Andrew Atkinson, a PostgreSQL expert, discusses why PostgreSQL is gaining popularity in 2024 and how to scale it. Topics include gender equality in the workplace, productivity tools, parenting, database options, migration strategies, skill building with Postgres, and terminal tools.

Alex Kretzschmar shares insights on building the perfect media server with Linux, Plex, Jellyfin, ZFS, mergerfs, TrueNAS, Docker Compose. Topics include hardware, software, data protection, Synology features, content creation, server naming, privacy concerns, Plex vs. Jellyfin comparison, favorite movies, technical Wi-Fi challenges, and collaborative content creation.

Brian Breiholz, a two-time React Jammer, discusses building 3D games in the browser, game jam trials, his in-progress game engine, and a dream game. Topics include React Three Fiber, web game dev challenges, API efficiency, and game engine integration.

Birk Jernström from Polar shares insights on building a creator platform for developers, from donations to IPO. Topics include funding, UX feedback, open source development, error tracking, monetization options, and the future of specialized software segments.

Josh, CTO of Imbue, discusses their full-stack approach for robust AI agents, including cost-aware hyperparameter tuning, specialized models, and system scaling laws. They emphasize the importance of trustworthy AI development, user feedback, and robust reasoning in AI. The podcast also explores the parallels between understanding cars and machine learning complexity.

Exploring the problem with soft deletion, proposing a measure for software dependency freshness, delving into sound design in software, showcasing a web app with 80+ developer tools, and discussing programming mantras as proverbs.

Explore the health anxiety of early internet users with WebMD, sysadmin nightmares from the same site. Learn about Bluesky and LinkedIn, moving CI to dev machines, and the evolution of technology and error management in development teams. Dive into the challenges faced by sys admins in the world of Linux, navigating the tech landscape, and the cyclic nature of tech investments. Discover nuances in software testing and deployment strategies, along with excitement for future guest interviews.

Annie Sexton shares her journey of personal growth, navigating career challenges, side hustles, and overcoming financial struggles. The conversation delves into finding passion in tech, balancing full-time work with creative freedom, and the journey of developing an open-source note-taking app. The episode also explores the value of choosing projects wisely as a freelancer, the evolution of software tools, overcoming writer's block, and the impact of programming tools like Puppeteer with JavaScript. Embracing playful motivation in engineering and reflecting on AI-induced changes in the job market are highlighted themes of the discussion.

Guest Cory LaViska shares the evolution of his web components library Shoelace into Web Awesome with Font Awesome. They discuss web technologies, CSS, web components, and developer tools. The conversation includes challenges in code implementation, transitioning projects, and accessibility in tools. They also touch on a compiler-based web development concept and driving habits humorously.

Autonomous fighter jets like X-62A VISTA discussed, AI advancements in military aircraft, human vs AI pilots, Open Platform for Enterprise AI, testing autonomous drones in regulated airspace, AI technology, personalized education with AI tutors