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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.…
10: Command-Line Superpowers: Connecting Simple Tools for Complex Solutions
Wolf hands you the keys to the old-world kingdom, which turn out to still be valuable, just much less used!Most programmers are comfortable in their IDE but still click through file managers and…
9: Looking at Data Types From Both Sides
We talk about data types and their importance in software development. Modern dynamic languages hide type information from you but it's still there, under the hood. Statically-typed languages, on the…
8: I’ve Been Using AI to Code for a Year. Here’s What I Learned
Wolf has a lot to say about AI and coding!If you’re expecting AI to write entire programs for you while you sit back and watch, we're going to disappoint you right up front—that’s not what these…
7: VPNs - Connecting Safely
If you need to connect to remote networks, or if you are outside of your network and would like to connect into it, then almost certainly you need a VPN. Jim has lots of real-world experience…
6: Code Performance - Where does the money go?
Wolf talks about making your programs better. There are lots of ways to make them better. It all starts with figuring out what matters and measuring it. Measuring it all the time. Measuring it more.…
5: Filesystems - So many choices
When setting up a new system there's many things to think about including choosing the filesystem. In this episode, Jim dives into all of the choices and describes the benefits of each. Wolf is here…
4: Functional Programming - You're probably already doing it
People throw around the term Functional Programming but it's not always clear what they mean. In this episode, Wolf explains what goes into FP, and together we build a clearer picture that reveals…
3: Web Assembly
Web browsers and web sites have been around for quite a while. Javascript has been the language driving those pages but there's a way to write in a lower-level language and speed up the slow parts…
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