Shawn Mayzes

@Cappy_Nate Interested in this. I'm in Software/AI

Started an Actual Canadian Builders group chat. -Hardware -Software -Space -Defence -Web3 -Health -AI -Energy -Manufacturing You name it. But it's a Canadian only zone. 🇨🇦 If you want in, drop your name in the comments and ping anyone who should be there! LFG! 💪🇨🇦🏗️🚀

🔗 Moving from PHPStorm to Zed for Laravel development x.com/cmellor/status… #php #laravel #editor #ide #zed

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🛜 WhyFi is live on Product Hunt today. I'd appreciate any support :) producthunt.com/products/whyfi

Anthropic has quite a large open-source repository for Claude Skills with 81.2K+ Github stars 🌟 These "skills" are predefined folders filled with specific instructions that the AI loads only when needed, on the fly to handle specialized tasks like creating documents or testing web apps. Instead of typing out long prompts every time you want to format a document, the system learns your workflow once and executes it automatically. There is also a specialized skill designed specifically to help you build brand new skills from scratch. The architecture is highly efficient because each skill only consumes about 100 tokens just to read the basic metadata. This setup means the full instructions are only loaded into the active memory when the specific task actually requires them. Your main context window stays entirely clear of unnecessary instructions until the exact moment they are needed. Developers install these tools using a single terminal command so they work seamlessly across the web interface and the API. You build a specialized capability once and it becomes available across your entire software stack immediately. This shift toward dynamic memory loading provides exactly what the industry needs to move past basic chatbots into reliable software systems. It directly addresses the scaling bottlenecks of context window limits while standardizing how enterprises deploy AI across different departments.

Ever feel like your tiny team is pulling a miracle just to keep up? Startups running lean save money, but the stress is real: burnout, delays, skill gaps. Have you seen teams make it work, or is everyone just barely hanging on? #startups #founderlife See how we're helping small,

Speed is a trust game. Build teams that move fast without burning out by focusing on trust over process. Honest feedback and real codes of conduct unlock agility and ethics: no trade-offs. Curious? Full article: shawnmayzes.com/articles/move-…

Corporate experience doesn't always translate to startups. Structure vs. autonomy is a huge leap. Seen many struggle with unpredictability and fewer guardrails. Anyone else notice this pattern?

Turn juniors into leaders: Mentorship means smoother onboarding, bigger ownership, & faster growth for everyone. Real teams thrive when everyone learns and leads: no matter your role. What’s the best advice you’ve given or received in tech?

AI is turbo-charging dev speed: then leaves a trail only "code cleanup specialists" can fix. Fast code ≠ clean code! Startups: are you seeing this in your team? Drop a 🙋 if you’ve hired a cleanup hero lately! #startups #codequality

Racing to launch? Skipping tests, cutting corners, messy code piling up: these shortcuts are silent momentum killers. Technical debt grows fast and bites hard. I’ve helped startups dig out, and trust me: clean code pays off. What’s your biggest tech debt regret? Share below!

Want to get Random ChatGPT Gibberish? This is actually crazy, perfect for those who love gibberish & more! Do you really want it? Reply with "gibberish" and LIKE this tweet. Must be following me so I can DM you the link! #NoValue #LOL

3 costs Laravel teams miss when skipping code reviews: • Bugs = 5x longer to fix in production • New devs struggle for weeks • 2+ hours daily debugging mystery code What's your biggest code review lesson?

The Mom Test changed how I build. Instead of "Would you use this?" I ask about past behavior—real answers, real problems. Saved me 3+ months of wasted work. What underrated book changed YOUR approach?

I reviewed 100+ Laravel codebases. 90% make the same mistakes. Stop fighting Laravel - trust the framework: • Use FormRequests for validation • Keep controllers thin • Follow DRY/SOLID principles • Write tests (it's easy!) What's the worst Laravel anti-pattern you've seen?

Startup scaling? Fractional CTOs = senior tech guidance minus the full-time cost. shawnmayzes.com/articles/do-yo…

The FTC just dropped the hammer on AI marketing BS. No more "AI-powered" claims without proof. SaaS founders: time to clean up your messaging or face real consequences. jetpacklabs.com/articles/ftc-c…

Chatbots making stuff up? RAG + vector search fixes that by pulling real data instead of guessing. This article breaks down how to make AI trustworthy: shawnmayzes.com/product-engine… #AI #Startup

In 3 years, what feature will every business app bake in by default? Our bets: AI copilots that actually help, real-time privacy controls, and zero-click onboarding. Got a wilder prediction? Drop it below! #SaaS #AI #FutureOfWork #ProductDev

AI bills crushing your budget? Run local LLMs instead. Keep your data, cut costs, boost speed. @shawnmayzes breaks it down step-by-step 📉💡 shawnmayzes.com/product-engine…