Brendan Burns discusses how AI has changed his development approach, making it easier to find solutions to problems and generate documentation for personal projects. He shares examples of using GitHub Copilot to learn Rust and generate Terraform code from Azure infrastructure. Bdougie comments on how AI can help open source projects by improving do…

Evan discusses Vite, a JavaScript build tool that simplifies the process of transforming and bundling code for web applications. Originally starting as a small prototype called Vue Dev Server, Vite has evolved to streamline development and provide efficient hot updates. Tune in to learn more about Evan's journey in creating Vite and the impact it h…

In today's episode, Kelsey Hightower discusses the evolution of Kubernetes, the importance of open source, and the future of technology, including AI. Join the conversation as Kelsey shares insights on the tech industry, open source sustainability, and the impact of AI on our daily lives. Check out today's discussion on the intersection of technolo…

In this episode, Marcus Eagan, a seasoned open source contributor and former employee of MongoDB, joins the show to discuss his journey in the world of open source and his current projects. Marcus shares his experiences working on various open source technologies, including Lucene, Elasticsearch, and MongoDB. He also delves into the emerging field …

In episode 147 of Jamstack Radio, Brian speaks with Chris Stolt and Ben Burkert of Anchor about securing local development environments. This talk explores dev/prod parity and how Anchor’s taking​​​ ​a ​developer-​first ​approach to ​addressing ​the ​pains ​of ​internal ​TLS. The post appeared first on Heavybit.…

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In episode 146 of Jamstack Radio, Brian Douglas speaks with Brian Levine of Yetto about customer support. Together they explore the pain points that lead small companies to adopt help desks or support tech stacks, as well as solutions for bolstering customer success like tools and hiring practices. The post appeared first on Heavybit.…

In episode 145 of Jamstack Radio, Brian speaks with Cara Marin of Stashpad about collaborative documents. Together they explore the shortcomings of popular collaborative tools on the market today and how they can be improved. Additionally, Cara unpacks local-first technology and how it enables elevated real-time collaboration experiences. The post …

In Episode 74 of the Meltzone Podcast, Tom and Stefan revisit E3D’s extruder testing, debate the pros and cons of AC versus DC power for 3D printer heating elements, and discuss the contentious issue of patents in the 3D printing industry. They explore the challenges and implications of patents that may hinder innovation and affect content creators…

In episode 144 of Jamstack Radio, Brian speaks with Joran Dirk Greef of TigerBeetle. This conversation explores financial transaction databases and the importance of building trust at the intersection of open source and business. Joran shares the invaluable lessons he learned from his early days as a self-taught developer as well as his journey fou…

In episode 143 of Jamstack Radio, Brian speaks with Mike Neumegen of CloudCannon. Together they discuss the evolution of the Jamstack and speculate on where it might be going in the future. Additionally, Mike shares his passion for static sites and unpacks how CloudCannon is bringing developers and content editors together. The post appeared first …

This episode kicks off with Stefan sharing his recent trip to Cologne, aimed at discovering new products for his online store. They briefly discuss Tom’s video on threaded inserts, including testing methodologies and Stefan shares his story about tackling a TikTok impostor. A significant portion of the episode features an in-depth discussion with e…

In episode 142 of Jamstack Radio, Brian speaks with Alex Olivier and Emre Baran of Cerbos. This conversation explores tools for managing roles and permissions within an organization, the value of audit logs, decoupled authorization, attribute-based access control (ABAC), and the pain points that inspired Cerbos. The post appeared first on Heavybit.…

In this episode, Bdougie interviews Solomon, the founder of Dagger.io, a startup that reinvents CI/CD pipelines. Solomon explains how Dagger simplifies the process of creating and running pipelines by turning them into lightweight, code-based structures. He also discusses the motivation behind starting Dagger and how the team came together from the…

In episode 141 of Jamstack Radio, Brian speaks with Vignesh Ravichandran of Omnigres, a developer-first application platform. They discuss the latest trends in the Platform as a Service (PaaS) space, the inspiration behind Omnigres, and invaluable lessons for founders on finding product-market fit. The post appeared first on Heavybit.…

In this episode, we dive into the future of AI and its impact on various aspects of our lives. Our guest, Jeff Huber, shares insights on the potential of multipolar AI experiences interfaces and discusses the limitations of chat as a final user interface. We also explore the fears surrounding AI taking over the world and the more realistic concern …

