The Source Branch
The Source Branch
Podcast Description
Welcome to The Source Branch, where we merge with the minds shaping the future of digital transformation at Nutrient. Join us as we pull back the curtain, diving deep with the engineers who are building the core innovations behind our product. Discover their stories, learn from their experiences, and get an inside look at how they're accelerating modern businesses, one groundbreaking solution at a time.
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The podcast focuses on themes such as engineering innovations, artificial intelligence evolution, and creative coding practices. Recent episodes include discussions on the challenges of developing AI applications, actionable insights derived from engineering experiences, and the unique concept of vibe coding, emphasizing how personal passions can influence technology.
Welcome to The Source Branch, where we merge with the minds shaping the future of digital transformation at Nutrient. Join us as we pull back the curtain, diving deep with the engineers who are building the core innovations behind our product. Discover their stories, learn from their experiences, and get an inside look at how they’re accelerating modern businesses, one groundbreaking solution at a time.
Jonathan Rhyne (CEO and co-founder of Nutrient) and Cosmin Iorgus (web integrator and designer on Nutrient’s Marketing team) dive into web development experiences, migrating and rebranding websites, and AI-fueled acceleration along the way.
The conversation shares Cosmin’s unique evolution from a phone company sales representative to a skilled software engineer at Nutrient, highlighting the critical roles of curiosity and perseverance in mastering new technologies. Then things merge into an insightful discussion on the ever-evolving web development landscape, emphasizing adaptability, collaborative problem-solving, and the strategic integration of AI tools for innovation.
Topics you’ll hear about:
- Early web exploration and internet experiences
- Web development journey and evolution
- Merging websites and rebranding
- Webflow and website migration
- Migration and website building with Astro
- Managing team growth
- AI-powered development acceleration
- AI’s evolving role
Episode chapters:
00:00 Introduction
01:16 Cosmin’s journey
07:29 Cosmin joins ORPALIS
12:26 Easy to learn (new tech) today
18:47 Cosmin wearing many hats at ORPALIS
21:53 About ORPALIS and the rebrand to Nutrient
28:18 Webflow, the s#!t show
35:31 AI to the Webflow rescue, or not?
37:50 Astro to the rescue? No, you need a PLAN
39:37 On remote work — the good, the bad, and the ugly
40:32 Astro, for realz
45:59 From chaos to a plan, and a team
50:44 Windsurfing Astro toward Cursor
55:42 Context switching tax
57:40 Aaaaand …. Claude Code!
01:02:36 Claude coding is the new internet
01:08:33 A tool though — gotta know what you want
Each guest featured on The Source Branch works on technology that accelerates innovation for businesses and consumers. Read about their insights and development process on the Nutrient blog.
Interested in career opportunities at Nutrient? Visit our Careers page.
Learn more about what the team behind The Source Branch podcast is working on at nutrient.io.
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