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693: Lessons Learned & Bugs Fixed from Launching Syntax.fm

Nov 15, 2023
The hosts share insights from launching their new website, emphasizing the mantra of launching now instead of perfecting later. They discuss the importance of error monitoring and navigating bugs, including a quirky mishap with black text on a black background. The transition from OpenAI to Anthropic for AI-generated show notes highlights the challenges of prompt placement. Local development advancements are celebrated for speeding up deployment, and amusing anecdotes about managing pet supplies add some humor to the tech talk!
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ANECDOTE

AI and JSON

  • Scott switched from OpenAI to Anthropic Claude for show note generation.
  • Getting consistent JSON output required placing the "I want JSON" instruction at the end of the prompt.
ADVICE

Fast Local Dev

  • Local development is fast with tools like Vite.
  • Use a local database for even faster data import and export.
ANECDOTE

Mind Your Payloads

  • Fast local development can mask UX loading issues in production.
  • Wes implemented a loader bar with dynamic timing based on real network data.
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