Mostly Technical

Aaron is joined this week once again by Caleb Porzio to discuss everything that happened at Laracon (including a basketball game?!) before diving deep into Flux, the online reaction to the price, and what comes next.Sponsored by LaraJobs, Screencasting.com, and Mailcoach.  Use code MOSTLYTECHNICAL to get 3 free months when signing up for MailCoach.Interested in sponsoring Mostly Technical?  Head to https://mostlytechnical.com/sponsor to learn more.(00:00) - Man of the People (03:25) - A Quick Ad Read (04:29) - Laravel vs. Terminal Coffee 🏀 (17:28) - Laracon Recap (33:32) - Notes on Laracon (58:32) - An Interview With Yours Truly (01:00:23) - The Flux Situation (01:21:29) - Here's The Thing (01:27:07) - More On Pricing Links:Caleb on TwitterTransistor.fmJustin Jackson on TwitterWill King on TwitterDavid Hill on TwitterNuno Maduro on TwitterJohn Drexler's tweet about Daniel vapingJess Archer on TwitterPrimeagen on TwitterSandi MetzDeep Ellum, Dallas, TexasTom Crary (Laravel President/COO) on LinkedInFluxUIHugo Sainte-Marie on TwitterAlpine ComponentsMatt Swanson on TwitterWeb Awesome by Font AwesomeGallbladder Removal (NHS)

Aaron is joined this week by Caleb Porzio (back-to-back weeks!) and Daniel Coulbourne (first-time guest!) to dive deep into prep for Laracon, text editors, something called the "side eye verify", Aaron's recent blog post, and a whole lot more.Sponsored by LaraJobs & Screencasting.com.Interested in sponsoring Mostly Technical?  Head to https://mostlytechnical.com/sponsor to learn more.(00:00) - I Was A Reply Guy (04:59) - Power Broker / King Maker (11:10) - Torchlight Update (16:38) - Editor Talk (28:02) - Eeking Out (35:58) - Cancelled Plans (37:56) - Give Credit Where It's Due (40:10) - The Circles Were Good (51:12) - He Did It Again (54:40) - This One's On You (01:04:36) - Mafioso Wisdom (01:08:06) - A Little Bit Of Laracon (01:21:36) - Well Gang... (01:22:32) - Gross-Squeamish (01:29:27) - Event Sourcing Will Save Me Links:No Plans To MergeCaleb Porzio on TwitterDaniel Coulbourne on TwitterProducer Dave (Dave Hicking) on TwitterTorchlightTextmate for macOSZedEmmetCursorSupermavenMake VS Code AwesomeJosh Cirre on TwitterMatt Stauffer on TwitterFive-Minute Geek Show Episode 95: Credit where credit's dueExcalidrawAaron Francis - An argument for logging offCNBC - The ProfitTexas Card HouseTerminal CoffeeOsmosis Jones on IMDB'Combating Jargon' in the Verbs documentation

Aaron is joined this week by special guest Caleb Porzio (filling in for Ian) to talk about everything from solo parenting to Caleb's new project to rejuvenating Torchlight and a lot more.Sponsored by LaraJobs & Screencasting.com.Interested in sponsoring Mostly Technical?  Head to https://mostlytechnical.com/sponsor to learn more.(00:00) - Low Energy Jeb (06:06) - Time on Twitter (Isn’t Profitable) (11:34) - The Thunk Boys (18:18) - An Essential Piece (26:01) - Caleb’s Solo Empire (29:36) - 9 Months of Darkness (31:41) - Two Weeks to Laracon (42:00) - Why Do You Hate Money (50:57) - Torchlight Also (01:05:39) - Riddle Me This (01:23:04) - I Think I Want To Event Source Links:An argument for logging off - Aaron FrancisThunkJohn Rudolph Drexler on TwitterJason BeggsCaleb's tweet about fluxLivewire Partner ProgramAnystackTorchlightAstroGetDownNo Plans To MergeCaleb Porzio

