Best ReadMe Podcasts (2025)

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LIVE from GitHub Universe: Inside the GitHub Secure Open Source Fund 28:06

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10d ago28:06

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In this episode guest host Greg Cochran from the GitHub Secure Open Source Fund brings together four maintainers who are helping secure the open source projects we all depend on: Christian (Log4j/Log4Shell), Carlos (GoReleaser), Michael (EVCC), and Camila (ScanAPI) to unpack what it really looks like to level up security in critical OSS. They share…

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LIVE from GitHub Universe: Angie Jones on Goose, MCP, and the Real-World Future of AI Agents 22:00

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Abby sits down with Angie Jones, VP of Engineering at Block, live at GitHub Universe to talk about Goose, Block’s open source AI agent and reference implementation of the Model Context Protocol (MCP). Angie shares how Goose went from an internal tool to an open source project that lets the community drive features like multimodel support, and how B…

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LIVE from GitHub Universe: Privacy-First Smart Homes with Frenck from Home Assistant 25:02

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In this episode, recorded live at GitHub Universe 2025, Andrea sits down with Frank “Frenck” Nijhof, a GitHub Star and project lead for Home Assistant, one of the most active open source projects on the platform. They unpack how millions of households run privacy-first automations locally (no cloud required), why the Open Home Foundation exists to …

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TypeScript’s Takeover, AI’s Lift-Off: Inside the 2025 Octoverse Report 37:15

2M ago37:15

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Andrea and Kedasha sit down with data whisperer Jeff Luszcz, one of the wizards behind GitHub’s annual Octoverse report, to unpack this year’s biggest shifts. They get into why TypeScript overtook Python on GitHub, how AI-assisted “vibe coding” and agentic workflows are reshaping everyday engineering, and what it means that more than one new develo…

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From Log4Shell to the Sovereign Tech Fund: Lessons in Open Source Sustainability 31:27

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In this episode of the GitHub Podcast, Abby sits down with Felix Reda, Director of Developer Policy at GitHub, and Christian Grobmeier, a longtime Log4J maintainer, to reflect on the aftermath of the Log4Shell vulnerability and how it reshaped open source funding. They discuss the creation of Germany’s Sovereign Tech Fund, the challenges and opport…

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Mike McQuaid on the Greatest Lessons He’s Learned in Over 16 Years at Homebrew 32:08

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Making Desktop Frameworks More Accessible with Electron 20:46

3M ago20:46

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In this episode of the GitHub Podcast, Abby and Kedasha are joined by Keeley Hammond, a longtime maintainer of the Electron project. They explore the inner workings of one of the most widely used open source desktop frameworks, dive into how Electron empowers developers to build cross-platform desktop apps with web technologies, and discuss what it…

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Building Tools and the Future of DIY Development 15:25

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In this episode of the GitHub Podcast, Cassidy and Kedasha explore the rise of personal software tools built by developers for themselves, and shared with the world through open source. From command line apps to browser extensions, they dive into how small, purpose-built projects can have a big impact, reflecting on how AI is making development mor…

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The Joy of Developer Education with CodeTV 23:18

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In this episode of the GitHub Podcast, Cassidy, Abby, and Andrea are joined by developer advocate, educator, and creator of CodeTV, Jason Lengstorf. They uncover Jason’s journey through open source, from live coding streams to building engaging, educational content for developers, touching on the evolution of JavaScript, the rise of AI tools and MC…

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Unlocking the Power of MCP 17:18

5M ago17:18

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In this episode of the GitHub Podcast, Cassidy, Abby and Kedasha discuss the Model Context Protocol (MCP), its significance in the open source community, and how it enhances productivity and transparency in AI tools. They explore the history of open standards, the architecture of MCP, and the opportunities it presents for developers. The conversati…

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Meet the GitHub Podcast hosts 16:38

5M ago16:38

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In this premiere episode of the GitHub podcast, hosts Cassidy, Abby and Kedasha introduce themselves and share their personal journeys into the world of open source. They discuss the importance of community in open source development, the impact of their work at GitHub, and highlight exciting new projects in the open source space. The conversation …

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This is the GitHub Podcast 0:29

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Welcome to the GitHub podcast, a show dedicated to the topics, trends, stories and culture in and around the open source developer community on GitHub. Hosted by GitHub’s own Cassidy Williams, Abby Cabunoc Mayes, and Kedasha Kerr. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal …

