Best Codebasics Podcasts (2025)

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306: TLS certificate lifespans shortening to 47 days by 2029 (with DigiCert's Dean Coclin) 13:27

3d ago13:27

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In this episode, Jenna interviews Dean Coclin, senior director of Industry Strategy at DigiCert, about the recent vote by the CA/Browser Forum to shorten the lifespan of TLS certificates to 47 days by 2029. They discuss: The schedule for the changes and the gradual increments lifespans will shorten by The rationale behind shortening certificate lif…

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The Tech Leader's Guide to M&A in the AI Era with Derick Schaefer, SVP at Mod Op 58:45

4d ago58:45

58:45

Today, we're talking to Derick Schaefer, SVP of technology at Mod Op. We discuss the M&A landscape that CTOs need to be aware of, why customer centricity is at the heart of any successful merger, and how to keep business value at the focus of futuristic software tactics. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! To learn how you…

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662: Alternative Browsers, Discord vs Circle, and AI in the Browser 1:03:00

4d ago1:03:00

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Show Description We're talking browsers and discussing alternative options like Vivaldi and Brave, the implications of Chrome's potential sale to OpenAI, the impact of AI on browser functionality, Discord vs Circle, and building with Hotwire. Listen on Website → Links Newfangled Browser Alternatives – Frontend Masters Blog Zen Browser Horse Browser…

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305: Why PostgreSQL became the database of choice for cloud native development (with Neon's Heikki Linnakangas) 11:06

10d ago11:06

11:06

In this episode, Dave Rubinstein interviews Heikki Linnakangas, co-founder of Neon, a company that provides Postgres solutions. They discuss: The factors that have contributed to adoption of PostgreSQL Why PostgreSQL has leapfrogged over MySQL in popularity What to expect in PostgreSQL 18

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Revolutionizing AI as a Physicist with Guy Gur-Ari, Co-Founder at Augment 51:55

13d ago51:55

51:55

Today, we're talking to Guy Gur-Ari, Co-Founder at Augment. We discuss Guy’s journey from physicist to founder, why AI is becoming both creepier and more useful than ever, and why the intelligence AI exhibits is unlike anything humanity has ever encountered. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! To learn more about Augment, …

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661: Working Vacations, Ripping Out JavaScript, and Non-US Cloud Service Options 58:56

11d ago58:56

58:56

Show Description What are the non-US cloud services options, falling off the blogging train and trying to get back on, working on vacation, Chris recaps the Alaskan Folk Festival experience, how often do you go back and clean out JavaScript, and the idea of gilding just one lily on a new project. Listen on Website → Links European Alternatives A la…

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304: The skills developers need in an era of AI development (with AWS' Antje Barth) 14:52

17d ago14:52

14:52

In this episode, Jenna Barron interviews Antje Barth, principal developer advocate for generative AI at AWS. They discuss: The skills that are becoming more important as AI adoption increases The emergence of the AI engineering role The trend of "vibe coding" Resources: Amazon Q Developer Episode transcript…

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Will AI Change Everything About Humanity in 5 Years? With Daniel Faggella, CEO at Emerj 45:30

18d ago45:30

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Today, we're talking to Daniel Faggella, CEO at Emerj. We discuss Dan’s proposed timeline of 5 years to transformational AI, how we should consider the possibility of AGI having leadership qualities over society, and why truth seeking isn’t necessarily the ideal goal of technology. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!…

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660: Teaching CSS, Conferences, and Masonry Updates 58:48

18d ago58:48

58:48

Show Description Follow up on thoughts about teaching CSS from scratch, questions about conferences to attend as well as a way to kickstart a conference idea, some Balatro thoughts, and our thoughts on the recent Grid vs Masonry debate. Listen on Website → Links The Homebrewery - NaturalCrit SmashingConf in-person Conferences 2025 — Friendly, inclu…

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TanStack Ecosystem with Tanner Linsley: React Query to TanStack Start | React Universe On Air #50 1:20:57