Ian and Aaron check in about everything from tacos in NY to Twitter vs. Threads plus how Aaron found his next Linda, Aaron's new video series, & more.Sponsored by LaraJobs & Screencasting.com.Interested in sponsoring Mostly Technical?  Head to https://mostlytechnical.com/sponsor to learn more.(00:00) - Ian's Trying Obsidian (14:23) - Life OS Update (18:55) - MT ❤️ NY (28:17) - Your Next Linda (39:55) - Poppin Off (47:04) - Twitter vs. Threads (58:37) - Two Elons (01:07:56) - Los Tacos No. 1 Links:The PARA MethodObsidian.mdfollow your stupid dreams. (YouTube)Kelsey Petrich on TwitterAaron's first 'Poppin Off' videoIan's tweet about Los Tacos No. 1Bomb Pop popsicle

Ian and Aaron talk about the investment that got away, why Try Hard is a media company, bringing back the forum, and an incredible idea for a new contest.Sponsored by LaraJobs & Screencasting.com.Interested in sponsoring Mostly Technical?  Head to https://mostlytechnical.com/sponsor to learn more.(00:00) - Kubera (03:01) - Do It For The Content (08:24) - Idea For The Show (14:59) - Yo Dude! Pick Me! (24:38) - A Media Company (34:53) - Yo Dawg Me (42:20) - 25 Seat License (48:31) - Mentally You're In A Wednesday (54:22) - Bringing Back The Forum Links:KuberaConvertKitLaravel ShiftDoug DeMuro (YouTube)Startups for the Rest of Us Episode 160Business of SoftwareMicroConfPatio11 (Twitter)The most infamous forum thread (Bodybuilding.com Forum)Discourse

Ian and Aaron talk about Ian's new idea that's got him frazzled and on tilt, Aaron's sales milestone, the game Factorio, and a lot more.Sponsored by LaraJobs & Screencasting.com.Interested in sponsoring Mostly Technical?  Head to https://mostlytechnical.com/sponsor to learn more.(00:00) - I'm Very Tilted (13:19) - Know A Guy (19:31) - Course Update (34:09) - Do As I Say, Not As I Do (49:58) - Factorio (53:02) - A Mostly Technical Interview Links:Aaron's tweet about 100kJason Beggs on TwitterMary Perry on TwitterFactorio

Ian & Aaron talk about Ian's adventures with hiring (and Ian unveils a blisteringly hot take), how Aaron's course performance, why Aaron needs a stage name (maybe), and a lot more.Sponsored by LaraJobs & Screencasting.com.Interested in sponsoring Mostly Technical?  Head to https://mostlytechnical.com/sponsor to learn more.(00:00) - The Long Weekend (04:51) - Tired Because You're Hiring (15:26) - A Controversial Topic (30:24) - We're Still Doing Numbers (42:46) - Email Update (55:26) - Stage Name (56:53) - Life Automation (01:19:29) - One Last Thing Links:Vegas Vacation (IMDB)Beach Boys - "Kokomo" (YouTube)What's new in MySQL 9YNAB

Ian and Aaron check in the results of Aaron's course launch, talk about the new developer position that Ian just posted, dive into the benefits of "scheming time", and so much more.Sponsored by LaraJobs & Screencasting.com.Interested in sponsoring Mostly Technical?  Head to https://mostlytechnical.com/sponsor to learn more.(00:00) - Hat Guy (02:34) - Launch Update (15:10) - Mailing List Drama (28:54) - Launch Results (48:27) - Scheming Time (52:45) - A Domain Story (57:49) - Ian's Hiring A Dev! Links:High Performance SQLiteIan's hat ('Google Dino Cap')Aaron's live stream where he launched the course (Twitter)'Purple Cow: Transform Your Business by Being Remarkable' on AmazonBentoUserScape's job posting: Full-Stack Laravel Developer (applications due by 7/15/24)

Ian & Aaron discuss the launch of Aaron's new course, a trip to Texas Hill Country, the idea of 'Profit First', and a whole lot more.Sponsored by LaraJobs & Screencasting.com.Interested in sponsoring Mostly Technical?  Head to https://mostlytechnical.com/sponsor to learn more.(00:00) - The Thumb System (02:18) - Sausage Fest (14:09) - Profit First (22:34) - Launch Week (39:17) - Only So Much Time! (54:28) - Texas Elites (56:30) - Gotta Go Cloudflare Links:Siskel & EbertTexas Hill Country Profit First (Book)John Scalzi blog post about being in it for the moneyBentoDatabase School (on YouTube)Kent C. DoddsFly.ioLaravel OctaneCloudflare AI GatewayCloudflare Workers

