Best MySQL Podcasts (2025)

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Laracon AU, queued batches, and leveraging AI 36:45

5d ago36:45

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In this episode, Jake and Michael discuss the ramp up of Laracon AU planning, touch base on Jake's unorthodox usage of Laravel Horizon, and Michael finally coming around to using AI.By Jacob Bennett and Michael Dyrynda

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Integrating APEX with OCI AI Services 20:01

7d ago20:01

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Discover how Oracle APEX leverages OCI AI services to build smarter, more efficient applications. Hosts Lois Houston and Nikita Abraham interview APEX experts Chaitanya Koratamaddi, Apoorva Srinivas, and Toufiq Mohammed about how key services like OCI Vision, Oracle Digital Assistant, and Document Understanding integrate with Oracle APEX. Packed wi…

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Sequential Scans in Postgres just got faster 27:36

11d ago27:36

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This new PostgreSQL 17 feature is game changer. They know can combine IOs when performing sequential scan. Grab my database course https://courses.husseinnasser.com

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Lessons on co-founding Twitter, Medium and Blogger with Ev Williams 1:22:17

12d ago1:22:17

1:22:17

In this episode of The Eric Ries Show, I sit down with Ev Williams—someone whose work has profoundly shaped the modern internet. Ev co-founded Twitter, created Medium, and before all that, built Blogger, the original blogging platform (and the one where my own blog, Startup Lessons Learned, still lives today). We cover a wide range of topics, but a…

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AI-Assisted Development in Oracle APEX 12:57

14d ago12:57

12:57

Get ready to explore how generative AI is transforming development in Oracle APEX. In this episode, hosts Lois Houston and Nikita Abraham are joined by Oracle APEX experts Apoorva Srinivas and Toufiq Mohammed to break down the innovative features of APEX 24.1. Learn how developers can use APEX Assistant to build apps, generate SQL, and create data …

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Does discipline work? 10:06

18d ago10:06

10:06

No technical video today, just talking about the idea of discipline and consistency.

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New setups, Saloon SDKs, and configuring Horizon 40:26

19d ago40:26

40:26

In this episode, Jake and Michael discuss Michael's new recording gear, building integrations with external APIs using Saloon, and configuring Laravel Horizon.By Jacob Bennett and Michael Dyrynda

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The playbook for building a business to $1M/month with 3 employees, hiring great leaders, and rejecting Silicon Valley’s rules | Jess Mah (Rahway) 1:24:29

19d ago1:24:29

1:24:29

In this episode of The Eric Ries Show, I'm joined by Jess Mah, an extraordinary entrepreneur who launched her first six-figure business in middle school and went on to co-found more than 10 companies collectively valued at over $1 billion. Jess rose to public acclaim and earned a spot on Forbes' 30 Under 30 while privately facing the reality that h…

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Unlocking the Power of Oracle APEX and AI 15:08

21d ago15:08

15:08

Lois Houston and Nikita Abraham kick off a new season of the podcast, exploring how Oracle APEX integrates with AI to build smarter low-code applications. They are joined by Chaitanya Koratamaddi, Director of Product Management at Oracle, who explains the basics of Oracle APEX, its global adoption, and the challenges it addresses for businesses man…

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Socket management and Kernel Data structures 31:26

25d ago31:26

31:26

Fundamentals of Operating Systems Course This video is an overview of how the operating system kernel does socket management and the different data structures it utilizes to achieve that. timestamps 0:00 Intro 1:38 Socket vs Connections 7:50 SYN and Accept Queue 18:56 Socket Sharding 23:14 Receive and Send buffers 27:00 Summary…

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Raise Your Game with Oracle Cloud Applications 14:48

28d ago14:48

14:48

In this special episode of the Oracle University Podcast, Bill Lawson and Nikita Abraham chat with Peter Fernandez, Senior Director of Cloud Certification at Oracle University, about the exciting new Raise Your Game challenge. They discuss how the initiative is designed to enhance participants' skills in Oracle Fusion Cloud Applications and Oracle …

