Allen Wyma talks with WindSoilder, a contributor to Nushell, a shell that treats data as structured tables. WindSoilder shares his journey into programming, his work on Nushell, and how Rust has shaped his development experience.
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Timestamps
- [@00:00] - Meet WindSoilder: Python developer and Rust enthusiast
- [@04:15] - Discovering Rust and starting with Nushell
- [@09:30] - Structured data pipelines in Nushell
- [@15:20] - Using Nushell for CSV, JSON, and HTTP tasks
- [@20:45] - Integrating Nushell with external commands and plugins
- [@27:35] - From contributor to core team member
- [@33:10] - Learning Rust through Nushell: Challenges and rewards
- [@38:50] - Upcoming features and improvements in Nushell
- [@44:25] - Advice for new contributors and Rust beginners
- [@47:40] - Final thoughts and community resources
Credits
Intro Theme: Aerocity
Audio Editing: Plangora
Hosting Infrastructure: Jon Gjengset
Show Notes: Plangora
Hosts: Allen Wyma
