Summer Replay - What GitHub Can Give to Microsoft with Jason Warner

Aug 6, 2024

In this lively conversation, Jason Warner, CEO and co-founder of Poolside and former GitHub executive, shares his insights on GitHub's acquisition by Microsoft. He discusses how GitHub enhances Microsoft's cloud services, particularly through tools like Azure and VS Code. Jason delves into GitHub's evolving role in software development and the future of collaboration. With humorous anecdotes, he challenges nerd culture and emphasizes the need for user-friendly software design. Don't miss his perspective on navigating the cloud landscape for better client engagement!

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Intro

00:00 • 2min

The Evolution of GitHub and Its Role in Software Development

02:01 • 3min

Envisioning the Future of Azure and GitHub Integration

04:46 • 2min

Navigating Cloud Dynamics

07:02 • 14min

Navigating Scale and Innovation in Engineering

20:45 • 5min

Navigating Software Design Landscapes

25:34 • 9min

In this Summer Replay, we revisit our conversation with Jason Warner, where he explained to us how to “Git” on it. Since this episode’s original airdate, Jason has since went on to become the CEO and co-founder at poolside, but his time at GitHub has given him the expertise to inform folks about all the exciting things GitHub has going on. Listen as Jason offers insight into GitHub’s successes which have led to their acquisition by Microsoft. He breaks down his own history at GitHub and its vision to become the “worlds most important software company.” Jason dives into some of the details of GitHub acquisition and the possibilities for what they want to achieve, and where they expect to go within Microsoft. Jason and Corey discuss how to talk about the cloud for its current, and importantly, future clients. Jason talks about what GitHub will bring to Microsoft, and perhaps how it’ll be for the better. Tune in, because the getting is about to “git” good.

Show Highlights:

(0:00) Intro
(0:27) Duckbill Group sponsor read
(1:01) The role of GitHub
(4:46) How GitHub and Azure can coexist
(7:08) When to adopt to the cloud
(9:55) GitHub’s impact on Microsoft
(13:24) Experiencing acquisition
(19:34) Misconceptions of GitHub
(21:36) Duckbill Group sponsor read
(22:20) Practicality of Codespaces
(25:34) Designing software with a purpose
(28:40) Dispelling nerd culture in software
(30:55) Starting in a non-technical direction
(33:52) Where you can find more about Jason

About Jason Warner:

Jason Warner is the co-founder and CEO of poolside. He serves on the operating board of Bridgewater Associates. He has previously worked at GitHub as their CTO.

Links:

GitHub: https://github.com/
@jasoncwarner: https://twitter.com/jasoncwarner
GitHub: https://github.com/jasoncwarner
Jasoncwarner/ama: https://github.com/jasoncwarner/ama

Original Episode:

https://www.lastweekinaws.com/podcast/screaming-in-the-cloud/what-github-can-give-to-microsoft-with-jason-warner/

Sponsor:

The Duckbill Group: https://www.duckbillgroup.com/