AI's growing role, they assess various tools like GitHub Copilot, Claude.ai, and others, emphasizing how these technologies complement rather than replace human creativity.
Their conversation highlights the balance between leveraging AI for efficiency and maintaining personal touch and critical thinking in coding. They argue that while AI advances, the human element remains crucial in driving innovation and crafting meaningful work. [...]
RECOMMENDED BOOKS
Taylor Royce • The 2024 Developer Productivity Guide • https://amzn.to/3XNAjqz
Unni Panicker • The Software Developer's Guide to ChatGP • https://amzn.to/3MSpoWw
Alex Castrounis • AI for People and Business • https://amzn.to/3NYKKTo
Phil Winder • Reinforcement Learning • https://amzn.to/3t1S1VZ

Bluesky
Twitter
Instagram
LinkedIn
Facebook
CHANNEL MEMBERSHIP BONUS
Join this channel to get early access to videos & other perks:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs_tLP3AiwYKwdUHpltJPuA/join

Looking for a unique learning experience?
Attend the next GOTO conference near you! Get your ticket: gotopia.tech
SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL - new videos posted daily!

  continue reading

Chapters

1. Intro (00:00:00)

2. Exploring tools, obsidian & the second brain concept (00:02:47)

3. How simple tools enhance creativity & productivity (00:12:15)

4. Optimizing tools for distraction-free creativity (00:16:07)

5. The role of AI tools in modern coding (00:23:01)

6. Outro (00:36:12)

215 episodes

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