Best Rest Api Podcasts (2024)

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REST API or RPC? 6:34

4d ago6:34

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In this episode I talk about the two main categories of APIs you're likely to run into as a network administrator: REST APIs and RPCs (XML-RPC, JSON-RPC, gRPC, etc.) and why a device might have one or another.

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437: Contributing to Open Source in the Midst of Daily Work with Steve Polito 35:28

20m ago35:28

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Are you passionate about open source but struggling to find time amidst your daily work? Today on the podcast, Joël Quenneville sits down with Steve Polito to discuss practical strategies for making meaningful contributions to the open-source community, even when your schedule is packed. Steve is a developer with extensive experience in the open-so…

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No more API usage nightmares, with Alex Klarfeld from Supergood.ai 30:16

13d ago30:16

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Supergood.ai OSS on github Alex Klarfeld GitHub LinkedIn Threads / Twitter Creators & Guests Mike Bifulco - Host Alex Klarfeld - GuestBy APIs You Won't Hate

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Innovations in Ruby Concurrency: Tips and Tools - RUBY 648 1:13:36

5d ago1:13:36

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In this episode, they dive deep into the world of Ruby concurrency and explore the nuances of optimizing performance in web applications. Join our Chuck and Valentino together with special guest JP Camara as they share insights on the tools and techniques that can transform your Ruby projects. JP kicks things off with a discussion on their new Wave…

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436: Creating Conditions For Your Best Work with Steph Viccari 43:09

15d ago43:09

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How can we optimize our time and environment to do our best work as developers? In today’s episode, we are joined by Stephanie Viccari, former co-host of The Bike Shed and Senior Developer at thoughtbot, to unpack the steps for creating work conditions that enhance productivity. In this conversation, we delve into her unique communication style and…

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Achieving High Performance: SQLite, Postgres, and Scalable Ruby Apps - RUBY 647 1:22:24

17d ago1:22:24

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In today's episode, they dive deep into the world of databases and scaling with the Rogues with Ayush, Chuck, and special guest Muhammad Hassan. They discuss Muhammad's innovative solution involving Postgres and local database copies, the complexities of scaling, and the cost-effectiveness of powerful servers. They unravel the magic of SQLite, espe…

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Building an API for Global News with Artem Bugara from Newscatcher 48:31

20d ago48:31

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Artem Bugara twitter Newscatcher API On GitHub kotartemiy/newscatcher Research Papers Creators & Guests Artem Bugara - GuestBy APIs You Won't Hate

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435: Cohesive Code with Jared Norman 28:45

14d ago28:45

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How easy is it for a layperson to understand your systems? Jared Norman is a software consultant, speaker, and host of the Dead Code Podcast who specializes in building e-commerce applications in Ruby on Rails. This episode follows two recent talks at RailsConf and covers a theme that emerged from both of them: coupling and cohesion. Tuning in, you…

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Unlocking the Power of Functional Programming and Elm with Richard Feldman - RUBY 646 54:50

1M ago54:50

54:50

Richard Feldman - author of Elm in Action - joins the Rogues to discuss the advantages of Functional Programming and using Elm. Elm is a programming language that is a functional programming language built for the front-end that compiles to JavaScript. Due to its set of enforced assumptions, it leads to clean code and powerful programming construct…

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434: Git and GitHub Workflows 47:42

21d ago47:42

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It's Calls for Proposals (CFP) season, and in the process of helping our friends and colleagues flesh out their CFPs, we came up with a few questions to help them frame their proposals for success. After learning about the importance of finding your audience and angle of approach for your CFP, we dive into today's main topic – our Git and GitHub wo…

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Navigating SQL Data Changes: Tools and Techniques for Data Recovery - RUBY 645 1:02:33

27d ago1:02:33

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In today's episode, Valentino is joined by Evgeny Li, a seasoned software developer and founder of Bemi, to delve into the complex world of data recovery and auditing within SQL databases. They explore advanced solutions like paper trail and refi for querying historical changes, point-in-time recovery features offered by cloud-managed databases, an…

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433: Riffing with Kasper Timm Hansen 37:20

1M ago37:20

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Have you ever wondered how improvisation can revolutionize coding? In today’s episode, Stephanie sits down with Kasper Timm Hansen to discuss his innovative “riffing” approach to code development. Kasper is a long-time Ruby developer and former member of the Rails core team. He focuses on Ruby and domain modeling, developing various Ruby gems, and …

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Convince me this is a bad idea: how Mercoa built a platform for accounts Payable 38:13

