The Changelog: Software Development, Open Source

State of the "log" 2021 (Interview)

Dec 20, 2021

Gerhard Lazu, host of the Ship It podcast, delves into the highs and lows of the past year in software development and podcasting. He shares insights from listener feedback and discusses the evolution of their shows. The conversation highlights the significance of community engagement, exploring favorite episodes and upcoming content. Lazu also reflects on the humor that keeps the podcast lively and memorable, emphasizing the joy of collaboration in tech. Additionally, they touch on the potential of NFTs and the future of decentralized ownership.

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Episode notes

Intro

2min

Reflections and Realities: A Year in Review

2min

Navigating Podcast Release Schedules and Listenership Insights

2min

Podcast Evolution and Listener Engagement

13min

The Joy of Laughter in Podcasting

2min

Year in Review: Highlights and Innovations

4min

Navigating Shopify and Celebrating Community

6min

Podcasting Joy and Musical Memories

11min

Navigating Vim and the Journey of Sourcegraph

2min

10.

The Enduring Appeal of Vim: Speed, Health, and Longevity

3min

11.

Exploring Modern Unix Tools and the Complexities of OAuth

3min

12.

Navigating Collaborative Dynamics

12min

13.

A Collaborative Dive into Open Source Business Insights

4min

14.

The Heart of Open-Source: Community, Tools, and Creativity

24min

15.

Inspiration and Responsibility in Software Development

3min

16.

Exploring Favorites and NFTs

12min

17.

Looking Ahead: Reflections and Future Plans

6min

Our 4th annual year-end wrap-up episode! We don’t naval gaze often, but when we do… we make sure you get your money’s worth. Reflections, most popular episodes, our favs, and new this year: listener voice mails. Thanks for listening! 💚

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Jerod Santo – GitHub, LinkedIn, Mastodon, X

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