Best Visual Factory Podcasts (2025)

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Mastering microservices with a former Uber and Netflix architect 30:26

2h ago30:26

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Orkes is a developer-first enterprise workflow orchestration platform. Explore the developer edition or dive into the docs. Before cofounding Orkes, Jeu was an architect at Uber and Netflix. Find him on LinkedIn. Shoutout to Stack Overflow user Alex Stiff, whose answer to Bash - Sort a list of strings earned them a Lifeboat badge.…

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Improving on a 30-year-old hardware architecture 34:54

4d ago34:54

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SambaNova makes a full-stack AI platform and an “intelligent chip” capable of running models of up to five trillion parameters, allowing developers to run state-of-the-art open source models without the time-consuming work of tuning and modeling. See what developers are building with the tech. Find Rodrigo on LinkedIn. This episode was recorded at …

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“We’re not replacing you; we’re with you”: Where AI meets infrastructure 21:22

4d ago21:22

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The Geminus platform is built to automatically integrate data, physics, and computation for autonomous control of complex systems. Explore the platform or get in touch. Find Greg on LinkedIn.By Greg Fallon, Ryan Donovan

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Innovating Venture Building Support: David Ogundeko on Funema’s Vision for Backing African Ventures 50:41

8d ago50:41

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Episode overview:In this conversation, David Ogundeko shares the journey of Funema, an impact-focused alternative investment firm operating for nine years across Nigeria, South Africa, and the US. He discusses his approach to venture building for early-stage founders, why Africa needs a unique investment approach, and how his firm addresses the "ch…

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Grab bag! On the floor at HumanX 17:55

11d ago17:55

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Paul Dhaliwal is the founder and CEO of CodeConductor. Priya Joseph is the AI field CEO at DDN. Lizzie Siegle is a developer advocate at Cloudflare. Erin Mikail Staples is a developer experience engineer at Galileo. This episode was recorded at HumanX last month. Next year’s event will be April 6-9, 2026 in San Francisco. Register today!…

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Standardization and simplification as key to engineering excellence 23:44

12d ago23:44

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They also discuss: Lloyds Banking Group's multi-year journey to drive simplification and standardization, reduce cognitive load & improve engineering efficiency, and enhance developer happiness. Challenges engineering teams face today, along with the cultural shifts in regulatory environments. Episode notes: Connect with Hilary Lanham and Tom Kelk.…

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Cracking the CMMC 2.0 Code with Darren Gallop 58:10

13d ago58:10

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What does it mean to be CMMC 2.0 Compliant? Why does it matter, and how do manufacturers tackle it without getting lost in the weeds? Greg interviews Darren Gallop, CEO and founder of Carbide Secure, to cut through the noise on CMMC 2.0 and why starting with a self-assessment is step one. He digs into the certification process, budgeting, and tools…

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Inside the Agency-Client Relationship w/ Jaci & Michael Russo 44:26

14d ago44:26

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In this episode of the He Said, She Said: Razor Branding Podcast, it’s just the hosts—Jaci and Michael Russo—going deep on what it really takes to make an agency-client relationship work. No guests. No filters. Just 25 years of experience packed into one conversation about collaboration, communication, and what happens when trust breaks down. From …

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Zoom, Filter, Demand: The Visualization Revolution with Dr. Ben Shneiderman 31:18

14d ago31:18

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In 1996, Ben Shneiderman wrote a paper without a single data table. No graphs. No study participants. Just an idea. And in it a line, repeated ten times, like a mantra. That idea changed how we see much of our digital space. This week on Seeing Beyond the Dashboard, Pete Wright sits down with Ben, the father of direct manipulation and one of the mi…

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Visually orchestrating data diagnostics but platform agnostic 23:02

11d ago23:02

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Dataiku orchestrates data stacks and lets you create analytics, models, and agents. Find Florian on LinkedIn. This episode was recorded at HumanX last month. Next year’s conference will be April 6-9, 2026 in San Francisco. Register today!By Stack Overflow

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Generating components, not tokens 23:59

15d ago23:59

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Bit lets you generate composable software simplicity, speed and quality. Connect with Laly on LinkedIn. Congrats to Lifeboat badge winner and blog contributor Charlie Martin for their answer to How does this proof, that the halting problem is undecidable, work? .By Stack Overflow

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It’s Time for an Industrial Mobility Movement 38:22

18d ago38:22

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In today’s modern manufacturing and industrial environments, companies are turning their attention to mobile solutions to increase productivity without giving up security. ThinManager, by Rockwell Automation, offers centralized deployment and control of content, devices, users and more. Pepperl+Fuchs has released new mobile tablets that come ThinMa…

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Business Navigation in the EU: Balancing Innovation & Regulation 23:45

