AI Agent Development

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AI Agent Development

The next AI Agent is coming | Build in public E108

Daily Update on Build and Public Log In my daily update, I share my ongoing work on developing an AI agent tool designed to automate tasks like summarizing emails and generating code. I discuss how the AI performed well on simpler tasks but struggled with complex backend processes, producing overly verbose code and requiring substantial human guidance. I also evaluated the tool's target audience, debating whether it serves developers or end users, and considered potential marketplace strategies. Additionally, I recounted my personal challenges with a recurring stomach condition that has persisted since a past surgery, emphasizing the need to manage both technical projects and health priorities. Overall, I reflect on the art of clean coding and the balance necessary when integrating AI into development workflows.
May 6, 2025
AI Agent Development

AI Agent Marketplace? (Viral old music) | Build in public E106

My Daily Update: Building AI Agent Projects Today, I shared my progress on improving my AI agent code, including a bug fix for generating chapters and a live demo feature that tracks how often an agent is run. I discussed my ambition to create a marketplace for high-quality, vetted AI agents where developers can earn money based on usage. I also reflected on the importance of showing up and building small habits every day, drawing inspiration from Atomic Habits, despite the challenges of my intense freelance work. Additionally, I shared a random story about discovering an old band, Crystal Castles, experiencing a resurgence on Spotify due to TikTok, which reminded me that success can come unexpectedly. Overall, my update was a blend of technical achievements, personal reflections on maintaining progress, and insights on cultural trends, underlining my commitment to continuous improvement and innovation in my projects.
May 2, 2025
AI Agent Development

Trying to market an AI Agent service (Delivering at work) | Build in public E88

Daily Update: Build a Public Log Today I provided my daily update on the progress of building my public log, sharing both my technical challenges and the lessons learned along the way. I explained my frustrations with flawed software and the lackluster April Fool’s updates, as well as my efforts in refining the landing page and promoting my AI agent API service. I detailed my past struggles with developing agents for email tasks and recalled an intense experience with a demanding airline scheduling project. I also offered advice on seeking help when faced with overwhelming tasks. Throughout the update, I emphasized my commitment to quality, the need for robust manual coding, and the importance of active user feedback to improve agent performance.
April 2, 2025
AI Agent Development

Almost done with adding Stripe so users can buy Credit (Hot Sea) | Build in public E83

Daily Update - Build and Public Log The creator updates on launching his AI agent API service, describing improvements in agents code, Stripe pricing integration, and backend fixes. He also shares a personal anecdote about extreme heat and disappointing beach experiences, and mentions plans for a full workflow demo later in the week.
March 25, 2025
AI Agent Development

Building User Accounts for the AI Agent API Service (Going to Prison)

Summary of the Video: Daily Update for Build and Public Log The video provides a daily update from February 18, 2025, discussing a new freelance project, the need to streamline work on two projects, plans for hiring help, and steps to improve code documentation and agent building. It ends with a personal anecdote about an office colleague involved in questionable insurance fraud.
February 18, 2025
AI Agent Development

I have Dragonfly DB working after docker hell (I lost millions on crypto)

Summary of the Video: Daily Update for Build and Public Log on February 5, 2025 The video details the challenges faced during a Docker configuration for a server build, including swapping Redis for Dragonfly DB and setting up a reverse proxy. It also outlines plans for a live demo of the first AI agent, and shares past experiences with crypto investments as a learning point.
February 6, 2025
AI Agent Development

I tried all the major models for my AI Agent and one is the clear winner (VR)

Summary of the Video: Daily Update on Agent Build and LLM Experiments. The creator explains work on a universal metrics collection system for an AI agent, reviews testing various language models for speed, cost, and accuracy, and discusses the challenges of prompt adjustment. A personal update on using VR during lockdown is also shared.
February 2, 2025
AI Agent Development

More work on my AI Agent framework (Drought)

Summary of the Video: Daily Update - Build and Public Log The video details the creator's progress on developing a custom AI agent framework, including benchmarking various models, troubleshooting error logging issues, and comparing performance and cost. It also touches on local weather improvements in California impacting drought conditions.
February 1, 2025
AI Agent Development

How I'm building my AI Agents (Warm Winter)

Summary of the Video: Daily Update for Build and Public Log In this update, the creator explains his progress on developing a plug-and-play event scheduling AI agent. He details handling retries, cost management, error logging, and fallback strategies. He also shares his vision for automated weekly error analysis and briefly reflects on pleasant weather contrasts with the Canary Islands.
January 31, 2025
AI Agent Development

Cleaning up the code for my AI Agent framework (Let devs make it cool)

Summary of the Video: Daily Update for Build and Public Log The video provides a daily update on the progress of an AI agent framework, including code refactoring and testing to build a solid foundation for future agent integration. The speaker also shares thoughts on VR experiences and the benefits of open, extendable platforms for developers.
January 29, 2025
AI Agent Development

Building an AI Virtual Assistant you can email (Friday the 13th)

Summary of the Video: Build and Public Log for December 13th 2024 The speaker shares his daily experiences including a transient lifestyle, an unexpected request to move furniture from an estranged uncle, progress on automated newsletter migration, and plans to develop AI agents for lead generation and a virtual assistant dashboard.
December 13, 2024