Optimizing Compute Costs for AI Agents
Agents spend most of their wall-clock time waiting on model inference. Depending on your execution environment, you're paying full price for every second of that wait.
James Q Quick - Developer. Speaker. Teacher.
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The Best TypeScript Tools for Building AI Agents (2026)
A breakdown of the top TypeScript tools for building AI agents, from lightweight AI SDKs to durable runtimes, with tradeoffs and code examples for each.
Build an MCP Server on Cloudflare Workers
Create MCP servers with Cloudflare Workers and get built-in AI, Durable Objects for stateful sessions, and global deployment.
Here's How I Trigger My AI Agent From My Phone
I built a Cloudflare Worker to trigger full AI workflows for content generation, triggered by text or email.
Building an AI Content Generation Agent with Flue
Flue is a TypeScript framework for building AI agents. Here's how to build one from scratch — defining how it thinks, what it does, and running it on Cloudflare Workers.
Understanding the AI Agent Loop
Every AI agent is built on the same simple pattern: call the model, run the tools it requests, and repeat. Here's how to build that loop from scratch, step by step.
Feature Flag Workflow: AI Transcription with Cloudflare Flagship
A walkthrough of how I'd ship an AI transcription feature in Quick Cuts using Cloudflare Flagship's JSON object flags. From dashboard setup to gradual rollout, without a single extra deploy.
Cloudflare Flagship: Feature Flags Built Into Workers
Cloudflare Flagship is now in public beta offering native feature flags for Workers with no SDK or third-party service required. Here's what the setup looks like and how I'm using it in a real app.
From Resend to Cloudflare Email
I migrated my personal site's transactional email from Resend to Cloudflare Email Service. Here's exactly what changed and what stayed the same.
I Replaced a Canva Pro Feature with a Cloudflare Worker
I was paying for Canva Pro just to remove backgrounds and add portrait outlines. Then I realized Cloudflare's Images binding does background removal in a single line. Here's how I built a replacement.
Register a Domain With Your AI Agent
Use the Cloudflare Registrar API and MCP server to search, check, and register domains directly from your AI coding agent without leaving your editor.
Maintaining Your Mental Health at Conferences
5 tips for maintaining your mental health at a developer conference
Why You Can't Pass Functions From Server to Client Components
JavaScript functions can't be serialized so they can't be passed from a Server Component to a Client Component in React.
The Postman VS Code Extension Is Finally Here!
Postman has officially launched a VS Code extension.
10 Best Video Platforms for Learning Web Development
Here are my favorite video platforms for learning web development through video content.
5 Utility Apps I Use Every Day (For Mac)
Discover 5 essential Mac utility apps to boost your developer efficiency and streamline your workflow like Keyboard Maestro, Raycast, and more.
5 Reasons Developers Regret Their Jobs
Don't make these mistakes when considering roles in your career. Make sure your next role is your best role!
How to Add OpenAI To Your Nextjs Project
Learn how to incorporate AI into your Next project using the openAI SDK.
Is Create React App Really Dead?
Create React App makes up 40% of projects depoyed to Netlify. Is it really dead?
Tips For Handling and Tracking Errors in JavaScript
Learn to handle and track errors more efficiently in JavaScript
Use AI To Create Bash Scripts Using Fig
Use AI to create useful scripts through Fig.io
3 Regrets From My Computer Science Degree
I didn't get the most out of my computer science degree!
How I Used ChatGPT In My JavaScript Projects
5 ways I've used ChatGPT in my recent projects.
TypeScript and Databases - Keep Your Types In Sync With Xata
Learn how Xata's codegen keeps types in sync with your database.
The Front Matter VS Code Extension for Embedded Markdown
VS Code extension to manage your embedded markdown
Best Browser For Web Developers?
Polypane is a new browser with amazing developer features.
Appwrite Best Developer Tools on Product Hunt in 2022
Appwrite is a Backend as a Service that changes the way we build applications
Make Deep Clones in JavaScript With structuredClone
Learn how to make deep clones in JavaScript.
Using Node Watch Instead of Nodemon
You can use the watch command in Node instead of using nodemon.
10 Amazing VS Code Themes You Have Probably Never Heard Of
Here are 10 less popular VS Code themes to check out
JavaScript Trends in 2023
Here are five trends in JavaScript to keep an eye out for this year!
I Tried Astro - 5 Reasons Why I Love It!
I recently tried Astro framework for the first time, and it's amazing!
Build a JavaScript Memory Match Game
Learn how to build a memory match game with JavaScript
Create a Link Shortener App with SvelteKit, TypeScript, and Directus.io
Learn how to build a link shortener app with SvelteKit, TypeScript, and Directus.io
JavaScript Callbacks Explained in 5 Minutes
Callbacks are an essential part of understanding JavaScript especially when dealing with asynchronous code. Let's cover the basics of callbacks in about 5 minutes with a handful of examples!
My Favorite FREE VS Code Font in 2022
My favorite VS Code font in 2022 is free
BRAND NEW VS Code Extension for Testing APIs
Test your APIs directly inside of VS Code with the RapidAPI Client extension.
15 Common Beginner JavaScript Mistakes
Here are the 15 most common mistakes I've seen beginner JavaScript developers make.
Setup a Custom Domain with Netlify
Setup a Custom Domain with Netlify
Top 5 Struggles of a Developer Advocate
Let's look at the top 5 struggles I have as a Developer Advocate.
My Terminal Has SUPER Powers!
This plugin is amazing! I recently tried the Fig.io plugin for my terminal and it is AWESOME. You can get autocomplete and IntelliSense just like you do inside of VS Code right inside of your terminal.
Goals for 2022
I'm so excited and optimistic for 2022!
Must Have SvelteKit Extension for VS Code - SvelteKit Snippets
SvelteKit is one of the best frameworks out there, and working with it just got much much easier!
Announcing Advent of JavaScript - A FREE Series of JavaScript Challenges
Announcing Advent of JavaScript - A FREE Series of JavaScript Challenges
100k Subscribers On YouTube - 5 Things I Learned
100k Subscribers On YouTube - 5 Things I Learned
I Created a Developer Rap Video - Here's What I Learned
I created a developer rap video. Here's what I learned.
Why and How to Get Started Live Streaming
Learn how and why I got started Live Streaming early in 2020.
5 Tips for Crushing Developer Interviews
Here are 5 ways you can improve your chances of doing well in a developer interview.
JavaScript Array Filter Method Practice in 5 Minutes
JavaScript arrays have some powerful built-in methods that simplify working with them. Let's look at the array filter() method.
Next.js 10 Image Component - A First Look
Let's take a first look at the Next.js 10 Image Component.