airhacks.fm podcast with adam bien Adam && Adam == true
Aug 9, 2025
In this engaging conversation, Adam Dudczak, a seasoned software engineer and tech enthusiast, reminisces about his early coding adventures on the Commodore 64. He shares fascinating tales of the demo scene and how he transitioned through various programming languages. Dudczak reveals insights from his work at Allegro, discussing its e-commerce dominance and the tech innovations behind it. He also dives into cloud strategies, contrasting Spring with Quarkus, while offering tips on optimizing public cloud costs—making this chat packed with both nostalgia and modern tech wisdom!
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Humble Beginnings On C64 And Turbo Pascal
- Adam Dudczak began programming on a Commodore 64 and learned Turbo Pascal early.
- He wrote his first program in fourth grade and built text RPGs to practice coding.
Demo Scene By Mail: Floppy Disk Swapping
- Adam Dudczak joined the demo scene and swapped disks by mail across Europe.
- He sent intros, music, and files to anonymous addresses and received curated packs back by post.
Packing Magic Into 64 Kilobytes
- Adam Dudczak wrote and released a 64K intro with real-time generated animation in assembler.
- He packed graphics and (separately composed) music into tiny binaries under strict size limits.