24d ago1:20:57

1:20:57

Tanner Linsley joins React Universe On Air to unpack the evolution of the TanStack ecosystem—from React Table and React Query to TanStack Router and the newest addition to the family, TanStack Start ✨What started as internal tooling for Nozzle became a suite of libraries that shaped how developers think about server state, routing, and full-stack R…

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303: How AI agents are transforming how software is built (with GitLab's Emilio Salvador) 14:33

24d ago14:33

14:33

In this episode, Jenna Barron speaks with Emilio Salvador, vice president of strategy and developer relations at GitLab, about AI agents in software development. Key talking points include: How AI agents compare to traditional forms of automation in the software development process Challenges teams may face when implementing agents The impact AI ag…

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Inside the Future of the Video Game Industry with Chris Hewish, Chief Strategy & Comms Officer at Xsolla 1:00:20

25d ago1:00:20

1:00:20

Today, we're talking to Chris Hewish, Chief Strategy & Comms Officer at Xsolla. We discuss the future of the video game industry, an invaluable lesson Chris learned from his time at DreamWorks, how Chris approaches new trends in his industry such as cloud gaming, and more. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! To learn more …

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659: CSS Carousel Configurator Demos with Adam Argyle 1:10:29

25d ago1:10:29

1:10:29

Show Description Adam Argyle joins us to chat about new CSS features that are demo'd in a carousel configurator - a builder-like experience to help visualize the capabilities of a CSS only Carousel: buttons, markers, paging and inertness. Listen on Website → Guests Adam Argyle Guest's Main URL • Guest's Social CSS at Google. Links Chrome Canary Fea…

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302: Breaking down the barriers to serverless adoption (with DBOS' Jeremy Edberg) 9:54

1M ago9:54

9:54

In this episode, David Rubinstein interviews Jeremy Edberg, CEO of DBOS, about the current state of serverless. They discuss: Why serverless adoption has stagnated The complexity of serverless architecture What needs to change to increase adoptionBy SD Times

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Preventing Disasters & Paving the Future of Computing with Roland Groeneveld & Said Ouissal 46:43

1M ago46:43

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Today, we're talking to Roland Groeneveld, Executive Chair at OnLogic and Said Ouissal, CEO & Founder at ZEDEDA. Discover how these innovative companies are revolutionizing technology deployment at the edge, from AI-powered railway safety systems to predictive maintenance in solar farms. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!…

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658: Andy Bell on Working with Clients, Writing, and Building Courses for Web Builders 1:02:22

1M ago1:02:22

1:02:22

Show Description We're joined by Andy Bell, the founder of Set Studio. They discuss the evolution of web design, the importance of client relationships, and the innovative approaches taken at Set Studio and Piccalilli. The conversation covers the shift from traditional design methods to a more browser-centric approach, the challenges of client work…

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How Definitely Typed Changed TypeScript Forever | React Universe On Air #26 38:59

1M ago38:59

38:59

Ever wondered why TypeScript works so well with JavaScript libraries? It’s thanks to Definitely Typed, a project that helps developers use these libraries with type safety and autocompletion 🚀In this Coffee Talk episode of React Universe On Air, Mike Grabowski https://x.com/grabbou chats with Boris Yankov https://x.com/borisyankov, the creator and …

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301: What's new in Java 24 (with Azul's Simon Ritter) 16:24

1M ago16:24

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In this episode, Jenna Barron interviews Simon Ritter, deputy CTO of Azul, about the six features in Java 24 he thinks are most exciting, including faster startup times for Java apps, improvements to the Stream Gatherers API, and more. Learn more about Java 24 here: https://sdtimes.com/java/java-24-is-now-available-with-release-of-stream-gatherers-…

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Transforming Dow Jones into a Product-Led Powerhouse with Artem Fishman, Chief Product & Technology Officer 51:56

1M ago51:56

51:56

Today, we're talking to Artem Fishman, Chief Product & Technology Officer at Dow Jones. We discuss the ways in which tech cultures change around the world, how and when to be blunt, and why we should be optimistic about the future. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! To learn more about Dow Jones, check out their website h…

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657: David Darnes on Web Components and Design Systems 1:04:51