29d ago38:13

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Show notes Sandeep Dinesh LinkedIn GitHub Twitter Mercoa GitHub - mercoa-finance LinkedIn (00:00) - Sandeep Dinesh from Mercoa (15:57) - Debate me! Creators & Guests Mike Bifulco - Host Sandeep Dinesh - GuestBy APIs You Won't Hate

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What is a Top 5% Developer? - RUBY 644 1:08:53

1M ago1:08:53

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The Rogues dive into who are top 5% developers, what they're doing and how to recognize them. They start out discussing how mid-level developers can move up and how developers can grow in more ways that technical skills. Links Devchat.tv | Dev Rev Picks Charles- The 360 Leader: Developing your Influence from Anywhere in the Organization by John C. …

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432: The Semantics and Meaning of Nil 38:13

2M ago38:13

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The term ‘nil’ refers to the absence of value, but we often imbue it with much more meaning than just that. Today, hosts Joël and Stephanie discuss the various ways we tend to project extra semantics onto nil and the implications of this before unpacking potential alternatives and trade-offs. Joël and Stephanie highlight some of the key ways progra…

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Leveraging Ruby for Effective Prompt Engineering and AI Solutions - RUBY 643 1:09:50

1M ago1:09:50

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They dive deep into the world of advanced development techniques and tools. In today's episode, Valentino and Scott explore the challenges and breakthroughs in the realm of AI and code generation with a particular focus on Ruby. Valentino vents about the complexities of prompt engineering, while Scott shares insights on prompt design, function call…

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431: Developers Are Professional Question Askers 38:54

2M ago38:54

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Stephanie shares her newfound interest in naming conventions, highlighting a resource called "Classnames" that provides valuable names for programming and design. Joël, in turn, talks about using AI to generate names for D&D characters, emphasizing how AI can help provide inspiration and reasoning behind name suggestions. Then, they shift to Joël's…

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Integrating AI in Application Development with Obie Fernandez - RUBY 642 1:28:08

2M ago1:28:08

1:28:08

Obie Fernandez is the Chief Scientist at Olympia. They dive deep into the fascinating world of AI and its transformative impact on music production and application development. Our special guest, Obi Fernandez, joins Valentino Stoll to share his incredible journey of living in Mexico City since 2017 while working on innovative startups like an NFT …

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430: Test Suite Pain & Anti-Patterns 40:57

2M ago40:57

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Stephanie and Joël discuss the recent announcement of the call for proposals for RubyConf in November. Joël is working on his proposals and encouraging his colleagues at thoughtbot to participate, while Stephanie is excited about the conference being held in her hometown of Chicago! The conversation shifts to Stephanie's recent work, including comp…

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Leveraging OpenAPI: Creating Effective RESTful API Specifications and Documentation - RUBY 641 1:04:04

2M ago1:04:04

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In today's episode, they dive deep into the world of API documentation and best practices with Svyatoslav Kryukov. He is a Backend engineer. He discusses the critical importance of creating detailed specifications for RESTful APIs and recommends an insightful book for those eager to learn more. They explore the intricacies of generating documentati…

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429: Transforming Experience Into Growth 43:38

2M ago43:38

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Stephanie has a newfound interest in urban foraging for serviceberries in Chicago. Joël discusses how he uses AI tools like ChatGPT to generate creative Dungeons & Dragons character concepts and backstories, which sparks a broader conversation with Stephanie about AI's role in enhancing the creative process. Together, the hosts delve into professio…

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Designing the API for building Voice Assistants, with Nikhil Gupta from Vapi 40:19

2M ago40:19

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(00:00) - Introduction and Guest Introduction (00:52) - The Future of Voice AI (01:56) - Wapi's Elevator Pitch (03:27) - Challenges and Opportunities in Voice AI (05:11) - Building Voice AI Solutions (11:00) - The Genesis of Wapi (16:39) - API Design and Developer Experience (21:23) - Docker vs Kubernetes: A Developer's Perspective (22:28) - Hello …

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Mastering API Testing: Using Shoulda Matchers and Super Diff in Ruby - RUBY 640 31:31

2M ago31:31

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Elliot Winkler is a Staff Software Engineer, Shared Libraries at MetaMask. This episode blends a diverse range of topics, from casual gaming to innovative testing approaches. They explore Elliot's transition to JavaScript and TypeScript at MetaMask while maintaining his Ruby roots through open-source projects like Shoulda Matchers. They also talk a…

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428: Ruminating on Ruby Enumerators 35:44