In episode 140 of Jamstack Radio, Brian speaks with James Perkins of Unkey. This talk examines the difficulties developers face when issuing auth keys to end users. James also shares lessons from his firsthand experience scaling an open source side project into a full time startup. The post appeared first on Heavybit.…

In today's episode, we dive into the world of open source and GitHub with special guest Gregor, a staff software engineer at GitHub. Gregor shares his journey into open source and how he became involved in projects like Hoodie and Greenkeeper. We also discuss the power of GitHub apps and the impact they have on the developer community. Join us as w…

In episode 139 of Jamstack Radio, Brian speaks with Matt Dupree of ATLAS. This talk focuses heavily on LLMs and how they're elevating UX. Additionally, Brian and Matt explore AI hallucinations, tips for predicting where LLMs might be most impactful, and insights on why most code in future apps may be generated by AI. The post appeared first on Heav…

In episode 138 of Jamstack Radio, Brian speaks with Nick Taylor of OpenSauced. This talk explores the improvements and new features developers can expect from Next.js 14, as well as expert advice on choosing a frontend framework and navigating the unique challenges of open source projects. The post appeared first on Heavybit.…

In episode 137 of Jamstack Radio, Brian speaks with Steven Schkolne of MightyMeld. Steven unpacks MightyMeld’s founding story, objectives, users, and internal team. Additionally, they discuss React development, the state of low-code and no-code tooling, the intersection of design and engineering, and the challenges developers face when integrating …

In episode 136 of Jamstack Radio, Brian speaks with Nikita Shamgunov of Neon. This conversation explores how Serverless Postgres is revolutionizing the database game, making it easier, more scalable, and more cost-effective than ever before. Together they explore topics like orchestrating micro VMs, utilizing databases as a service (DaaS), building…

Thanks to Peopoly and their Magneto X for sponsoring this episode! Learn more at ​https://peopoly.net/products/magneto-x In this episode, the hosts start with a PSA about backing up data and Stefan’s SSD failing. Later, Tom shares his plans for SMRRF and Stefan reveals his intention to be present at both Formnext and SMMRF in 2023. The conversation…

In episode 135 of Jamstack Radio, Brian speaks with Birk Jernström of Polar. This talk explores different avenues for supporting maintainers of open source projects and looks specifically at ways to provide better funding for their initiatives. The post appeared first on Heavybit.By Heavybit

In episode 134 of Jamstack Radio, Brian speaks with Victoria Melnikova of Evil Martians. They discuss commercializing open source projects for improved feedback loops and longterm sustainability, as well as the importance of technical marketing. The post appeared first on Heavybit.By Heavybit

In episode 133 of Jamstack Radio, Brian speaks with Tom Preston-Werner, founder of GitHub and creator of RedwoodJS. This talk explores React server components, the origin story of RedwoodJS and its latest offerings, the inherent rewards of working in open source, and the tedious lifecycle of application development. The post appeared first on Heavy…

In episode 132 of Jamstack Radio, Brian speaks with Pranay Prateek of SigNoz. This talk explores application performance monitoring, insights on utilizing OpenTelemetry, and reasons to consider open source observability solutions instead of those from SaaS vendors. The post appeared first on Heavybit.…

In episode 131 of Jamstack Radio, Brian speaks with Christian Stuff and James Hush of Daily. This talk explores virtual meetings, WebRTC, and video technology. Christian and James share insights on building a video call experience in the browser and rising to the demand in recent years for world wide virtual events. The post appeared first on Heavy…

In this podcast episode, we have Leon Noel and Brian Douglas dive into the world of coding boot camps and the challenges faced by individuals who cannot afford them. We also highlight the importance of time and the value of free programs like #100Devs. Join us as we hear personal experiences and insights from industry experts on the impact of boot …

In this episode, we dive into the ever-evolving world of technology and discuss the impact of AI and GraphQL. Our guests share their insights on how these technologies have shaped the web and what the future holds for them. From the rise of WordPress to the current AI craze, we explore the benefits and challenges of these innovations. Join us as we…

