466 - James Welbes on AI, WordPress, and new opportunities

April 30, 2026 00:52:51
466 - James Welbes on AI, WordPress, and new opportunities
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466 - James Welbes on AI, WordPress, and new opportunities

Apr 30 2026 | 00:52:51

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Show Notes

Nathan Wrigley interviews James Welbes, about his journey in the WordPress space, his early frustrations and eventual embrace of WordPress, and the transformative impact of AI on web development. They discuss the rapid evolution of AI, its effect on productivity, and the culture shifts occurring as people interact more with AI tools. James shares his experiences building apps with AI, the changing value of WordPress, and trends of developers moving away from traditional platforms. The episode explores the societal and psychological aspects of AI while reflecting on the fast-changing tech landscape.

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