Changelog Master Feed #define: props to astronomer (Changelog & Friends #103)
Jul 25, 2025
Dive into a whimsical journey where hosts play a hilarious game of creating fake definitions for obscure jargon. The lively banter is filled with personal anecdotes and playful competition. Experience humorous quizzes on terms like 'klystron' and explore the impact of AI on code review processes, thanks to platforms like CodeRabbit. The fun escalates with quirky Google autocomplete queries and imaginary movie synopses, all wrapped in engaging trivia games that make learning enjoyable.
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Optimize CI Builds Beyond Defaults
- Do not rely on generic CI providers with default settings for optimal build speed.
- Optimize builds yourself or use specialized tools aiming for faster, secure, and cost-effective builds out of the box.
Eigengrau: Seeing Dark Gray
- Eigengrau means the dark gray people see instead of pure black in complete darkness.
- It's an intrinsic brain phenomenon, not simply the absence of light as commonly assumed.
Typing Reveals Your Mood
- Jamie and Adam shared a story about how mechanical keyboard typing sounds reveal mood.
- Jamie's partner recognized his frustration from emphatic typing during shared home office times.