Best Svelte Podcasts (2025)

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We're putting the band back together. 39:32

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10d ago39:32

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Summary We're putting the band back together. Svelte Radio is officially back. This first episode is a bit of catch-up. Not a ton of Svelte chatter. Look forward to many fun and interesting episodes. Next week we talk with Simon about Remote Functions. Don't miss it! Show Notes Introducing SvelteKit Remote Functions, by Simon Holthausen SvelteKit R…

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DrupalBrief: Drupal GovCon 2025 - micro apps within Drupal using Svelte and Vite 16:48

22d ago16:48

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Send us a text This podcast introduces the concept of micro apps within Drupal using Svelte and Vite to create dynamic front-end experiences. The speaker highlights Svelte's ease of use for JavaScript developers and Vite's benefits for an improved developer experience, such as hot module reloading. The core idea is to integrate independent, focused…

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Context is king for secure, AI-generated code 28:15

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Ryan sits down with Dimitri Stiliadis, CTO and co-founder of Endor Labs, to talk about how AppSec is evolving to address AI’s use cases. They discuss the implications of AI-generated code on security practices, the importance of human oversight in managing vulnerabilities, and how organizations should be balancing security and efficiency with AI. E…

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943: Modern React with Ricky Hanlon (React Core Dev) 38:36

18h ago38:36

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Scott and Wes sit down with Ricky Hanlon from the React core team at Facebook to dive into the latest features and APIs shaping modern React development. From transitions and Suspense to fetching strategies and future directions, this episode breaks down what’s next for React and how developers can take advantage of it. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to …

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One is not the loneliest number for API calls 26:21

4d ago26:21

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Gil Feig, co-founder and CTO of Merge, joins the show to explore Merge’s approach for reducing third-party APIs to a single call, the complexities of and need for data normalization, and the role that AI and MCP plays in the future of API functionality. Episode notes: Merge connects you to any third-party system for fast, secure integrations for yo…

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Building AI-ready teams: Why documentation and culture matter more than tools 20:29

5d ago20:29

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In the second part of this two-part Leaders of Code episode, Peter O'Connor, Director of Platform Engineering, and Ryan J. Salva, Senior Director of Product at Google Developer Experiences, dive beyond AI hype to explore the shifts reshaping how engineering teams operate and scale. From the critical role of documentation quality in AI workflows to …

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942: Mental Health Q&A w/ Dr. Courtney Tolinski 57:44

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Wes and Scott talk with Dr. Courtney Tolinski about supporting neurodivergent teammates, navigating workplace dynamics, and recognizing strengths beyond labels. They explore ADHD diagnosis and treatment, productivity mindsets, burnout, AI in mental health, and practical routines for focus and balance. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 00:09 Meet …

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As your AI gets smarter, so must your API 28:19

7d ago28:19

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Ryan sits down with Marco Palladino, CTO of Kong, to talk about the rise of AI agents and their impact on API consumption, the MCP protocol as a new standard for agents, the importance of observability and security in AI systems, and the importance for businesses and entrepreneurs to leverage opportunities in the agentic AI space now. Episode notes…

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941: Is Responsible AI Possible? with Dr. Sarah Bird of Microsoft 22:51

8d ago22:51

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Scott heads to Microsoft’s campus for the VS Code Insider Summit to sit down with Dr. Sarah Bird and explore what “Responsible AI” really means for developers. From protecting user privacy to keeping humans in the loop, they dig into how everyday coders can play a role in shaping AI’s future. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 01:27 Brought to you…

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Getting Backstage in front of a shifting dev experience 26:35

11d ago26:35

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Ryan welcomes Pia Nilsson, GM for Backstage and head of developer experience at Spotify, to discuss the evolution and adoption of Backstage, the impact of AI on dev experience, and how Spotify approaches platform engineering and standardization to help teams solve for specific needs. Episode notes: Backstage is an open-source IDP by Spotify that re…

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940: Picking a Fullstack Stack, Is Next.js Too Complex? Services vs Self-Hosted + More 1:05:45

