Cosmic

Build Time

A show about using modern tools to build great products. Brought to you by the Cosmic education team, episodes include discussions about leveraging cloud software to build websites and apps, content management systems, modern developer frameworks, new technology, and more.

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Cosmic

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Nov 14, 2025

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Episodes

Cosmic AI Platform + Resend: Building Email Functionality in Minutes - Live Demo Replay 14.11.2025

Watch the recording of the live demonstration featuring Tony Spiro (Cosmic CEO), Jeff Hovinga (Cosmic Account Executive), and Chris Pennington (DX Engineer at Resend) as they showcase how to build production-ready contact pages with email functionality using natural language. What You'll See: 💬 Natural Language Development - Watch as features are described in plain English and the Cosmic AI g...

Cosmic AI Platform Live Demo 26.09.2025

Join the CEO of Cosmic, Tony Spiro as he demos the new capabilities of the Cosmic AI Platform. Signup for Free Cosmic account:https://app.cosmicjs.com/signupDemo features include:🎨 AI Content Studio — Create compelling content with intelligent assistance⚡ Application Development & Deployment — Build and launch apps using natural language commands🤝 Advanced Collaboration Workflows — Seamless...

Cosmic AI Platform Tour: Let's build a DoorDash clone! 28.08.2025

Watch as Tony Spiro, CEO of Cosmic shows off the new Cosmic AI Platform capabilities. Go from idea to production application in minutes, using natural language. In this video Tony builds a DoorDash clone and goes over some of the new features available in the Cosmic AI Platform including: text to content model, text to code, and deployment workflows. Learn more about the new Cosmic AI Platform .

#20 - Best Practices using React Server Components with a Headless CMS 08.12.2023

In this episode, we cover the best practices using React Server Components with a headless CMS. Read the accompanying article Best Practices using React Server Components with a Headless CMS Create a free Cosmic account . Subscribe to Build Time on Spotify Subscribe to Build Time on Apple Podcasts Learn how to use Cosmic to power content for your websites and apps . Learn about Cosmic as your Next...

#19 - Using the Next.js Metadata API with a Headless CMS 14.07.2023

In this episode, we cover the Next.js 13 Metadata API and how you can use Cosmic to handle website metadata and SEO optimization for your website. Next.js Metadata API Reference Cosmic v1 deprecation announcement Migrating from Cosmic v1 to v2 Install the developer portfolio template Create a free Cosmic account Learn how to upgrade to Next.js App Router Subscribe to Build Time on Spotify Subscrib...

#18 - Next.js App Router and Draft Mode 28.06.2023

In this episode, we cover some of the details of Next.js App Router, Draft Mode, and how to integrate your content from the Cosmic headless CMS. Install the developer portfolio template . Create a free Cosmic account . Learn how to upgrade to Next.js App Router . Subscribe to Build Time on Spotify . Subscribe to Build Time on Apple Podcasts . Learn how to use Cosmic in the docs . Learn about what...

#17 - Migrating to Cosmic 2.0 16.06.2023

In this episode, we cover how to migrate from the Cosmic v1 dashboard into the new Cosmic dashboard. Follow the upgrade guide in the docs . Reach out to Cosmic support . Subscribe to Build Time on Spotify . Subscribe to Build Time on Apple Podcasts . Create a free Cosmic account . Learn how to use Cosmic in the documentation . Learn about what is a headless CMS .

#16 - Build Time - Introducing Cosmic 2.0 06.06.2023

In this episode, we bring the Cosmic team on the show to discuss Cosmic 2.0, our latest release which includes: 1. The new dashboard in general availability 2. New website 3. New docs site 4. New JavaScript SDK Learn more about the release on the blog post announcement . Install the Simple Next.js Blog template . Subscribe to Build Time on Spotify . Subscribe to Build Time on Apple Podcasts . Crea...

#15 - Upgrading to Next.js 13 22.12.2022

In this episode, Stefan Kudla and Tony Spiro update a Cosmic-powered Next.js website from version 12 to version 13. Learn more about Next.js 13: https://nextjs.org/blog/next-13 Install the Next.js Developer Portfolio: https://www.cosmicjs.com/apps/developer-portfolio Check out the Next.js Developer Portfolio source code: https://github.com/cosmicjs/nextjs-developer-portfolio Subscribe to Build Tim...

#14 - What is an image CDN? 22.12.2022

In this episode, Stefan Kudla and Tony Spiro from Cosmic discuss what is an image CDN, why it's important, and how to get started with Cosmic as your free image CDN. Learn about image CDN https://www.cosmicjs.com/image-cdn Install the Simple React Blog: https://www.cosmicjs.com/apps/simple-react-blog Subscribe to Build Time on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2KKUCT7VbhJD6yzwGWZbfr Subscribe...

#13 - Sam from Dev World 22.12.2022

In this episode, Stefan Kudla and Tony Spiro from Cosmic talk building websites and creating developer content with Sam from Dev World. Follow Dev World on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/dev-world-info Subscribe to Build Time on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2KKUCT7VbhJD6yzwGWZbfr Subscribe to Build Time on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/build-time/id1637206506...

