Best DevTools Podcasts (2025)

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Mars, Potions, and Streamlining Tech: A Conversation About Creativity and Innovation - JsJ 674 1:22:20

8d ago1:22:20

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In this episode, we dive into a mix of recommendations and a behind-the-scenes look at our podcasting journey. First, we share our love for Revolutions, the podcast by Mike Duncan, where he takes listeners through major historical revolutions, from the English and French Revolutions to the Russian Revolution and beyond. It's a fascinating, deep div…

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E173: Feature Flagging with OpenFeature 35:03

15d ago35:03

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Andrew Norris is Co-Founder & CEO of DevCycle, the leading feature flagging platform based on the OpenFeature project. OpenFeature provides a standard for feature flagging unifying tools behind a common interface and avoiding vendor lock-in at the code level. DevCycle is a product created by Taplytics, the platform for marketing and product teams t…

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Building 50 Apps in 50 Days: The Power of Boring Stacks with Kelvin - JsJ_673 1:00:49

15d ago1:00:49

1:00:49

In this episode, we dive into an engaging conversation with Kelvin, where we explore his approach to full-stack JavaScript development and the power of using simple, stable technologies to speed up app development. Kelvin shares his exciting project, "Project 50," where he’s challenging himself to build 50 apps in 50 days, highlighting the importan…

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E172: How MetalBear Makes Cloud Development 100x Faster 35:22

22d ago35:22

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Aviram Hassan is Co-Founder & CEO of MetalBear, the cloud development platform that lets developers run local code as if it were part of their remote environment. Their project, mirrord, has 4K stars on GitHub and is loved by users at companies like SentinelOne, Flexport, and Run.ai. In this episode, we dig into: How traditional staging environment…

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Breaking Into Tech: Lessons from My Career Path - JsJ 672 44:11

22d ago44:11

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This episode is a little different—thanks to a U.S. holiday, I’m flying solo. But that just means we get to have a one-on-one chat! I dive into my career journey—not to brag, but to offer insights for anyone feeling stuck, of how my inventor grandfather sparked my early interest in tech, how I transitioned from electrical engineering to computer en…

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E171: How Companies Like Block Build Viral Open Source Projects 40:08

26d ago40:08

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Manik Surtani is Head of Open Source and Bradley Axen is Principal Engineer at Block. Manik was key to launching Block's Open Source Programs Office and Bradley is a major open source contributor - including the project Goose which is Block's extensible AI agent project. It currently has over 11K stars on GitHub and has been used for a number of in…

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Pioneers of Computing: A Journey Through Tech History with Bob Martin - JsJ 671 1:09:49

28d ago1:09:49

1:09:49

In this episode, we dive into a fascinating mix of tech history, personal stories, and entertainment recommendations. We chat with Bob Martin, who shares insights from his new book, offering a look back at the pioneers of computing, including early breakthroughs and the industry's evolution. Bob talks about the challenges of leaving out influential…

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E170: From Idea to Working Web App Using Only Python with Reflex 39:19

1M ago39:19

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Nikhil Rao is Co-Founder of Reflex, the open source framework to build and deploy web apps in python. Their project, also called reflex, has over 22K stars on GitHub and is a library to build full-stack web apps. Reflex has raised $5M from investors including Lux Capital. In this episode, we dig into: The power of deploying apps using only Python B…

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E169: Building New Standards for Observability - Lightstep & OpenTelemetry 38:31

1M ago38:31

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Ben Sigelman is the Co-Founder & CEO of observability platform Lightstep as well as Co-Creator of open source observability frameworks OpenTracing and OpenTelemetry. Lightstep was acquired by ServiceNow in 2021 and OpenTelemetry was released in 2019 and has since become the standard observability framework. In this episode, we dig into: The foundin…

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Beyond Aesthetics: What the Next Generation of Frameworks Should Offer - JsJ_670 1:15:20

2M ago1:15:20

1:15:20

In this episode of JavaScript Jabber, our host Charles Max Wood, panelist Dan Shappir, and special guest Yoav Abrahami, CTO of Wix Enterprise, engage in a fascinating discussion on the evolving landscape of web frameworks. They dive into the functional and nonfunctional requirements of frameworks, the emerging innovations in meta frameworks, and th…

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E168: One (Multi-Model) Database to Rule Them All - SurrealDB 39:36

2M ago39:36

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Tobie Morgan Hitchcock is the Co-Founder & CEO of SurrealDB, the next generation serverless cloud database for modern applications. Their open source database, also called surrealdb, has 30K stars on GitHub. SurrealDB has raised $26M from investors including FirstMark and Georgian. In this episode, we dig into: Taking a broad vs. niche approach to …

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E167: Taking on Network Security with a Zero Trust Approach with NetBird 34:50

