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
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Dec 19, 2023 • 17min
A tax change is hurting startups and developers
A recent tax code change is affecting startups and software firms, leading to job losses and potential bankruptcies. Video game employees are considering unionizing and Microsoft has announced its neutrality. The podcast also explores the concept of shovelware in the gaming industry and discusses the difference between 'kill' and 'kill -9' in terminating a process.
Dec 15, 2023 • 18min
Can an AI get depressed?
AI-assisted programmers, language acquisition, and the evolution of digital media consumption. Also, the comparison between Android and Apple devices, workplace changes, and the impact of AI assistant developers.
Dec 13, 2023 • 22min
Bringing context to alerting and incident management
The podcast discusses the journey of building Fireredger, an incident management tool, from a side project to receiving funding. It also explores the inspiration behind fire hydrant, the impact of holiday code freezes on incident management, and the development of a new alerting tool called Signals.
Dec 12, 2023 • 21min
What Gemini means for the GenAI boom
Gemini, Google’s new AI model, has impressive competitive programming skills. AI Explained covers the latest in AI. Regulating AI is challenging due to its rapid evolution. Wikifunctions is an open repository of code. Longer commutes negatively affect mental health. Governments may spy on users through push notifications, a privacy nightmare.
Dec 8, 2023 • 30min
One weird trick for teaching users your software
James, Writer of an article about why CommandBar built Copilot, discusses advancements in AI technology and the need for user-friendly interfaces. They explore the use of 'Co-pilot' and levels of user assistance, different interfaces for designing interactions, and the potential of universal agents at the operating system level.
Dec 5, 2023 • 22min
Are LLMs the end of computer programming (as we know it)?
A podcast discusses the potential impact of large language models in computer programming and the economic consequences of decreased need for human programmers. They also explore the nostalgia for pneumatic tubes and the concept of prompt injections for AI resume screeners. Additionally, they talk about the use of specific keywords in resumes and the impact of strong language on individuals losing advertisers.
Dec 1, 2023 • 18min
Will developers return to hostile offices?
The podcast discusses lower attrition rates for big employers, the capabilities of AI systems, and a hybrid device combining Google Glass and a pager. It also explores the pros and cons of returning to the office, the shift towards remote work, and the preservation of cultural heritage sites. The episode concludes with a discussion on virtual tours and the intersection of virtual gaming and ancient history.
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Nov 28, 2023 • 32min
Can GenAI 10X developer productivity?
CTO and co-founder of Bito discusses the need for productivity tools for developers; Advancements in AI language models like GPT-1 and GPT-3; Challenges and tricks of using rag approach for improving performance in code search; Approach to attribution and security in providing answers; Measuring impact on developer productivity using AI.
Nov 21, 2023 • 25min
Cloudflare Workers have a new skill: AI inference-as-a-service
Ryan, a guest on the podcast, explores the infrastructure and code behind edge functions. Topics covered include Cloudflare Workers AI, the physicality of the internet, AI inference and training, and the importance of latency in different applications.
Nov 17, 2023 • 29min
The AI assistant trained on your company’s data
Gašper Beguš, director of the Berkeley Speech and Computation Lab, discusses training AI assistants with comprehensive data, the need for AI regulation, advancements in image and video generation, and the parallel between activation nodes in cognitive psychology and neural nets.
