Build It Faster

AI agent skills become much more useful when you treat them as context engineering, not just prompt templates. Mike and Joe start with launch prep for Meet for Coffee, including naming cleanup, a simple homepage screenshot, support/terms polish, Terraform-managed infrastructure, and what it means to actually launch something instead of releasing it into the void. Then Joe gives a practical walkthr...

Mike and Joe discuss using Claude with GitHub Issues, PRs, repo instructions, local dev, and Google Meet add-on work while refining their lean coffee tool’s UI and workflow. - 00:00 Mike tries the new AI-assisted workflow - 01:13 Old Git tooling mistakes and a cleaner process - 03:47 PRs, deploys, and local development - 06:07 Claude Code limits and session timing - 07:18 GitHub Issues as agent me...

Mike and Joe turn a sprawling lean coffee/video side project into a focused Google Meet add-on plan: remove built-in video, target book club first, use ephemeral peer-to-peer boards with export, and create issues from the discussion. 00:00 Setting up a side project session 01:51 Level setting: Instant Coffee and book club 04:25 Asking for a real plan 07:08 Why built-in video is the wrong problem 1...

Josh came in with one goal: resist showing us the 3D demo he spent two weeks building. He succeeded. Barely. Instead we talked about the actual interesting stuff — why he's building systems for AI agents instead of humans, how a mech arena became his favorite benchmarking tool, and what happens when you let Claude playtest your game engine for you . Also: two Blackwell GPUs, a Glicko rating sy...

Mike shares his recent deep dive into AI tools like Claude, exploring how he's integrating them into work processes, building AI-driven workflows, and lessons learned along the way. The conversation covers practical strategies for leveraging LLMs, managing code projects, and enhancing communication and project management with AI. 00:00 Introduction and Personal Updates 03:17 The Impact of AI on Wo...

Mike recently got access to Claude Code at work — and as a non-engineer, he's been using it in ways nobody expected. In this episode, Mike and Joe break down what happens when a PM starts interrogating the codebase, from learning how systems actually work to catching years of organizational mythology that turned out to be wrong. They explore practical use cases for non-technical folks — market...

When AI can build anything, how do you decide what's worth building? Josh comes back on the show and throws a question at Mike and Joe that every solo dev and indie hacker is quietly wrestling with: is shipping still the goal? We dig into what "value" actually means when code is free, why building for yourself beats building for the market, and how the shovel factory metaphor exposes...

In this episode of Build It Faster, hosts Mike and Joe discuss their vision for creating a cohesive body of work from their podcast episodes. They explore the idea of synthesizing content into articles and books, the importance of indexing their discussions, and the potential for monetization through membership and workshops. The conversation emphasizes the need for organization and accessibility...

Join us as Josh shares his innovative journey in automating development workflows using AI, self-improving systems, and signal processing. Discover how these advancements are transforming project management, code review, and system resilience.00:00 Welcome and Introductions02:51 Josh's Return and Project Updates05:41 Adjusting to AI-Powered Workflows08:25 Self-Improving Systems and Automation11:18...

Mike and Joe hosts discuss the rapid evolution of a development project with Josh, who shares insights on emergent behaviors, organizational structures, and the importance of delegation in AI systems. They explore the concept of the Autonomous Virtual Agency (AVA), trust metrics, and the significance of feedback loops in self-improving systems. The conversation also delves into managing prioritiza...

Joe Still and Mike reconnect with Josh Mabry to discuss the evolution of AI and its impact on development practices. They reflect on the journey since their last conversation, exploring the current landscape of technology, the acceleration of AI development, and the importance of building agentic systems. The discussion delves into the economics of AI, the role of consulting, and how empowering te...

In this episode of the Build It Faster podcast, hosts Joe Still and Michael discuss the transition from their previous podcast, Pattern Practice, to their new venture. They reflect on their experiences, share their backgrounds, and outline the mission of Build It Faster, which focuses on empowering human creation through technology. The conversation also delves into their first project, Instant Co...