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18: Platform Engineering and Reducing Operational Overhead with Nuwan Dias, WSO2 36:43

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18: Platform Engineering and Reducing Operational Overhead with Nuwan Dias, WSO2 by Moesif API ObservabilityBy Moesif API Observability

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17: Aligning API Design to Business Outcomes with James Higginbotham, LaunchAny 46:44

9M ago46:44

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17: Aligning API Design to Business Outcomes with James Higginbotham, LaunchAny by Moesif API ObservabilityBy Moesif API Observability

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16. API-First Strategy for Banking Platforms with Dave Biesack - Apiture 40:14

9M ago40:14

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In this episode, Derric Gilling sits down with David Biesack, Chief API Officer at Apiture, to discuss building an API-first, customer-centric digital banking platform from the ground up. David shares the origin story of Apiture, a joint venture born from a vision of open banking, and how his team embedded API design and governance into every layer…

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15. Customer Observability with Mike Amundsen - Amundsen.com 27:56

10M ago27:56

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In this episode, Derric sits down with Mike Amundsen, a leader in the API ecosystem, to explore the evolving role of observability in API design and customer experience. They break down the differences between machine vs. customer observability, best practices for tracking key metrics, and the importance of designing observability into APIs from th…

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From Vision to Venture 04: Kin Lane - API Evangelist 26:13

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In this engaging conversation, Derric Gilling, CEO of Moesif, and Kin Lane, the API Evangelist, explore the challenges and opportunities of API monetization and productization in today’s enterprise world. Kin shares insights on rising API costs, the shift toward efficiency, and the balance between openness and control—especially in an AI-driven lan…

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From Vision to Venture 03: Gregory Koberger - Founder of ReadMe 23:00

1y ago23:00

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From Vision to Venture is a Moesif podcast that highlights some of the biggest wins and challenges in the startup space today. Every episode, we talk to different founders to discover strategies they’ve used on their journey from early-stage startup to later-stage growth. Whether you want to hear more about managing life as a founder or raising a r…

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From Vision to Venture E02: James Hirst - Co-Founder and COO at Tyk 21:12

2y ago21:12

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From Vision to Venture is a Moesif podcast that highlights some of the biggest wins and challenges in the startup space today. Every episode, we'll talk to different founders to discover some of the strategies that they've used on their journey from being an early-stage startup to a little bit later stage. Whether you want to hear more about how to…

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From Vision to Venture E01: Josh Twist - Co-Founder and CEO at Zuplo 23:53

2y ago23:53

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From Vision to Venture is a Moesif podcast that highlights some of the biggest wins and challenges in the startup space today. Every episode, we'll talk to different founders to discover some of the strategies that they've used on their journey from being an early-stage startup to a little bit later stage. Whether you want to hear more about how to…

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Powering public goods 31:51

2+ y ago31:51

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In this episode of The ReadME Podcast, hosts Neha Batra and Martin Woodward look back on their growth and learnings from the past season, from pronunciation struggles to hosting highs. Next, they share a fun story about the world's first webcam at the University of Cambridge in 1991 and its coffee-related origins. The hosts then dive into the Digit…

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(De)coding conventions 42:04

2+ y ago42:04

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Programming languages are always in flux, and so is the way we use them. In this episode, we dive into the rise of TypeScript, with The ReadME Project’s Senior Editor Mike Melanson outlining its history and evolution. Hosts Neha Batra and Martin Woodward discuss the pros and cons of static typing, and Jordan Harband from TC39 shares his views on th…

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Bridging code and community 41:11

2+ y ago41:11

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The influence of open source extends well beyond code. In this episode, we dive into the less-explored areas of the open source community, spotlighting their profound and wide-ranging impact. With host Neha Batra away for travel, Martin Woodward welcomes Kyler Middleton to discuss navigating the open source community in a highly regulated environme…

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Kelsey Hightower—Present 46:23

2+ y ago46:23

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In this bonus episode, we hear from Kubernetes superstar Kelsey Hightower. Diving into crucial elements like empathy in maintainership, succession planning, and the identification of future leaders, hosts Martin Woodward and Neha Batra explore Kelsey’s philosophy on fostering thriving open source communities—and his hopes for the future state of Ku…

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The open/closed equilibrium 41:02

