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Aug 6, 2025 • 1h 15min
LIVE from Denver with Nora Jones! (Changelog Interviews #653)
Nora Jones, the founder of Jeli.io and now a Senior Director at PagerDuty, shares her journey from entrepreneurship to acquisition. She reveals the emotional rollercoaster of selling her company and integrating it into a larger platform. Nora discusses the evolving role of AI in incident management and the complexities of team communication in remote settings. The conversation dives into the balance between AI and human expertise, providing insights on product strategy and how technology shapes teamwork in today's fast-paced environment.

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Aug 4, 2025 • 8min
The smell of vibe coding (Changelog News #155)
Discover the intriguing world of vibe coding and its potential pitfalls in maintainability. Learn how a dating app faced data leaks due to this practice. Get insights on groundbreaking AI tools, including a Go-based coding agent. Explore innovative ways for remote teams to enhance their communication dynamics. Plus, hear about a clever website offering up-to-date pricing for major LLM APIs. Tune in for essential tech discussions that blend humor with valuable insights!

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Aug 1, 2025 • 1h 24min
SO much to dig into (Changelog & Friends #104)
The discussion kicks off with insights from Stack Overflow's 2025 developer survey, revealing a decline in coding activity and a shift in user engagement. Younger developers crave genuine interactions over traditional Q&A. The hosts also tackle the complexities of Python package management with a new tool, UV, while exploring the frustrations of integrating AI in web development. Additionally, they share their experiences from a recent tech meetup, emphasizing bravery in building community connections amidst evolving technology trends.

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Jul 31, 2025 • 2h 3min
Solving the AI energy crisis (Changelog Interviews #652)
Greg Osuri, founder and CEO of Akash Network, shares his insights on the energy demands of AI and his recent congressional testimony. He discusses the urgent need for sustainable energy solutions to power AI technologies, including the potential of decentralized computing and renewable sources like solar and wind. Osuri highlights innovative strategies for harnessing excess energy and the importance of reforming outdated infrastructure. He also humorously touches on land affordability in Texas and the light-hearted scenario of a zombie apocalypse.

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Jul 28, 2025 • 8min
It's time for modern CSS to kill the SPA (Changelog News #154)
Discover how modern CSS is challenging the dominance of single-page applications with new features like the view transitions API. A nostalgic nod to the Game Genie celebrates its 35th anniversary. Learn about an open-source project that turns devices into file servers. Delve into the efficiency gains in container builds that enhance developer productivity. Plus, insights on how teams at Anthropic utilize Cloud Code for streamlined workflows and a thought-provoking discussion on the future of self-hosting in a changing tech landscape.

Jul 25, 2025 • 1h 6min
#define: props to astronomer (Changelog & Friends #103)
Dive into a whimsical journey where hosts play a hilarious game of creating fake definitions for obscure jargon. The lively banter is filled with personal anecdotes and playful competition. Experience humorous quizzes on terms like 'klystron' and explore the impact of AI on code review processes, thanks to platforms like CodeRabbit. The fun escalates with quirky Google autocomplete queries and imaginary movie synopses, all wrapped in engaging trivia games that make learning enjoyable.

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Jul 23, 2025 • 1h 15min
Bringing Vitess to Postgres (Changelog Interviews #651)
Sugu Sougoumarane, creator of Vitess and co-founder of PlanetScale, dives into his journey after a three-year sabbatical, now spearheading Multigress at Supabase. He discusses the motivation behind integrating Vitess with Postgres and shares insights on technical challenges and opportunities. The conversation highlights the evolution of database technologies and the importance of robust testing in scaling applications. Sugu expresses excitement for the open-source community's involvement and the innovative capabilities of Vitess in the Postgres ecosystem.

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Jul 21, 2025 • 7min
Humanity has prevailed (for now!) (Changelog News #153)
A Polish coder triumphs over an advanced AI in a grueling 10-hour coding marathon. Meanwhile, Linux celebrates surpassing 5% of the desktop market share in the U.S. Exciting developments include a new series on crafting personalized backup systems and a dive into the benefits of switching to Python. Notably, a conversation around the etiquette of sharing AI-generated content raises eyebrows. Tech enthusiasts will find plenty to discuss!

17 snips
Jul 18, 2025 • 1h 32min
Try harder. Ultrathink! (Changelog & Friends #102)
Nick Nisi, a software developer and AI enthusiast, dives into intriguing topics like the recent Windsurf acquisition drama and its implications for coding environments. He shares insights on whether his new agentic lifestyle truly boosts productivity, despite a recent paper suggesting otherwise. Nisi discusses the evolving landscape of AI in development workflows and the possibility of being the last generation of traditional coders. Their conversation navigates the fine line between creativity and automation, highlighting the necessity of understanding fundamental programming principles.

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Jul 17, 2025 • 1h 22min
Pivoting to Retool (Changelog Interviews #650)
David Hsu, Co-founder and CEO of Retool, shares his journey from Y Combinator to building a leading platform for internal tools. He discusses the evolution of Retool, emphasizing its role in transforming software development with AI integration. David highlights the necessity of internal tools for efficiency and the importance of collaboration between developers and business experts. He also explores innovative applications created using Retool, showcasing how the platform empowers developers to build tailored solutions quickly and effectively.


