The Changelog: Software Development, Open Source An app can be a home-cooked meal (News)
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Jul 14, 2025 Researchers in Japan set a world record in data transmission speeds. Robin Sloan compares apps to home-cooked meals, focusing on personalized development. Founders of Windsurf head to Google as Intel's new CEO expresses urgency for change. Discussion dives into the complexities of AI tools in software development, highlighting tensions between enhancement and job security. A captivating story of a decade-long running streak is visualized, inspiring listeners to track their own journeys.
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Coding as Home-Cooked Meal
- Coding can be like cooking, making software personal and meaningful rather than commercially driven.
- Robin Sloan's family messaging app illustrates software serving a small, specific community with autonomy.
Google's AI Talent Hiring Tactic
- Google's hiring of Windsurf founders avoids acquisition complexities, benefiting them with direct compensation.
- This trend of hiring key AI talent over acquisitions is becoming common among tech giants.
Intel's Decline and Industry Shift
- Intel's fall in semiconductor ranks is stark, no longer in the top 10 and facing huge losses.
- Contrastingly, NVIDIA's market cap is now 40 times larger, highlighting rapid industry shifts.