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Recent seed funding for scikit-learn and OpenAI's new O1 model grab attention. The O1's advanced reasoning abilities and its implications contrast sharply with scikit-learn's focus on user-controlled data science. The discussion also touches on the importance of community engagement amid the overwhelming AI news cycle, emphasizing open-source collaboration and traditional data science’s relevance. Real-world applications and educational initiatives spotlight the synergy between AI technology and social good.

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.

David Flanagan, a YouTuber turned tech entrepreneur, discusses his transition from content creation to building Rawkode Academy. He shares insights on the challenges of independent education, database management, and modern technologies like GraphQL. David also highlights the significance of authenticity in tech entrepreneurship, emphasizing the journey to create user-friendly platforms. Plus, he explains the benefits of open-source tools and tackles the complexities of developer relations, all while advocating for genuine connections in the tech community.

Christian Hollinger, a blogger known for his insights on self-hosting, discusses the intricacies and benefits of managing personal servers. He highlights the independence and educational growth that comes with self-hosting, while also addressing the challenges of maintenance and time commitments. The conversation delves into the parallels between self-hosting and gardening, emphasizing autonomy in a digital landscape. Additionally, the hosts share their experiences transitioning to Zulip and reflect on the implications of Elasticsearch’s return to open source.

Chris Shank has been on sabbatical since January, so he’s had a lot of time to think deeply about the web platform. On this episode, Jerod & KBall pick Chris’ brain to answer questions like, what does a post-component paradigm look like? What would it look like if the browser had primitives for building spatial canvases? How can we make it easier to make “folk interfaces” on the web? Join the discussionChangelog++ members save 4 minutes on this episode because they made the ads disappear. Join today!Sponsors:Wix – Wix Sudio is for devs who build websites, sell apps, go headless, or manage clients. Integrate, extend and write custom scripts in a VS code-based IDE. Leverage zero set up dev, test and production environments. Ship faster with an AI code assistant. And work with Wix headless API’s on any tech stack. Fly.io – The home of Changelog.com — Deploy your apps close to your users — global Anycast load-balancing, zero-configuration private networking, hardware isolation, and instant WireGuard VPN connections. Push-button deployments that scale to thousands of instances. Check out the speedrun to get started in minutes. Featuring:Chris Shank – Website, GitHub, XJerod Santo – GitHub, LinkedIn, Mastodon, XKevin Ball – Website, GitHub, LinkedIn, XShow Notes: ChrisShank/progressive-element: A set of patterns for a behavioral paradigm of building web UIs Little-Languages/quiver: Your quiver of declarative arrows for the web. ⤵ ChrisShank/folc: Utilities to more easily make folk web pages Something missing or broken? PRs welcome!

Erez Zukerman shares the story of launching the ErgoDox EZ on Indiegogo (May 2015), what it takes to create customizable ergonomic keyboards, the benefits of split keyboards and custom key layouts, repairability and longevity, community engagement, and the attention to detail required in everything they create. We talk through their keyboard lineup, our personal experience with how we mouse and keyboard…we cover it all. Join the discussionChangelog++ members get a bonus 15 minutes at the end of this episode and zero ads. Join today!Sponsors:Sentry – Code breaks, fix it faster. Don’t just observe. Take action. Sentry is the only app monitoring platform built for developers that gets to the root cause for every issue. 100,000+ growing teams use sentry to find problems fast. Use the code CHANGELOG when you sign up to get $100 OFF the team plan. Paragon – Ship native integrations to production in days with more than 130 pre-built connectors, or configure your own custom integrations. Built for product and engineering. Learn more at useparagon.com/changelog Coder.com – Instantly launch fully configured cloud development environments (CDE) and make your first commit in minutes. No need to traverse README files or await onboarding queues. Learn more at Coder.com Test Double – Find out more about Test Double’s software investment problem solvers at testdouble.com. Featuring:Erez Zukerman – GitHub, LinkedIn, XAdam Stacoviak – Website, GitHub, LinkedIn, Mastodon, XJerod Santo – GitHub, LinkedIn, Mastodon, XShow Notes: ErgoDox EZ Changelog Interviews #582: We have a right to repair! with Kyle Wiens (iFixit) FairPhone ZSA.io DIY trackpad for the Voyager How to spray paint your keyboard ZSA cards Linus Tech Tips - Ergodox EZ Review Microsoft Sculpt Ergonomic Keyboard Pagat.com - A website dedicated to cards and card games. Ergodox EZ on Indiegogo Something missing or broken? PRs welcome!

Dinis Cruz, a cybersecurity expert specializing in generative AI and large language models, dives into the critical challenges and solutions in today's tech landscape. He highlights the OWASP Top 10 risks specific to generative AI, and discusses how AI can serve both as a threat and a tool for better security practices. The conversation covers the importance of robust engineering methods and the need for reliable frameworks to navigate the complex risks of AI. Plus, Dinis emphasizes the value of communication between tech and business teams for improved security management.

Ricardo Gerardi and Mike Riley, two passionate tinkerers delving into home automation with Go, share their journeys in transforming their homes into smart spaces. They discuss the switch from Python to Go, emphasizing the benefits of using Raspberry Pi. Listeners learn about fun projects, like smart bird feeders and weather-responsive lighting, showcasing how simple coding can enhance daily life. The duo also shares insights on navigating challenges and cultivating skills in microcontroller technology, making home automation accessible and exciting.

Join Bret Victor, a tech innovator, as he showcases his groundbreaking Dynamic Land project. Rachel critiques the diminishing relevance of Site Reliability Engineers, highlighting their changing responsibilities. Doug Turnbull passionately advocates for hiring junior developers, emphasizing their untapped potential. Baldur Bjarnason warns that the gleeful phase of large language models is nearing its end, prompting predictions about future challenges in tech. Together, they navigate the evolving landscape of Linux and tech hiring.

Emily Freeman, a tech influencer known for her candid discussions on burnout, joins the conversation along with Forrest Brazeal, who focuses on elevating tech influencers. They dive into the absurdity of buying used DVDs at Starbucks while sharing entertaining anecdotes about movie remakes and the nostalgia of 90s films. Emily opens up about her mental health journey transitioning from high-pressure tech jobs to influencer marketing, emphasizing the importance of healing and authentic connections in an AI-driven world.