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The Hired CEO with Founder Mode | Marten Mickos (MySQL, HackerOne) 1:32:37

1M ago1:32:37

1:32:37

In this episode of The Eric Ries Show, I sit down with Marten Mickos, a serial tech CEO who has been at the forefront of some of the most transformative moments in open-source technology. From leading MySQL through its groundbreaking journey to guiding HackerOne as a pioneering bug bounty platform, Marten's career is a masterclass in building innov…

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Oracle Database@Azure 15:12

1M ago15:12

15:12

The final episode of the multicloud series focuses on Oracle Database@Azure, a powerful cloud database solution. Hosts Lois Houston and Nikita Abraham, along with Senior Manager of CSS OU Cloud Delivery Samvit Mishra, discuss how this service allows customers to run Oracle databases within the Microsoft Azure data center, simplifying deployment and…

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Extend Azure App Service with Sidecars

1M ago

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In this session Tulika Chaudharie joins Scott Hanselman to discuss the Sidecar feature in Azure App Service and how it helps developers extend their applications with additional functionality. Learn how to run sidecar containers alongside your main app to add capabilities like logging, monitoring, caching, or background processing. Recommended reso…

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How To Raise $125M Pre-Revenue and Why Harder Can Be Easier | Celine Halioua (Loyal) 1:40:25

1M ago1:40:25

1:40:25

In this episode of The Eric Ries Show, I'm joined by Celine Halioua, founder and CEO of Loyal, a groundbreaking biotech startup developing drugs to extend dogs' healthspan and lifespan. Celine's journey combines her passion for animals with a bold scientific mission that looks beyond pets to potentially transform human longevity as well. Our conver…

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Oracle Interconnect for Azure 11:35

1M ago11:35

11:35

Join Lois Houston and Nikita Abraham as they interview Samvit Mishra, Senior Manager of CSS OU Cloud Delivery, on Oracle Interconnect for Azure. Learn how this interconnect revolutionizes the customer experience by providing a direct, private link between Oracle Cloud Infrastructure and Microsoft Azure. From use cases to bandwidth considerations, g…

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Demonstrate features making Azure Cosmos DB even more cost-effective

2M ago

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Rakhi Thejraj joins Scott Hanselman to talk about Azure Cosmos DB! Azure Cosmos DB has been constantly bringing new features to boost performance and optimize costs. Azure Cosmos DB has optimized the autoscale feature to make it more cost-effective for customers with non-uniform workloads such as highly trafficked primary region and a passive secon…

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Inside UiPath’s $1.5B ARR Journey – Bootstrapping the company, hiring challenges, and the billion-dollar pivot (Daniel Dines) 1:35:37

2M ago1:35:37

1:35:37

In this episode of The Eric Ries Show, I sit down with Daniel Dines, the Founder and CEO of UiPath, a company that started in robotic process automation (RPA) and is now making a bold shift into agentic AI. Dubbed “the boss of bots” by Forbes, Daniel has led UiPath from its humble beginnings to a $6.65 billion company that’s reshaping the future of…

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What is Multicloud? 11:34

2M ago11:34

11:34

This week, hosts Lois Houston and Nikita Abraham are shining a light on multicloud, a game-changing strategy involving the use of multiple cloud service providers. Joined by Senior Manager of CSS OU Cloud Delivery Samvit Mishra, they discuss why multicloud is becoming essential for businesses, offering freedom from vendor lock-in and the ability to…

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Concentric circles, eloquent values, and application monitoring 39:05

2M ago39:05

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In this episode, Jake and Michael discuss circles of influence and information, eloquently handling return of single values from the database, and monitoring tools for your applications.By Jacob Bennett and Michael Dyrynda

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Oracle Fusion Cloud Applications Foundations Training & Certifications 11:58

2M ago11:58

11:58

In this special episode of the Oracle University Podcast, hosts Lois Houston and Nikita Abraham dive into Oracle Fusion Cloud Applications and the new courses and certifications on offer. They are joined by Oracle Fusion Apps experts Patrick McBride and Bill Lawson who introduce the concept of Oracle Modern Best Practice (OMBP), explaining how it h…

