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30: Available compute: way more than you need, right up until you need it!
You almost never have exactly the right amount of compute for the job. Either cores are sitting idle while your code runs on one, or you've got more problem than machine. This episode is about the…
29: The Alphabet Soup of Wi-Fi
Jim talks about his struggles to get decent Wi-Fi in all corners of his house. The big issue is all of the numbers and codes and things they use to describe the different Wi-Fi …
28: Don't let the language be the problem — let the problem be the problem
Don't let the language be the problem — let the problem be the problem.You're not picking a language; you're picking an ecosystem.Boring is a feature.Resume-driven development is real, it's…
27: SSH and how we got here
From rsh to certificates: The story of how we learned to log in safely.SSH has been around for a long time, over 30 years in fact. In this episode we talk about what came before and why SSH is such a…
26: Why You'll Never Switch Editors (And What You're Missing)
You already have an editor. You already love it. Nothing we say is going to change that — and we know it. But your editor shapes how you think about editing, which means there are problems it could…
25: The X Window System and Wayland
If you've been using Linux on the desktop you almost certainly have been using the X Window System.In this episode we dive into what that is, where it came from and what kinds of choices you have.We…
24: Bayes' Rule - The Formula For Learning Everything
If you've ever debugged a program, looked for lost socks or tried to figure out why red spots are developing on your skin, then Bayes' rule was almost certainly used to help you on your journey. Even…
23: Containers - What's in the box????
Containers have become the standard way for deploying applications on servers and the web and sometimes even on the desktop.In this episode we dive into what containers are, how they work, how to…
22: With Claude, I'm doing the right things better and quicker
In episode 8, Wolf talks about using AI to write code; and a bit of the landscape around that. In this episode, he describes what he’s learned on his journey from just coding to using AI as a major…
21: Everything Is A Database Problem
Jim brings his vast knowledge of Databases and dives into the history, some theory, some best practices and some choices you can make.Links:Claude best practices guide -…
20: Git protects you
Git is an amazing tool for managing your source code. Lots of people use it every day but most people barely scratch the surface of what git can do.In this episode, we dive in and explain lots of…
19: Data centers - Don't we have enough already?
Data centers are sprouting up every where. Do we really need more of them?In this episode, Jim and Wolf talk about what data centers are, how prevalent they are and what it takes to build them.We…
18: The one where Jim asks Wolf questions
This episode is a little different from our normal format.When you listen to podcasts, watch Youtube videos or even sit in a conference room listening to a speaker, they almost always will mention…
17: Does my key fob have more computing power than the Lunar lander?
When people talk about the power of their computers, we've heard all kinds of claims:I have more power on my desktop computer than the Apollo had to put a man on the moonThe phone in my pocket has…
16: Do you have all the right tools in your toolbox?
Wolf has lots of great information about the tools you should consider using when developing software projects. Jim chimes in with his own ideas.TakeawaysJust a few take-aways this episode and I hope…
15: POSIXLY_CORRECT - What it means to be POSIX Compliant
Listen in as Jim describes what POSIX is, what it means to be "POSIX Compliant" and why you should (or shouldn't) care.Hosts:Jim McQuillan can be reached at [email protected] can be reached…
14: You are NOT Google
Wolf surfaces five fundamentals to becoming a better developer (that you probably didn’t even know you didn’t know)! This is a fiery one! Jim asks questions, and also questions Wolf's…
13: Terminals: Talking to the machine
Jim takes us on a walk down memory lane!Terminals have been around for a long time, probably much longer than you'd ever guess. Join us as we talk about the history of computer terminals and get a…
12: GPUs - Can I, Should I, and How?
It's Wolf's turn this episode, and this one required research!GPUs obviously do tons of work. You see it every time you play a graphics intensive game. You know how crypto-miners are using them.…
11: IPv6 - Size really does matter
Jim demonstrates more of his networking knowledge, though this episode still required a lot research. Wolf, of course, has questions.The internet has been around for more than 40 years in some form.…
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