HTML All The Things - Web Development, AI, and Developer Careers

Hosted by Matt Lawrence and Mike Karan

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HTML All The Things is a podcast for developers navigating the modern web industry. Hosted by web development agency owners Matt Lawrence and Mike Karan, the show explores web development, AI-driven industry shifts, and the realities of building a sustainable career in tech. Matt and Mike discuss foundational technologies like HTML, CSS, and JavaScript along with modern tools and frameworks such as Svelte, Vue, WordPress, React, and Tailwind. But beyond the code, the show also dives into freelancing, running a web agency, dealing with clients, and how developers can stay competitive as the industry evolves. If you're a developer who wants to sharpen your technical skills, understand where the industry is heading, and build long-term leverage in your career or business, this podcast is for you.

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June 16, 2026Episode 4871 hr 16 min

Are AI Data Centers Good or Bad?

Artificial intelligence may live in the cloud, but the infrastructure powering it exists in the real world. As companies race to build hyperscale AI data centers, communities are raising concerns about power consumption, water usage, housing pressures, environmental impacts, and the strain on local infrastructure. In this episode, Matt and Mike break down what data centers actually are, how AI is changing their scale and requirements, and why the rapid expansion of AI infrastructure has become one of the most controversial technology stories of the decade. Are AI data centers worth it, or are the costs starting to outweigh the benefits? Show Notes: https://www.htmlallthethings.com/podcast/are-ai-data-centers-good-or-bad Use our Scrimba affiliate link (https://scrimba.com/?via=htmlallthethings) for a 20% discount!! Full details in show notes.

June 13, 2026Episode 48631 min

Web News: Anthropic Released An AI It Doesn't Fully Trust

Anthropic has released Claude Fable 5, a Mythos-level AI model with built-in safeguards designed to route certain high-risk prompts to older models instead. As AI capabilities continue to accelerate, are AI companies creating systems they no longer fully trust? We discuss AI safety, prompt routing, technical debt, and whether this approach can scale as future models become even more powerful. Show Notes: https://www.htmlallthethings.com/podcast/anthropic-released-an-ai-it-doesnt-fully-trust

June 9, 2026Episode 4851 hr 0 min

AI Isn’t Just Taking Jobs, It’s Creating Weird New Ones

Most conversations about AI focus on job displacement, but a different story is unfolding at the same time. As companies rush to adopt AI, entirely new roles are appearing to bridge the gap between powerful models and real-world business problems. In this episode Matt and Mike explore emerging careers like Forward Deployed Engineers, AI Generalists, Prompt & Evals Engineers, and the growing need for developers who can rescue and maintain AI-generated applications. Are these temporary jobs created by a rapidly changing industry, or early signs of what the future workforce will look like? Show Notes: https://www.htmlallthethings.com/podcast/ai-isnt-just-taking-jobs-its-creating-weird-new-ones Use our Scrimba affiliate link (https://scrimba.com/?via=htmlallthethings) for a 20% discount!! Full details in show notes.

June 6, 2026Episode 48452 min

Web News: AI vs No-Code

In this edition of Web News, Matt and Mike debate whether AI coding agents are starting to reverse the no-code revolution. Inspired by a recent article about a company abandoning its no-code website and returning to code, the conversation explores how tools like OpenAI Sites, Cursor, and other agentic workflows are changing the way websites are built. Are platforms like Webflow, Wix, and Squarespace facing a new challenge, or will they evolve alongside AI? From agency workflows and client expectations to the future of frameworks like React and Next.js, this episode dives into one of the biggest shifts currently happening in web development. Show Notes: https://www.htmlallthethings.com/podcast/ai-vs-no-code

June 2, 2026Episode 48351 min

How Long Do Websites Last? (And When Should You Replace Them?)

