In this episode, Jerod Santo takes a look back at the coolest code, best prose, and favorite episodes from each month of the year. They discuss topics such as AI development, chatbot limitations, Neon's serverless Postgres, notable codes, and memorable episodes like 'backslashes our trash' and 'Poundify Game Theory'.
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GitSim, a Python-based CLI visually demonstrating Git commands, was highlighted as the 'coolest code' in January.
Former VP of engineering at GitHub, Rachel Popvin, shares insights on leading and scaling engineering teams, making it the host's favorite episode of February.
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January: Coolest code, best prose, and favorite episode
In January, the podcast highlights some noteworthy content. The 'coolest code' segment introduces GitSim, a Python-based CLI that visually demonstrates the impact of Git commands on local repositories. The 'best prose' features a software engineer named Justin Etheridge, who shares 20 valuable lessons from his experience. The host's favorite episode of January focuses on mainframes, where Cameron passionately explains intricate technology topics to engage listeners.
February: AI Gold Rush, view-based web client, and scaling engineering
In February, the podcast explores the ongoing AI Gold Rush and the decline of prompt engineering. It highlights Biggulous code, a beautiful, full-featured view-based web client for the Mastodon community. The 'best prose' section discusses the scalability myth and how it affects business tasks and software engineering. The host's favorite episode features Rachel Popvin, a former VP of engineering at GitHub, sharing insights on leading and scaling engineering teams.
March: Chat GPT plugins, Copilot X, and the future of Visual Basic
March covers the emerging Chat GPT plugins, GitHub Copilot X, and intriguing code experimentation with a Bluetooth keyboard made from a BMW shifter. The 'best prose' highlights an in-depth exploration of Visual Basic's rise to dominance, subsequent fall, and its ongoing influence on software development. The favorite episode features Georgi Gergunov, discussing whisper.cpp and llama.cpp, two software projects that democratize accessibility and have great potential.
This episodes diverges from our traditional fare. I’ve reviewed the 50 previous editions and picked (IMHO) the coolest code, best prose & my favorite podcast episode from each month!
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