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Early frustration with #AI tools is not a sign of failure. It is part of the process.

Rob Ocel explains why prompt refinement, trial/error, & workflow tuning are essential steps toward effective AI integration.

Check out more content on our YouTube channel 🔽🔗
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In this episode of the Leadership Exchange, Tracy Lee and Von Wright talk about the difference between receiving advice and trusting your own instincts

Von shares why founders need to stay grounded in their own judgment, even when investors try to steer the wheel.

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Code reviews don't have to be a time sink!

Brandon Mathis shows how #AI tools like Code Rabbit and Claude Code can summarize PRs, flag issues, and suggest improvements automatically, saving you time!

Want more tips to optimize your workflow? Check out our channel! 🔽

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How do you keep a TikTok-style feed buttery smooth without killing mobile performance?

In this convo, Tracy Lee and Brandon Mathis explain how Skylight Social uses just 3 recycled video players to power infinite scroll with React Native + AT Protocol.

Watch here 🔗 👇
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🚨 Drowning in alerts? Tanya Faddoul explains how real-time AI with human feedback loops is changing the game for enterprise teams.

No more dashboard scrolling. Just smart, contextual action.

Watch the short + catch the full convo on Leadership Exchange.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=uL-B...

Think #AI can't handle Rust because it's not in the training data?

That myth is BUSTED!

Modern models are way more capable than you think and it's time to update your assumptions (and approaches).

More conversations with experts on our YouTube channel:
www.youtube.com/@ThisDotMedia

Every digital service has an agent experience now.

Is yours any good?

@javasquip.bsky.social from Netlify breaks down agent experience, #MCP, SEO in an #AI agentic web, and why human-in-the-loop can be an anti-pattern.

Full episode linked below!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=K6Fw...

Engineering Lead Brandon Mathis tested Gemini CLI and Claude Code with the same prompt: recreate the Dino Run game.

Both agents ran with default settings and handled the task independently.

Watch the results & see how their approaches compare!
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This Dot Media Free educational resources for Javascript enthusiasts taught by industry leaders released several times a week. From live events, recorded trainings, shorts, and podcasts, there’s something for ever...

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This Dot's Believe It Or Not!

AI built a compiler for a language that doesn't exist.

It's true!

Rob Ocel shares why this matters, and why success with AI depends less on what it knows and more on how you guide it.

More convos on #AI, frameworks, + more on our YouTube!🔽

This Dot's Believe It Or Not!

AI built a compiler for a language that doesn't exist.

It's true!

Rob Ocel shares why this matters, & why success with AI depends less on what it knows & more on how you guide it.

More convos on #AI, frameworks, + more on our YT!🔽
www.youtube.com/@ThisDotMedi...

If you're rethinking your purpose, your work, or the systems we live in, this ep with Von Wright is for you.

We talk about building a healthy human economy, why success can leave people feeling stuck, + how to tune back into the signal of your life.

Check it out👇
www.youtube.com/watch?v=pJpb...

Every SWE knows the struggle:

- Spend 10 minutes prompting AI
- Give up
- Do it yourself in 10 minutes anyway

Rob Ocel says that’s not failure. It’s just the start of every #AI workflow.

Watch the clip and find more dev + AI convos on our YouTube channel. 🔗👇
www.youtube.com/@ThisDotMedia

This Dot Media Free educational resources for Javascript enthusiasts taught by industry leaders released several times a week. From live events, recorded trainings, shorts, and podcasts, there’s something for ever...

www.youtube.com/@ThisDotMedia

YouTube video by This Dot Media Optimizing Infinite Scroll Video Feeds in React Native (Skylight Social)

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Thumbnail image with the text 'scroll forever?' in a playful font. The background includes icons for React, a smartphone with a tap gesture, and the Bluesky logo. A man with glasses and a beard is speaking into a microphone on the right side, wearing a blue shirt.

Ever wondered how TikTok-style apps handle smooth infinite scroll without crashing your phone?

Tracy Lee and Brandon Mathis break down how they built Skylight Social using just three recycled video players, React Native, and the AT Protocol.