2M ago34:50

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Misha Bragin is the Founder & CEO of NetBird, the open source zero trust networking platform that allows companies and individuals to create secure private networks without the hassle of corporate networks. Their open source, also called netbird, has over 12K stars on GitHub and connects devices into a secure WireGuard-based overlay network. NetBir…

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A Guide to AI Models: From Tokenization to Neural Networks with Ishaan Anand - JsJ_669 1:38:06

2M ago1:38:06

1:38:06

In this enlightening episode of JavaScript Jabber, hosted by Charles Max Wood and Steve Edwards, panelist AJ O'Neil is joined by guest Ishaan Anand to delve deep into the intricacies of AI and large language models. Ishaan, an expert with over two decades of experience in engineering and product management, shares insights into his innovative imple…

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E166: Making Open Source Reliable & Secure with Fossa 40:06

2M ago40:06

40:06

Kevin Wang is Founder & CEO of Fossa, the product security platform that automates compliance & security across open source third party code, suppliers, and tools. In this episode, we discuss: Where Kevin's interest in open source started Learning to work with big enterprises The shift from scanning to fixing Repositioning from an engineering to se…

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Exploring ReactScan: Aiden Bai's Tool for Identifying React Performance Issues - JsJ 668 1:07:50

2M ago1:07:50

1:07:50

In this episode of JavaScript Jabber, panelist Dan Shappir sits down with guest Aden Bai to delve into the nuances of React performance. Broadcasting from Tel Aviv, Dan welcomes Aden, who is based in San Francisco, for an insightful discussion on optimizing React apps. Aden, known for his projects Million JS and ReactScan, shares his journey into c…

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E165: Can DevTools Get to $1B ARR? 42:52

3M ago42:52

42:52

Max Stoiber is Co-Founder & CEO of Stellate, the GraphQL edge platformrecently acquired by Shopify. In this episode, we discuss: The Stellate journey from idea to initial traction to acquisition The market size (and limitations) for GraphQL, APIs, and DevTools How he ran a top-notch acquisition process for Stellate Why startups fail…

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TanStack: A Deep Dive into Server Functions and Routing with Tanner Linsley - JsJ 667 1:29:16

3M ago1:29:16

1:29:16

In this episode of JavaScript Jabber, host Steve Edwards is joined by panelists Dan Shappir and AJ O'Neil, along with special guest Tanner Lindsley, to explore the innovative world of TanStack, a collection of open-source libraries designed to enhance web development. Tanner shares insights into the origins and evolution of TanStack, highlighting i…

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E164: Taking on Auth0 with Open Source Zitadel 34:02

3M ago34:02

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Florian Forster is Co-Founder & CEO of Zitadel, the cloud security platform aiming to build the future of identity and access management. Their open source project, also called zitadel, provides identity infrastructure and has 10K stars on GitHub. In this episode, we dig into: The benefits of having an open source auth vendor Authentication vs. aut…

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E163: Using Feedback Loops to Optimize LLM-Based Applications 38:12

3M ago38:12

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Viraj Mehta is the Co-Founder & CTO of TensorZero which is an open-source infrastructure platform that creates a feedback loop for optimizing LLM applications. Their open source project helps users turn production data into smarter, faster, and cheaper models. In this episode, we dig into: The benefits of feedback loops for LLMs Helping their users…

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What's New in JavaScript: Latest Language Updates and Features - JSJ 666 1:26:05

3M ago1:26:05

1:26:05

Hey, everyone. Welcome back to another exciting episode of JavaScript Jabber, part of the Top End Devs Network. I'm your host, Charles Max Wood, joined by our amazing panelist, Dan Shappir. In this episode, we dive into the latest developments in the world of JavaScript as we kick off a new year. You might recall we covered this topic about a year …

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E162: The AI Code Editor War with Zed 30:04

4M ago30:04

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Nathan Sobo is the Founder of Zed, the next-gen code editor that enables high-performance collaboration - powered by AI. Open source zed has 53K Stars on GitHub and is used by engineers at Vercel, Apple, Anthropic, and GitLab. Prior to founding Zed, Nathan created the editor Atom at GitHub which reached 1M+ active users. Zed has raised from investo…

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Reflections on Technology Trends, AI Impact, and Memorable Episodes - JSJ 665 2:05:33

4M ago2:05:33

2:05:33

Welcome to another riveting episode of Top End Devs! In today's "Year in Review" special, hosts Charles, AJ, Dan, and Steve Edwards take you on a retrospective journey through their most memorable moments and thought-provoking discussions of the year. From the amusing and insightful exchanges with influential guests like Rich Harris and Kyle Simpso…

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Innovation and Framework Adoption - JSJ 664 1:45:44

4M ago1:45:44

1:45:44

In this episode, Charles, AJ, and Dan explore the intricacies of team dynamics, technological choices, and the challenges of web development with our distinguished panel. Joining them is a very special guest, the legendary Uncle Bob Martin. They delve into team collaboration and decision-making, with Uncle Bob emphasizing the importance of reasonab…