19d ago23:45

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What does it take to balance innovation with regulation in Europe's evolving policy landscape? In this episode of Panasonic Connect Beyond, host Margarita Lindahl sits down with Sebastian Vos and Sandra Alverà to explore how businesses can drive progress while staying aligned with regulatory demands. From the strategic role of AI to the impact of s…

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WBIT #7: Exploring WebAssembly with the first SO user to get 10k rep 36:28

20d ago36:28

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Kyle notes that his only experience with WebAssembly is Blazor. If you’re wondering about Blazor, we covered it on the blog in 2020. While Michael may have been the first user to get 10,000 rep, he’s not stopping there. His current employer, neuRealities, is still in stealth mode, shhhh. Find Michael on his blog and possibly elsewhere.…

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How AI can prevent clinician burnout 18:14

19d ago18:14

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Lunar Analytics specializes in AI-powered claim optimization and healthcare solutions. Connect with Richard on LinkedIn. Knowtex allows healthcare providers to automate clinical workflows with generative AI. Connect with Caroline on LinkedIn. Delve Deep Learning provides artificial intelligence solutions for public affairs. Connect with Jeff on Lin…

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How do you fact-check an AI? 26:46

23d ago26:46

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Vectara is a platform-as-a-service that allows users to build AI assistants and agents. Get started with their docs. This interview was recorded at HumanX last month. They are gearing up for next year’s conference on April 6-9, 2026. Follow Amr on LinkedIn.By Ryan Donovan, Amr Awadallah

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Branding from the Factory Floor w/ Robert Pelletier 40:23

26d ago40:23

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In this episode of the He Said, She Said: Razor Branding Podcast, Jaci and Michael Russo talk with Robert J. Pelletier, CEO of Pacific Hardwood, about how he turned a traditional manufacturing business into a $20M industry leader through storytelling, relationship-building, and relentless content creation. From using Instagram to drive $8M in sales…

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“There is a real cost to moving fast”: Using AI to accelerate drug discovery 25:23

26d ago25:23

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They also: Explore key challenges engineering leaders face, including data capacity, relevance, and throttling issues. Highlight how emerging AI tools and applications are transforming software engineering practices. Episode notes: Connect with Maureen Makes on LinkedIn. Learn more about Recursion and their open roles here. Read about Knowledge Sol…

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WBIT #6: Be curious, ask questions, and don’t argue with JavaScript 44:30

27d ago44:30

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When this episode was recorded, Jesse worked for WaveSeven Consulting, which provides business advisory and project delivery support for media and entertainment companies. He now works for ClickUp, same as previous Stack Overflow Podcast guest, RJ Tuit. Read Jesse’s hot takes on his blog. You can connect with Jesse as Jtomchak on all the socials.…

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Bottom of the first: A veteran VC’s take on the AI landscape 28:00

28d ago28:00

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Tomasz is a general partner at Theory Ventures, a venture capital firm focused on early-stage software companies. He’s a coauthor of Winning with Data, a deep dive into how big data has changed business best practices and organizational culture. Tomasz was on the podcast back in 2023. Give it a listen! Explore Tomasz’s writing. Follow Tomasz on Lin…

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Adapt or Be Left Behind: Marie Lora-Mungai on AI and the Future of African Filmmaking 29:26

30d ago29:26

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Meet Marie Lora-Mungai, expert advisor in African creative industries and sports business and founder of Restless Global - whose 20-year journey from CNN journalist to production company founder to industry advisor gives her a unique vantage point on Africa's creative economy.In thought-provoking conversation with Andile Masuku, Lora-Mungai makes a…

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Is AI a bubble or a revolution? The answer is yes. 33:05

30d ago33:05

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2024 was a defining year for AI investment. Read the HumanX/Crunchbase report. You can learn more about HumanX or register for next year’s event, April 7-9, 2026 in San Francisco. Follow Stefan on LinkedIn. Follow Jager on LinkedIn.By Ryan Donovan, Stefan Weitz, Jager McConnell

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Boots on the ground: Holistic AI and Audioshake at HumanX 24:25

1M ago24:25

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Holistic AI is an AI governance platform that helps the enterprise adopt and scale AI. Audioshake uses AI to mix, master, and separate music and other audio content. Learn more about HumanX here. Feeling the FOMO? The event takes place again on April 7-9, 2026 in San Francisco. Early birds can register here. Connect with Raj on LinkedIn. Connect wi…

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“Are AI agents ready for the enterprise?” 28:20

1M ago28:20

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Deepak works on Amazon Q Developer, a GenAI-powered coding assistant that includes autonomous agents. Thinking, Fast and Slow by psychologist Daniel Kahneman is one of those books that’s a classic for a reason—and it’s more relevant to today’s AI landscape than you might think. Connect with Deepak on LinkedIn. Congrats to Stack Overflow user Morten…

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AI is shifting focus from syntax to critical thinking 36:08