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From Bootstrapping to $400 Million – The Hustle Behind Hipcamp with Alyssa Ravasio 1:28:47

2M ago1:28:47

1:28:47

In this episode of The Eric Ries Show, I’m joined by Alyssa Ravasio, CEO and Founder of Hipcamp. Hipcamp is the platform that has revolutionized camping, with a mission to “get more people outside.” By making it easier for people to find camping on public lands—and then expanding to include private lands—Hipcamp significantly increased the supply o…

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Monitoring MySQL and HeatWave 21:02

2M ago21:02

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In this episode, Lois Houston and Nikita Abraham chat with MySQL expert Perside Foster on the importance of keeping MySQL performing at its best. They discuss the essential tools for monitoring MySQL, tackling slow queries, and boosting overall performance. They also explore HeatWave, the powerful real-time analytics engine that brings machine lear…

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Succession plans, unused features, and testing living systems 31:50

2M ago31:50

31:50

Jake and Michael discuss those features you ship that nobody uses but everybody has feedback for, testing a system where the valid state can change based on user input, and compliance auditing and adherence.By Jacob Bennett and Michael Dyrynda

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MBA thinking killed my startup, lessons on losing 98% of users, and being fired as a co-founder | Gagan Biyani (Udemy and Maven) 1:32:56

2M ago1:32:56

1:32:56

In today’s episode of The Eric Ries Show, I’m joined by Gagan Biyani, Co-Founder and CEO of Maven, a platform that’s redefining online education with cohort-based courses. Before Maven, Gagan co-founded Udemy, now one of the largest online education marketplaces, and Sprig, a meal delivery startup. Gagan started his entrepreneurial journey at just …

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MySQL Backup - Part 2 24:35

2M ago24:35

24:35

Lois Houston and Nikita Abraham continue their conversation with MySQL expert Perside Foster, with a closer look at MySQL Enterprise Backup. They cover essential features like incremental backups for quick recovery, encryption for data security, and monitoring with MySQL Enterprise Monitor—all to help you manage backups smoothly and securely. MySQL…

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MySQL Backup - Part 1 18:03

3M ago18:03

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Join Lois Houston and Nikita Abraham as they kick off a two-part episode on MySQL backups with MySQL expert Perside Foster. In this conversation, they explore the critical role of backups in data recovery, error correction, data migration, and more. Perside breaks down the differences between logical and physical backups, discussing their pros and …

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Lessons on creating a $17 billion learning company, going viral with an owl, and ditching short-term thinking with Luis von Ahn (Duolingo) 1:29:04

3M ago1:29:04

1:29:04

In today’s episode ofThe Eric Ries Show, I am joined by Luis von Ahn, CEO and co-founder of Duolingo. With Duolingo, his mission was simple: make language learning accessible to everyone—not to build a for-profit company. Fast forward to today, and Duolingo has grown into a $17 billion business with a reported 90% of the online daily active users i…

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Luka and AD, Laracon US, and pitching our Laracon talks 37:01

3M ago37:01

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In this episode, Jake and Michael discuss the blockbuster trade of Luka Dončić to the the Los Angeles Lakers in exchange for Anthony Davis, the just-announced Laracon US, and pitch our talks for the very same conference.By Jacob Bennett and Michael Dyrynda

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He turned down $11 billion, here’s why | Craig Newmark (Craigslist Founder) 1:10:34

3M ago1:10:34

1:10:34

In this episode of The Eric Ries Show, I sit down with Craig Newmark, the founder of Craigslist—one of the internet’s most influential platforms. Despite its massive impact, Craigslist has remained intentionally minimalist, resisting the hyper-monetization strategies common in tech. Craig attributes his success to being in the right place at the ri…

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MySQL Security - Part 2 16:20

3M ago16:20

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Picking up from Part 1, hosts Lois Houston and Nikita Abraham continue their deep dive into MySQL security with MySQL Solution Engineer Ravish Patel. In this episode, they focus on user authentication techniques and tools such as MySQL Enterprise Audit and MySQL Enterprise Firewall. MySQL 8.4 Essentials: https://mylearn.oracle.com/ou/course/mysql-8…

