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Jan 9, 2025 • 1h 3min

Architectural Intelligence with Thomas Betts

Thomas Betts, a Laureate software architect at Blackbaud, dives into the world of AI and its practical applications in software architecture. He debunks the myth that AI is magic, clarifying it’s just another API to harness. The conversation reveals innovative uses of large language models for UX design, document review, and summarization. Betts emphasizes the importance of human oversight and critical decision-making when integrating AI, advocating for a balanced approach between technology and creativity in architecture.
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Jan 2, 2025 • 2h 8min

Energy in 2024 Geek Out

Kick off the year with a deep dive into the latest advancements in energy generation! From the resurgence of nuclear power to the impact of global interest rates, the discussion highlights innovative technologies in solar, wind, and geothermal energy. Learn about virtual power plants and the exciting developments in floating energy systems. Explore the future of energy storage with solid-state batteries and the potential of sustainable aviation fuels. Plus, get insights into the clever use of geothermal energy from volcanoes. Power up your knowledge!
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Dec 26, 2024 • 1h 47min

Space in 2024 Geek Out

Get ready for a cosmic deep dive! Discover how SpaceX continues to shatter records, including record-breaking flights and the innovative booster catch. The exciting saga of Starliner unfolds as astronauts extend their ISS stay. Lunar exploration is heating up, while Artemis faces delays and new space stations confront financial hurdles. Plus, explore interplanetary missions and the revelations from the James Webb Space Telescope that are reshaping our understanding of the universe. 2024 is proving to be another stellar year in space!
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Dec 19, 2024 • 60min

GitHub in 2025 with April Yoho

What's coming for GitHub? Carl and Richard talk to April Yoho about the recent announcements from GitHub Universe and how they will roll out in 2025. The biggest topic, of course, is all the large language models coming to GitHub - there are a bunch of copilots! April talks about original GitHub Copilot, Copilot Workspace, and Copilot Chat - so many options! Now, you can choose your language model to move beyond OpenAI. And there are other changes at GitHub, including EU residency, new features in the enterprise cloud, and new instrumentation - 2025 looks awesome!
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Dec 12, 2024 • 1h 4min

Event Modeling with Adam Dymirtuk

How can event modeling help you build better applications? Carl and Richard talk to Adam Dymitruk about Event Sourcing and Event Modeling, including the new book Understanding Eventsourcing. Adam talks about thinking through business workflows as an approach to event sourcing, where new data is constantly added, never modified. These data streams can then be modeled into different workflows following consistent patterns that make your application straightforward to build and maintain. It does take effort to change your thinking to the event source/model approach but with huge potential!
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Dec 5, 2024 • 55min

Grasping Code Quality with Richard Gross

Richard Gross, IT archaeologist at My Born Wolf and creator of the open-source visualization tool CodeCharta, shares insights into assessing code quality. He explains how CodeCharta helps identify complexity, track changes, and visualize team contributions. The discussion delves into the nuances of problematic code—sometimes stemming from too many contributors, and at other times just needing refactoring. Gross even introduces the idea of creating physical 3D models of your code, making it easier to focus on improvement and gauge success!
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Nov 28, 2024 • 1h 3min

Static Websites in 2025 with Stacy Cashmore

How are Azure Static Websites evolving? Carl and Richard talk to Stacy Cashmore about her work with Azure Static Websites, including an update to her book, which is coming soon! Stacy talks about adapting to the latest version of .NET, taking advantage of some of the new features in Blazor, and new Azure Static Website capabilities, including the new Data API Builder. The conversation also explores some of the gotchas, like challenges with SEO and dealing with authentication and authorization strategies.
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Nov 21, 2024 • 1h 6min

Building .NET 9 with Glenn Condron

Let's talk about .NET 9 with one of the platform's leaders! Carl and Richard talk to Glenn Condron about his experiences building .NET 9. Glenn talks about the usual improvements in every version of .NET, including performance, security, and stability. But the new stuff is where the excitement is, starting with Aspire. The conversation digs deeper into the origin story of Aspire and what the team sees as the future of building cloud-native applications with .NET. Then, a dive into all things AI - tools to help developers create applications, as well as how to include AI capabilities in your applications. And there's more to come - .NET 10 is only a year away!
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Nov 14, 2024 • 1h 3min

Rockstar 2 on .NET Rocks with Dylan Beattie

Dylan Beattie, the creative force behind the Rockstar programming language, brings humor and innovation to coding. He discusses how a playful jab at 'rockstar developers' evolved into a real programming language that mimics glam rock lyrics. Dylan shares insights on the new version of Rockstar, its accessibility, and its growing community. The conversation also touches on blending creativity with technical challenges in programming, making coding not just functional but also fun!
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Nov 7, 2024 • 50min

Balancing Coupling in Software Design with Vlad Khononov

Vlad Khononov, a software architect and author of "Balancing Coupling in Software Design," shares his insights on the delicate art of managing coupling in applications. He explores three key aspects: information, distance, and volatility, explaining how imbalances can complicate development. The conversation delves into Conway's Law, revealing how team organization impacts software architecture. Khononov emphasizes the importance of balanced coupling and modular designs to enhance collaboration and streamline complexity in software development.

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