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Software Unscripted

Richard Feldman
Web Development
Rust
Javascript
Webassembly
C++
Elm
Compilers
Functional Programming
The Roc Programming Language
React
Interpreters
Java
Programming Languages
Memory Management
Gleam
Performance Optimization
Electron
Clojure
Software Disenchantment
Game Development

Software Unscripted, A weekly podcast of casual conversations about code hosted by Richard Feldman.

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Ghostty creator and Hashicorp cofounder Mitchell Hashimoto talks with Richard about the development of that high-performance terminal emulator: how he's been building Ghostty, how he does native GUI development while sharing code across platforms, ho... more

Gleam programming language creator Louis Pilfold talks with Richard about Gleam's design and various challenges that came up when implementing its compiler.

- Gleam Language - gleam.run

- Erlang Language - www.erlang.org

- Elixir L... more

Harry Goldstein talks with Richard Feldman about the Lean 4 programming language's compile-time metaprogramming capabilities, including how they can be used to control elements of your IDE in realtime. They also discuss other topics like property-bas... more

Jonathan Blow, creator of popular games Braid and The Witness, talks with Richard about programming language design - including the design of the programming language he's been building for game developers.

Keynote & Tech Demo - youtu.be/Idp... more

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Recent Guests

Louis Pilfold
Creator of the Gleam programming language
Gleam
Episode: Gleam's Design and Compiler - with creator Louis Pilfold
Harry Goldstein
A programmer discussing Lean 4 and its metaprogramming capabilities
Episode: Metaprogramming Your IDE in Lean 4 with Harry Goldstein
Jonathan Blow
Creator of the popular games Braid and The Witness
Episode: Jonathan Blow on Programming Language Design
Andrew Kelley
Creator of the Zig programming language.
Zig Software Foundation
Episode: Zig Creator Andrew Kelley
Noah Hall
A programming language creator and technical leader at Norway's largest news company.
Norway's largest news company
Episode: Securing Evolving Software with Noah Hall
Andreas Kling
Creator of SerenityOS and the Ladybird Browser
Episode: Andreas Kling on Ladybird Browser, SerenityOS, and Powerlifting
Chris Lattner
Creator of Mojo and the Swift programming language
Modular
Episode: GPU Programming and Language Design with Chris Lattner
Steve Klabnik
Longtime contributor to the Rust programming language and Ruby ecosystem.
Episode: Broken AI Discourse with Steve Klabnik
José Valim
Creator of the Elixir Programming Language and language designer at Roc.
Episode: Language Design Deep Dive with Elixir Creator José Valim

Host

Richard Feldman
Host of a weekly podcast featuring casual yet informative conversations about programming and software development topics with various expert guests.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 206 ratings
  • self-praise et al.

    Increase the volume, either let the guests speak or raname it to Richard's Monologues Podcast

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    MrMrMr9
    Russia4 months ago
  • Essential listening for any software developer

    Highly entertaining and informative. Unashamedly nerdy. This podcast will deeply and wonderfully challenge the way you think about software and programming, while never deviating from it’s delightful conversational format. A must-listen for software developers of any level of experience.

    Richard is a brilliant host who always draws the best out of his excellent array of guests.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tim Wise Gamgee
    Australia2 years ago
  • Setting the standard

    Richard’s breadth of knowledge and ability to find really knowledgeable people from outside of his area of SWE expertise is incredible, I wish that there were dozens more SWE podcasts like this

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    eoncarlyle
    United States2 years ago
  • Enjoyable

    Find yourself a person who loves you as much as Richard loves his programming language Roc!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    3divint
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Awesome Podcast. Wide range of topics

    Awesome! Sometimes the audio output of the guests aren’t very clear but the topics are really good

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    bbhjkbjbjnllllllojokonn
    United Kingdom2 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the engaging conversations and insights shared by guests, suggesting overall strong content quality.
Love it: Broad range of interesting topics and guests, and an enthusiastic and knowledgeable host. Minor complaint: Sometimes the host talks a bit too much, but it's understandable given his passion.
Highly entertaining and informative. Unashamedly nerdy. A must-listen for software developers of any level of experience.
Richard's breadth of knowledge and ability to find really knowledgeable people is incredible.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Metaprogramming Your IDE in Lean 4 with Harry Goldstein
Q: What are some upcoming developments in the Lean world?
The Lean community is continuously evolving with new compiler releases and advancements in formalizing mathematics.
Metaprogramming Your IDE in Lean 4 with Harry Goldstein
Q: Is there a potential security concern with macros being able to access the AST?
Currently, the ecosystem may not be a target, but such concerns could arise if Lean were adopted more widely in industry.
Metaprogramming Your IDE in Lean 4 with Harry Goldstein
Q: How does the introspection of your own codebase work?
You can access the AST of the code, and with the macro, you can analyze and rewrite it to enforce specific rules.
Metaprogramming Your IDE in Lean 4 with Harry Goldstein
Q: So are the APIs coupled to Web rendering?
The Lean 4 compiler has sufficiently powerful metaprogramming capabilities that anyone can build an API, which works in any editor that shows a WebView.
Metaprogramming Your IDE in Lean 4 with Harry Goldstein
Q: Can you give people a little bit of background on how Lean 4 works?
Lean 4 is a programming language that acts as a proof assistant or theorem prover, incorporating tools for visualizing parts of programs at compile time.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Software Unscripted

What is Software Unscripted about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Conversations center around the world of programming languages, software design, and the nuances of development practices. Episodes feature a range of guests, including creators and experts in notable programming languages like Gleam, Lean 4, Zig, and Elixir, addressing topics such as metaprogramming, performance optimization, security challenges, and innovations in software development. The host engages deeply with guests, fostering insightful discussions that are likely to challenge listeners' perceptions and understanding of modern programming techniques and philosophies.

What sets this podcast apart is the combination of technical depth and a conversational tone, making it accessible to both seasoned developers and those newer to the f... more

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Recent guests on Software Unscripted include:

1. Louis Pilfold
2. Harry Goldstein
3. Jonathan Blow
4. Andrew Kelley
5. Noah Hall
6. Andreas Kling
7. Chris Lattner
8. Steve Klabnik

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