This week, we discuss Claude Code for non-coders, automating newsletters and status reports, and AI tax prep. Plus, Coté finds unexpected joy in a coding assistant.

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Runner-up Titles

Upgraded to Max
The only innovation I was talking about was hiring me.
The Patrick Stewart of the Cubicles.
Should we become the Claudecast?
Matt Ray in Your Pocket.
Come into the tent
You have agency in your life

Rundown

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Conferences

KubeCon EU, March 23-26, 2026 - Coté will be there on a media pass.
DevOps d ays Atlanta 2026, April 21-22, 2026
DevOpsDays Austin, May 5-6, 2026
WeAreDevelopers, July 8-10, 2026 Berlin, Coté speaking.
VMware User Groups (VMUGs):
- Amsterdam (March 17-19, 2026) - Coté speaking.
- Minneapolis (April 7-9, 2026)
- Toronto (May 12-14, 2026)
- Dallas (June 9-11, 2026)
- Orlando (October 20-22, 2026)

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