People react differently when they hear the word “risk”. While there’s the possibility of reward, it takes a lot to step out of the comfort zone. The Compiler team asks if there’s ever such a thing as a safe bet, and hears from experienced risk-takers on the best time to take a leap of faith.

Learn the warning signs of a problematic tech project. Hear stories from those who missed red flags. Topics include setting up new computers, wireless network challenges, work-life balance, changing user interaction and data management, and trusting oneself in the tech industry.

It’s been a year of growth at Compiler, and we want to celebrate and share with our guests and listeners some of our favorite moments from the show. Thank you for all of the support, we’ll see you in 2024!

The podcast discusses the importance of continuing education and finding time for learning. It explores the role of open source in ongoing education and collaboration. The speakers highlight the value of being in an open source community and receiving feedback. They also discuss the importance of setting goals, embracing self-awareness, and balancing strengths and weaknesses. The podcast explores different methods of teaching and learning, including the impact of AI. Finally, it emphasizes the need for critical thinking and making authentic choices in the learning journey.

The podcast explores the challenges of modernizing and maintaining legacy systems. It discusses the isolation and frustration of professionals in the rapidly changing IT landscape. The consequences of running on outdated hardware and software in government IT are highlighted. Working with outdated technology can be both valuable and frustrating. The transition from academia to the first job is explored. The complexities and challenges of modernizing operations and transitioning to Kubernetes are discussed.

The podcast discusses the role of APIs in modern industries and healthcare systems, emphasizing their significance in social media, banking, and healthcare. It also explores the challenges in transferring patient data and the need for improved interoperability in healthcare. The importance of APIs in modernization and healthcare data exchange is highlighted, along with the risks and vulnerabilities associated with APIs in relation to sensitive data. Responsible API usage in the healthcare industry is emphasized.

This podcast explores the prevalence of legacy operating systems, discussing their presence in various devices and data centers. It highlights the security risks and challenges associated with outdated systems like Windows XP. The importance of portability in operating systems and containers is emphasized, along with the role of POSIX in ensuring compatibility. The resistance to system D and challenges of legacy operating systems are also discussed.

The podcast discusses the continued use and relevance of COBOL, its association with mainframes, its rise and decline in the banking industry, challenges of migrating from COBOL, blue-green deployments and the future of COBOL, and the beauty and relevance of learning COBOL.

The podcast explores the rise and fall of Hadoop, discussing its importance and current relevance. It delves into the challenges of implementing Hadoop and the introduction of Ansible Lightspeed. The hosts also discuss the declining popularity of Hadoop due to emerging technologies and the importance of staying curious and following passions. They reflect on technology and invite listener feedback.

This podcast explores the challenges and limitations of old hardware in legacy systems. It discusses the issues and high replacement costs of outdated technology, the impact of outdated hardware on productivity and system failures, integration challenges with old hardware, and the development of an AI solution to enhance automation and bridge the skills gap. The chapter also touches on the reasons why organizations still use legacy hardware and provides insights on potential solutions.