A fun-filled episode featuring #define newbs Thomas Eckert, Nick Nisi, Mat Ryer, & grizzled vet Adam. They play a game of fake definitions, banter about US/UK food differences, discuss developer productivity with 1Password, speculate on Apple autocomplete suggestions, explore managed & serverless Postgres offering, engage in playful word games, and share unique definitions in a lively game show setting.
Understanding Apple's autocomplete suggestions, discussing project Devi for publishing Markdown blog posts, creating fake definition of 'thonic' as a creature, therapy, underworld connection, and literary device twist.
Deep dives
Why doesn't Apple pay work?
why doesn't Apple pay work? is the number one autocomplete suggestion from Google.
Why doesn't Apple let me change the default browser for iPhone?
why doesn't Apple let me change the default browser for iPhone? is another popular autocomplete suggestion from Google.
Why doesn't Apple let iPads run Mac OS?
why doesn't Apple let iPads run Mac OS? is one of the top autocomplete suggestions from Google.
Why doesn't Apple make cheaper products?
why doesn't Apple make cheaper products? is a frequently asked question according to Google's autocomplete.
Why doesn't Apple taste good like banana?
why doesn't Apple taste good like banana? is an unorthodox but humorous autocomplete suggestion from Google.
Innovative Project for Developers
Thomas discusses his project called Devi, a GitHub-based platform for publishing blog posts in Markdown format, catering to early adopters.
Monstrous Creature in Mythos
Thomas created the definition of 'thonic' as a colossal, terrifying creature with an octopus head, tentacles, and immense wings, terrorizing wayward ships in mythos.
Breath-Holding Therapy
Nick selected the definition of 'thonic' as a therapy involving holding one's breath for increasing periods to help increase lung capacity.
Relation to Underworld
Adam chose 'thonic' as relating to the underworld, showcasing its connection with a darker, mysterious realm.
Literary Switching Device
Matt picked 'thonic' as a literary device where both a protagonist and their foil switch sides by the end of the plot, adding a dynamic twist to storytelling.
What happens when you take three #define newbs (Thomas Eckert, Nick Nisi, Mat Ryer) & pit them against the grizzled vet, Adam? Find out on this episode because our award-worthy game of fake definitions is back & this time it’s even more legendary!
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