Start here
Most people discover Builder Methods through one of these:
- YouTube Channel — Project-based videos on AI-first development workflows, tools, and techniques. New videos weekly.
- Newsletter — Practical insights and updates on AI development tools as they evolve. No hype, no spam.
- Live Workshops — Hands-on sessions covering spec-driven development, AI coding workflows, and real-world implementation.
What Builder Methods Offers
Builder Methods helps you adopt AI tools with clarity and confidence—whether you're a product person, career developer, team lead, or ambitious newcomer.
You'll find:
- Training — Free and members-only project-based content that keeps you current as tools and workflows evolve
- Builder Methods Pro — A professional membership with courses, workshops, and community access
- Free tools including Agent OS and Design OS — Open-source frameworks for AI-powered development workflows
This isn't about following a fixed curriculum. It's about staying ahead of rapidly evolving tools and techniques, with honest assessments of what works (and what doesn't), and sustainable ways to integrate AI into your practice.
Builder Methods is for professional developers, tech leads, and indie builders who are tired of breathless AI content and want practical guidance instead.
Why I Started This
I'm Brian Casel. I've been designing and building software products for over 20 years, bootstrapping and selling multiple SaaS businesses along the way.
Around 2023, something fundamental shifted. AI was changing how code gets written and how much leverage a solo founder or small team can have.
The problem? Most AI content was either pure hype or purely academic. Builders I knew were overwhelmed or stuck trying to figure out what actually matters.
Builder Methods is my answer to that gap — practical systems, clear thinking, and a sustainable approach to AI workflows. This transition is happening whether we're ready or not. The question is: how do you want to navigate it?
Join Us
If you're serious about building with AI — whether you're a founder, developer, team lead, or just getting started — this is for you.
Start here:
- Subscribe to the Newsletter
- Watch the YouTube Channel
- Join Builder Methods Pro
- Explore Agent OS and Design OS (free and open source)
Let's keep building.