Hanselminutes with Scott Hanselman

ASP.NET Basics for Experts with Layla Porter: Explore the importance of API familiarity in ASP.NET, make learning programming fun and entertaining, discuss challenges and advancements in ASP.NET, and delve into the commonalities and preferences in ASP.NET products like razor pages, Blazor, and MVC.

Let's explore the intersection of user experience design and software development. In this episode, Scott talks to Dr. Janne Jul Jensen, an interaction designer and usability specialist and now the co-founder of Henosia, a design canvas that codes. They discuss how to apply user interface techniques, methods, and tools in an agile process, how to collaborate effectively with developers and graphic designers, and how to create user interfaces that are intuitive, engaging, and aligned with real-world objects. https://www.henosia.com/

In this episode, Scott interviews Alfredo Deza, a data science engineering and instructor. Alfredo shares his passion for teaching data science, his experience as a former Olympic athlete, and his tips and tricks for learning and applying data science concepts. They also discuss the challenges and opportunities of data science education, the importance of hands-on projects and feedback, and how he focuses on achieving his goals and deals with both success and failure.

Scott Hanselman chats with Brit Myers, the VP of Engineering at System Initiative, about the current state of DevOps, challenges faced by engineers, cultural importance, simplifying workflows, continuous learning, and faster, better, safer software delivery.

Shanea Leven, co-founder and CEO of CodeSee, discusses the challenges and benefits of code visualization, how CodeSee works, and how it can help developers improve code quality and productivity. They also talk about understanding and navigating code bases, the concept of tours in CodeSee, teaching code through videos vs code tours, handling diverse code bases, and the power of visualization in learning code.

Rita Kozlov, Senior Director of Product for Cloudflare Workers & AI, talks about Cloudflare's serverless platform on the edge and gives tips for developers. The podcast covers Cloudflare's mission, CDN importance, WAF, V8, isolates, network components and capabilities, Cloudflare's approach, and Cloudflare's use of GPUs in their global network.

The podcast features an interview with Quincy Larson, the founder of Free Code Camp, discussing the mission and offerings of the organization. They explore the value of certifications and degrees in education, the accessibility of FreeCodeCamp, and the wide range of resources available for both beginners and advanced learners. They also discuss the benefits of continuous learning and the collaboration between FreeCodeCamp and Microsoft.

Explore the intersection of art and science at the MIT Media Lab, the growing importance of AI and LED lights, overcoming job challenges, the intersection of design, art, and computation, and the purpose and potential of AI in addressing real human problems.

Discussion on transitioning web applications to the cloud and the challenges faced. Benefits of teaching and learning through teaching. Importance of ingenuity and engineering cleverness. Impact of bit rot on code and transitioning into tech careers. Role of community in the tech industry and personal growth.

The podcast features a discussion on the Todai Robot Project and its impact on the future of work. They also explore the use and risks of chat GPT and other language models, emphasizing the importance of media literacy. The significance of secure remote access and misconceptions about technology are also addressed. Additionally, the challenges of communication in the digital age and the influence of mentors are discussed, along with the experiences of a female researcher in IT in Japan.