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Redefining Education in the Age of AI with Amir Nathoo (Outschool) 1:24:10

3M ago1:24:10

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In this episode of The Eric Ries Show, I’m joined by Amir Nathoo, Co-Founder and CEO of Outschool, an education platform offering live online classes for K-12 learners. Amir’s own childhood inspired Outschool—while he went to traditional schools, his parents always encouraged his self-driven coding projects at home. Outschool is about empowering ki…

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MySQL Security - Part 1 13:41

3M ago13:41

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Security takes center stage in this episode as Lois Houston and Nikita Abraham are joined by MySQL Solution Engineer Ravish Patel. Together, they explore MySQL’s security features, addressing key topics like regulatory compliance. Ravish also shares insights on protecting data through encryption, activity monitoring, and access control to guard aga…

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029: Tuning Ruby on Rails App Performance with Jean Boussier 1:04:50

3M ago1:04:50

1:04:50

In this episode, Jean Boussier and I dive deep into performance optimisation for Ruby on Rails applications. From diagnosing common bottlenecks and mastering advanced caching techniques to leveraging YJIT, jemalloc, and server concurrency models, we explore practical strategies for scaling apps efficiently. We also discuss key metrics for monitorin…

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Lessons on building a unicorn used by 84% of the Fortune 100 | Emil Eifrem (Neo4j) 1:24:44

3M ago1:24:44

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In this episode of The Eric Ries Show, I’m joined by Emil Eifrem, Co-Founder and CEO of Neo4j, an open-source graph database. Neo4j enables organizations to unlock the business value of connections, influences, and relationships in data. In our conversation today, we talk about the following topics: • The origin story of Neo4j and why they chose op…

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MySQL Database Design 16:47

3M ago16:47

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Explore the essentials of MySQL database design with Lois Houston and Nikita Abraham, who team up with MySQL expert Perside Foster to discuss key storage concepts, transaction support in InnoDB, and ACID compliance. You’ll also get tips on choosing the right data types, optimizing queries with indexing, and boosting performance with partitioning. M…

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Old packages, Laravel upgrades, and breaking changes 41:15

3M ago41:15

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Jake and Michael recap their Christmas and New Year break, talk through lingering packages, Laravel 11 upgrades, and breaking changes in PHPUnit.By Jacob Bennett and Michael Dyrynda

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Installing MySQL 22:14

3M ago22:14

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In this episode, Lois Houston and Nikita Abraham discuss the basics of MySQL installation with MySQL expert Perside Foster. Perside covers every key step, from preparing your environment and selecting the right software, to installing MySQL, setting up secure initial user accounts, configuring the system, and managing updates efficiently. MySQL 8.4…

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How She Built a Marketplace for a Million Nurses | Iman Abuzeid (Incredible Health) 1:27:22

4M ago1:27:22

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In this episode of The Eric Ries Show, I’m joined by Iman Abuzeid, the co-founder and CEO of Incredible Health, a platform transforming how healthcare systems hire nurses. After earning an MD, Iman pivoted to business and technology. She spent some time working in New York before enrolling at The Wharton School, where she earned her MBA. After grad…

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Introduction to MySQL 26:21

4M ago26:21

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Join hosts Lois Houston and Nikita Abraham as they kick off a new season exploring the world of MySQL 8.4. Together with Perside Foster, a MySQL Principal Solution Engineer, they break down the fundamentals of MySQL, its wide range of applications, and why it’s so popular among developers and database administrators. This episode also covers key to…

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North Meets South meets Slightly Caffeinated meets David Hemphill Christmas Extravaganza 1:01:23

4M ago1:01:23

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Join Jake, Michael, David, TJ, and Chris for a merry chat about tech, holiday antics, and the entertaining Wheel of Fortune game! ## Links Engineering Management for the rest of us ## Social X https://x.com/northsouthaudio https://x.com/JacobBennett https://x.com/michaeldyrynda https://x.com/davidhemphill https://x.com/heytjmiller https://x.com/cmg…