13d ago1:05:45

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In this potluck episode, Wes and Scott answer your questions about modern full-stack stacks, Node.js backend options, managing database indexes, developer burnout, handling toxic bosses, and more! Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 02:36 What’s your go-to Node.js backend in 2025? Polka 06:18 Do you proactively manage database indexes—or fix them o…

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Democratizing your data access with AI agents 29:28

14d ago29:28

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Jeff Hollan, director of product at Snowflake, joins Ryan to discuss the role that data plays in making AI and AI agents better. Along the way, they discuss how a database leads to an AI platform, Snowflake’s new data marketplace, and the role data will play in AI agents. Episode notes: Snowflake provides a fully-managed data platform that develope…

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939: Creator of Vite: Evan You 54:10

15d ago54:10

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Scott and Wes sit down with Evan You, creator of Vue, Vite, and VoidZero, to dig into the future of frontend tooling. From the speed of Rolldown to why he chose Rust, they explore the evolution of developer experience, bundlers, and what’s next for the web. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 00:31 Who is Evan You? Vue.js. Vite. Void0 01:19 Making …

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Off with your CMS’s head! Composability and security in headless CMS 23:20

18d ago23:20

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Ryan welcomes Sebastian Gierlinger, VP of Engineering at Storyblok, to talk about how headless content management systems (CMS) fit into an increasingly componentized software landscape. They run through the differences between headless and traditional CMS systems (and databases), prototyping and security concerns, and how a team building distribut…

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938: Hot Takes + Bike Shedding 27:53

20d ago27:53

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Wes and Scott dive into some hot takes and classic debates—tabs vs spaces, camel vs snake case, export styles, barrel files, variable naming, and more. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 01:26 CSS variables: descriptive vs. semantic 03:38 snake_case vs. camelCase 04:54 Default exports vs. named exports 06:23 Barrel files vs. direct imports 09:15 F…

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What an MCP implementation looks like at a CRM company 24:20

21d ago24:20

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Ryan chats with Karen Ng, EVP of Product at HubSpot, to chat about Model Context Protocol (MCP) and how they implemented it for their server for their CRM product. They chat the emergence of this as the standard for agentic interactions, the challenges of implementing the server and integrating it with their ecosystem, and how agentic AI has affec…

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937: Is The Omarchy Hype Real? 48:21

22d ago48:21

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Scott takes Wes on a tour of Omarchy, DHH’s polished Arch + Hyprland Linux setup that promises speed, beauty, and endless keyboard shortcuts. From first impressions to daily workflows, Scott debates whether it’s good enough to pull him out of the Apple ecosystem for good. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 02:31 Brought to you by Sentry.io. 02:55 …

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DrupalBrief: Drupal GovCon 2025 - How AI Chat Agents Are Transforming Web Experiences 14:40

22d ago14:40

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Send us a text This podcast is from a YouTube video, presented by John from Digital Polygon and uploaded by Drupal 4 Gov, focuses on the transformation of web experiences by AI chat agents, shifting from traditional search to conversational "asking." The speaker traces the evolution of the web from static pages to the social web, and into the emerg…

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Planning to Arm mobile devices with chips that handle AI 32:36

25d ago32:36

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Ryan welcomes Geraint North, AI and developer platforms fellow at Arm, to dive into the impact of GenAI on chip design, Arm’s approach to designing flexible CPU architectures, and the challenges of optimizing large language models at the chip level for edge devices. Episode notes: Arm is a global compute platform that allows the world’s leading tec…

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How AI is reshaping developer teams and the future of software development 31:19

26d ago31:19

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In this two-part episode of Leaders of Code, Peter O’Connor, Director of Platform Engineering, welcomes Ryan J. Salva, Senior Director of Product at Google, Developer Experiences, for a deep dive into the future of software development. They explore how AI-assisted tools are reshaping the developer experience, going far beyond just writing code. Fr…

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936: Realtime LED Wall With React + Websockets (I Let Strangers Control It) 47:12

