

The Stack Overflow Podcast
The Stack Overflow Podcast
For more than a dozen years, the Stack Overflow Podcast has been exploring what it means to be a developer and how the art and practice of software programming is changing our world. From Rails to React, from Java to Node.js, we host important conversations and fascinating guests that will help you understand how technology is made and where it’s headed. Hosted by Ben Popper, Cassidy Williams, and Ceora Ford, the Stack Overflow Podcast is your home for all things code.
Episodes
Mentioned books

Feb 23, 2024 • 18min
Down the rabbit hole in the Stack Exchange network
Discussions on PHP's relevance and the dominance of Jenkins in CI-CD. Philosophy on losing consciousness and historical musings on knights wearing glasses. FCC deems AI-generated robocalls illegal, while dangers of AI voice cloning in scam calls are explored. Importance of family passwords and humorous tech security anecdotes.

Feb 20, 2024 • 23min
Who owns this tool? A software component catalog to help devs find answers
Andrew has worked in many roles, including as Executive Manager at the Commonwealth Bank of Australia, where he established and grew a platform engineering function that supported 7,000 engineers.You can find him on LinkedIn here.You can learn more about Compass, a developer experience platform, here.Shout to Amelio for earning a stellar question badge and helping over six hundred thousand people with this gem: Getting the name of a variable as a stringSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Feb 16, 2024 • 26min
Would you trust an AI bot to find the fix for vulnerabilities in your code?
AI-powered technology automates vulnerability remediations, revolutionizing security. Human input needed for ultimate decision. Common security challenges addressed, saving developers time. Hybrid AI approach to fixing code vulnerabilities discussed, emphasizing the importance of trust in AI-generated code.

Feb 14, 2024 • 21min
Exploring the inclusive tech revolution
The podcast delves into the inclusive tech revolution, discussing human-centered design, accessibility in technology, and the importance of customization features in video games. It explores the transition from civil engineering to software, implementing Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, and catering to diverse user needs in tech design. Personal experiences with visual impairment and innovative accessibility options in technology are also highlighted.

Feb 13, 2024 • 32min
The creator of PyTorch Lightning on the AI hype cycle
William is the CEO of Lightning AI and the creator of PyTorch Lightning, the lightweight PyTorch wrapper for high-performance AI research.Dive into their docs or explore the developer community.ICYMI: Across tech, layoffs are boosting share prices.Follow William on Twitter or connect with him on LinkedIn.Shoutout to Brian61354270, who earned a Lifeboat badge by answering ModuleNotFoundError: No module named 'distutils' in Python 3.12.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Feb 9, 2024 • 19min
Building a PDF larger than the known universe
Can a PDF be larger than the known universe? Massachusetts leads in skills-based hiring. Strange AI-generated food images. US electricity for crypto mining. A Great Question badge on Stack Overflow for R users.

Feb 6, 2024 • 14min
AI isn't putting tech workers out of jobs, the stock price is
AI-generated code is “not equivalent to reliable and robust code, especially in the context of real-world software development,” according to a new study whose title got our attention.Tech layoffs continue in the wake of the pandemic hiring boom, sending some share prices into the sky.Take a look at how AI coding assistants are already changing the way code is made.Shoutout to Stack Overflow user nonopolarity, who earned a Great Question badge by asking Can someone explain SSH tunnel in a simple way?.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Feb 2, 2024 • 15min
How to beat Doom in just 600 years
A theory explores how to play DOOM inside a human cell. Fair warning, you'll need about 600 years to complete the game.Looking for a good prompt builder to help you get the most out of your LLM? Try this one or explore this huge collection of prompts.Startup Twin Labs wants to build a product that automates repetitive tasks by letting AI take over your cursor.Harvard Medical School researchers published a study showing that the CRISPR system can encode information in living cells “as complex as a digitized image of a human hand.” Read more.Three cheers for Max Lybbert, who earned a Lifeboat badge by answering Python faster than C++? How does this happen?.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jan 31, 2024 • 31min
Inside Intuit's generative AI system, GenOS
Intuit discusses their generative AI system, GenOS, and its role in automating tasks in TurboTax and QuickBooks. They highlight the goal of democratizing AI, the architecture of GenOS, and Intuit's unified data architecture. They express excitement for the future of Gen AI and their dedication to rapid experimentation.

Jan 30, 2024 • 15min
Agile works great...to a certain size
In this podcast, the hosts discuss the legal and ethical implications of AI-generated comedy, the challenges of using copyrighted material, and the rise of deep fakes. They also explore the rankings and metrics of AI models, the potential impact of personalized chatbots, and the challenges of agile development in large enterprises, including developer burnout.


