Runtime Reverie

021: GitHub Copilot vs Resharper 22.01.2024 55:17 ↓

We speculate whether the Rabbit r1 is using a headless web browser under the hood, and talk about the power of Copilot and how it compares to previous code accelerator & refactoring tools.

020: Will Rabbit r1 replace our phones? 11.01.2024 14:39 ↓

We get excited about the Rabbit r1 launch video and talk about the trade-offs of such a device.

019: Our 2024 tech predictions 05.01.2024 36:13 ↓

We discuss the ramifications of Adobe’s Figma acquisition being called off, and look into the crystal ball for tech in 2024.

018: What web devs can learn from making games 16.12.2023 52:55 ↓

Vincent and Nigel share what they’ve learned creating games & game engines.

017: A tale of two CEOs 28.11.2023 36:39 ↓

CEO shenanigans at OpenAI & Binance, the sheer speed of C++, and Windows vs Mac flame wars are back!

016: Turns out React is not bad 20.11.2023 39:39 ↓

Patrick and Craig talk about the developer experience of React, Next.js, and React Native.

015: Tech’s hard reset: bankruptcy & layoffs 09.11.2023 32:43 ↓

We talk about the tech layoffs, WeWork going bankrupt, and the general feeling that we are about to enter a downturn.

014: AI is a marketing term and crossing the content creator inflection point 01.11.2023 41:10 ↓

US President Biden signs an executive order to restrain AI, and Next.js shows off server actions.

013: Serverless vs Dedicated Servers 25.10.2023 40:14 ↓

Five engineers discuss the pros and cons of serverless, linters, and emerging coding patterns. Join us for some light banter, insights into new tools, and strong opinions weakly held.

012: The jQueryification of libraries 24.10.2023 45:20 ↓

Guest speaker Nigel Thorne joins us to discuss zooming out to the big picture to solve large architectural problems, and the pros and cons of working with libraries today.

011: AI Devices from Her 04.10.2023 23:20 ↓

VR video calls, voice interfaces and holodecks.

010: The future of tech in Seoul 27.09.2023 49:01 ↓

Guest speaker Vincent joins us to discuss innovation culture in Korea, and then we get derailed to talk about GameJam and linting.

009: Do the kids use email? Fall of Qantas & rise of Elon Musk. 20.09.2023 44:05 ↓

Do we prefer Slack or email for team comms? Do we practice inbox zero? And do we trust Elon Musk?

008: Are software rewrites taboo? PR to remove Typescript! 08.09.2023 25:22 ↓

We discuss the pros and cons of Typescript, the history, and why types matter.

007: Syntax vs Semantics in programming 01.09.2023 19:10 ↓

Future of programming (with LLMs) - Mixing Semantic and Native functions.

006: Snowflake’s earnings, URL at the center of UX 28.08.2023 21:25 ↓

We talk about Snowflake’s latest earnings and the tightening on SaaS companies, and putting the lofty URL at the center of your state and UX.

005: AI Regulation & Hype, Deleting Code & Features 17.08.2023 28:08 ↓

Craig Sullivan joins us to talk about AI regulation and hype, and how to delete code or even entire features.

004: Zod, Server vs Client Rendering, the Completeness of React 09.08.2023 33:02 ↓

Craig Sullivan joins us to talk about server vs client rendering, and whether React will be complete at some point.

003: Developer Happiness, Flakey Tests & Pairing 01.08.2023 31:02 ↓

Craig Sullivan joins us to talk about developer happiness, businesses having opinions, JavaScript semi-colons, flakey tests, and the benefits of pairing.

002: Electron vs Native apps & App Store 25.07.2023 15:55 ↓

We chat about why Electron is a problem, where native apps are being let down by platform owners like Apple, and Europe’s USB-C tech regulation.

001: Code vs No-Code and WebAssembly’s Unique Advantage 29.06.2023 20:41 ↓

Code vs No-Code and WebAssembly’s Unique Advantage.