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Mastering Agentic Workflows With Claude Code · Luma About This Workshop As a software engineer, you're already feeling the pressure to adapt to AI-driven development. But random ChatGPT prompts and basic copilot…

Join us at our in-person training event on Sept 4 in Atlanta, GA. FM and our Virtuosos community have invited AD Slaton to teach a hands-on course using Claude Code and spec-driven development.

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Version control your n8n workflows by exporting JSON files. This simple backup strategy prevents losing complex automation setups.

Content creation speed increases without sacrificing brand alignment when your LLM understands your style guidelines inherently.

Error handling in n8n saves more time than perfect initial setup. Build workflows that gracefully handle API failures and data inconsistencies.

Start simple with n8n workflows. Connect two tools first, then gradually add complexity as you understand the data flow.

Training data quality matters more than quantity. A well-curated dataset of your best content outperforms generic training on massive scales.

Brand voice consistency across channels becomes automatic when your fine-tuned model powers content generation everywhere.

Fine-tuning reduces the need for extensive prompt engineering. The model already knows how you communicate.

Scalability becomes predictable with custom software. You control the architecture decisions that determine future growth capacity.

Webhook triggers in n8n eliminate polling delays. Real-time data processing improves user experience and reduces server load.

Data ownership matters more than convenience. Custom solutions keep your business intelligence in-house and under your control.

Fine-tuned models handle industry-specific terminology and concepts better than general-purpose alternatives.

Your competitive advantage shouldn't depend on using the same tools as everyone else. Custom software creates unique business capabilities.

Announcing the Virtuosos Community The Virtuosos community is a new community for product managers, UX designers, design professionals, and engineers who are ready to pioneer the future of how digital products are built.

We are getting the Virtuosos community off the ground. Read the launch announcement below to learn more and join us at virtuosos.dev.

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Licensing costs for multiple SaaS tools often exceed the investment in custom software that consolidates functionality under one roof.

Customer service quality improves when AI responses reflect your company's specific tone, values, and knowledge base.

Integration headaches disappear when your software is built to connect with your existing systems from day one.

Off-the-shelf software forces your business processes to conform to someone else's assumptions. Custom software adapts to how you actually work.

Workflow efficiency improves dramatically when software matches your team's natural processes instead of forcing them to learn new ones.

Marketing attribution gets messy fast. AI automation tracks customer interactions across channels, providing clear ROI insights without manual data compilation.

Generic AI responses sound generic. Fine-tuned models trained on your brand voice maintain consistency across all automated content.

Customer journey mapping becomes actionable when AI automation triggers specific responses based on user behavior across all touchpoints.

Content personalization at scale isn't magic—it's AI automation. One campaign becomes hundreds of tailored messages without additional manual work.

Social media scheduling tools are table stakes. The real value comes from AI that analyzes engagement patterns and suggests optimal posting strategies.

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An LLM updating all of your project dependencies because of a UI layout bug.

If you are in the Atlanta area and interested in agentic coding, join us for an intensive in-person half day workshop on August 5th teaching emerging workflows for building quality software with AI.

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FM is happy to announce Virtuosos, our agentic coding community. Look, we're all making this up as we go along. The difference is some of us are doing it together.

Sign up below. Much more to come.

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Lead scoring used to take hours of manual analysis. Now AI can evaluate prospects in real-time, routing qualified leads directly to your sales team.

Marketing teams spend 40% of their time on repetitive tasks. AI automation handles the routine so your team can focus on strategy and creativity.

Is AI a big scam, or will our jobs be on the chopping block by 2026? Builder.ai folded despite raising billions, yet Anthropic’s founder predicts mass AI-driven unemployment. Which is it?

“AI is great at the first mile because it seems human, but bad at the last mile because it’s not human.”

Great take by @ftrain.bsky.social

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Build something that works perfectly, then design something beautiful around it. Function first, form second.