CJ Avilla

Web developer, YouTuber, and developer experience consultant.

Hi Friends! I’m CJ, a builder based in Bedford, NH. I teach web development fundamentals and help devs integrate APIs and AI.

What era are your docs in?

My kids have been teaching me about aura farming, and it’s got me thinking. Most API docs are stuck in the basic tractor era. Here’s what I mean: ### Shovel Era No docs. Developers have ...

To AI Assist or not to AI Assist?

CJ and Colin chat about AI tools and coding environments. Pros and cons, daily workflows, and challenges of various AI-driven coding tools like VS Code, Cursor, and Copilot.We also talk about the broader implications of AI in content generation, particularly on platforms like LinkedIn, and emphasize maintaining a human touch in communication to avoid hollow, AI-generated content.- Avante nvim plugin- Cursor- Github Copilot 

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Work

  1. Company
    Stainless
    Role
    Developer Relations Engineer
    Date
    2025 - Present
  2. Company
    Craftwork
    Role
    Full Stack Engineer
    Date
    2023 - 2024
  3. Company
    Stripe
    Role
    Developer Advocate
    Date
    2019 - 2023
  4. Company
    MyVR (acquired)
    Role
    Senior Software Engineer
    Date
    2015 - 2019
  5. Company
    App Academy
    Role
    Instructor
    Date
    2012 - 2015
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