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Derek Collison, the mastermind behind NATS and CEO of Synadia, delves into the fascinating journey of creating a high-performance messaging system for cloud-native applications. He discusses the recent tensions with the Cloud Native Computing Foundation, exploring the intricacies of open-source licensing and community dynamics. The conversation highlights NATS' evolution, challenges faced along the way, and the future of messaging systems in a rapidly changing tech landscape.

Rasmus Holm critiques the Model Context Protocol (MCP), highlighting frustrations with poor documentation and design flaws. The conversation shifts to the transient nature of software and the upcoming new generation of Heroku, emphasizing open-source principles. Raf introduces 'Void,' an innovative, AI-powered open-source alternative to VS Code, dedicated to user privacy. The excitement builds as React Jam makes its return, inviting developers to showcase their game-building skills with React. An engaging mix of insights and creativity unfolds!

The arrival of Kaizen 19 sparks excitement as Gerhard pushes the limits of the Pipely project. The discussion reveals the challenges of internet outages and how they fueled creative problem-solving. Performance metrics come into play with live tests on website loading times and CDN efficiency. The hosts share their anticipation for a live launch party in Denver, inviting listener feedback while reflecting on their 18-month journey. Humor and camaraderie abound as they tease future content and celebrate their collaborative efforts.

Nathan Sobo, co-founder of Zed and an advocate for improving developer tools, discusses the revolutionary concept of agentic editing. This AI-native editor enhances collaborative coding at lightning speed. He dives into the challenges of integrating AI in software development, balancing control with unpredictability. The conversation also touches on emerging methodologies like vibe coding and the latest features in Zed, such as dark mode and Edit Prediction. Sobo reflects on the importance of user experience while seamlessly advancing innovation in coding tools.

Is Mozilla facing a grim future amidst legal challenges? The need for Firefox to diversify its income sources is highlighted as reliance on Google becomes precarious. Tim Cook's risky decisions at Apple draw comparisons to historic failures, impacting developer economics. Meanwhile, a game dev shares insights on moving away from Rust, and innovative defenses against malicious bots, like zip bombs, raise eyebrows for their potential risks. The discussion dives into the intersection of creativity, technology, and corporate strategy.

Zeno Rocha, co-founder of Resend and design aficionado, returns to discuss intriguing trends in technology. He tackles the intricacies of email etiquette and the complexities of AI-driven SEO strategies, emphasizing the need for engaging content. Rocha also dives into the quirky world of email rendering challenges influenced by tech giants. To top it off, he shares thoughts on the new SLATE Auto, exploring its innovative yet skeptical implications for the future of transportation. Expect a blend of tech insights and humorous anecdotes!

Drew Wilson, a designer and engineer with a knack for entrepreneurship, dives into his journey from launching successful startups like Plasso to facing setbacks in the banking sector with Letter. He shares insights on navigating the tech landscape, the complexities of fintech, and the evolution of his design work at Clerk. Drew also discusses the balance of innovation and leadership in tech, highlights upcoming projects like ValueCon, and light-heartedly touches on parenting and language, making for an engaging and reflective conversation.

Zach Bellay tells us about the devil and the angel on his shoulders, Pete Koomen thinks today’s AI apps are like horseless carriages, Hyperwood is an open source system for crafting furniture from simple wooden slats, Scott Antipa agrees with YAGNI but adds YAGRI & Antony Henao debunks three common myths that get engineers stuck. View the newsletterJoin the discussionChangelog++ members support our work, get closer to the metal, and make the ads disappear. Join today!Sponsors:Heroku – The Next Generation of Heroku “Fir” is coming soon — Fir is built on a foundation of cloud native technologies and open source standards, ensuring portability, interoperability, and a vibrant ecosystem for your applications. Cloud Native for everyone, for the next decade and beyond. Featuring:Jerod Santo – GitHub, LinkedIn, Mastodon, X

Join us on a journey to make believe worlds with our good friend Mat Ryer. The assignment; we each get to make up a new world where we invent a new gadget and declare a new rule. This episode is sure to delight loyal fans and especially those who enjoy Mat Ryer on the show and a good/bad song or two. Join the discussionChangelog++ members get a bonus 12 minutes at the end of this episode and zero ads. Join today!Sponsors:Depot – Build faster. Waste less time. Accelerate Docker image builds, and GitHub Actions workflows. Easily integrate with your existing CI provider and dev workflows to save hours of build time. Notion – Notion is a place where any team can write, plan, organize, and rediscover the joy of play. It’s a workspace designed not just for making progress, but getting inspired. Notion is for everyone — whether you’re a Fortune 500 company or freelance designer, starting a new startup or a student juggling classes and clubs. 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:Mat Ryer – GitHub, LinkedIn, Bluesky, XJerod Santo – GitHub, LinkedIn, Mastodon, XAdam Stacoviak – Website, GitHub, LinkedIn, Mastodon, XShow Notes:Something missing or broken? PRs welcome!

Kendall Miller, a dynamic advisor to tech firms and co-founder of Friday Deployment Spirits, brings a lively perspective on enhancing team efficiency in tech. He dives into the importance of personality in business, emphasizing collaboration between techies and non-techies. The conversation takes a humorous turn as he discusses his spirits venture and the celebrity alcohol trend. Kendall shares innovative sales tactics, the role of AI in regulated industries, and even the unique joys of whiskey and gin, combining professional insight with a playful spirit.