Building Your Own AI Minions with Joel Hooks

Chats with Kent C. Dodds

Joel Hooks, a seasoned software developer and co-organizer of Epic WebConf, delves into his experience building personalized AI workflows. Joel introduces his talk on constructing a “hoard of AI minions” to enhance productivity and automation, using his app JoelFit.app as a case study. The app integrates AI routers and workflows for managing health and fitness goals, demonstrating how developers can adopt similar approaches for professional and personal projects.

Joel emphasizes the importance of attending in-person events like Epic WebConf to foster meaningful human connections and exchange ideas. As a veteran of conferences, he shares how relationships built at these events have significantly impacted his career, providing inspiration, professional opportunities, and friendships.

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Meet Joel at Epic Web Conf.

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Guest: Joel Hooks

• Website: joelhooks.com
• 𝕏: @jhooks
• GitHub: @joelhooks

Host: Kent C. Dodds

• Website: kentcdodds.com
• 𝕏: @kentcdodds
• GitHub: @kentcdodds
• YouTube: Kent C. Dodds
• Epic Web: epicweb.dev