The State of Developer Education

John Richards, Head of Developer Relations at Paladin Cloud, discusses the intersection between security and development. They explore managing risks in open source, changing entry requirements in tech, challenges in implementing DevSecOps, open source projects in risk assessment, and reaching out to experts.

Micah Smith, an influential thought leader with over 15 years of experience in the automation space, discusses the power of gamifying automation learning through bot games. They also talk about leveraging generative AI to maintain educational materials, the future of engineering in the AI era, and the influence of respected content creator Chris McCaskill.

Merging Creativity and Code: Transforming Robotics Education with Arielle Mella from Viam In this week’s episode, Jon sits down with Arielle Mella, Developer Advocate at Viam, whose eclectic background sits at the intersection of art, technology, design, and education. In this episode, Arielle shares how she prioritizes a creative and fun-first approach when teaching the next generation of developers and robotic whizkids. Join her and Jon as they explore the intersection of art and technology, discuss the importance of recognizing coding as an inherently creative pursuit, and delve into how Viam is revolutionizing the world of robotics. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ariellevm/ Episode resourcesViamZach LiebermanIf you enjoyed this episode, then please either:Subscribe, rate, and review on Apple PodcastsFollow on SpotifyMajor League Hacking is handcrafted by our friends over at: fame.so

Jacob Marks, Machine Learning Engineer and Developer Evangelist at Voxel51, discusses the hype of AI in computer vision and software development. They highlight the importance of practical learning resources, code reusability, and engaging the developer community. They also talk about building a chat bot with GPT 3.5, the value of foundational models in computer vision, and the potential of using synthetic data. Finally, they explore the role of emoji in emotional expression and mention Andrei Carpathy as an influential figure in science and tech.

Guest Kirk Kaiser explores the intersections of art, coding, and AI. They discuss coding as art and the interdisciplinary tech and creative studies program. They delve into the shift in tech culture and the speaker's experience building video editing tools with AI. They explore the implications of generative AI, discuss the speaker's journey into technology, and share projects involving bird object recognition and self-driving skateboard ramp. The guest also talks about their admiration for artist Daito Manabe and ends with a sponsor segment by Major League Hacking.

Alex Merced, Developer Advocate at Dremio and YouTuber, shares his secrets on creating impactful developer education content. They discuss building a brand as a content creator, complexities in creating layered tech tutorials, and embracing constructive criticism. They also explore the use of AI tools, levels of complexity in content creation, challenges of updating educational content, and admiration for Sam Altman's recent events.

Dr. Felienne Hermans, founder of Hedy, discusses revolutionizing coding education by simplifying syntax. Topics include the importance of inclusivity and diversity, balancing simplicity and complexity in programming education, technical aspects of creating a programming language, challenges of running Python in a browser, multilingual coding education with Hedy, and the power of open source in inclusive programming education.

The Importance of Observability Within the Developer Role with Jemiah Sius from New Relic  In this week’s episode, Jon sits down with Jemiah Sius, Senior Director of Developer Relations at New Relic. As a self-taught developer, Jemiah has a wealth of experience in a range of different areas, including full-stack development, product management, and marketing. In this episode, Jon and Jemiah discuss all things observability, unpacking its vital importance in developer education and how to lower the barriers to entry in the software developer space. LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/jemiahsius/ Website: https://newrelic.com/blog/authors/jemiah-sius Episode resourcesNew RelicKelsey HightowerGitHubIf you enjoyed this episode, then please either:Subscribe, rate, and review on Apple PodcastsFollow on SpotifyMajor League Hacking is handcrafted by our friends over at: fame.so

Caitlin Davey, Lead of Drivers Docs at MongoDB, discusses the effects of multimodal learning and clear messaging in developers' documentation. They also delve into optimizing learning experiences through cognitive load management, debunking misconceptions about developers' education, and creating a TV show for teaching coding concepts. The importance of small details in creating a learning or gathering experience is also emphasized.

Logan Kilpatrick from OpenAI discusses the impact of AI on developer education with the host. They explore the value of algorithms and computer science classes, building communities, challenges of designing and implementing AI software, and the potential of AI in revolutionizing developer education. They express excitement about the work being done and its impact on students and developers.