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From Python-scripted poetry and 'Easter egg' culture to absurdly predictable password breaches, we traverse the tech terrain. We'll discuss if timing truly is the key to startup success and finally, how a Tinder match in Antarctica underscores the importance of edge cases in software.  Stay updated with new weekly episodes every Thursday – and don't forget to subscribe! For mor...

In this thought-provoking episode, we explore the future of DevOps, the profound influence of ChatGPT on humanity, and the growing specialization within software development. Join us as we discuss the ideal balance between DevOps and software engineers, and examine how mobile technology is transforming end users' ability to focus and access information online. Join us on a mission to learn, a...

In this episode, we explore Warren Buffett's late-blooming fortune, share our personal journeys as software engineers, and unravel the mystery of recursive bird flocking. We also discuss the old but still relevant MUMPS database, the prevalence of tech-debt, and the surprising fact that GitHub and GitLab are built with Ruby on Rails. Lastly, we reveal which programming languages we would elim...

In this episode we dive into the complexities and confusions surrounding industry standard acronyms, explore the relationship between Java and JavaScript, and uncover the origins of JFrog's unique name. We also discuss the fascinating Turing Test,  which has become an important benchmark in the AI community for tools like ChatGPT. As we live through the evolution of AI in our world, we ponder...

In this exciting episode, we discuss the daring world of microservices without distributed tracing, the controversial nature of PHP as a programming language, the alarming vulnerability of many organizations to security breaches, and the ever-puzzling question of whether being a polyglot programmer is necessary. Buckle up for a rollercoaster of humor, captivating stories, and thought-provoking deb...

In this thrilling episode, we discuss the parallels between tech debt and babies' rapid development, unveil the unexpected passion of developers, touch on China's Great Firewall, and reveal why goats are now part of Google's ecosystem.  Stay updated with new weekly episodes every Thursday – and don't forget to subscribe! For more behind-the-scenes content, follow us @justshiftl...