Demystifying the People Behind Open Source by Jason Laster

Today Brandon Roberts from OpenSauced discusses his work on Analog.js, a meta framework for Angular. He explains the concept of a meta framework as something that stitches pieces together on top of an existing framework like Angular. Brandon shares his journey to open source and how he aims to take Angular to the next level with Analog.js. Tune in to learn more about the Secret Sauce behind his project and the growing trend of meta frameworks in the tech industry. ★ Support this podcast ★

Brendan Burns discusses how AI has changed his development approach, making it easier to find solutions to problems and generate documentation for personal projects. He shares examples of using GitHub Copilot to learn Rust and generate Terraform code from Azure infrastructure. Bdougie comments on how AI can help open source projects by improving documentation and compatibility. Burns also mentions his recent work on the Robot Operating System (ROS) for a personal robotics project. ★ Support this podcast ★

Evan discusses Vite, a JavaScript build tool that simplifies the process of transforming and bundling code for web applications. Originally starting as a small prototype called Vue Dev Server, Vite has evolved to streamline development and provide efficient hot updates. Tune in to learn more about Evan's journey in creating Vite and the impact it has on modern web development. ★ Support this podcast ★

In today's episode, Kelsey Hightower discusses the evolution of Kubernetes, the importance of open source, and the future of technology, including AI. Join the conversation as Kelsey shares insights on the tech industry, open source sustainability, and the impact of AI on our daily lives. Check out today's discussion on the intersection of technology and real intelligence. Don't miss out! ★ Support this podcast ★

In this episode, Marcus Eagan, a seasoned open source contributor and former employee of MongoDB, joins the show to discuss his journey in the world of open source and his current projects. Marcus shares his experiences working on various open source technologies, including Lucene, Elasticsearch, and MongoDB. He also delves into the emerging field of vector search and its significance in the AI landscape. The conversation explores the challenges and opportunities of open source collaboration, the impact of commercialization on open source projects, and the importance of open source in driving innovation and transparency. Join us for an insightful discussion on the power of open source and its role in shaping the future of technology. ★ Support this podcast ★

In this episode, Bdougie interviews Solomon, the founder of Dagger.io, a startup that reinvents CI/CD pipelines. Solomon explains how Dagger simplifies the process of creating and running pipelines by turning them into lightweight, code-based structures. He also discusses the motivation behind starting Dagger and how the team came together from the early days of Docker. Tune in to learn more about the challenges and solutions in the world of CI/CD pipelines. ★ Support this podcast ★

In this episode, we dive into the future of AI and its impact on various aspects of our lives. Our guest, Jeff Huber, shares insights on the potential of multipolar AI experiences interfaces and discusses the limitations of chat as a final user interface. We also explore the fears surrounding AI taking over the world and the more realistic concern of bad actors misusing this technology. Join us on today's The Secret Sauce! ★ Support this podcast ★

In today's episode, we dive into the world of open source and GitHub with special guest Gregor, a staff software engineer at GitHub. Gregor shares his journey into open source and how he became involved in projects like Hoodie and Greenkeeper. We also discuss the power of GitHub apps and the impact they have on the developer community. Join us as we explore the evolving landscape of open source and the role GitHub plays in it. Don't miss out on this insightful conversation! ★ Support this podcast ★