2M ago35:44

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Joël explains his note-taking system, which he uses to capture his beliefs and thoughts about software development. Stephanie recalls feedback from her recent RailsConf talk, where her confidence stemmed from deeply believing in her material despite limited rehearsal. This leads to a conversation about the value of mental models in building a compr…

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Ruby Evolution with Bridgestone - RUBY 639 1:06:31

2M ago1:06:31

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In this episode, they delve into the world of Bridgetown - a progressive site generator and full-stack framework powered by Ruby. Ayush shares his journey of discovering and contributing to Bridgetown, leading to career opportunities in freelancing. The team discusses the platform's capabilities, deployment aspects, and advanced customization using…

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Ruby Reactivity: Navigating Front-end Solutions and Innovations - RUBY 638 1:18:09

3M ago1:18:09

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In this episode, they dive into a wide range of topics related to application development and the choices developers face when it comes to using third-party libraries, building from scratch, and evaluating the trade-offs involved. They share their insights on showcasing skills through public projects, the development of their Rails and Hotwire book…

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427: RailsConf Recap and Conversing About Coupling 37:03

3M ago37:03

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Joël and Stephanie talk RailsConf!. Joël shares how he performed as a D&D character, Glittersense the gnome, to make his Turbo features talk entertaining and interactive. Stephanie's talk focused on addressing test pain by connecting it to code coupling, offering practical insights and solutions. They agree on the importance of continuous improveme…

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Ruby Revelations: Boosting Speed and Efficiency - RUBY 637 1:04:21

3M ago1:04:21

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In this episode, the focus is on the cutting-edge developments in Ruby technology. They delve into the intricacies of high-performance web servers, such as Agoo, and explore the advantages of using multiple workers to optimize Ruby applications while sharing insights on overcoming challenges like GBL lock issues. From discussions on GraphQL impleme…

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Unkey's Globally Distributed API key generation - with cofounder James Perkins 43:44

3M ago43:44

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Unkey: https://unkey.com OSS on GitHub: https://github.com/unkeyed/unkey James Perkins GitHub Twitter (@james_r_perkins) Creators & Guests James Perkins - Guest Mike Bifulco - HostBy APIs You Won't Hate

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426: Bringing "Our Selves" to Work 33:04

3M ago33:04

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Joël shares his preparations for his RailsConf talk, which is D&D-themed and centered around a gnome character named Glittersense. Stephanie expresses her delight in creating pod-related puns within thoughtbot's internal team structure, like "cross-podination" for inter-pod meetings and the adorable observation that her pod resembles "three peas in…

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Ruby in the Browser: Exploring Web Performance, Reactivity, and Front-End Complexity - RUBY 636 1:09:46

3M ago1:09:46

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Cameron Dutro is the Staff Software Engineer at GitHub. They dive deep into the world of web development and explore the latest trends, challenges, and innovations. In this episode, they have an enlightening discussion on the state of front-end development with a focus on Ruby and Rails. They delve into the use of web components, the limitations of…

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425: Modeling Associations in Rails 29:39

3M ago29:39

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Stephanie shares an intriguing discovery about the origins of design patterns in software, tracing them back to architect Christopher Alexander's ideas in architecture. Joël is an official member of the Boston bike share system, and he loves it. He even got a notification on the app this week: "Congratulations. You have now visited 10% of all docki…

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The Life and Death of a Rails App with Olivier Lacan - RUBY 635 1:07:11

3M ago1:07:11

1:07:11

Olivier Lacan joins the panel again. He currently works for Pluralsight. Today they are talking about the spectrum of creating a Rails app, or any app, from the birth of the idea to the death of the project. They stress the importance of planning for updates. Olivier talks about his experience in maintaining Code School, which has now been incorpor…

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424: The Spectrum of Automated Processes for Your Dev Team 36:47

4M ago36:47

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Joël shares his experience with the dry-rb suite of gems, focusing on how he's been using contracts to validate input data. Stephanie relates to Joël's insights with her preparation for RailsConf, discussing her methods for presenting code in slides and weighing the aesthetics and functionality of different tools like VS Code and Carbon.sh. She als…

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Avo: Building Custom Interfaces, Managing Users, and Creating Authorization Systems - RUBY 634 1:02:27

4M ago1:02:27

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Adrian Marin is the Co-Founder and CTO at SuperStuff.a. He is also the Author of Avo Admin for Ruby on Rails. They delve into the world of Ruby on Rails and explore the latest developments in the tech industry. Adrian shares his journey of building Avo, his approach to differentiation, and the emphasis on customization and user support. They also d…

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