Special guest Dave Hicking joins the hosts to discuss topics like cheese boards, high performance database consulting, Twitter relevancy, Drake vs. Kendrick Lamar beef, and the value of content creation. A fun and diverse conversation that keeps listeners engaged.
Performance consulting for Laravel focuses on database optimization.
Recording consulting calls could enhance high-performance course material.
The Drake vs. Kendrick beef highlights modern rap feud dynamics.
Social media changes rap battles by enabling rapid track release.
Deep dives
High Performance Laravel Course Brainstorming
In brainstorming a high-performance Laravel course, the idea of offering performance consulting services to identify real-world issues and solutions was explored. By providing consulting services, the goal is to gain insights into common performance problems faced by users, particularly in the database realm. This data will help shape the course content to focus on high-performance databases within the Laravel framework, addressing a critical area where most performance issues lie.
Consulting Calls for Laravel Performance Issues
Offering consulting services for Laravel performance issues, the plan is to leverage these sessions to gather insights and ideas for course content. By engaging with users facing real-world performance challenges, the course material can be tailored to address common issues faced by developers in optimizing database access and overall system performance.
Recording Consulting Calls for Course Content
The idea of recording consulting calls with clients' permission was suggested to potentially use the content as bonus material for the high-performance Laravel course. These recordings can serve as valuable insights and real-world application scenarios, enhancing the educational value of the course by showcasing practical solutions to common performance challenges.
Relevance of Database Optimization in Laravel Performance
Recognizing that a significant portion of performance issues in Laravel applications stem from database access and query optimization, the course content may focus on high-performance databases within the Laravel framework. By addressing common database-related problems and offering solutions tailored to Laravel applications, the course aims to equip developers with the knowledge and tools needed to optimize the database layer for enhanced system performance.
Engaging in Real-World Consulting for Course Development
By engaging in real-world consulting sessions to tackle performance issues faced by Laravel developers, valuable insights are gained to inform the curriculum of the high-performance Laravel course. These consulting sessions provide a practical, hands-on approach to understanding and resolving common performance challenges, ensuring that the course content is relevant, practical, and tailored to real-world application scenarios.
The Drake and Kendrick Beef
The podcast delves into a heated beef between two renowned artists, Drake and Kendrick, known for their contrasting styles. Drake is characterized as a hitmaker with commercial success, while Kendrick is viewed as the introspective, politically charged artist. The feud escalated dramatically with serious allegations of domestic violence, sex trafficking, and other extreme accusations. Their exchange of diss tracks intensified rapidly, showcasing a shift in the dynamics of modern rap battles.
The Impact and Future of the Beef
The ongoing feud between Drake and Kendrick raises questions about the future trajectory of their conflict. While Drake appears to desire an end to the beef due to the serious nature of the accusations, Kendrick seems poised to continue with additional tracks. The podcast discusses how social media and streaming platforms have altered the landscape of rap feuds, enabling rapid production and release of diss tracks, and emphasizing the importance of creating quality music to resonate with audiences.
Ian & Aaron discuss cheese boards, Aaron's lunch adventure, high performance database consulting, and the Drake vs. Kendrick Lamar beef with special guest Dave Hicking aka Producer Dave.
