Cosmin’s journey from internet cafe to LLM-assisted web development

01/07/2025 1h 11min Temporada 1 Episodio 2

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Jonathan Rhyne (CEO and co-founder of Nutrient) and Cosmin Iorgus (web integrator and designer on Nutrient’s Marketing team) dive into web development experiences, migrating and rebranding websites, and AI-fueled acceleration along the way.The conversation shares Cosmin’s unique evolution from a phone company sales representative to a skilled software engineer at Nutrient, highlighting the critical roles of curiosity and perseverance in mastering new technologies. Then things merge into an insightful discussion on the ever-evolving web development landscape, emphasizing adaptability, collaborative problem-solving, and the strategic integration of AI tools for innovation.Topics you’ll hear about:Early web exploration and internet experiencesWeb development journey and evolutionMerging websites and rebrandingWebflow and website migrationMigration and website building with AstroManaging team growthAI-powered development accelerationAI’s evolving roleEpisode chapters:00:00 Introduction01:16 Cosmin’s journey07:29 Cosmin joins ORPALIS12:26 Easy to learn (new tech) today18:47 Cosmin wearing many hats at ORPALIS21:53 About ORPALIS and the rebrand to Nutrient28:18 Webflow, the s#!t show35:31 AI to the Webflow rescue, or not? 37:50 Astro to the rescue? No, you need a PLAN39:37 On remote work — the good, the bad, and the ugly40:32 Astro, for realz45:59 From chaos to a plan, and a team50:44 Windsurfing Astro toward Cursor55:42 Context switching tax57:40 Aaaaand .... Claude Code!01:02:36 Claude coding is the new internet01:08:33 A tool though — gotta know what you wantEach guest featured on The Source Branch works on technology that accelerates innovation for businesses and consumers. Read about their insights and development process on the Nutrient blog. Interested in career opportunities at Nutrient? Visit our Careers page. Learn more about what the team behind The Source Branch podcast is working on at nutrient.io.