Episode 4 - Radia Perlman & Spanning Tree

The Byte Club Podcast

Jun 15 2024 • 40 mins

Before Google, before even DOT COM, was Radia Perlman, and in this episode Beth takes us through the genius idea which was so simple that even drunken monkeys could understand it.

Useful Links!

Hidden Heroes Article: https://hiddenheroes.netguru.com/radia-perlman

A helpful technical explanation of STP: https://youtu.be/GSKoQ8ZR8rw?si=Ow6suUMtYS9pTqnV

Radia chatting about STP and her design philosophy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G3zJuMht5Kk&t=199s

Wreck it Ralph Clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7JUfHyutQww

Audio Credits Uppbeat:

Intro: Summertime Jam by All Good Folks

Transition: Music Is by Pryces

End Credit: I Don't Need Your Love by Adi Goldstein

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