Adrian Holovaty
Co-creator of Django and journalist. Founder of Soundslice, a music learning platform.
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Aug 29, 2025 • 1h 8min
#518: Celebrating Django's 20th Birthday With Its Creators
Simon Willison and Adrian Holovaty, co-creators of Django, along with Jeff Triplett from the Django Software Foundation, reflect on the framework's evolution over 20 years. They delve into Django's origins in journalism, its powerful community culture, and the impact of open source. The trio discusses modern enhancements like async features and API development, all while keeping Django's inclusive spirit. They also explore its role in AI, the significance of initiatives like Django Girls, and future challenges for web development. A compelling look at Django’s legacy and what lies ahead!
Jul 23, 2025 • 1h 15min
ChatGPT's Imaginary Product Trick
Adrian Holovaty, CEO of Soundslice and co-creator of Django, dives into the world of AI's impact on music education. He discusses the exciting development of interactive sheet music through Soundslice, how expectations around AI tools like ChatGPT are shifting, and the ongoing debate over the authenticity of AI-generated music. The conversation also touches on the complexities of consumer trust in AI, especially regarding recent changes in U.S. AI policies and the challenges surrounding voice recognition security.
