

Escaping Software Disenchantment with Nikita Prokopov
Nov 18, 2023
Nikita Prokopov, open-source Clojure developer and creator of the Fira Code typeface, discusses software disenchantment, Rust programming language, balancing developer ergonomics and performance, optimizing a parser, challenges of upgrading software libraries, impact of complexity on development, and personal preferences in software culture.
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
The Rise of Rust and the Trend of Bigger Devices
02:25 • 2min
Developer Ergonomics vs Performance: Balancing Choices
04:05 • 11min
Optimizing a Parser for Performance
15:14 • 2min
Challenges of Upgrading Software Libraries
17:40 • 9min
The Impact of Complexity on Software Development
26:44 • 17min
Personal Preferences and Cultural Aspects of Software Development
44:10 • 4min