Stefan has just returned from OpenSauce, a recent Makerfair/Vidcon event held in San Francisco. He shares his thoughts about the event, including what he saw and missed out on. Tom and Stefan also chat about their six-week experience driving their new Tesla EV, and touch on the topic of solar charging. The duo then discuss the Ankermake M5C, which …

In episode 130 of Jamstack Radio, Brian speaks with Jamie Barton of Grafbase about backend as a service (BaaS). Together they share insights on elevating the local development experience and integrating projects with edge databases. They also explore solutions for authentication, edge caching, and getting started in development. The post appeared f…

Dive into this podcast episode with us and meet Eric Simons, the brain behind StackBlitz, the web-based IDE that's flipping the script on coding. Fun fact: He needed an incentive to step outdoors. The lightbulb moment? He created an app and named it 'Outhouse'. Even pitched it to YC. The irony? They spent more time inside coding it. The result? Wel…

In episode 129 of Jamstack Radio, Brian speaks with Surya Oruganti of Argonaut. This talk explores the complexities faced when addressing application and infrastructure deployments, insights on managing multiple environments and getting full visibility into cloud costs, and Argonaut’s mission to make software orchestration accessible to smaller tea…

Join Tom and Stefan in this episode as they chat with Scott Lahteine, the mastermind behind the Marlin 3D Printer firmware. They delve into the workings of an open-source project, covering topics such as Scott’s role, time commitment, funding sources, and common challenges he faces. Support Scott and Marlin firmware: https://marlinfw.org/docs/devel…

In this episode, Brian talks shop with Brendan Burns, co-creator of Kubernetes and Corporate Vice President for Cloud Native Open Source on Azure at Microsoft. Brendan discusses his journey into open source and shares the story of how Kubernetes came to be. Today's episode takes place at Microsoft Build in Seattle so we hope you enjoy The Secret Sa…

In episode 128 of Jamstack Radio, Brian speaks with Simon Grimm, a prolific content creator and developer educator. Together they explore the Ionic framework, cross-platform app development, and tips for maintaining a cadence and building an audience with original developer content. The post appeared first on Heavybit.…

In today's episode, we talk with Taylor Dolezal, a seasoned engineer with stints at Disney and the Cloud Native Computing Foundation. The discussion revolves around the transformative impact of open source on technology and job prospects, with Taylor sharing personal insights drawn from his diverse programming language experience. We dive into the …

Thanks to Mintion for sponsoring this episode! Check out the Beagle Camera V2 at https://www.mintion.net/products/mintion-beagel-v2-3d-printer-camera and use code BGV2CAMSAS for $5 off! On this Podcast episode, Stefan asks Tom about his experience about dubbing his 3D Printing videos with a German audio track and why uploading to a new channel migh…

In episode 127 of Jamstack Radio, Brian speaks with Saurav Pathak of Bagisto about open source tools for building ecommerce sites. Together they explore PHP frameworks, IndiaStack, the pain points developers have with ecommerce, and why so many developers around the world are building with Laravel. The post appeared first on Heavybit.…

Meet Jason, master debugger and former Firefox Debugger tech lead. Now CEO at Replay, his passion for problem-solving doesn't stop at code. Off the clock, you'll catch him in the woodworking studio or adventuring with his pup, Walle. Join us today on the Secret Sauce! Guest: Jason Laster 🐦 https://twitter.com/jasonlaster11 Host: Bdougie 🐦 https://t…

Meet JJ Kasper, an accomplished software engineer who's currently working at Vercel, focusing on the development of Next.js. JJ's passion lies in enhancing workflows and crafting exceptional experiences for both developers and end users. A firm believer in the power of open-source technology, JJ advocates for accessible, high-quality tools that ena…

In episode 126 of Jamstack Radio, Brian speaks with Jonathan Wilke of Supastarter. They discuss boilerplate options for getting SaaS apps up and running more quickly. They also unpack the indie hacker community and what it means to grow a business from the ground up without traditional fundraising. The post appeared first on Heavybit.…

With an impressive 15-year career in the tech industry, Jana has played a pivotal role as an early employee at startups such as EY, New Relic, Sourcegraph, and HashiCorp, where she focused on nurturing developer communities. Currently, Jana brings her expertise to TQ Ventures as an investor, with a portfolio that features Spacelift, Fermyon Technol…