Michael Meloche, Author at Building Better Developers

Build Better AI Habits: Focus on Value, Not Just Automation

October 23, 2026 • Career beyond the code

Artificial intelligence has made it easier than ever to automate tasks, generate ideas, and build software. However, having access to powerful AI tools does not automatically make us more productive. Without clear…

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Use the Right AI for the Job: Kevin Riedl on Local Models, AI Routing, and Smarter Development

October 22, 2026 • Career beyond the code

AI is an essential tool for many developers, but using it well takes more than picking the most powerful model. As adoption grows, developers and businesses face new questions about cost, performance,…

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AI-Native Development Without the Hype: Kevin Riedl on Building Better Software With AI

October 20, 2026 • Career beyond the code

Companies are racing to adopt AI. Developers are experimenting with increasingly powerful coding agents. Businesses want projects delivered faster. But faster development doesn’t automatically produce better software. In this episode of Develpreneur,…

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Weekly Challenge: Build an MVP With AI Without Overbuilding

October 16, 2026 • Career beyond the code

Building an MVP with AI has become remarkably easy, but that does not mean every idea deserves to become a full application. AI can turn a concept into working software faster than…

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Build Less, Validate More: Alane Boyd on Smarter AI Development

October 15, 2026 • Career beyond the code

Smarter AI development is not about using the most advanced tool or building the most complicated solution. As AI makes software development faster and more accessible, developers and business owners face a…

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AI Is Not the Problem: Alane Boyd on Building an AI-Ready Organization

October 13, 2026 • Career beyond the code

Building an AI-ready organization requires more than giving employees access to ChatGPT, Claude, Copilot, or another AI platform. Without training, standards, and a clear understanding of where AI belongs, organizations can create…

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