21: GitHub Copilot vs Resharper
We speculate whether the Rabbit r1 is using a headless web browser under the hood, and talk about the power of Copilot and how it compares to previous code accelerator & refactoring tools.
Episodes
20: Will Rabbit r1 replace our phones?
We get excited about the Rabbit r1 launch video and talk about the trade-offs of such a device.
19: Our 2024 tech predictions
We discuss the ramifications of Adobe’s Figma acquisition being called off, and look into the crystal ball for tech in 2024.
18: What web devs can learn from making games
Vincent and Nigel share what they’ve learned creating games & game engines.
17: A tale of two CEOs
CEO shenanigans at OpenAI & Binance, the sheer speed of C++, and Windows vs Mac flame wars are back!
16: Turns out React is not bad
Patrick and Craig talk about the developer experience of React, Next.js, and React Native.
15: Tech’s hard reset: bankruptcy & layoffs
We talk about the tech layoffs, WeWork going bankrupt, and the general feeling that we are about to enter a downturn.
14: AI is a marketing term and crossing the content creator inflection point
US President Biden signs an executive order to restrain AI, and Next.js shows off server actions.
13: Serverless vs Dedicated Servers
Five engineers discuss the pros and cons of serverless, linters, and emerging coding patterns. Join us for some light banter, insights into new tools, and strong opinions weakly held.
12: The jQueryification of libraries
Guest speaker Nigel Thorne joins us to discuss zooming out to the big picture to solve large architectural problems, and the pros and cons of working with libraries today.
10: The future of tech in Seoul
Guest speaker Vincent joins us to discuss innovation culture in Korea, and then we get derailed to talk about GameJam and linting.
9: Do the kids use email? Fall of Qantas & rise of Elon Musk.
Do we prefer Slack or email for team comms? Do we practice inbox zero? And do we trust Elon Musk?
8: Are software rewrites taboo? PR to remove Typescript!
We discuss the pros and cons of Typescript, the history, and why types matter.
7: Syntax vs Semantics in programming
Future of programming (with LLMs) - Mixing Semantic and Native functions.
6: Snowflake’s earnings, URL at the center of UX
We talk about Snowflake’s latest earnings and the tightening on SaaS companies, and putting the lofty URL at the center of your state and UX.
5: AI Regulation & Hype, Deleting Code & Features
Craig Sullivan joins us to talk about AI regulation and hype, and how to delete code or even entire features.
4: Zod, Server vs Client Rendering, the Completeness of React
Craig Sullivan joins us to talk about server vs client rendering, and whether React will be complete at some point.
3: Developer Happiness, Flakey Tests & Pairing
Craig Sullivan joins us to talk about developer happiness, businesses having opinions, JavaScript semi-colons, flakey tests, and the benefits of pairing.
2: Electron vs Native apps & App Store
We chat about why Electron is a problem, where native apps are being let down by platform owners like Apple, and Europe’s USB-C tech regulation.
1: Code vs No-Code and WebAssembly’s Unique Advantage
Code vs No-Code and WebAssembly’s Unique Advantage.