1M ago36:08

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They also: Emphasize the critical role of customer feedback in shaping products, highlighting how continuous feedback loops drive innovation and improvement. Explore how AI is empowering non-technical team members and enabling meaningful collaboration between developers and other departments. Discuss the potential of GenAI as a learning tool and th…

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From Homemade Furniture to Operational Excellence with Rebekah Collogan 37:17

1M ago37:17

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In this episode of Manufacturing Mavericks, we’re excited to welcome Rebekah Collogan, a seasoned operations leader with years of experience in optimizing production, scaling teams, and driving continuous improvement on the shop floor. Rebekah shares her journey into manufacturing, her challenges in streamlining operations, and her strategies for b…

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Branding Through Relationships w/ Cairo Marsh 54:33

1M ago54:33

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In this episode of the He Said, She Said: Razor Branding Podcast, Jaci and Michael Russo sit down with Cairo Marsh, Founder and Executive Partner of relativ*, a marketing consultancy known for crafting brand experiences rooted in empathy and human connection. Cairo brings a global perspective—shaped by his upbringing in the Bronx and his time livin…

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“The power of the humble embedding” 29:04

1M ago29:04

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Pinecone is a purpose-built vector database. Get started with their docs here. Connect with Edo on LinkedIn.By Ryan Donovan, Edo Liberty

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An AI future free of slop 22:37

2M ago22:37

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Read more about Stack Overflow’s future here. Learn more about HumanX here. Missed it this year? The event takes place again on April 7-9, 2026 in San Francisco. Early birds can register here. Follow Prashanth on LinkedIn or explore his posts on our blog.By Prashanth Chandrasekar, Ryan Donovan

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From Policy to Independent Media: Fatu Ogwuche on Creative Storytelling in Tech 42:01

2M ago42:01

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Episode overview: In this conversation, Fatu Ogwuche shares insights into her transition from working at Meta and consulting for Nigeria's Electoral Commission to launching her own media platform, Big Tech This Week. She discusses her entrepreneurial spirit, creative approach to storytelling, and the unique position independent creators hold in tod…

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WBIT #5: Building a framework to lure web devs to mobile 40:46

2M ago40:46

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Ionic is a platform for building and deploying modern mobile applications and micro frontend experiences. It’s open source, too. Two mobile tools got multiple mentions on this episode: Xcode and Material Design. Connect with Maria on LinkedIn.By Stack Overflow

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Improving error monitoring with AI 27:29

2M ago27:29

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Sentry is an application monitoring software. Explore the Sentry docs or get started in the sandbox. Connect with Tillman on LinkedIn. You can also read his posts on the Sentry blog. Listeners, how do you handle stack traces? How do you trace the root cause? Let us know at [email protected]. Sentry user? The company would love to hear your …

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Can climate tech startups address the current crisis? 25:09

2M ago25:09

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Lisbeth cofounded and coleads the Compute for Climate Fellowship, which funds climate tech startups using advanced cloud computing and AI. Applications are open until April 6, 2025. Read about how some climate tech startups are leveraging GenAI. Connect with Lisbeth on LinkedIn. Stack Overflow user JohnsonYuan earned a Lifeboat badge by answering W…

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Junky data is like an out-of-tune guitar—it prevents AI harmony 40:08

2M ago40:08

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Welcome to Leaders of Code, a new business segment of the Stack Overflow podcast. On this show, we chat with business, tech, and engineering leaders from forward-thinking companies across industries about their business strategies, the challenges and opportunities of building high-performing teams, driving innovation, leveraging the power of AI, an…

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The Art of Visual Branding w/ Stewart Cohen 53:48

2M ago53:48

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In this episode of the He Said, She Said: Razor Branding Podcast, Jaci and Michael Russo welcome Stewart Cohen, an award-winning photographer, filmmaker, and creative entrepreneur. Stewart shares his insights on the evolution of content creation, the power of authentic storytelling, and how brands can stand out in a fast-moving digital world. Wheth…

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The Hopara Dataverse: The Vision That Will Redefine Data with Dr. Michael Stonebreaker 25:20

2M ago25:20

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Imagine a world drowning—not in water, but in data. A relentless flood of information, pouring in from IoT devices, enterprise systems, sprawling data lakes. And in this world, the tools we use to navigate—dashboards, tables, static reports—are brittle rafts, barely keeping us afloat. Now, imagine something different. A system not of numbers and ch…

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Sharing the power of the command line 24:44

2M ago24:44

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Warp is an intelligent terminal that combines AI tools and developer resources in one interface. Zach’s hope was to give more developers access to the arcane magic of the command line. Connect with Zach on LinkedIn. If you’re a terminal user, which one is your go-to and why? Let us know at [email protected].…

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Is Postgres the best database for GenAI? 28:12

