Are you wasting money and usage limits by choosing the most powerful AI model for every task? Or are you wasting even more time fighting with a cheaper model that isn't up to the job?

In this episode, Matt and Mike discuss when to use smaller, faster AI models and when it's worth reaching for more powerful reasoning models. From simple website fixes and document processing to complicated debugging, architecture decisions, and long-running AI agents, choosing the right model can make a huge difference in both cost and productivity. They also explore how your prompting strategy should change depending on the model you're using, why Mike has started giving more autonomy to powerful AI models, and the risks of trusting AI-generated code when you don't fully understand the results. Plus, they discuss the hidden costs of AI workflows, including repeated prompts, human verification, and time spent correcting mistakes.

‍Show Notes: https://www.htmlallthethings.com/podcast/choosing-the-right-ai-model-for-the-job

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Is software development becoming a code factory - and what could that mean for developer salaries? Two Toronto job postings spark a conversation about pay, AI, outsourcing, and the future of tech careers. In this edition of the Web News, Matt and Mike discuss the salary figures shared for AI roles at Canadian Tire and OpenTable, then explore whether cheaper code production could mean smaller teams and less bargaining power for developers. They debate whether AI could make offshoring easier, how competition for jobs affects pay, and why trust, communication, and tailored solutions still matter when hiring developers. Plus, they discuss how Toronto’s cost of living and commuting demands complicate the salary conversation.

Show Notes: https://www.htmlallthethings.com/podcast/are-software-engineers-going-to-get-paid-less

Does your small business website really need a slider, testimonials, a blog, pricing tables, and every other feature you've seen on successful websites? Not necessarily. Websites are a lot like LEGO. They're made up of individual building blocks that can be arranged in countless ways. But just because another business uses a particular feature doesn't mean it's right for yours. In this episode, Matt and Mike break down the anatomy of a small business website, exploring what different pages and components actually do, when they're useful, and when you might be better off leaving them out.

Show Notes: https://www.htmlallthethings.com/podcast/what-does-your-small-business-website-actually-need

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