1M ago1:04:51

1:04:51

Show Description David Darnes joins us to talk about his work on the Nord design system, writing web components, working with embeds and web components, thoughts on building a progress bar or notification component, keeping design systems and design tools in sync, and tricks for components and variables. Listen on Website → Guests David Darnes Gues…

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300: The complex world of open source AI (with Red Hat's Stephen Watt) 13:45

1M ago13:45

13:45

In this episode, David Rubinstein interviews, Stephen Watt, VP of the Office of the CTO at Red Hat, about open source AI. They discuss: Differences between open source software and open source AI The difficulty in applying open source principals to AI Efforts made to define open source AI

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How to Defend Against AI Cybersecurity Attacks with Sam Curry, Global VP & CISO at Zscaler 45:36

2M ago45:36

45:36

Today, we're talking to Sam Curry, Global VP, CISO in Residence at Zscaler. We discuss the AI threat landscape in 2025, why fighting AI with AI may not be your best strategy, and how to position yourself in a community to become a better leader. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! To learn more about Zscaler, check out the…

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656: Onboarding Woes, Coloring Links, and AI Slop Theories 55:21

2M ago55:21

55:21

Show Description Onboarding users is a lot more difficult than you might think it is, how should links be coloured or styled, keeping web software up to date, why does some AI slop get created in the first place, getting context for why things happened or decisions were made, and our first bullet point dev career story (Steve's version). Listen on …

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299: The growing divide between developers and FinOps (with Martin Reynolds from Harness) 13:53

2M ago13:53

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In this episode, Jenna Barron interviews Martin Reynolds, field CTO of Harness, about the misalignment between developers and FinOps. The company recently did a report that backed up the claims that developers and FinOps aren't properly aligned, and they talk about some of the findings of that report. Some key points of discussion include: The fact…

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Why Getting in Shape Will Make You a Better Leader with Mauro Stara, Six Pack CEO 1:00:48

2M ago1:00:48

1:00:48

Today, we're talking to Mauro Stara, CEO & Founder at Six Pack CEO. We discuss how you can get in shape, what makes getting a top 1% physique easier than you think, and why achieving a lofty fitness goal will improve your life at home and as a tech leader. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! To learn more about Six Pack CE…

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655: Conspiracy Theory Theories, View Transitions vs CSS Animations, and Autocomplete 45:50

2M ago45:50

45:50

Show Description It's a speed run meeting edition episode and we're talking conspiracy theories, getting hypnotized, disinformation on TikTok vs the news, view transitions vs CSS animations vs the web animation API, follow ups on font-weight and attire, and classic autocomplete vs AI autocomplete. Listen on Website → Links SubwayTakes (@subwaytakes…

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Multiple TV Platforms, One Codebase: React Native TV App Development | React Universe On Air #49 54:30

2M ago54:30

54:30

Eighteen TV platforms, one codebase—what could possibly go wrong? Tune in to find out how to tackle the technical and UX challenges of building for Android TV, Apple TV, Fire TV, Tizen, and more—all with React Native!In the 49th episode of React Universe On Air, Łukasz Chludziński (https://x.com/lukasz_app) teams up with Michael Khirallah (https://…

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298: Building a prompt engineering playground for faster company-wide innovation (with LinkedIn's Lukasz Karolewski and Ajay Prakash) 19:01

2M ago19:01

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In this episode, Jenna Barron interviews Lukasz Karolewski, senior staff software engineer at LinkedIn, and Ajay Prakash, staff software engineer at LinkedIn, to talk about how they built a prompt engineering playground at LinkedIn to improve cross-team collaboration with non-technical teams. They discuss: Why they built the playground The choice t…

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Inside Google Cloud’s Future of AI Report with Mayada Gonimah, CTO & Co-Founder at Thread AI 26:05

2M ago26:05

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Today, we're talking to Mayada Gonimah, CTO & Co-Founder at Thread AI. We discuss Google Cloud’s Future of AI Report: Perspectives for Startups. Uncover more valuable insights from AI leaders in Google Cloud's 'Future of AI: Perspectives for Startups' report. Discover what 23 AI industry leaders think about the future of AI—and how it impacts your …

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654: UI + State, AI Missing Context But Adds Browsers, and Scalability on the Web 56:34