#12 - What makes for a great React CMS? 07.10.2022

In this episode, Stefan Kudla and Tony Spiro from Cosmic discuss what makes for a great React CMS. Learn about what makes a great React CMS: https://www.cosmicjs.com/react-cms Check out Cosmic-powered React templates: https://www.cosmicjs.com/apps?languages=React Install the Simple React Blog: https://www.cosmicjs.com/apps/simple-react-blog Subscribe to Build Time on Spotify: https://open.spotify....

#11 - What is a headless CMS? 22.09.2022

In this episode, Tony Spiro and Stefan Kudla from Cosmic discuss what is a headless CMS. Learn what is a headless CMS Join the alpha release of the new Cosmic dashboard Check out the imgix demo website Check out the Build Time episode with Tom from imgix Subscribe to Build Time on Spotify Subscribe to Build Time on Apple Podcasts Install the Cosmic NPM module Create a free Cosmic account Join the...

#10 - Using headless CMS webhooks to trigger static website rebuilds 20.09.2022

In this episode, Stefan Kudla from Cosmic shows us how to trigger static website rebuilds using Cosmic headless CMS webhooks. Check out the Simple Astro Blog demo Download Simple Astro Blog code Check out Cosmic webhooks in the docs Subscribe to Build Time on Spotify Subscribe to Build Time on Apple Podcasts Install the Cosmic NPM module Create a free Cosmic account Cosmic docs Learn about what is...

#9 - Cosmic design with Karl Koch 16.09.2022

In this episode, Karl Koch from Cosmic joins us to talk about his backstory, design philosophy, and gives a tour of some of the design elements of the new Cosmic headless CMS dashboard. Check out Karl's work on his website Check out the new Cosmic dashboard Subscribe to Build Time on Spotify Subscribe to Build Time on Apple Podcasts Install the Cosmic NPM module Create a free Cosmic account Check...

#8 - Building a code demo website with imgix and Cosmic headless CMS 14.09.2022

In this episode, Tom Dale from imgix joins us to show us how he built a code demo website using imgix and Cosmic headless CMS. Check out the imgix demo website Download the imgix demo website code Check out the imgix website Subscribe to Build Time on Spotify Subscribe to Build Time on Apple Podcasts Install the Cosmic NPM module Create a free Cosmic account Cosmic Docs Learn about what is headles...

#7 - An intro to Astro with headless CMS content 12.09.2022

In this episode, we give you an intro to Astro using a blog powered by the Cosmic headless CMS. Install the Simple Astro Blog template Download the code Check out Astro Check out the Astro blog powered by Cosmic Subscribe to Build Time on Spotify Subscribe to Build Time on Apple Podcasts Install the Cosmic NPM module Create a free Cosmic account Cosmic Docs Cosmic as your Astro CMS Learn about wha...

#6 - User-generated content with a headless CMS 06.09.2022

In this episode, we discuss how to add user-generated content to the Cosmic headless CMS. Follow the documentation example of how to add an Object to your Cosmic Bucket Follow the documentation example of how to upload media to your Cosmic Bucket Subscribe to Build Time on Spotify Subscribe to Build Time on Apple Podcasts Install the Cosmic NPM module Create a free Cosmic account Cosmic Docs Cosmi...

#5 - Building React components from headless CMS markdown 25.08.2022

In this episode, we discuss how to build React components from headless CMS markdown. Building React components from headless CMS markdown Subscribe to Build Time on Spotify Subscribe to Build Time on Apple Podcasts Install the Cosmic NPM module Create a free Cosmic account Cosmic Docs Cosmic as your React CMS Learn about what is headless CMS

#4 - Using React 18 Suspense to fetch data from a headless CMS 18.08.2022

In this episode, we discuss how to fetch data from a headless CMS using React 18 Suspense. Using React 18 Suspense to fetch data from a headless CMS Subscribe to Build Time on Spotify Subscribe to Build Time on Apple Podcasts Install the Cosmic NPM module Create a free Cosmic account Cosmic Docs Cosmic as your React CMS Learn about what is headless CMS

#3 - How to use Next.js Preview Mode with the Cosmic headless CMS 12.08.2022

In this episode, we discuss how to use Next.js Preview Mode with a headless CMS to preview draft content for ourselves and collaborators. How to use Next.js Preview Mode with the Cosmic headless CMS Subscribe to Build Time on Spotify Subscribe to Build Time on Apple Podcasts Install the Cosmic NPM module Create a free Cosmic account Cosmic Docs Cosmic as your React CMS Cosmic as your Next.js CMS

#2 - Search and filter product data using React Hooks and a headless CMS 09.08.2022

In this episode, we discuss how to build a search and filter feature for products using React. The product data will be queried from a headless CMS ( Cosmic ) with the UI updated instantly. Bonus: we will talk about how state management is handled using Hooks and API usage optimization with the debounce technique. Show links: Search and filter products using React Hooks and a headless CMS Subscrib...

#1 - How to use Next.js Image with a headless CMS 29.07.2022

In this episode we will explain how using Next.js Image with a headless CMS can automate optimizations for your website images across all devices and network speeds leading to faster website performance and a better experience for your website visitors. Show links How to use Next.js Image with a headless CMS Create a free Cosmic account Next.js Image docs imgix docs

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