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The Changelog: Software Development, Open Source

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Software's best weekly news brief, deep technical interviews & talk show.

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Recent Guests

Werner Vogels
CTO of Amazon
Amazon
Episode: Werner Vogels predicts the future (Interview)
Matias Heikkilä
Contributed thoughts on the complexities of programming and AI
Independent
Episode: What actually makes you senior (News)
Jim Nielsen
Regular contributor expressing appreciation for the podcast
Independent
Episode: What actually makes you senior (News)
Tega Brain
Creator of a browser extension to filter out AI-generated content
Independent
Episode: What actually makes you senior (News)
Matias Lima
Engineer discussing qualities of senior engineers
Tech industry
Episode: What actually makes you senior (News)
Andrew Kelley
Creator of the Zig programming language
Codeberg
Episode: What actually makes you senior (News)
Bill Buetler
A Wikipedia expert and founder of Buetler Ink.
Buetler Ink
Episode: The inner workings of Wikipedia (Interview)
Chris Benson
Co-host of Practical AI and longtime friend
Practical AI
Episode: NOT a swarm! (Friends)
Spencer Chang
Artist, designer, and technologist focused on communal computing.
Alive Internet Theory
Episode: Creating communal computers (Interview)

Hosts

Jerod Santo
Primary host and co-hosts various shows, recognized for engaging discussions on technology and open-source.
Adam Stacoviak
Co-host, involved in dialogues that cover a wide range of software and technology topics.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 821 ratings
  • Used to cover interesting but has now become the mouthpiece for AI companies.

    Podcast Addict
    2
    zkry
    5 months ago
  • incredibly valuable for today's tech entrepreneurs

    I love how this show gets to the heart of the matter - how can we move quickly to build our businesses with IT? There is no superfluous marketing nor false advertising. Just brutal honest advice from people who have already achieved success!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    IgorGanapolsky123
    United States8 months ago
  • Worth the price of admission!

    When it comes to the software scene, Adam & Jerod have you covered!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jerodsanto
    United States10 months ago
  • More interested in ROI than source code

    Started listening for the Open Source software news, stopped during to the constant Tech Bro’s

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    _M16_
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Narration is emotionless yet annoying

    I like the content, the deadpan narration is difficult to listen to.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Gozar the destroyer 11224
    United Statesa year ago

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Some find the humor and conversational style refreshing, making complex subjects accessible to all.
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While content is praised for its relevance, feedback suggests some prefer more concise episodes without extensive banter.
Listeners value the focus on open-source technologies and the honest, informative content shared by hosts.
Tech enthusiasts appreciate the in-depth discussions and engaging interviews with industry experts.

Chart Rankings

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Apple Podcasts
#99
United States/Technology
Apple Podcasts
#96
Canada/Technology
Apple Podcasts
#106
United Kingdom/Technology
Apple Podcasts
#76
Australia/Technology
Apple Podcasts
#100
Italy/Technology
Apple Podcasts
#147
Germany/Technology

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

The 4 DIMM problem (Friends)
Q: How are teams, reliability teams, CI, CD, pipeline teams rethinking things?
Kyle describes how the bottleneck is shifting from writing code to integrating code, requiring new strategies and tools, like those provided by Depo.dev.
Agentic infra changes everything (Interview)
Q: How does someone interface with system initiative in an AI native way?
You can interact with system initiative through three modes: via the agent, through a web UI to visualize changes, and using a public API for traditional software development workflows.
Linux Fest in Texas! (Friends)
Q: If you want to use Linux and you want to be a creative who does video or audio or podcasts and things like this, where do you go to be a creative and use Linux?
Use what works for you if you try something and it doesn't work. The thing that people love about Linux is that you can just change it out because most distributions are free of cost.
XO Ruby is hitting the road (Interview)
Q: What does success look like for you after this roadshow?
Success would be for attendees to connect and find opportunities they didn't know existed after meeting at the conferences. Ultimately, Jim aims to broaden his clientele while providing valuable experiences for his community.
Action absorbs anxiety (Friends)
Q: What is your advice for those who are job searching?
Action absorbs anxiety. Update your LinkedIn profile, create content externally, and be proactive in networking.

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Focusing on the ever-evolving landscape of software development and open-source technologies, this series provides insightful discussions through weekly news briefs, in-depth interviews, and engaging talk shows. Topics range from programming languages and tools to the societal impacts of technology, catering to both seasoned professionals and newcomers in the field. The hosts feature guests who are experts in their respective niches, exploring innovations and challenges in software engineering while fostering a sense of community among listeners through shared stories and experiences.

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7. Bill Buetler
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