Ian & Aaron discuss Aaron's various small bets, why they're both so tired, the upcoming variety show 👀, & more.Sponsored by LaraJobs & Screencasting.com.Interested in sponsoring Mostly Technical?  Head to https://mostlytechnical.com/sponsor to learn more.(00:00) - Happy Fathers Day (05:45) - I'm So Tired (19:56) - Toughest Decade (24:33) - Long Form VIdeos (32:13) - Aaron's Big Bet (51:58) - Distribution Empire (59:08) - HVAC Update 🇺🇸 Links:Aaron's board bookAaron' tweet about drama onlineAaron's talk at Laracon OnlineElon Musk (book) [Amazon]ArcBrandon Sanderson on YouTubeJustin Kan's tweet about second time foundersSyntax.fmSentry's partnering with Laravel

Ian and Aaron are joined by Dan Myers, CEO of Flair, for a very special episode about Aaron's HVAC system, Ian's feelings about batteries, why people like "treats in the feed", and more.Sponsored by LaraJobs & Screencasting.com.Interested in sponsoring Mostly Technical?  Head to https://mostlytechnical.com/sponsor to learn more.(00:00) - Welcome To The Show (03:08) - Highly Biased But Knowledgable (12:43) - Let's Keep It On Aaron (21:23) - Ian's Ruling (26:48) - Home Assistant Integration (28:47) - Man Of The People (33:46) - Treats In The Feed Links:Dan Myers on LinkedInFlair.co

Ian & Aaron discuss what's going on with Aaron's course and Ian's feistiness on Twitter before diving into what's going on with Aaron's HVAC system (seriously) and a lot more.Sponsored by LaraJobs & Screencasting.com.Interested in sponsoring Mostly Technical?  Head to https://mostlytechnical.com/sponsor to learn more.(00:00) - Getting Healthy (08:38) - Babies Are Humans (17:51) - Picking Fights On Twitter (31:07) - The Big Move (38:16) - My Primary Concern Is Batteries (55:54) - Course Update: It's Gonna Be Good (01:06:18) - Are You An Apple Guy? Links:Ian's tweet about walkingIan's tweet about his first customerFlair.coAaron's DHH interview

Ian and Aaron are joined this week by Taylor Otwell, founder & CEO of Laravel, to discuss the Laravel vs. JS Twitter wars, new stuff coming down the road from Laravel, writing off Lambos (just kidding), and more.Sponsored by LaraJobs & Screencasting.com.Interested in sponsoring Mostly Technical?  Head to https://mostlytechnical.com/sponsor to learn more.(00:00) - Living In Peace Time (11:13) - The Last Big PHP Framework (22:20) - Best Way To Get Started (31:35) - New Stuff from Laravel (40:53) - I Love A New Laravel Product! (43:04) - New Hires (47:41) - Growing Laravel (54:56) - Just Make It Up! (01:02:35) - Laracon US Update (01:06:14) - Real Time Tracking (01:08:10) - Lambo Write Off (01:11:36) - I'm The Tastemaker Links:Taylor Otwell on TwitterLaracon US 2024

Ian & Aaron discuss Aaron's DHH interview, Ian's phishing fiasco, and are joined by special guest Sam Rose to talk about high effort content & a lot more.Sponsored by LaraJobs & Screencasting.com.Interested in sponsoring Mostly Technical?  Head to https://mostlytechnical.com/sponsor to learn more.(00:00) - A Rough Morning (08:26) - It's Crunch Time (13:49) - Aaron Interviewed DHH (29:16) - Try Hard Studios Update (36:09) - Laravel vs. React Video (38:45) - The DHH No Man (48:34) - High Effort Content w/ Sam Rose (01:12:54) - Are You A Neat Man? (01:15:08) - iPhone Tracking (01:17:49) - Beermosa Links:Ian's Phishing Email (on Twitter)Aaron's DHH InterviewLaravel vs. React (on YouTube)Sam Rose's websiteAn example of Sam's "high effort content" (on Twitter)

