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Vector Search Visionary with Marcus Eagan

Vector Search Visionary with Marcus Eagan

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 ★

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Vector Search Visionary with Marcus Eagan

Vector Search Visionary with Marcus Eagan

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 ★

GitHub ML Magic: Secrets with an Expert with Omoju Miller

GitHub ML Magic: Secrets with an Expert with Omoju Miller

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First Docker then Dagger: Solomon Hykes' Revolution through DevOps

First Docker then Dagger: Solomon Hykes' Revolution through DevOps

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 ★

AI Engineering: Data Unleashed by Jeff Huber

AI Engineering: Data Unleashed by Jeff Huber

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 ★

GitHub's Impact on the Open Source Ecosystem by Gregor Martynus

GitHub's Impact on the Open Source Ecosystem by Gregor Martynus

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 ★

Learning to Earning: #100Devs Is Changing Lives by Leon Noel

Learning to Earning: #100Devs Is Changing Lives by Leon Noel

In this podcast episode, we have Leon Noel and Brian Douglas dive into the world of coding boot camps and the challenges faced by individuals who cannot afford them. We also highlight the importance of time and the value of free programs like #100Devs. Join us as we hear personal experiences and insights from industry experts on the impact of boot camps, the need for economic opportunities for underrepresented communities, and the role of mentorship in education. Discover how organizations like Resilient Coders and #100Devs are working towards creating inclusive and accessible pathways in the tech industry. ★ Support this podcast ★

Local Developer to Hacker News Star by Max Stoiber

Local Developer to Hacker News Star by Max Stoiber

In this episode, we dive into the ever-evolving world of technology and discuss the impact of AI and GraphQL. Our guests share their insights on how these technologies have shaped the web and what the future holds for them. From the rise of WordPress to the current AI craze, we explore the benefits and challenges of these innovations. Join us as we unravel the complexities of AI, GraphQL, and their role in shaping the future of technology. Don't miss out on today's Secret Sauce! ★ Support this podcast ★

Building Apps and Learning from Failure by Eric Simons

Building Apps and Learning from Failure by Eric Simons

Dive into this podcast episode with us and meet Eric Simons, the brain behind StackBlitz, the web-based IDE that's flipping the script on coding. Fun fact: He needed an incentive to step outdoors. The lightbulb moment? He created an app and named it 'Outhouse'. Even pitched it to YC. The irony? They spent more time inside coding it. The result? Well, let's just say the name 'Outhouse' became rather fitting. Still, every stumble is a step forward, and Eric embodies that sentiment. His bold venture may not have hit the bullseye but it was a crucial part of Eric's journey that shaped who he is today. Tune in for a blend of laughter, lessons, and The Secret Sauce! ★ Support this podcast ★

Dumpster Diving + Kubernetes by Brendan Burns

Dumpster Diving + Kubernetes by Brendan Burns

In this episode, Brian talks shop with Brendan Burns, co-creator of Kubernetes and Corporate Vice President for Cloud Native Open Source on Azure at Microsoft. Brendan discusses his journey into open source and shares the story of how Kubernetes came to be. Today's episode takes place at Microsoft Build in Seattle so we hope you enjoy The Secret Sauce! ★ Support this podcast ★

Disney Uses Kubernetes by Taylor Dolezal

Disney Uses Kubernetes by Taylor Dolezal

In today's episode, we talk with Taylor Dolezal, a seasoned engineer with stints at Disney and the Cloud Native Computing Foundation. The discussion revolves around the transformative impact of open source on technology and job prospects, with Taylor sharing personal insights drawn from his diverse programming language experience. We dive into the continuous evolution of open source and the significance of a positive developer experience. Beyond this, we explore the exciting potential of AI tools in reshaping sectors like agriculture and logistics, showcasing the breadth of technological advancement. Enjoy The Secret Sauce! ★ Support this podcast ★

Demystifying the People Behind Open Source by Jason Laster

Demystifying the People Behind Open Source by Jason Laster

Meet Jason, master debugger and former Firefox Debugger tech lead. Now CEO at Replay, his passion for problem-solving doesn't stop at code. Off the clock, you'll catch him in the woodworking studio or adventuring with his pup, Walle. Join us today on the Secret Sauce!Guest: Jason Laster 🐦 https://twitter.com/jasonlaster11Host: Bdougie 🐦 https://twitter.com/bdougieOpenSauced: 🐦 https://twitter.com/saucedopen ★ Support this podcast ★