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This month, we consider the evolution of openness in open source. The ReadME Project’s Senior Editor, Mike Melanson joins hosts Martin and Neha to discuss expert advice on why “closed to contributions” sometimes makes sense and how that model aligns with open source expectations. Additionally, maintainer, founder, and CEO of Scarf Avi Press highlig…

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Fusing tech and progress 38:42

2+ y ago38:42

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This month we’re exploring quantum leaps in technology—then, now, and what devs can do today to prepare for tomorrow. The hosts welcome Klint Finley, Senior Editor of The ReadME Project, to discuss the role that open source played in a recent nuclear fusion breakthrough. Additionally, we speak with Jerome Hardaway, Executive Director of Vets Who Co…

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Innovation without barriers 36:15

3y ago36:15

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Here’s what’s in store for this episode: 00:00 - The hosts hear from Ed Summers, GitHub’s head of accessibility, about the meaning of disability and accessibility and why it's important to involve everyone in building technology. 10:43 - The panel: Annalu Waller, Becky Tyler, and Kirsty McNaught join the hosts to discuss how they started working to…

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Co-maintaining openness 35:23

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Here’s what’s in store for this episode: 00:00 - The hosts discuss how to impress and win over the heart of a developer in your life. 02:30 - First Commit: How India built the PARAM 8000 supercomputer. 06:07 - The Interview: Peter Strömberg and Brandon Ringe, the co-maintainers of Calva, discuss the benefits of sharing responsibility for open sourc…

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Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication 36:00

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Here’s what’s in store for this episode: 00:00 - Martin and Neha share how they spent the holiday break and discuss New Year's resolutions. 02:25 - First Commit: The story of TIME magazine naming the computer “Machine of the Year.” 06:10 - Feature Release: The ReadME Project’s Mike Melanson shares how maximalism in development has crept into places…

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Let the games begin 36:14

3y ago36:14

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Here’s what’s in store for this episode: 00:00 - Neha and Martin discuss the return of social norms and the childhood video games they remember best. 03:38 - First Commit: The hosts share the origin story of the NORAD Tracks Santa system. 06:57 - The Interview: Dr. Johanna Pirker provides her perspective on how open source can help the gaming indus…

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Cue the command line 42:16

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Here’s what’s in store for this episode: 00:00 - The hosts discuss GitHub Universe and highlight some of their favorite sessions. 02:30 - First Commit: Neha and Martin discuss the US presidential election of November 1952, which was the first time that a computer was used to predict winners. 05:55 - Features Story: The ReadME Project Sr. Editor, Kl…

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Code like it’s 1995 45:57

3y ago45:57

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Here’s what’s in store for this episode: 00:00 - Intro: The hosts discuss AI image generators and draw parallels with GitHub’s pair programmer: Copilot. 03:34 - First Commit: Neha and Martin discuss ARPANET’s 1980 crash, the first known network-wide crash. 6:16 - Feature Story: The ReadME Project Sr. Editor Mike Melanson discusses his recent articl…

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Build your own luck 37:28

3+ y ago37:28

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Here’s what’s in store for this episode: 00:00 - Meet our newest co-host, and learn about The ReadME Podcast’s new format. 01:40 - First Commit: Neha and Martin explore “Eternal September.” 03:54 - Features Story: RMP Sr. Editor, Klint Finley, joins to discuss his recent story Functional programming is finally going mainstream. 18:17 - #AskRMP - Op…

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Trailer 2:09

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The ReadME Podcast is your portal into the open source community. We'll introduce you to the people building the projects you use every day, answer your questions about tech, and guide you through the ever-changing open source landscape. We take deep dives into the trends shaping the future of technology, the culture and craft of software developme…

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14. APIs for the Right Business Case 34:48

3+ y ago34:48

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Eric Wilde, Catalyst at Axway, author, podcaster and standards contributor, explains what APIs to build for the right business case.By Moesif API Observability

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Always Do What’s Human 11:46

4y ago11:46

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In our final episode, Shinae reflects on everything she’s learned and asks ReadMe about our last remaining value. Will Always Do What’s Human, be the most important? https://www.buzzsprout.com/1942051/10097339By ReadMe

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Make the Compass Spin 8:22

4y ago8:22

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This episode takes a turn when Greg decides to change our value Polish the Product into a brand new value: Make the Compass Spin. https://www.buzzsprout.com/1942051/10097334By ReadMe

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Err On the Side of Whimsy 7:59

