Software engineer Ashley Peacock and DDD expert Stefan Hofer discuss creating software with modern diagramming techniques. They explore using text-based markup for diagrams, the advantages of tools like Mermaid, and the evolution of diagram techniques in engineering. The podcast highlights how diagrams can enhance communication and simplify complex ideas in software development.

Dan Wang, Stefan Hofer, and Jose Torres discuss the implications of US inflation on China's monetary policy, China's economic strategy and ambitions, and the economic outlook and interest rates analysis. They also dive into the resilience and weaknesses in consumer spending, along with the analysis of monetary policy and market messaging.