ConTejas Code is a podcast in the web engineering space that has deep dives on various topics between frontend engineering with React, TypeScript, Next.js, and backend engineering with Kafka, Postgres, and more. The series is a mix of long-form content and guest episodes with industry leaders in the web engineering space.
From the podcast, listeners will take away actionable best practices that you can integrate into your workflows as well as valuable insights from prominent people in the industry.
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ConTejas Code is a podcast in the web engineering space that has deep dives on various topics between frontend engineering with React, TypeScript, Next.js, and backend engineering with Kafka, Postgres, and more. The series is a mix of long-form content and guest episodes with industry leaders in the web engineering space.
From the podcast, listeners will take away actionable best practices that you can integrate into your workflows as well as valuable insights from prominent people in the industry.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Links
- CodeCrafters (partner): https://tej.as/codecrafters
- Lu on X: https://x.com/todepond
- Lu on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/todepond.com
- Lu on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@todepond
- tldraw: https://tldraw.com/
- Make Real: https://makereal.tldraw.com/
- tldraw computer: https://computer.tldraw.com/
- Tejas on X: https://x.com/tejaskumar_
Summary
We talk with Lu Wilson, an engineer at tldraw: a startup focused on innovative whiteboard technology. Together, we discuss the evolution of tldraw, the impact of AI on creative workflows, and the importance of experimentation in tech development. Lu shares insights on their very interesting experiments like Make Real and the new tldraw Computer, emphasizing the need for user-friendly AI tools that empower everyone, not just programmers. The discussion also touches on building a culture of experimentation within teams and the future of AI in design and development.
Chapters
00:00 Lu Wilson
04:12 Introduction to TL Draw and Lou Wilson's Work
07:12 Exploring Make Real: AI and Canvas Integration
10:07 The Evolution of TL Draw Computer
12:56 User Experiences and Creative Applications
15:57 Future Directions and Innovations in TL Draw
19:06 AI Workflows: Democratizing Technology for Everyone
35:16 The Evolution of Teal Draw's Features
38:05 Challenges in Implementing Autocomplete
41:23 Building a Future-Proof AI Module
43:01 Understanding LLMs and Canvas Interaction
45:52 Evaluating AI Performance on Canvas
48:25 AI as a Collaborative Partner
53:01 Fostering a Culture of Experimentation
54:11 Balancing Innovation and Business Goals
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