4y ago7:59

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Shinae takes a look at what Err On the Side of Whimsy means for ReadMe’s company culture, offsites, and the product. What she uncovers leads her to some clues about which value might be the most important. https://www.buzzsprout.com/1942051/10097331By ReadMe

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Strive for Simplicity 8:22

4y ago8:22

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Shinae asks around to see where Strive for Simplicity makes the most impact at Readme, and uncovers something big about the power of APIs. Greg is still a tough egg to crack and Shinae still isn’t sure whether he’s telling her the truth about ReadMe’s most important value. https://www.buzzsprout.com/1942051/10097328…

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Make Things That Just Work 7:25

4y ago7:25

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This episode takes us back to the beginning of ReadMe. By asking ReadMe’s earliest employees about the value, Make Things That Just Work, Shinae tries to find out whether the product has an impact on our most important value. https://www.buzzsprout.com/1942051/10097314By ReadMe

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Be the Change You Seek 9:44

4y ago9:44

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Shinae digs into our first value, Be the Change You Seek, by exploring what it means to work at a startup, and asking her coworkers why they think this value is or isn’t ReadMe’s most important. Tune in to hear the mixed bag of responses she got. https://www.buzzsprout.com/1942051/10097299By ReadMe

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Hosts in the hot seat 43:07

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For the final ReadME Podcast episode of Season 2 our hosts Brian and Neha turn the spotlight around and interview each other. The conversation covers everything from Nintendos at Christmas and university computer hand-me-downs to Encarta, Ask Jeeves, and Netscape. They also dive down the rabbit hole of their tech journeys—starting from the beginnin…

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FreeCodeCamp: For curious people, by curious people 33:08

4y ago33:08

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As a school director, Quincy dabbled with code to automate some of his colleagues’ more administrative tasks—and it changed everything. Computers tackled the tedious work, and teachers could focus on teaching. This led Quincy to pursue programming more seriously, but his transition to work as a software engineer was a bit rocky. Inspired to find a …

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Keeping creativity alive while managing workloads 34:01

4y ago34:01

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Jani Eväkallio discovered programming when he was stuck inside with a broken leg as a teenager. He fell in and out of programming afterwards and took an OSS hiatus at 16. He has since dove back in and maintained countless projects over the years—but quickly recognized his own limitations and didn’t hesitate to hand over the reins to those looking f…

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Three careers and motherhood are just the start 53:03

4y ago53:03

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Salma Alam-Naylor, aka White Panther, discovered programming at a young age but focused on music and comedy into her twenties. Though her path to developing wasn’t obvious or linear, she wouldn’t change it for anything. Today, she’s a positive force in open source, making an impact on Twitch, Discord, and via her vocal commitment to accessibility a…

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13. Supporting 10 Million Developers 41:47

4y ago41:47

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Phil Nash, developer evangelist at Twilio, shares how he helps to support more than 10 million developers.By Moesif API Observability

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Where utility meets beauty: Hoppscotch 35:06

4y ago35:06

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Liyas Thomas is the founder of Hoppscotch, an open source API development ecosystem that’s seen exponential growth. Encouraged by his own mentors, Liyas now maintains Hoppscotch full time. Whether he’s programming or pursuing his passion for art, he always puts beauty at the core of his work. During this conversation, he shares his path to Hoppscot…

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Giving 110% in the right place at the right time 48:28

4y ago48:28

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Fred Schott’s love for programming started early, and he worked hard during his 20s at companies like Box and Google. As his own side projects experienced open source success, Fred took the plunge in 2021 and started Astro, a JavaScript-based static site builder full time. In this conversation, he speaks about his introduction to open source, his p…

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A master in both piano and WordPress 41:58

4y ago41:58

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While earning her Master’s degree in Piano, Helen Hou-Sandí worked in the computer lab, where her skills caught the attention of her music conservatory. Implored to make a website, she discovered the instant gratification of WordPress and was hooked. A decade later, she’s a leading WordPress developer who’s passionate about open source. Helen share…

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Python enthusiast, Twitch streamer, et. al. 33:50

4y ago33:50

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Anthony Sottile started college as a biochemistry major, but pivoted to programming two years in. After his first coding class, the school was so impressed they invited Anthony to teach the following semester. He loved helping others realize the potential of programming, which eventually led him to Twitch, where he codes, shares stories, and builds…