2M ago28:12

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Postgres is an open-source database. EDB offers enterprise-grade features and support for Postgres from self-managed to fully-managed, cloud-based DBaaS. Find Jezz on LinkedIn. Shoutout to Stack Overflow user Jonny, who won a Populist badge with their exceptional answer to quantile function for a vector of dates.…

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How can AI perform on the edge? 27:17

2M ago27:17

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Episode notes: Infineon is a global semiconductor company for power systems and IoT. You can connect with Clark and Alexander on LinkedIn. Congrats to Lifeboat badge winner hdsenevi for their answer on Unrecognized font family 'Roboto' - React Native iOS.By Stack Overflow

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Welcome to Seeing Beyond the Dashboard 1:42

2M ago1:42

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What if your data wasn’t just numbers on a spreadsheet or static charts on a dashboard? What if it was alive—mappable, explorable, and rich with hidden insights waiting to be uncovered? Seeing Beyond the Dashboard is a show about how we think about data. This series explores how Hopara is transforming real-time data visualization—helping industries…

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Secure coding beyond just memory safety 34:14

2M ago34:14

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Semgrep is an AppSec platform that lets devs deploy static application security testing (SAST), software composition analysis (SCA), and secret scans. Explore their docs. Tanya is the author of Alice and Bob Learn Secure Coding and Alice and Bob Learn Application Security. She’s also written for our blog:Three layers to secure a software developmen…

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“Translation is the tip of the iceberg”: A deep dive into specialty models 31:28

2M ago31:28

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Smartling is an enterprise translation platform that includes AI-powered translation solutions. Connect with Olga on LinkedIn. Kudos to Stack Overflow user Suleka_28, who earned a Populist badge by explaining how to convert logits to probability in binary classification in tensorflow.By Ben Popper, Ryan Donovan, Olga Beregovaya

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Showing Up & Second Chances with Kody Guidry 26:54

2M ago26:54

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From a part-time job in college to becoming an equity partner in a thriving machine shop, Kody Guidry's journey is anything but conventional. In this episode, we explore how Coastal Machine is scaling operations into defense, aerospace, oil & gas, why Kody supports hiring and training inexperienced talent instead of pursuing seasoned machinists, an…

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Building Brands and Winning Mindsets w/ Dave Behar 57:31

2M ago57:31

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In this episode of the He Said, She Said: Razor Branding Podcast, Jaci and Michael are joined by Dave Behar, entrepreneur, Chief Executive Athlete, and two-time Amazon bestselling author. Dave shares insights on leadership, branding, and the power of collaboration. From his work with NIL programs to his approach to building brands through strategic…

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Writing tests with AI, but not LLMs 41:44

2M ago41:44

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Diffblue Cover is an AI agent for testing complex Java code at scale. Check out their docs to get started automating unit tests today. This article will help you understand the difference between Diffblue Cover and Copilot. Find Animesh on LinkedIn. Stack Overflow user Keet Sugathadasa earned a Populist badge by answering a question in the CI/CD Co…

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Never Forget the Hardware! Before Software, there was Hardware 40:16

2M ago40:16

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Ever since manufacturing and industrial processes began at scale, we have had to create and use hardware to meet and grow with demand. As we have discussed the digital transformation of today’s industrial companies, the conversation has focused on software and data. Now we turn the focus to the hardware. How has it changed over time and what do we …

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One quality every engineering manager should have? Empathy. 35:00

2M ago35:00

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CLEAR is an identity company trying to take the friction out of air travel (such as with TSA PreCheck, available through CLEAR), stadium events, and other experiences that require security screening. Find Caitlin on LinkedIn. Shoutout to Stack Overflow user Patrick Pijnappel, who earned a Populist badge with their answer to Redirect all output to f…

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Carrier Neutral: How Unicorn Factory Aims to Open Up Africa’s Internet Infrastructure 26:55

2M ago26:55

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This episode features an engaging conversation with Rob Bergman, Chief Investment Officer at Unicorn Factory, exploring the nuanced intersection of digital infrastructure investment and internet connectivity ecosystem development across Africa.Episode overview:Andile Masuku engages with Bergman to unpack his 12-year journey in African investment, e…

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WBIT #4: Using GIS to understand the rivers and the lakes that you’re used to 32:06

3M ago32:06

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Forerunner provides a platform for floodplain management. Do you also have gnarly caching issues? Check out an overview of how we use caching at Stack Overflow. If you want to connect with Lauren, head over to her LinkedIn page.By Stack Overflow

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Why is it so hard for companies to protect your privacy? 25:38

3M ago25:38

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Transcend is a data privacy and governance platform. See what they’re up to on their blog or dive into their docs. Find Minh on LinkedIn. Stack Overflow user ivanavitdev earned a Populist badge with their exceptionally thoughtful answer to How to use toSorted() method in TypeScript.By Ryan Donovan, Minh Nguyen

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