Check it out! 🔗🔽

Three people are shown speaking into microphones at a busy tech event, all wearing Vercel-branded clothing. Behind them, groups of attendees mingle in a modern, well-lit conference space. The Vercel logo is displayed at the top, and bold text at the bottom reads “Ship Faster with Less Friction!”

The number one theme from our interviews at Vercel Ship?

Vercel helps developers build faster, scale smarter, and stay focused.

We asked engineers how it fits into their real workflows.

See how teams are building with Vercel in 2025 🎥👇
www.youtube.com/watch?v=0GSl...

"Let AI handle the boring stuff" might help you start, but it won’t help you scale.

Rob Ocel explains why the future of #AI in dev work means reviewing features, not lines of code.

Watch the clip & explore more conversations on AI on our YouTube channel: 🔗🔽
www.youtube.com/@ThisDotMedi...

Need to set up Google’s Gemini CLI on a new development machine?

This video walks through the full process: installing Node.js, configuring the CLI, and adding your API key from Google AI Studio.

Tons of updates, tips, and more on our YouTube channel!
www.youtube.com/@ThisDotMedia

What if the noise in your life is drowning out your true purpose?

In this clip, Von Wright shares what it means to reconnect with your calling and why the second half of life might be your most meaningful chapter yet.

Full episode hosted by Tracy Lee 👇
www.youtube.com/watch?v=pJpb...

Gemini CLI vs Claude Code: which AI agent delivers the better build?

Brandon Mathis gave both the same prompt (make Dino Run) and let them figure it out on their own.

See how each approaches the task.

+ Check out our YouTube channel for more tips for developers.

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YouTube video by This Dot Media Introduction to Kiro (AI-Native IDE) for Engineers: Quick Demo!

What if your IDE actually understood your workflow?

Kiro is a new #AI-native IDE backed by Amazon that uses Claude to plan, code, and test with agents. It's spec-first, task-based, and interaction-priced.

We break it all down in this episode 👇🎥

www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Mow...

Setting up Claude on a Linux machine?

This video from @BrandonMathis walks through the full process. Install Node.js and NPM, configure the Claude CLI, and authenticate with an API key.

A straightforward guide to getting started with Claude on Ubuntu. Check it out!

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Struggling with prompts? You're not alone.

Rob Ocel breaks down why there’s no “magic prompt” and why senior devs need to get comfy being beginners again.

More real talk on AI and tooling on our YouTube channel! 🔗🔽
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YouTube video by This Dot Media How Engineers and Team Leads Run Vercel in 2025: Faster Shipping with Less Friction!

The #1 takeaway from these interviews at Vercel Ship?

The platform just works.

But what does that actually mean?

We asked developers across the stack how they’re using it in real life.

Learn about the latest updates, and what Vercel looks like in action 🎥👇
www.youtube.com/watch?v=0GSl...

Just got a new dev machine?

Here’s how to turn it into an AI-powered workspace with Google’s Gemini coding agent. Install Node.js, grab your API key, and get the CLI running in minutes.

Full walkthrough by Brandon Mathis! More tips and tricks on our YouTube!
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Gemini CLI vs Claude Code: who codes it better?

We asked both #AI agents to build the classic Dino Run game from a single prompt, each left to fill in the blanks themself.

More great content for Software Engineers: www.youtube.com/@ThisDotMedi...

In this Leadership Exchange clip, Rob Ocel breaks down a key leadership nuance. Honesty and authenticity aren't always the same thing.

It's a thoughtful take on how great leaders communicate with clarity and integrity, even when full transparency might overwhelm.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=ecFv...

YouTube video by This Dot Media How Engineers and Team Leads Run Vercel in 2025: Faster Shipping with Less Friction!

Vercel isn’t only fast and secure. It’s totally changing how teams build.

In these interviews from Vercel Ship 2025, software experts share how Vercel fits into their daily workflows, scales with their team, and unlocks AI-native apps.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=0GSl...

Setting up Google's Gemini coding agent?

This quick guide shows you how to install Node.js, configure the Gemini CLI with NPM, and set up your API key from Google AI Studio.

Check out our channel for more tech tips and tricks!

www.youtube.com/@ThisDotMedia