Changelog News Windows Subsystem for Linux is open source
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May 19, 2025 Microsoft has opened the source of the Windows Subsystem for Linux, paving the way for exciting developments. The podcast discusses TypeScript’s type system and the emerging idea of 'Vibe Coding', capturing the balance between creativity and security risks. A pseudonymous hacker shares their experience coding solely from an Android phone, showcasing mobile ingenuity. Additionally, there's insight into NLWeb, which may redefine web protocols for an AI-driven future. Tune in for a fascinating blend of tech updates and coding culture!
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WSL Open Source Boosts Innovation
- Open sourcing WSL allows the community to contribute directly to the project.
- This can accelerate innovation and evolution of this important developer tool.
Hypertyping in TypeScript
- Hypertyping in TypeScript makes types overly complex and hard to understand.
- Perfect type safety can ironically lead to unsafe workarounds and poor developer experience.
Alberto's Step Back from LLMs
- Alberto Fortin stopped heavy LLM use after realizing he was blindly prompting without reviewing code.
- Since then, debugging is easier and he uses LLMs only for simpler tasks.