497: Turning Machine Code into C with AI

497: Turning Machine Code into C with AI

In this episode James and Frank dive into the practical realities of using AI in everyday development—arguing that AI shines in brownfield (existing) code because it respects your architecture, while greenfield work rewards iterative prompting. They unpack model quirks: context-window limits, hallucinations, and why trying different models matters. The heart of the show is Frank’s nerdy delight: feeding a 64KB EEPROM through a disassembler and having Sonnet decompile it into readable C, exposing a PID autopilot and hardware checks—proof that AI can accelerate reverse engineering and embedded work. Along the way they share hands-on tips (trim and clean context, use disassembly first, tweak prompts), and fun examples of AI-generated icons and AppleScript. A must-listen for devs curious how AI can supercharge real projects.

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467: There was AI at WWDC 2025

467: There was AI at WWDC 2025

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466: When James Made Xbox Games

466: When James Made Xbox Games

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465: Learning how web development works

465: Learning how web development works

James is coding several apps a month and Frank is coding inside the Apple Vision Pro... what could go wrong. Follow Us Frank: Twitter, Blog, GitHub James: Twitter, Blog, GitHub Merge Conflict: Tw...

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464: Microsoft Build 2025 Recap + A Little Google I/O

464: Microsoft Build 2025 Recap + A Little Google I/O

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463: Good and Bad Vibes

463: Good and Bad Vibes

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19 Touko 202540min

462: Are Apps Dead?

462: Are Apps Dead?

AI is everywhere and evolving quickly. How is it transforming our lives, our development process, and what does the future hold? Link: YCombinator Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TECDj4JUx7o F...

12 Touko 202555min

461: Merge Conflict REACTS - 7 Programming Myths

461: Merge Conflict REACTS - 7 Programming Myths

We break down Fireship's 7 programming myths to see if we agree. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=niWpfRyvs2U Follow Us Frank: Twitter, Blog, GitHub James: Twitter, Blog, GitHub Merge Conf...

5 Touko 202553min

460: I Only Vibe Code Now

460: I Only Vibe Code Now

James is all in Vibe Coding, what really is "end of life" for software and for devices, Switch 2 pre-orders are on, and new Mac mini docks! Pulwtop Dock: https://amzn.to/44J1qqB Follow Us Frank: T...

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