The freeCodeCamp Podcast

#93 Stack Overflow Co-founder Jeff Atwood on Developers and Communities

Aug 18, 2023
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Jeff Atwood
Programmer legend Jeff Atwood, co-founder of Stack Overflow and Discourse, talks about software development, community building, large language models, VR, and self-driving cars. They also discuss the importance of toxicity management in online communities, the significance of the freeCodeCamp community, the early days of programming and personal computers, ergonomics for programmers, public learning, discourse servers, AI without consent, and addressing toxic individuals in a community. They touch on the transition from remote work to office work and effective communication methods.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
2
The Importance of the freeCodeCamp Community and Introducing Jeff Atwood
02:03 • 4min
3
Exploring Silicon Valley and the Early Days of Programming
06:21 • 3min
4
The Early Days of Personal Computers
08:56 • 6min
5
Importance of Ergonomics, Reputation Cap, and Well-being for Programmers
14:34 • 2min
6
Understanding Oneself and Public Learning
16:41 • 18min
7
Just-in-Time Nudges and Discourse Servers
34:13 • 18min
8
Generating AI without consent
52:08 • 12min
9
Removing Toxic Individuals
01:03:54 • 13min
10
The Shift from Remote Work to Office Work
01:16:29 • 13min