Ian & Aaron are joined this week by Dax & Adam Elmore to discuss the Laravel vs. JavaScript discourse, selling coffee over the command line, and a lot more.Sponsored by LaraJobs & Screencasting.com.Interested in sponsoring Mostly Technical?  Head to https://mostlytechnical.com/sponsor to learn more.(00:00) - Grownup Serious Stuff (08:02) - The Meanest Person In The World (10:41) - My Soul Hates New York (14:36) - StatMuse (20:18) - I Like The Health Insurance! (25:03) - Why JavaScript? (40:14) - The Discourse (47:57) - Aaron's Video (50:37) - Coffee From The Terminal (01:05:26) - Terminal x Laracon (01:14:54) - A Full On Course (01:24:04) - Laravel Blend Links:Adam on TwitterDax on TwitterHow About Tomorrow (Podcast)Serverless FrameworkStatMuseLinearVercelAaron's video about Laravel + Livewire terminal dot shop on TwitterBillion Dollar Creator (Podcast)terminal x Laracon (Tweet)Adam's course on AWS

Ian & Aaron discuss Aaron's new SQLite course, identifiers in Laravel, New York City, and last but not least - socks.Sponsored by LaraJobs & Screencasting.com.Interested in sponsoring Mostly Technical?  Head to https://mostlytechnical.com/sponsor to learn more.(00:00) - The F Word (09:17) - New York City (Taylor's Version) (14:30) - Dallas Dallas (22:18) - Aaron's SQLite Course (33:35) - Highlighting Technique (45:52) - SQLite Big Shots (48:06) - Identifiers in Laravel (01:00:46) - The Role of Taste (01:08:51) - Truly Unruly Number of Socks 🧦 Links:Taylor's tweet about New York CityAnnouncement video for High Performance SQLitehttps://highperformancesqlite.com/SQLite DocsHacker News Algolia searchSebastian's question about identifiersiPad "Crush!" adReversed iPad adRick Rubin (Wiki)Rick Rubin - The Creative Act (Book)Rick Rubin says "I know nothing about music"Wes BosWes Bos's socks 

Ian & Aaron discuss cheese boards, Aaron's lunch adventure, high performance database consulting, and the Drake vs. Kendrick Lamar beef with special guest Dave Hicking aka Producer Dave.Sponsored by Buttondown, LaraJobs, & Screencasting.com.Interested in sponsoring Mostly Technical?  Head to https://mostlytechnical.com/sponsor to learn more.(00:00) - Kids Birthday Parties (03:43) - The Cheese Board (17:16) - Went To The Burbs (22:47) - Is Twitter Over? (33:26) - Aaron's New Video (41:34) - This Needs To Be Content! (50:12) - Drake vs. Kendrick Lamar Links:Ian's 'Date lunch' tweetLink to NYT article about "girl dinner"GrazeryAaron's signed copy of his SQLite bookAaron's new video about macrosIn Deep Geek on YouTubeDave Hicking on TwitterClock Radio SpeakersKendrick Lamar - "Meet The Grahams" (YouTube)Francis and the Lights (YouTube)

Ian & Aaron discuss men's fashion, DHH, location sharing follow-up, AI therapy hot takes, Laravel Octane, upcoming course update, is MySQL over?, non-competes and concierge medicine, hacking Laravel for prefix indexes, PHP x NYCSponsored by Buttondown, LaraJobs, & Screencasting.com.Menswear guyArt but make it sportsDHH Monitor tweetAaron's Laravel Octane videoPHP x NYC

Ian & Aaron discuss HelpSpot's future, Aaron reveals his next course, the secret to building courses, the "edge", spouse GPS tracking, the Doordash tax. Sponsored by Laracasts, Buttondown, LaraJobs, & Screencasting.com.Send questions or feedback to mostlytechnicalpodcast@gmail.com.HelpSpotTry Hard StudiosLocation sharing tweet

Ian & Aaron return after a few weeks off to check in on Aaron's new business, his studio, and yes, his healthcare woes.  Sponsored by Laracasts, Buttondown, LaraJobs, & Screencasting.com.Send questions or feedback to mostlytechnicalpodcast@gmail.com.(00:00) - Chilipad Fixes All (01:40) - Eclipse Update (04:29) - I'm The Top of the Funnel (16:55) - Healthcare Stuff (37:35) - Everybody Updates Their Apps Too Fast (46:26) - Aaron's Office Update (59:00) - Trading Places Links:Hackers Incorporated episode with Aaron FrancisLemon Squeeze's interview with Aaron FrancisAaron's video on Cloudflare Aaron's tweet about healthcareContinuation of Health Coverage (COBRA)JustworksGustoS corp vs. C corp vs. LLCStartup to Last podcastLess Annoying CRMLegUp Health