27d ago47:12

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Scott, Wes, and CJ dive into Wes’s Hackweek project: a real-time, web-controlled LED grid. They break down the hardware build, custom 3D-printed diffuser, ESP32 microcontroller, and Cloudflare durable objects powering live pixel art, GitHub activity displays, and interactive web drawings. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 02:03 Wes’ Hackweek proj…

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We built stackoverflow.ai with the community and for the community 33:50

28d ago33:50

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Ryan is joined by our very own Ash Zade, Product Manager, and Alex Warren, Staff Software Engineer, to discuss our newly released stackoverflow.ai, how it’s enhancing user experience by combining human-validated answers with AI, and our future plans for deeper personalization and community integration. Episode notes: stackoverflow.ai is helping you…

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935: CJ Made A Sega Game In 2025 52:29

29d ago52:29

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CJ takes us behind the scenes of Hackweek to share how he built a custom Sega Genesis game from scratch, complete with assembly code, level loading, and retro hardware tricks. From SGDK to parallax faking, this episode is a deep dive into old-school game dev with a modern twist. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 00:44 Why a Sega game? Sega Genesi…

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DrupalBrief: Drupal GovCon 2025 - Ollama: Using Open source AI for Drupal Development 18:45

1M ago18:45

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Send us a text The Podcast explores Ollama, an open-source platform enabling local execution of large language models (LLMs), and its application within Drupal development. It highlights the importance of licensing for truly open-source models, distinguishing between fully open, partially open, and open-weight options. The text then illustrates pra…

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DrupalBrief: Drupal GovCon 2025 - Guide to LLMs, RAG, Agents, and Responsible AI Use 25:42

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Send us a text This Podcast offers an introduction to Large Language Models (LLMs), explaining them as advanced autocomplete systems that predict the next word based on vast amounts of text. It distinguishes between the expensive training phase of LLMs, where models learn from the entire internet, and the cheaper inference stage, where they process…

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Kotlin is more than just the Android house language 30:58

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Ryan welcomes Jeffrey van Gogh, Director of Engineering, Android Developer Experience, at Google and board member of the Kotlin Foundation. They discuss the evolution of the Kotlin language from JVM to multiplatform, how their governance board works with the community to stop breaking changes, and the intricacies of Kotlin’s multiplatform capabilit…

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DrupalBrief: DrupalCon Atlanta 2025 - AI Chatbots in Drupal for Smarter Information Access and Compliance 17:15

1M ago17:15

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Send us a text This Podcast introduces a Drupal module designed to integrate AI-powered chatbots, focusing on enhancing user experience and efficiency for organizations, particularly within government contexts. It explains how this tool facilitates quick creation of responsible generative AI chatbots by leveraging AWS Bedrock. The presentation high…

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DrupalBrief: Drupal GovCon 2025 - GovCMS US: Unpacking the Game-Changing Blueprint for US Government Websites 20:30

1M ago20:30

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Send us a text This Podcast introduces GovCMS US, a new initiative designed to standardize and streamline the development of government websites in the United States. The core problem GovCMS US addresses is the redundant effort and high costs agencies face by repeatedly building similar digital solutions from scratch, unlike the established systems…

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DrupalBrief: Drupal GovCon 2025 - How Amazee.ai Balances AI Innovation with Data Privacy 23:25

1M ago23:25

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Send us a text The Podcast is from a YouTube video by Michael, the founder of Amazio and AI, discussing the company's approach to open-source, global, and privacy-first AI infrastructure. Michael explains how Amazio AI provides Large Language Models (LLMs) and Vector Databases as two key services, emphasizing the importance of the latter for effici…

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934: We Built a Real-Time, Local-Data, Competitive Coding Game 37:07

1M ago37:07

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Scott, Wes, and CJ dive into SynHax, Scott’s Hackweek project for code battles. They discuss live coding duels, referee controls, and the surprisingly simple tech stack that delivers instant updates and audience engagement. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 01:50 Brought to you by Sentry.io 02:30 What is SynHax? This Button Broke Our Brains (CSS …

