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Today we had Ryan Dahl on the podcast and talk about the history of Node, Deno and so much more. Really hope you enjoy this talk with him! Thanks everyone. Big thanks to the sponsor of today's episode: Code Rabbit https://coderabbit.ai/.

Discover the journey of transforming a rejected side project into a fulfilling role at a top tech firm. The discussion humorously tackles how to love work and maintain health in a tech-focused world. Dive into the power of building in public, and learn about user-centered design from personal projects. Experience candid reflections on failures leading to growth, passionate debates about programming languages, and even cosmic curiosities, all while enjoying the banter on tech and productivity!

Today we talk with Taylor Otwell, the creator of Laravel. We start at Laravel's humble beginnings and move all the way to the exciting new Series A raise with Accel and all that it is enabling Laravel to do today! Sponsor for the Show: Infinite Red If your company needs help moving to mobile, Infinite Red could be a great choice for you! From the smallest startups to some of the largest companies, Infinite Red is ready to help you ship an elegant and effective mobile application with React Native. Check them out at: https://infinite.red/ Links from the show: Taylor's X: https://x.com/taylorotwell Laravel: https://laravel.com/

In this engaging conversation, DHH, the brain behind Ruby on Rails and co-owner of 37signals, shares his journey in programming and parenthood. He delves into the beauty of Ruby, the tension between meritocracy and democracy in open source, and the importance of constructive online discourse. DHH also reflects on navigating AI in coding and the thrill of racing, linking his passion for programming to his experiences on the track. With valuable advice for junior developers, he emphasizes originality in job applications and the benefits of open source contributions.

Ginger Bill, Creator of the Odin Language. I (TJ) think it's a better C in a lot of ways. Very fun language to write. You should check it out! X: https://x.com/TheGingerBill YouTube: https://youtube.com/gingergames

Chris Lattner, the influential creator of LLVM, Swift, and Mojo, shares his journey through groundbreaking programming languages. He discusses the surprises of academic projects that lead to global impacts and the collaborative spirit that drives tech innovation. Lattner delves into the transition to Swift at Apple, tackling developer resistance and resource challenges. He also highlights the philosophy behind Mojo, its seamless integration with Python, and the complexities of various programming languages while advocating for a hybrid model in future design.