2M ago56:34

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Show Description UI and state struggles, AI missing important sand context, should we look forward to AI browsers, how bad is the mobile web in 2025, what does scalability with websites actually mean, and is there a role for someone as a project manager with tech insight? Listen on Website → Links Dribbble - Discover the World’s Top Designers & Cre…

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297: Why a clean codebase is key when using AI-assisted coding tools (with Tabnine's Eran Yahav) 12:31

2M ago12:31

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In this episode David Rubinstein interviews Eran Yahav, co-founder and CTO of Tabnine, about why its important to provide AI assistants with clean code. They discuss: The importance of defining organizational rules and best practices to guide the AI How to use AI-assisted refactoring to improve legacy codebases If organizations should apply KonMari…

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How A PhD in Machine Learning Revolutionized Codebases with Scott Dietzen, CEO at Augment Code 49:28

2M ago49:28

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Today, we're talking to Scott Dietzen, CEO at Augment Code. Scott shares insights on how Augment is revolutionizing the coding process, making developers more productive, and improving software quality across the board with the power of AI. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! To learn more about Augment Code, check out the…

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653: Interop 2025, Attributes, and Black Boxes of AI 58:34

2M ago58:34

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Show Description We're looking at the Interop 2025 announcements, Dave is hating on (and talking about) attributes, debating better ways to handle color inputs, following up on the implications of AI that is shaped by politics, and Dave mouthblogs the secret black boxes of AI. Listen on Website → Links interop/2025/README CSS Day 2025, 5th & 6th of…

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Reanimated 4 is the Future of Smooth React Native Animations | React Universe On Air #48 49:28

2M ago49:28

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Reanimated 4 is here to change the way we build animations in React Native. With CSS-style animations and transitions, animations are now easier to write, more predictable, and work more like they do on the web.In this episode, Ola Desmurs-Linczewska (https://x.com/p_syche_) sits down with Tomasz Zawadzki (https://x.com/tomekzaw_) and Mateusz Łopac…

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296: DeepSeek Unpacked: Security, Innovation, and What’s Next 26:32

2M ago26:32

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Join SD Times news editor Jenna Barron for a panel discussion on DeepSeek and what developers need to know about this model that has been in the spotlight for the past few weeks. The conversation covers why DeepSeek has gained so much attention, what makes it different from other models, proper data security and hygiene practices for using DeepSeek…

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652: Talking to Bots, Building Browser Games, and Political LLMs 1:02:53

2M ago1:02:53

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Show Description Remembering the old days before we had bots, teaching kids to talk to bots, how difficult is it to build games in the browser, are we seeing LLMs get more political, what does mainstream media really mean, and have you heard about PouchDB? Listen on Website → Links PixiJS: The HTML5 Creation Engine Unreal Engine: Powerful Real-Time…

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The AI Programs Being Made Mandatory at LSU with John Munsell, CEO at Bizzuka 32:37

2M ago32:37

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Today, we're talking to John Munsell, CEO at Bizzuka. We discuss how John’s AI philosophies got picked up by LSU, why they’re so impactful to businesses and technology leaders, and why your company needs less handcuffs and more AI champions to scale into the future. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! To learn more about B…

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295: How middle code is bridging the gap between low-code and traditional programming (with OpsMill's Damien Garros) 10:10

3M ago10:10

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In this episode, David Rubinstein interviews Damien Garros, co-founder and CEO of OpsMill, about middle code, a concept that sits somewhere between programming and low-code/no-code. They discuss: What middle code is The influence generative AI has had on this technology How middle code can be used to accomplish things not possible with low-code or …

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Computing Where It’s Hot, Freezing, and Impossible with Lisa Groeneveld, Co-Founder of OnLogic 41:55

3M ago41:55

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Today, we're talking to Lisa Groeneveld, Co-Founder of OnLogic. We discuss how Lisa and her husband started the company with an $80k check to a stranger, where the edge actually is, and how Toy Story teaches one of the most valuable leadership skills. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! To learn more about OnLogic, check o…

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651: Jason Lengstorf on CodeTV.dev, DevRel Panic, and Spicy Gear 56:58