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Building AI for consumer applications isn’t all fun and games 29:51

1M ago29:51

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Kylan Gibbs, CEO of Inworld, joins the show to discuss the technical challenges of creating interactive AI for virtual worlds and games, the significance of user experience, and the importance of accessibility and cost-efficiency in deploying AI models. Episode notes: Inworld provides solutions for AI applications that allow teams to build and depl…

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933: Hackweek Overview - What Is It, What Did We Build 32:05

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It’s Hackweek at Syntax! Scott, Wes, and CJ break down what Hackweek is all about - how they picked their projects, what came out of them, and why it’s the best excuse to experiment, build, and have fun before the deep-dive episodes roll in. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 00:04 What is Hackweek? 01:05 Hackweek projects spark motivation. 04:05 …

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Open-source is for the people, by the people 38:14

1M ago38:14

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Travis Oliphant, creator of NumPy and SciPy, joins Ryan to explore the development of Python as a data science tool, the evolution of these foundational libraries, and the importance of community and collaboration in open-source projects, including Travis’ current work to support sustainable open-source through the OpenTeams Incubator. Episode note…

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DrupalBrief: Drupal GovCon 2025 - Align People, Processes & Portfolios with PRESS Method 25:33

1M ago25:33

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Send us a text This Podcast is generated from a presentation at Drupal GovCon 2025, "From Uncertainty to Direction: Turning Disruption into Opportunity,"that features Ed Gordon from Polaris Solutions LLC, who discusses the critical role of organizational alignment—specifically people, processes, and portfolios—in navigating disruptive environments.…

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DrupalBrief: Drupal GovCon 2025 - Keep Your Database Clutter Free: Use Views CSV Source 22:29

1M ago22:29

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Send us a text The "Keep Your Database Clutter Free: Use Views CSV Source!" video by "Drupal 4 Gov" introduces a Drupal module that allows users to display data from CSV files directly within their website using Drupal Views, rather than storing it in the database. The presenter, a Drupal lead for JSI, emphasizes how this reduces database bloat and…

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932: Vibe Coding’s Huge Problem 22:57

1M ago22:57

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Wes and Scott talk about the dangers of vibe coding when it comes to authentication and access control. They share real-world examples of security fails, discuss how to avoid client-side-only checks, and offer practical tips for protecting sensitive user data in your apps. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! We build the world’s most painful CAPTCH…

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From punch cards to prompts: a history of how software got better 34:12

1M ago34:12

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SPONSORED BY AWS Ryan welcomes Darko Mesaroš, Principal Developer Advocate at AWS and all around computer history buff, to chat about history of software development improvements and how they made developers made more productive. They discuss the technologies and breakthroughs that created greater abstractions on the underlying bit manipulations an…

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DrupalBrief: Drupal GovCon 2025 - Revolutionize Your Website with DrupalCMS 14:53

1M ago14:53

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Send us a text This podcast is generated from Drupal GovCon 2025 presentation that introduces Drupal CMS, highlighting its user-friendly installation and enhanced features driven by the Starshot initiative. Key innovations explored include the Experience Builder, a visual drag-and-drop tool for content creation with live previews and reusable compo…

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DrupalBrief: Drupal GovCon 2025 - Drupal4People: Human-Centered AI Integration for Accessible Gov Sites 15:54

1M ago15:54

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Send us a text This Podcast Is generated from a Drupal GovCon 2025 session, presented by Sarah and Aparna, is less of a formal presentation and more of an open conversation about leveraging human-centered design and responsible AI in federal digital services. While they used AI to help create their slides, the presenters are sharing their personal …

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Svelte was built on “slinging code for the sheer love of it” 35:09

1M ago35:09

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Rich Harris, creator of Svelte and software engineer at Vercel, joins Ryan on the show to dive into the evolution and future of web frameworks. They discuss the birth and growth of Svelte during the rise of mobile, the challenges of building robust and efficient web applications, how companies can back more open-source community projects, and the d…

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931: Project Init - How to Make Good Choices When Starting a New Coding Project 30:46