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Hard-Won Secrets for Scaling Innovations in Finance, Gaming, and AI with Siqi Chen (Runway, Zynga) 1:35:31

4M ago1:35:31

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In this episode of The Eric Ries Show, I’m joined by Siqi Chen, a four-time founder and the CEO and CFO of his latest venture, Runway. Runway offers a modern, user-friendly platform for financial modeling, headcount planning, and departmental budgeting—proudly branding itself as “the finance platform your team doesn’t hate.” With its distinctive ma…

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Best of 2024: Autonomous Database on Serverless Infrastructure 17:25

4M ago17:25

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Want to quickly provision your autonomous database? Then look no further than Oracle Autonomous Database Serverless, one of the two deployment choices offered by Oracle Autonomous Database. Autonomous Database Serverless delegates all operational decisions to Oracle, providing you with a completely autonomous experience. Join hosts Lois Houston and…

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Best of 2024: Developing Redwood Applications 21:26

5M ago21:26

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Redwood is a state-of-the-art graphical interface that defines the look and feel of the new Oracle Cloud Redwood Applications. In this episode, hosts Lois Houston and Nikita Abraham, along with Senior Principal OCI Instructor Joe Greenwald, take a closer look at the intent behind the design and development aspects of the new Redwood experience. The…

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The genius of long polling 28:57

5M ago28:57

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Polling is the ability to interrogate a backend to see if a piece of information is ready. It can introduce a chatty system and as a result long polling was born. In this video I explain the beauty of this design pattern and how we can push it to its limit. 0:00 Intro0:45 Polling2:30 Problem with Polling3:50 Long Polling8:18 Timeouts10:00 Long Poll…

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Inside iRobot: How the Roomba Sparked a Revolution in AI Robotics with Rodney Brooks 1:25:20

5M ago1:25:20

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Rodney Brooks has spent his entire life at the intersection of robotics, computers, and AI. When the Roomba vacuum cleaner launched in 2002, his company, iRobot, brought all three into millions of people’s homes. iRobot had already succeeded with robots for space exploration, mine detection, search missions, and military applications. However, afte…

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Loud coffee machines, Prezet, recursion, and staging environments 29:17

5M ago29:17

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Join Michael and Jake as they explore noisy coffee machines, dive into documentation challenges with Prezet, and discuss the nuances of sandbox environments. (00:00) - Introduction (01:14) - Noisy Coffee Machines (03:06) - Basketball Recap (03:48) - Documentation with Prezet (07:31) - Carrier Documentation Permissions (10:07) - Code Rendering Issue…

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Best of 2024: Preparing to Extend Oracle Fusion Apps Using Visual Builder Studio 21:02

5M ago21:02

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What do you need to start customizing the next generation of Oracle Fusion Apps? How do you create new pages for business processes? What level of expertise do you require for this? Join Lois Houston and Nikita Abraham as they get answers to all these questions and more from Senior Principal OCI Instructor Joe Greenwald. Survey: https://customersur…

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Best of 2024: Introduction to Visual Builder Studio, Visual Builder Cloud Service, Stand-Alone, and JET 24:58

5M ago24:58

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The next generation of front-end user interfaces for Oracle Fusion Applications is being built using Visual Builder Studio and Oracle JavaScript Extension Toolkit. However, many of the terms associated with these tools can be confusing. In this episode, Lois Houston and Nikita Abraham are joined by Senior Principal OCI Instructor Joe Greenwald. Tog…

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Longevity Over Hypergrowth: A New Vision for Startups with Sahil Lavingia (Gumroad) 1:39:24

5M ago1:39:24

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The story of the digital content-sharing platform Gumroad challenges every aspect of the received wisdom about building successful companies. After it almost went under, founder and CEO Sahil Lavingia decided to pare down to the essentials rather than walk away. Then he took his characteristic counter-intuitiveness further and left Silicon Valley f…

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