Changed my mind: AI is actually good for coding

Big episode! Brian shares the results of his launch of Instrumental Components (sales numbers, and how he's feeling). He also talks about his next project: helping devs and teams navigate how to use AI in software development and design. This episode was recorded live, with tons of folks joining us in the "panel" chat. Adam Wathan ended up joining us last-minute to talk about how he's changed is mind on AI and coding, and how AI is affecting Tailwind's business.Timestamps:(02:50) - What is Instrumental Components and how has the launch been? (11:06) - Why not go for something big? (24:26) - What you hear online vs the reality of what's going on (29:24) - Pricing change for Instrumental Components (34:04) - Where Brian's going next (51:42) - Adam Wathan on how they're using AI (01:06:14) - Writing PRD for AI instead of prompt writing (01:09:39) - How is AI going to affect Adam's business? (01:24:03) - Vibe coding personal projects YOU ARE THE PANEL – send us your thoughts 🗣️🎤 Send us an audio or video message📧 Email us: [email protected]📺 Leave a comment on YouTube 🦋 Reply on Bluesky Links mentioned in this episodeInstrumental Components - Brian's new productClarity Flow - Brian's SaaS productTransistor.fm - Justin's companyIntegrate Open AI and Anthropic APIs into your Rails applications (video)Rob Walling's Stair Step approachVercel's new V0 AI toolThorsten Ball's article: How to build an agentMostly Technical | 85: Screencasting.com Launch FailureThe Steve Ballmer Interview: The Complete History and StrategyTaskMaster AI SolutionsClaude Code OverviewAI Video EditorFigma AI CreativityRand Fishkin on Marketing