Tyler Benfield @rtbenfield.dev · 29/09/2026This venue is legit. Love the couch areas to hang. We'll have a similar setup at Builder's Day by @prisma.io in a few weeks (builders.day) 110
Tyler Benfield @rtbenfield.dev · 08/09/2026We've been building our own agents to help us operationally and they all run on open weight models, mostly GLM The newest is a code review agent that runs GLM-5.3 Flash. The Prisma team is already favoring it over the one we pay for and the core was built in a couple afternoons 111
Tyler Benfield @rtbenfield.dev · 04/09/2026You already have tools for self improving software Set up a Claude or Codex routine to pull your errors, telemetry, or product metrics and generate a report that includes prompts or creates PRs directly to fix the biggest issues. Every day your product gets better 010
Tyler Benfield @rtbenfield.dev · 02/09/2026Giving agents paths to access data over MCP or other tools is insanely cool I have Claude routines running daily to generate reports on our infra and look for opportunities for improvement. If something seems off I can ask it to dive deeper, look for historic patterns, or find correlating trends 131
Tyler Benfield @rtbenfield.dev · 12/08/2026I'm putting so much love into Builder's Day. I hope you'll join us in SF on October 26 for a day celebrating how products are built now and into the future. Comment or DM me with any questions, thoughts, or ideas you'd like to see 020
Tyler Benfield @rtbenfield.dev · 10/08/2026As models get better and we're encouraged to cut back our rules files, the most durable ones are describing intent and product direction Aligning with AI on this enables the agent to make meaningful suggestions and even push back 011
Tyler Benfield @rtbenfield.dev · 29/11/2025I didn't realize the beta build was already available! Just installed it 🤩 110
Tyler Benfield @rtbenfield.dev · 12/10/2025I'm back in Raleigh for another @allthingsopen.bsky.social and excited to give my lightning talk tomorrow ⚡ Come by to learn how to build faster apps by thinking like a database 142
Tyler Benfield @rtbenfield.dev · 04/10/2025That was a great trip to SF filled with networking and possibly the best sandwich I've ever had. Now I'm home for a few days before heading to Toronto for Remix Jam 💿🇨🇦 and then to Raleigh for @allthingsopen.bsky.social! 020
Tyler Benfield @rtbenfield.dev · 12/09/2025Let's go @ralexanderson.com! Teaching us how to build better apps by learning lessons from video games 020
Tyler Benfield @rtbenfield.dev · 11/06/2025I'm thrilled to be speaking at @allthingsopen.bsky.social this year! If you've heard me talk about conferences, you've heard of ATO. I've met so many friends from attending ATO events. 2025 is going to be great and I'm excited to be part of it! 063
Tyler Benfield @rtbenfield.dev · 03/06/2025Garden update since it's been a while. Garlic was just harvested over the weekend. Blueberries are almost ready. Tomato plants are enjoying the cooler start this summer while the peppers are a bit behind. Okra, cucumbers, and beans are coming along too. 030
Tyler Benfield @rtbenfield.dev · 27/03/2025#EpicWebConf was, in fact, epic. One of my favorite events and a 4 year reunion for me and my Remix conf gang. I can't express in one post how impactful these events have been on me... but I might pack it into a talk sometime soon. See you next time SLC👋🏻 130
Tyler Benfield @rtbenfield.dev · 26/03/2025@marktechson.com has been the hype man for speakers all day and just dropped the mic to wrap up #EpicWebConf 161
Tyler Benfield @rtbenfield.dev · 26/03/2025@devneill.com absolutely crushed it! Idea to production in less than 20 minutes. AI doing the work while Dev explained the lessons he learned along the way 🙌🏻 030
Tyler Benfield @rtbenfield.dev · 26/03/2025now we get to see the weird parts of the web with @ralexanderson.com 010
Tyler Benfield @rtbenfield.dev · 26/03/2025@andrelandgraf.com is teaching us about image optimization. I've been friends with Andre for 4 years thanks to conferences! 031
Tyler Benfield @rtbenfield.dev · 26/03/2025@aaronfrancis.com is helping us plan for our future by betting on ourselves. Really glad to meet him this week at #EpicWebConf 110
Tyler Benfield @rtbenfield.dev · 26/03/2025@anniesexton.com is here to talk about the history of JavaScript 181
Tyler Benfield @rtbenfield.dev · 26/03/2025@kentcdodds.com is on stage to talk about epic things! 021
Tyler Benfield @rtbenfield.dev · 25/03/2025Landed in SLC for #EpicWebConf 🏔️ Looking forward to seeing old friends, meeting new ones, and making some memories together 050
Tyler Benfield @rtbenfield.dev · 02/02/2025streams 🤝 composition I added a function on the connection to send an arbitrary command and get the readable/writable back. Pipe that through a transform that understands the WAL encoding and 🚀 Even better, the WAL decoder *including the protocol* is tree-shakable if unused. 031
Tyler Benfield @rtbenfield.dev · 19/01/2025Why write a query like that instead of a JOIN? JOINs begin to explode the result set and confuse the query optimizer once you have more than one relationship branch. This approach makes a subquery that the optimizer will construct an independent subplan for. 100
Tyler Benfield @rtbenfield.dev · 19/01/2025It makes possible this highly optimized query using ARRAY and ROW to collapse a nested relationship. Text protocol serializes that value into a string, while binary gives you all the type details for decoding the individual values correctly. I can even tell the diff between Int16 and Int32. 101
Tyler Benfield @rtbenfield.dev · 27/12/2024It fits my 21oz Hydroflask easily. The 32oz is tight, but still doable. They are magnetic so they stay snug against the bag when unused. That also makes it a bit more difficult to use while it is on your back. A tall bottle may block the side carry handles also. That's a fair trade IMO. 100
Tyler Benfield @rtbenfield.dev · 10/12/2024Here's a few quick shots. Lots of interior organization. Laptop sleeve has a false bottom to protect from hard drops. Even includes a glasses case that fits in the interior side pockets. It expands from 20l to 30l, revealing a suitecase zipper and shoe pocket. 100
Tyler Benfield @rtbenfield.dev · 10/12/2024My new travel backpack arrived today and my first impressions are super positive. I was looking for very specific things and Nomatic nailed it. @henrihelvetica.bsky.social as a connoisseur of good packs I'm curious if you've checked out this one? 410
Tyler Benfield @rtbenfield.dev · 03/12/2024NC had a light snowfall early this year 🌨️ I, an amateur, forgot to panic buy milks, eggs, and bread. 170