1M ago30:46

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Scott and Wes dive into the fundamentals of project initialization and planning, from outlining ideas and choosing the right tools to making smart technology decisions. They also chat about leveraging AI and collaboration to shape better projects before rolling up your sleeves and getting to work. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 02:12 Brought t…

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Learning in the flow: Unlocking employee potential through continuous learning 33:01

2M ago33:01

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In this episode of Leaders of Code, Stack Overflow CEO Prashanth Chandrasekar and Christina Dacauaziliqua, Senior Learning Specialist at Morgan Stanley, talk about the importance of experiential learning in fast-paced environments. They emphasize the value of creating intentional learning environments where innovative tools meet collaborative commu…

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Robots in the skies (and they use Transformer models) 26:50

2M ago26:50

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Ryan welcomes Nathan Michael, CTO at Shield AI, to discuss what AI looks like in defense technologies, both technically and ethically. They cover how the Hivemind technology works in coordinating the autonomous decisions of drones in the field while keeping humans in the loop, whether Shield AI is building Terminators, and how software security wor…

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DrupalBrief: Talking Drupal #516 - Drupal CMS analytics and recipes 16:56

2M ago16:56

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Send us a text This Podcast features a discussion with guest Theresa Espinach, focusing on Drupal CMS analytics and recipes. The conversation explores the Field Data module, a new tool for reviewing content field data, particularly useful for migrations, and its simple export capabilities. A significant portion of the discussion centers on Espinach…

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DrupalBrief: Module : Unpacking Drupal's "Field Data Module" for Content Mastery 12:02

2M ago12:02

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Send us a text This Podcast features a discussion with Jacob Rockowitz, a Drupal consultant, about his new Field Data module. This module allows users to review all data within specific fields on Drupal content types, aiding in tasks like content audits and migrations. It provides a report that lists fields and their usage, with the ability to expo…

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153: DHH – Omarchy and Designing Your Own OS on Arch Linux 1:16:25

2M ago1:16:25

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I talk to DHH about Omarchy, the carefully curated distribution of Arch Linux he's been refining for the last few months. We talk about stuff like: How did he discover Arch + Hyprland in the first place? What even is Arch, what even is Hyprland, and how the fuck do you make the mouse show up in Linux? Should you really be afraid of trying to mainta…

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930: Text Editor Keybindings, WASM Replacing Docker, LLM apathy and hosting mini apps 55:37

2M ago55:37

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In this potluck episode of Syntax, Wes and Scott answer your questions about VS Code vs Cursor, navigating promotions and job titles, database fundamentals, avoiding decision paralysis, how AI is shaping frameworks, and more! Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 00:56 Brought to you by Sentry.io 06:24 Moving from VS Code to Cursor without losing you…

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The server-side rendering equivalent for LLM inference workloads 21:44

2M ago21:44

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Ryan is joined by Tuhin Srivastava, CEO and co-founder of Baseten, to explore the evolving landscape of AI infrastructure and inference workloads, how the shift from traditional machine learning models to large-scale neural networks has made GPU usage challenging, and the potential future of hardware-specific optimizations in AI. Episode notes: Bas…

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929: Cloudflare Blocks AI Crawlers × Debugging Local Data × Raising Kids with Healthy Digital Habits and More 53:58

2M ago53:58

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Scott and Wes tackle listener questions on everything from local-first databases and AI-built CRMs to protecting APIs and raising kids with healthy digital habits. They also weigh in on Cloudflare’s AI crawler ban, portfolio critiques, and more hot takes from the dev world. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 00:49 Dreaming about web components. 02…

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DrupalBrief: WeeklyDrop #694 - Drupal's AI Revolution: Unpacking Drupal CMS 2.0 15:23

2M ago15:23

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Send us a text This Podcast is from TheWeeklyDrop issue 694, that serves as a comprehensive resource for Drupal enthusiasts and professionals. It features headlines on significant developments like "Drupal CMS 2.0," articles covering topics from data migration to accessibility, and various tutorials on integrating new functionalities. The issue als…