In this episode of the Modern Web Podcast, host Danny Thompson sits down with David Mytton, founder and CEO of Arcjet and creator of the console.dev DevTools newsletter. They explore what makes a truly successful developer tool, the importance of great documentation, and how Arcjet is redefining "security as code" for modern applications. David shares insights into open-source strategies, balancing speed and innovation in startups, and the evolving role of AI in developer tools.
Chapters
0:00 - 1:41 Episode Introduction
1:42 - 2:55 David Mitten’s Background & Dev Tools Expertise
2:56 - 4:17 The Importance of Great Documentation
4:18 - 6:43 Challenges in Keeping Documentation Updated
6:44 - 9:20 Simplistic vs. Over-Stylized Docs
9:21 - 11:19 Why Arcjet Stands Out
11:20 - 13:01 Developer Security & Perceptions
13:02 - 15:07 Layered Security & Best Practices
15:08 - 16:46 Encouraging Developers to Prioritize Security
16:47 - 18:48 Dependency Management Challenges
18:49 - 20:30 Evolving Dev Tools Over Time
20:31 - 22:54 Modern Code Editors & Terminal Innovation
22:55 - 25:41 AI’s Role in Dev Tools
25:42 - 27:08 Benchmark Reliability in Dev Tools
27:09 - 30:57 Open Source Contributions & Strategy
30:58 - 32:54 Shipping Fast as a Small Team
32:55 - 34:06 Closing Remarks
Follow David Mytton on Social Media
Twitter: https://x.com/davidmytton
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidmytton/
Website: https://davidmytton.blog/
Github: https://github.com/davidmytton
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