RSS with Social, AI Agent Traffic, and What to Blog About

In the latest ShopTalk Show podcast, the hosts dive into a variety of listener-driven topics and industry musings. They spotlight a new VSCode extension shared by a listener, and Chris reflects on the untapped potential of building a social layer around RSS feeds. The conversation also explores the pros and cons of organizing projects with feature-based folder structures, offering practical insights for developers seeking better code organization.

The hosts discuss the growing presence of AI-generated traffic on websites, weighing its impact on analytics, user experience, and the broader web ecosystem. They also address a listener’s question about how to contribute to open source projects without being a strong coder, sharing advice on alternative ways to get involved and make a difference.

Packed with community questions, thoughtful commentary, and actionable tips, this episode is a must-listen for web developers interested in the evolving landscape of tools, project structures, and the intersection of AI and the open web.