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Revolutionizing API Syntax and Schema Management with Jazz Framework - JSJ 663 1:25:44

4M ago1:25:44

1:25:44

In today's episode, Charles and AJ are joined by Anselm Eickhoff, a trailblazing full-stack software engineer. Anselm delves into the world of "Local First" software development and the innovative tool he’s developed, "Jazz." They explore how Jazz leverages schema information for type inference and runtime validation, enabling real-time collaborati…

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[Chit Chat Stocks] swyx on the AI majors 1:03:33

4M ago1:03:33

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https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/chit-chat-stocks/the-future-of-artificial-3ylaqngtMR7/ [00:00:00] intro: Welcome to Chitchat Stocks on this show host Ryan Henderson and Brett Schaefer analyze businesses and riff on the world of investing. As a quick reminder, Chitchat Stocks is a CCM media group podcast. Anything discussed on Chitchat Stocks b…

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Painting Roses, Eating Marshmallows and Network Protocols - JSJ 662 1:33:10

4M ago1:33:10

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Welcome to another insightful episode of the JavaScript Jabber podcast, hosted by Charles alongside our expert panelists Dan and AJ. Today, they are thrilled to be joined by Avishai Ish-Shalom a seasoned technologist with an eye for challenging conventions in the tech world. In this episode, Avishai takes us through fascinating discussions comparin…

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E161: Reimagining Python Notebooks with Marimo 34:14

5M ago34:14

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Akshay Agrawal is the Founder & CEO of Marimo, the next generation Python notebook. Their open source reactive notebook for Python, also called marimo, has almost 9K stars on GitHub. Marimo has raised $5M from investors including AIX Ventures. In this episode, we dig into Akshay's love of building developer tools for data teams, his journey from Ph…

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E160: Open Source Secrets Management with Infisical 39:33

5M ago39:33

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Vlad Matsiiako is CEO & Co-Founder of Infisical, the open source secrets management platform. Their open source project, also called infisical, has 16K stars on GitHub and helps users sync secrets across their teams and infrastructure. Infisical has raised $3M from investors including Gradient and YC. In this episode, we dig into their path from cl…

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Structuring Node.js Applications Part 2: Dependency Management, Package Managers, Proper API Usage, etc.- JSJ 661 1:22:16

5M ago1:22:16

1:22:16

This is the second part of the deep dive into the essential practices and principles for successful Node.js development. Our esteemed guests, Michael Dawson, James Snell, Matteo Collina, and Natalia Venditto, bring their extensive expertise to the table, discussing key topics like how to manage dependencies in a Node.js project. Socials LinkedIn: J…

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E159: Innovating on Distributed SQL Databases with Yugabyte 41:41

5M ago41:41

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Karthik Ranganathan is Founder & CTO of Yugabyte, the PostgreSQL-compatible distributed database for cloud native applications. Their open source database, also called yugabyte, has almost 10K stars on GitHub. Yugabyte has raised almost $300M and sits at a $1.3B valuation. They've raised from investors including Sapphire Ventures, Lightspeed, and 8…

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E158: Open Source Diagramming and Charting with Mermaid Chart 40:47

5M ago40:47

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Andrew Firestone is CEO and Knut Sveidqvist is CTO of Mermaid Chart, the open source text-based diagraming software platform. The mermaid project has over 70K stars on GitHub and is an open source diagramming and charting tool. Mermaid Chart has raised $7.5M from investors including Open Core Ventures. In this episode, we dig into the mermaid proje…

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TypeScript Success: Integration, Type Checking, and Generics - JSJ 660 1:20:36

5M ago1:20:36

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In this episode, Dan sits down with TypeScript expert Matt Pocock to dive deep into the world of TypeScript migration, learning curves, and developer challenges. They explore why having a TypeScript "wizard" is crucial for teams transitioning from JavaScript and how TypeScript's integration with development environments like Visual Studio Code has …

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React and Beyond: The Importance of Learning DOM APIs - JSJ 659 1:23:29

5M ago1:23:29

1:23:29

In today's episode, Charles, AJ and Steve are joined by guests Corey Brown for a rich discussion on the importance of understanding foundational concepts in software development. They explore the balance between leveraging high-level frameworks like React and the necessity of grasping the underlying technologies to troubleshoot effectively and buil…

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E157: Build Your Own Production-Grade AI CoPilots With Copilotkit 36:08

5M ago36:08

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Atai Barkai is Co-Founder & CEO of Copilotkit, the platform to build production-grade AI Copilots 10x faster. Their open source project, also called copilotkit, has almost 13K stars on GitHub and provides React UI + elegant infrastructure for AI Copilots, in-app AI agents, AI chatbots, and AI-powered Textareas. In this episode, we dig into Copilotk…

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