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Our award-winning JS Party game show is back with a new name, a new channel, and the same ol’ survey-response-guessing fun! The JS Party crew join us to see who knows y’all best. Survey says! Join the discussionChangelog++ members save 9 minutes on this episode because they made the ads disappear. Join today!Sponsors:Augment Code – Developer AI that uses deep understanding of your large codebase and how you build software to deliver personalized code suggestions and insights. Augment provides relevant, contextualized code right in your IDE or Slack. It transforms scattered knowledge into code or answers, eliminating time spent searching docs or interrupting teammates. Retool – The low-code platform for developers to build internal tools — Some of the best teams out there trust Retool…Brex, Coinbase, Plaid, Doordash, LegalGenius, Amazon, Allbirds, Peloton, and so many more – the developers at these teams trust Retool as the platform to build their internal tools. Try it free at retool.com/changelog Temporal – Build invincible applications. Manage failures, network outages, flaky endpoints, long-running processes and more, ensuring your workflows never fail. Register for Replay in London, March 3-5 to break free from the status quo. Featuring:Nick Nisi – Website, GitHub, Bluesky, Mastodon, XAmal Hussein – GitHub, XKevin Ball – Website, GitHub, LinkedIn, XChristopher Hiller – Website, GitHub, Mastodon, XAmy Dutton – GitHub, XAdam Stacoviak – Website, GitHub, LinkedIn, Mastodon, XJerod Santo – GitHub, LinkedIn, Mastodon, XShow Notes: More dev game shows! Something missing or broken? PRs welcome!

Salvatore Sanfilippo, known as Antirez, returns to Redis, the in-memory data structure store he created. He shares insights on Redis' journey from open-source roots to its current innovations. The conversation touches on the potential shift back to open-source licensing and the exciting role of AI and vector embeddings in enhancing data processing. Antirez also reflects on career transitions within tech and the importance of community collaboration in open-source projects. This engaging discussion reveals the evolving landscape of software development amidst rapid technological advancements.

Explore the ever-evolving JavaScript ecosystem and its challenges, including a look back at the early days of Linux. Discover the power of Markdown for archiving and how tools like NextEdit can revolutionize code management. Dive into the gamification of Git with Devlands and learn about the latest advancements in CSS functions. The conversation navigates through nostalgia, innovation, and practical solutions in tech, offering insights for developers at any stage.

The discussion kicks off with the fallout from a Fly.io outage, sparking insights into incident management. They also unveil new features including clickable timestamps and dive into the evolution of podcasting. Expect engaging banter about building high-performance PCs and the transition to video-first content. The team shares challenges faced with Pipely's development and performance benchmarking, all while incorporating personal anecdotes and humor. Get ready for a tech-filled ride that's as informative as it is entertaining!

Anurag Goel, Founder and CEO of Render, shares insights from his journey in simplifying cloud infrastructure for application developers. He discusses raising $80M to tackle both mundane and exciting cloud issues. The rapid growth of Render's user base is attributed to its developer-centric strategies. Anurag emphasizes the importance of addressing real-world problems and improving API integrations. Additionally, he highlights how platforms like Sentry are enhancing debugging and evolving leadership roles as the tech landscape shifts.

The podcast dives into how AI is reshaping technical interviews, raising questions about traditional methods. Rhys shares his journey in creating an app to curb smartphone overuse. Microsoft reveals exciting advancements in quantum computing, while Chris humorously navigates a washing machine installation. The conversation also touches on innovative app development using SwiftUI and Google Vision, showcasing the evolving landscape of tech.

The hosts dive into the surprising pitfalls of generative AI, discussing where not to apply the technology. They address the importance of human oversight in high-stakes industries like defense and medicine. Delving into the challenges of linguistic diversity, they stress the need for inclusive AI. Key limitations are highlighted, particularly in software development, where AI is a tool, not a replacement for skilled programmers. The episode underscores the critical importance of understanding AI's boundaries and the risks of over-reliance.

Jerod and Adam explore how perspectives on software development evolve over time, revealing personal journeys and the value of revisiting old opinions. They discuss internal tools that boost productivity and the challenges in front-end development, highlighting innovations like Tailwind CSS. Collaboration dynamics in remote teams are analyzed, along with the benefits of local AI and simple tech solutions. Ultimately, the importance of mastering core techniques over just collecting tools is emphasized, showcasing insights from their diverse experiences.

David Crawshaw, CTO and co-founder of Tailscale, shares his insights on integrating Large Language Models (LLMs) into programming workflows. He highlights how LLMs enhance productivity and discusses the evolving landscape of tools like Augment AI for more tailored coding assistance. The conversation also covers the role of networking for LLM deployment, the intricacies of managing machine networks, and the balance between coding efficiency and developer experience. Plus, David reflects on the impact of AI interactions and the importance of context in communication with language models.

Exploring the impact of AI, the discussion centers on how it may be hindering the adoption of new technologies. Insights from Ariel Salminen outline effective leadership strategies for successful product teams. The fascinating rise of WikiTok highlights collaborative innovation in tech. Additionally, there's a compelling argument for prioritizing reliable technology over fleeting trends, with an emphasis on the benefits of mature tools like Rust. It's a blend of caution and inspiration in today's tech landscape.