When you launch a website, how long should you expect it to last? Two years? Five years? Ten? The answer depends on what you mean by "last." A website can remain online and technically functional for years while quietly becoming harder to maintain, slower to evolve, less effective at generating leads, or increasingly out of touch with a company's brand and customers. In this episode, Matt and Mike explore the real lifespan of modern websites. They break down the difference between replacing a website because you want to versus because you have to, discuss how technical debt, security, performance, SEO, and changing business needs can force a rebuild, and examine whether modern architectures like headless CMSs, design systems, and component-based development are helping websites stay relevant longer than ever before. Whether you're a developer maintaining client projects or a business owner wondering if your website is due for an upgrade, this episode will help you understand the signs that a website is reaching the end of its useful life - and what to do about it. Show Notes: https://www.htmlallthethings.com/podcast/how-long-do-websites-last-and-when-should-you-replace-them Use our Scrimba affiliate link (https://scrimba.com/?via=htmlallthethings) for a 20% discount!! Full details in show notes.

May 30, 2026Episode 48228 min

Web News: The Middle Class Can't Keep Up With Tech Anymore

For years, technology kept adding new categories to our lives. First it was the desktop computer, then the laptop, smartphone, tablet, smartwatch, wireless earbuds, game consoles, and now smart glasses and AI-powered wearables. The problem is that every new category comes with its own price tag, upgrade cycle, and growing expectation that we'll keep up. In this edition of the Web News we're discussing the rising cost of consumer technology, whether the average person can realistically afford this expanding portfolio of devices, and how consumers should think about spending in an era where tech feels more expensive than ever. Show Notes: https://www.htmlallthethings.com/podcast/the-middle-class-cant-keep-up-with-tech-anymore

May 26, 2026Episode 48158 min

AI Coding Hype Is Starting to Crack

AI skepticism might be one of the most valuable developer skills right now - but only if it doesn’t turn into stubbornness. In this episode, Matt and Mike discuss the growing divide between developers who reject AI entirely and those who trust it far too much. They explore why blindly accepting AI-generated code can create serious problems in production, why refusing to adapt can hurt your career, and where experienced developers still provide the most value. From architecture and security to maintainability and product-specific context, this episode breaks down the increasingly important role of human judgment in AI-assisted development. Show Notes: https://www.htmlallthethings.com/podcast/ai-coding-hype-is-starting-to-crack Use our Scrimba affiliate link (https://scrimba.com/?via=htmlallthethings) for a 20% discount!! Full details in show notes.

May 23, 2026Episode 48021 min

Web News: Why Does Every Website Look Like a SaaS App?

Modern web design is everywhere right now - gradients, floating cards, oversized hero sections, glassmorphism, micro animations, dark mode… and increasingly, every site is starting to feel the same. Even AI-generated websites seem to default to the same handful of design trends and layouts. But is that actually a problem? In this edition of the Web News, Matt and Mike discuss whether “modern” automatically means “better,” why so many websites are converging toward the same aesthetic, and whether usability, branding, and originality are starting to get lost in the process. Show Notes: https://www.htmlallthethings.com/podcast/why-does-every-website-look-like-a-saas-app

May 19, 2026Episode 47953 min

You Know CSS… So Why Can’t You Build Anything?

In this episode, Matt and Mike break down why traditional CSS learning often falls short - and what actually works instead. From building muscle memory and understanding layout behavior to avoiding common beginner mistakes like over-nesting and fighting the layout, this episode is all about practical, real-world CSS skills. We also explore hands-on learning scenarios like navbars, hero sections, blog layouts, and forms-plus a simple framework you can use to improve your CSS faster. And in the age of AI, we discuss why practical CSS knowledge is still essential for debugging and building production-ready designs. If you’ve ever felt stuck between “knowing CSS” and actually building with it, this episode is for you. Show Notes: https://www.htmlallthethings.com/podcast/you-know-css-so-why-cant-you-build-anything Use our Scrimba affiliate link (https://scrimba.com/?via=htmlallthethings) for a 20% discount!! Full details in show notes.

May 16, 2026Episode 47831 min

Web News: Android Isn’t Just an Operating System Anymore

Google just unveiled a major expansion of Gemini across Android, and it feels like the company is trying to redefine what Android actually is. Instead of functioning as “just” a mobile operating system, Android is increasingly becoming an AI-powered platform layer that sits across phones, wearables, cars, TVs, and more. In this edition of the Web news, Matt and Mike discuss Google’s latest Gemini announcements, the new AI-driven Android experience, what features actually look useful, and whether this shift changes how developers and users interact with devices moving forward. Show Notes: https://www.htmlallthethings.com/podcast/android-isnt-just-an-operating-system-anymore

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