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Scott Chacon

Co-founder of GitHub, contributing significantly to Git''s success and currently working on Git Butler.

Top 5 podcasts with Scott Chacon

Ranked by the Snipd community
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39 snips
Nov 28, 2024 • 1h 21min

GitButler with Scott Chacon and Kiril Videlov

Scott Chacon, co-founder of GitButler and former GitHub co-founder, and Kiril Videlov, CTO with a rich fintech background, discuss making version control simpler. They share how they are building a modern Git client aimed at enhancing developer interactions, akin to Google Docs. The duo elaborates on their use of Rust, the challenges of optimizing Git's functionalities, and the balance between functional and object-oriented programming. They also share laughs about their dad joke culture, emphasizing a lighthearted team atmosphere.
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Apr 12, 2024 • 1h 44min

Replacing Git with Git (Interview)

Scott Chacon, co-founder of GitHub and now working on Git Butler, shares insights on Git's evolution and its future. He delves into the challenges of managing Git workflows and presents Git Butler as a solution to enhance branch management. The discussion also tackles open source licensing complexities, contrasting Functional Source License with GPL, emphasizing the need for clear definitions in the community. Chacon reflects on the barriers small teams face against larger corporations and highlights the importance of innovation in open source.
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Sep 16, 2024 • 8min

Why GitHub actually won

Scott Chacon, a GitHub insider, reveals the secrets behind the platform's meteoric rise, emphasizing the importance of developer experience. Benj Edwards shares an emotional project using AI to recreate his late father's handwriting, blending technology with nostalgia. Dave Kiss dives into the current buzz around PHP, discussing its resurgence in the developer community. Meanwhile, Taylor Otwell talks about securing $57 million in funding from Accel, illuminating the challenges and opportunities in today’s tech landscape.
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May 6, 2024 • 1h 7min

Scott Chacon - GitHub, GitButler and changing the face of version control

Scott Chacon, GitHub co-founder, discusses GitButler and the future of version control. Topics include GitHub's history, AI impact on development, and the evolution of version control tools. Learn about authentication methods, evolving workflows, and the challenges in adopting new developer tools. Discover insights on pull requests in GitHub, AI integration, and the upcoming developer conference in Berlin.
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Sep 16, 2024 • 8min

Why GitHub actually won (Changelog News #112)

Scott Chacon shares his insider insights on why GitHub triumphed as a collaboration platform, underlining the role of timing and developer-focused strategies. Benj Edwards discusses his innovative use of AI to recreate his late father's handwriting, blending nostalgia with technology. Dave Kiss offers a deep dive into the recent excitement around PHP, while Taylor Otwell reveals his impressive $57 million series A funding round, igniting discussions on the future of Laravel and open source development.