

The Stack Overflow Podcast
The Stack Overflow Podcast
For more than a dozen years, the Stack Overflow Podcast has been exploring what it means to be a developer and how the art and practice of software programming is changing our world. From Rails to React, from Java to Node.js, we host important conversations and fascinating guests that will help you understand how technology is made and where it’s headed. Hosted by Ben Popper, Cassidy Williams, and Ceora Ford, the Stack Overflow Podcast is your home for all things code.
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Oct 25, 2023 • 32min
Forget the 10X engineer—it’s about building a 10X culture
The podcast discusses working in the software industry within the energy sector, the role of technology in the energy market, challenges of digitalization, improving delivery times, implementing new technologies like Kafka, and building a 10X culture within the organization.

Oct 24, 2023 • 29min
Composable architecture
Matt Biilmann, co-founder of Netlify, discusses the concept of composable architecture and its future implications. They explore the importance of naming in architecture and the success of the Jamstack architecture. The shift towards composable architecture and modernizing web architectures is discussed, along with empowering non-developer stakeholders. The future of web development with composable architecture is explored, including the launch of Netlify Functions 2.0.

Oct 20, 2023 • 32min
Forget "No Code." Adios "Low Code." Say hello to "Yes Code!"
The podcast discusses a generative UI product called V0, Internet Beta that converts ideas into code. They talk about improving output, the portability of V0, and the learning aspect of coding tools. They also give a user shout-out, provide contact information, and mention an upcoming launch.

Oct 17, 2023 • 24min
The company making it easier to turn your coffee machine into a robot
Eliot, software platform builder, discusses Viam's software platform for building smart machines. Topics include robotics and AI integration, building with Raspberry Pi, modular registry in VM, building a universal platform for robotics, and encouraging software engineers to explore hardware projects.

Oct 13, 2023 • 24min
Chatting with the GM of CodeWhisperer, an AI-powered pair programmer for AWS
In this podcast, the GM of CodeWhisperer and Amazon CodeGuru Security discuss AI-powered tools in software development, the evolution and customization of CodeWhisperer, and the challenges and potential future improvements in AI systems. They also emphasize the importance of privacy, security, and code consistency.

Oct 10, 2023 • 25min
No one likes meetings. Let's reduce their blast radius.
Ryan, Cal Newport, and Paul Gra... discuss the impact of meetings on developer productivity, the value of executive assistants, and the challenges of transitioning to a manager. They also share time management tips and promote the podcast 'Clockwise'.

Oct 6, 2023 • 18min
Subatomic speed, math misadventures, and the biggest fraud trial in history
Nobel Prize-winning physicists discuss mapping electron positions, California's math curriculum changes. FTX founder on trial for fraud. Unity's developer fees. Crypto disappointment. Centralization vs decentralization in social networks. Negotiating techniques.

Oct 4, 2023 • 30min
How an algo raver stays in key(boards)
Alexandra, a musician and coder, discusses using computers as musical instruments, functional programming, the importance of keyboards for live coding and posture, challenges faced by women and minorities in the tech industry, and the concept of live coding with audience interaction.

Oct 3, 2023 • 18min
USB-C for all, PHP 4EVA, and what do LLMs actually know (if anything)?
The podcast covers topics such as the limitations of large language models, the genetic basis of language, AI learning and reasoning strategies in games, Stack Overflow's Community Search, magic keywords on Stack Overflow, and the legal aspects of AI-generated images and copyright.

Sep 29, 2023 • 25min
How to write high-performance SQL for your Postgres database
The podcast discusses how to optimize SQL databases for high performance, focusing on Postgres. They cover the role of indexes, the benefits of local infrastructure, and the addition of vector databases to Postgres. They also share humorous incidents and promote their video show, Five Minutes of Postgres.