Hanselminutes with Scott Hanselman

Ash Hynie, CEO of CounterPoint and a seasoned technologist, discusses the evolving dynamics between managers and employees. He emphasizes the need for open communication and respect in performance reviews, challenging the prevailing perceptions within tech. The conversation touches on the struggles of high-performing engineers stepping into management roles and the importance of accountability to foster trust. Hynie advocates for a humanized management approach that balances professionalism with emotional expression and encourages genuine connections in corporate environments.

Tomáš Herceg is the CEO of Riganti and his company focuses on .NET and modernization. He chats with Scott about the excitement around updating to .NET 8 and 9. There's so many benefits to modern .NET but there's a lot of confusion about what's possible. Can you really update 5, 10, 20 year old apps and bring them into a modern cloud environment? Tomáš has written a new book on .NET Modernization that is available now!https://www.modernizationbook.com - Hanselminutes listeners can get 10% off with coupon HANSELMINUTES10 from Jan 10 to April 1, 2025https://www.riganti.cz/https://www.dotvvm.com/

Maggie Appleton, a Lead Design Engineer at Normalee, combines design, anthropology, and programming to enhance user experiences. She discusses how cultural factors influence technology interactions, particularly in the context of AI. The conversation tackles the digital divide and the role of AI in education, addressing fears and strategies for integrating AI tools into learning environments. Maggie also shares her thoughts on the complexities of advanced technologies and the potential of AI as a collaborative partner, advocating for deeper understanding in tech development.

Brian Douglas, Founder of OpenSauced and former GitHub advocate, shares insights on the transformative power of open source in personal and professional development. He details the evolution and challenges of OpenSaused, emphasizing community support and his recent acquisition by the Linux Foundation. The conversation also explores the balance between capitalism and ethical tech contributions, along with the mindset needed for startup founders. Lastly, Douglas discusses the exciting future of OpenSauced as it transitions into a community platform focused on developer experience.

Glen Coates, VP of Product Development at Shopify, highlights the power of embracing the "boring" side of software development, where simplicity and reliability take precedence. He discusses the balancing act between innovative design and the technical challenges of e-commerce evolution. Glen shares insights on the importance of refining existing features to enhance user experience while navigating the complexities of consumer demand. Ultimately, he champions the notion that effective software doesn’t need to be flashy; it just needs to work flawlessly.

Scott and Mo celebrate nearly 25 years of marriage, exploring their journey through cultural differences and the quirks of mixing backgrounds. They discuss the philosophy of Ubuntu, the importance of positive intentions in relationships, and the complexities of evolving parenthood as they face an empty nest. The conversation also touches on personal growth, the impact of AI on life choices, and the significance of giving back, all wrapped in humor and insightful tales from their lives.

Let's hear about .NET Aspire from a real-world practitioner! Anthony Simmon has been using .NET Aspire at as a Staff Software Developer at Workleap and he's been blogging his experiences and improvements! Let's talk to Anthony about what he likes and doesn't like about .NET Aspire and how it's making his multi-container development better on his local machines!https://anthonysimmon.com/ 

Dante Lex, CEO of OnboardBase and expert in secret management solutions, shares insights on navigating the complexities of secure data handling. He discusses the challenges startups face against established players like HashiCorp Vault, emphasizing user-centric design. The conversation covers the importance of password security, the innovative zero-knowledge protocol, and the need for automated secret management. Lex highlights SecureLog's role in preventing secret leakage and stresses the emotional toll of data breaches, advocating for seamless user experiences in security.

Faisal Islam, a manager, educator, developer, and author, dives deep into the evolution of programming languages, spotlighting Kotlin's modern syntax and type safety. He discusses its JVM integration and rise in popularity, especially in Android development. The conversation explores the balance between open source and proprietary software, showcasing Kotlin's versatility beyond mobile apps. Faisal also shares his innovative approaches to creating accessible coding literature, emphasizing engaging teaching methods and real-world programming projects.

Lin Qiao, CEO and co-founder of Fireworks AI and former head of PyTorch at Meta, discusses the exciting journey of putting AI into production. She highlights the challenges of transforming AI research into real-world applications and emphasizes the importance of cost-efficient, rapid deployment. The conversation dives into the role of Neural Processing Units for energy efficiency, the benefits of asymmetrical AI model design, and why smaller, collaborative models could be the future of computing. Tune in for insights on ethical AI and innovative solutions!