The Changelog: Software Development, Open Source It's a peccadillo circus (Friends)
Jan 10, 2025
Mat Ryer, a software developer renowned for his work on the testify package and a piano enthusiast, returns to discuss a whirlwind of topics. The duo hilariously compares learning music to coding, debates the ethics of AI in tech interviews, and plays games distinguishing truth from tech myths. They reminisce about floppy disks, explore tech myths, and share laughs over online privacy and the 'testify' package. A chaotic yet entertaining blend of humor, nostalgia, and software insights makes for a delightful listen!
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AI-Assisted Interviews
- Use AI assistance ethically in interviews, as it's becoming increasingly common.
- Be transparent about your AI usage, potentially adding a flag to your resume.
Technology's Impact on Memory
- Socrates worried that writing would diminish memory, similar to concerns about phones and calculators.
- Technology often faces resistance due to fear of change and perceived loss of skill.
Apple Intelligence Ad
- Apple Intelligence improves communication by refining crude language.
- Mat Ryer illustrated this with a humorous example of a pedestrian's speech being enhanced.