James Perkins, co-founder of Unkey, talks about turning a potential blog post into a full-fledged business that simplifies API management for developers. Throughout the episode, he explains the core features of Unkey, the importance of VC funding, and the realities of startup life, including balancing workloads and managing a globally distributed team.

Postman is an API platform for building and using APIs. Postman simplifies each step of the API lifecycle and streamlines collaboration so you can create better APIs—faster.

Attend their Upcoming Conference - April 30 - May 1, 2024 in San Francisco. Amy and James will be there in person.

0:00 Intro
0:47 Sponsor: Postman
1:41 Background and Overview of Unkey
3:20 Unkey's Features
3:34 Origin Story of Unkey
10:10 VC Interaction and Scaling Up
16:38 Unkey's Core Features and Technical Setup

• Mintlify for Documentation39:19 Challenges and Rewards of Startup Life

45:34 Future Plans and Scaling

48:16 Picks and Plugs

• James Perkins' Picks and Plugs:
  • RISE Calendar (tool for managing time zones and flexible scheduling)
  • Unkey (API management platform)
• Brad's Picks and Plugs:
  • Pupford treats for puppy training
  • Brad Garropy on YouTube
• Amy's Picks and Plugs:
  • Batteries for Mac App
  • Amy's YouTube Channel

Tracy Lee joins the Compressed.fm to discuss the integration of AI in development, the evolution of documentation practices, and her role in leading community projects and tech innovations.

Postman is an API platform for building and using APIs. Postman simplifies each step of the API lifecycle and streamlines collaboration so you can create better APIs—faster.

Attend their Upcoming Conference - April 30 - May 1, 2024 in San Francisco. Amy and James will be there in person.

00:00:00 - Introduction and Overview
00:00:38 - Sponsor: Postman

• PostCon - April 30 - May 1, 2024

00:01:59 - Guest Introduction: Tracy Lee
00:06:02 - Tracy Discusses Upcoming Talks at CityJS and CascadiaJS
00:10:51 - Challenges with Documentation in Development

• Material Design (v3)
• Divio’s Documentation System

00:17:08 - The Value of Asking Questions and Community Support

• Episode 169 with Cory Miller, Not Knowing Everything
• Code Stackr on YouTube (videos specifically on GitHub CoPilot alternatives)
  • This VS Code AI Coding Assistant Is A Game Changer!
  • I Cannot Believe How Good This VS Code AI Coding Assistant Is!
• Prompt Engineering Guides
  • OpenAI
  • Anthropic
• Image Prompt Engineering
  • DallE
  • Google Doc with Examples

00:24:05 - Balancing Professional and Personal Life

• Template for Annual Planning Spreadsheet

00:26:41 - Picks and Plugs

• James:
  • Pick: KitchenAid mixer
  • Plug: Learn Build Teach Community and Deals for Devs project
• Tracy:
  • Pick: Tonies
  • Plug: This.Dot and their engineering leadership resources
  • This Dot Labs is Hiring
• Amy:
  • Pick: Kidamento camera
  • Plug: Two Week Build
• Bekah:
  • Pick: Coconut cashew crisps from Aldi
  • Plug: Virtual Coffee resources on open source

00:31:15 - Closing

In Episode 182, hosts James and Amy delve into the intricacies of React Server Components (RSCs) and the challenges of building multi-step forms. They discuss the latest developments in RSCs, including the implementation in RedwoodJS, and share insights on managing state and validations in multi-step forms. Throughout, the hosts offer practical advice and technical deep dives, making complex topics accessible and engaging.

Postman is an API platform for building and using APIs. Postman simplifies each step of the API lifecycle and streamlines collaboration so you can create better APIs—faster.

Attend their upcoming conference, April 30 - May 1, 2024 in San Francisco. Amy and James will be there in person.

00:00:00 Intro

00:00:40 Sponsored by Postman

00:02:07 React Server Components

00:03:12 Deep dive into RSC and Redwood JS implementation details

00:04:23 Explanation of React Server Components ecosystem and challenges

• Theo's YouTube Video: The Truth About React Server Components
• Ben Holmes and Dan Abramov Stream: Dan Abramov explores React Server Components with us!
• Episode 71: Secret Things, Env Vars, How to Handle API Keys Correctly

00:36:03 Transition to multi-step forms and their complexities

00:37:05 Strategies for handling form state and validation

00:45:28 Detailed considerations for different form steps and data handling

00:55:49 Picks and Plugs

• Amy's Pick: Full House on Hulu and HBO Max, Fuller House on Netflix
• Amy's Plug: Two Week Build
• James's Pick: Baking Sheet, Mat, and Cooling Rack Set
• James's Plug: Learn, Build, Teach Discord
• The Happiness Lab Podcast: Episode - Where Everybody Knows Your Name