Student to Next.js Maintainer by JJ Kasper

Student to Next.js Maintainer by JJ Kasper

Meet JJ Kasper, an accomplished software engineer who's currently working at Vercel, focusing on the development of Next.js. JJ's passion lies in enhancing workflows and crafting exceptional experiences for both developers and end users. A firm believer in the power of open-source technology, JJ advocates for accessible, high-quality tools that enable the creation of seamless and performant applications. Enjoy this episode of The Secret Sauce! ★ Support this podcast ★

Secrets of a Successful Startup by Jana Iris

Secrets of a Successful Startup by Jana Iris

With an impressive 15-year career in the tech industry, Jana has played a pivotal role as an early employee at startups such as EY, New Relic, Sourcegraph, and HashiCorp, where she focused on nurturing developer communities. Currently, Jana brings her expertise to TQ Ventures as an investor, with a portfolio that features Spacelift, Fermyon Technologies, CloudQuery, Charm, Budibase, and Diagrid. Join in and and enjoy today's episode of The Secret Sauce! ★ Support this podcast ★

Angular Creator Builds Another Framework by Misko Hevery

Angular Creator Builds Another Framework by Misko Hevery

Meet Misko Hevery, the brilliant mind behind Angular and QwikDev, and the current CTO at BuilderIO. Best known for creating Angular, Misko joins our host, Brian, in today's episode of The Secret Sauce to discuss all things related to frameworks. Enjoy! ★ Support this podcast ★

Doing Open Source Full Time by Nate Smith

Doing Open Source Full Time by Nate Smith

Meet Nate Smith, an experienced programmer who has been trading code for money since 2006. He has seen it all, from Flash applications to the cursed secrets of Javascript. Despite his experience, he has lost his ability to fake enthusiasm for corporate life and technocracy. Instead, Nate runs his own website, tilde.town, and is the co-author of the popular GitHub CLI, gh. Enjoy this episode of The Secret Sauce! ★ Support this podcast ★

Black Innovation LABS by Kimberly Bryant

Black Innovation LABS by Kimberly Bryant

Kimberly Bryant is the CEO of ASCEND Ventures and the creator of Black Girls CODE, which introduces girls of color to technology and computer science. Under her leadership, Black Girls CODE has become an international organization with over 30,000 students. Kimberly has received many awards for her work to increase opportunities for women in the technology industry. Her latest venture, ASCEND Ventures Tech and its flagship Black Innovation LABS, supports marginalized founders building impact-driven companies in various fields. Check out this weeks episode of The Secret Sauce! ★ Support this podcast ★

Self Taught Coders Don't Exist with Anjana Vakil

Self Taught Coders Don't Exist with Anjana Vakil

Meet Anjana Vakil, a professional whose career journey has been an exciting one. Starting off in philosophy, Anjana later transitioned to English teaching, and then dove into the field of computational linguistics and software development. Her background in math and language models propelled her into open source and writing new programming language . Anjana is particularly passionate about functional programming and JavaScript and she enjoys sharing her knowledge and enthusiasm by introducing others to programs like the Recurse Center and Outreachy. ★ Support this podcast ★

The Complexity of Video on the Internet with Steve Heffernan

The Complexity of Video on the Internet with Steve Heffernan

Steve Heffernan is the creator of Video.js, an open source web video player in use on over 1 million websites and with over 1 billion videos played per month. He’s also a co-founder of Mux, building video performance monitoring and APIs for video streaming. Join us in today's episode of The Secret Sauce to hear Steve's journey! ★ Support this podcast ★

Level Up With Open Source with Rizel Scarlett

Level Up With Open Source with Rizel Scarlett

Rizel is a Developer Advocate at GitHub. She moonlights as the advisor to G{Code} House, an organization aimed at teaching women of color and non-binary people of color to code. Join us in today's episode of The Secret Sauce as Brian and Rizel level up with open source! ★ Support this podcast ★

Switched From Enterprise to Open Source with Ankur Goyal

Switched From Enterprise to Open Source with Ankur Goyal

Ankur Goyal, founder and CEO of Impira, comes on The Secret Sauce to talk about his journey from building and scaling the engineering team at MemSQL to starting his own company. Come and enjoy another episode of The Secret Sauce Podcast! ★ Support this podcast ★