3M ago56:58

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Show Description Jason joins us to talk about his rebranding to CodeTV.dev, how Chris Coyier helped him become a star, the power of free, how he makes money with CodeTV, sponsorship and tech shows, crappy web cams, and the gear he uses to look and sound amazing. Listen on Website → Guests Jason Lengstorf Guest's Main URL • Guest's Social Jason Leng…

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294: From "shift left" to "shift everywhere" (with OpenText Cybersecurity's Dylan Thomas) 13:26

3M ago13:26

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In this episode, we interview Dylan Thomas, senior director of product engineering at OpenText Cybersecurity, about the evolution from shift left to shift everywhere. At the end of 2024, he predicted: "In 2025, DevSecOps will continue evolving beyond the ‘shift-left’ paradigm, embracing a more mature ‘shift everywhere’ approach. This shift calls on…

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Why Data Quality is Crucial in the Age of AI with Adam Dille and Zeba Hasan 40:13

3M ago40:13

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Today, we're talking to Adam Dille from Quantum Metric and Zeba Hasan from Google. We discuss the importance of data quality for interfacing with AI, the most common mistakes we face when building products with AI, and how to get the rest of the company to buy into the advantages AI has to offer. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO…

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650: Layout in CSS, Balatro Q&A, Chrome Biz, & Forkin VS Code 1:04:46

3M ago1:04:46

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Show Description Does layout make CSS difficult to learn from scratch, Chris quizzes Dave about Balatro, getting back into Pokemon, why should Google have to sell Chrome, adding fun features to apps you already have to keep you using them like Raycast, and thoughts on the VS Code forks + AI. Listen on Website → Links Web Awesome Layout Anatomy Bala…

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Mobile Microfrontends With Zephyr Cloud and Re.Pack | React Universe On Air #47 51:00

3M ago51:00

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Picture this: your teams are innovating independently, deploying updates swiftly, and navigating complex app architectures with ease. Microfrontends make this possible, much like microservices revolutionized backend development. But what about mobile? How can this approach transform your app development strategy?To explore these questions, we’re jo…

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Everything You Need to Know from CES 2025 with Jim Harris 49:20

3M ago49:20

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Today, we're talking to keynote speaker and friend of the show Jim Harris. We discuss the most important tech trends featured at CES 2025, how AI might be used to replace doctors over time, and why Jim thinks most car manufacturers will go extinct within 10 years. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! For more about Jim, che…

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649: Chrome 133, Attribute Update, and Standardized Async CSS 59:33

3M ago59:33

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Show Description Dealing with AI creating fake work by famous artists, HTML is actually a programming language, Chrome 133 updates, attr updates, making "this" less annoying, and Scott Jehl's trying to standardize Async CSS. Listen on Website → Links This Aged Great! Faking William Morris, Generative Forgery, and the Erosion of Art History HTML Pro…

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Exploring Micro Frontend Architecture with Florian Rappel - RRU 283 53:32

3M ago53:32

53:32

Welcome to React Roundup, the podcast where we keep you updated on all things React related! In today's episode, we have an enlightening discussion featuring Paige Nedringhaus as host, our panelist TJ Van Toll, and our special guest, Florian Rappel, a solution architect from Munich, Germany. Florian, a noted figure in the web community, especially …

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293: The best ways to deal with flaky tests (with Gradle's Trisha Gee) 16:17

3M ago16:17

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In this episode, we spoke with Trisha Gee, lead developer advocate at Gradle, about flaky tests and the challenges of dealing with them. Key talking points: What is a flaky test? How can they be identified? How can they be prevented in the future? Other useful resources on flaky tests: Develocity’s Flaky Test Detection Trisha’s recent Flaky Test we…

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292: Software Engineering Intelligence gains traction as Value Stream Management loses it (with Digital.ai's Derek Holt) 16:11

3M ago16:11

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In this episode, we spoke with Derek Holt, CEO of Digital.ai, about the emerging practice of software engineering intelligence (SEI). At the end of last year, he predicted that "SEI will have a breakout year in 2025 as more and more businesses realize they need to measure the end-to-end business process of software development and delivery in order…

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