Okta was recently breached and some stuff was stolen by a hacker group!  Is this the end of Okta as a security provider?  You'll have to listen to find out what happened, how software exploits can work, and how to protect yourself (and your code) against them ..read more

There are a lot of programming languages out there, so what's the difference between them and why would I choose to use one over another?  In this episode, I review the top 5 most used programming languages of 2022.  This will help clear up when these languages should be used, what they're useful for, and why they even exist in the first place!  I will talk about: Python Java Javascript C# (C-Sharp) C and C++ (C Plus Plus) I've personally written a lot of code in these languages, so you won't just get a textbook knowledge from this episode.  You're going to get a whole lo ..read more

My condolences to Uber on their recent hack (Sept 2022), but this does provide a great opportunity to highlight poor security practices, and share steps that companies can take so they don't fall victim to the same exploits as Uber.  In this episode we'll talk about security, as if it's an onion, do a step-by-step analysis of the Uber hack, and consider just how devastating this situation could have been if a real, malicious hacker had did exactly what this 18 year old did ..read more

Join Grant in this must-listen episode as he unravels the dynamic and often turbulent world of Artificial Intelligence. From the boardroom dramas at OpenAI to the intricate details of President Biden's groundbreaking Executive Order, Grant dives deep into the AI revolution that's reshaping our world. Discover the inside scoop on OpenAI's leadership shake-ups and Microsoft's pivotal role, and why these changes matter to you. The heart of this episode lies in a compelling, detailed analysis of the Executive Order on AI. Uncover its potential to revolutionize innovation, competition, and collabor ..read more

If you feel stuck in your engineering career and are trying to break out into a different subdiscipline, then this episode is for you!  How exactly can you switch from being a Software Developer to being a Machine Learning Engineer?  Or from a Site Reliability Engineer to a Web Developer?  In this episode we will discuss how to make that transition, and how to best reflect on your current position to see why you want to transition in the first place. ----- As discussed in the podcast, last month's episode was an article posted on my website.  Check it out here: Trunk Based ..read more

In this episode, Grant dives deep into the revolutionary realm of Large Language Models (LLMs) like ChatGPT, exploring their transformative role in solving complex issues in natural language processing and their burgeoning application in diverse domains. With AI’s innovative ability to comprehend and generate multiple languages and even code, the integration and utilization of LLMs are forging new paths, redefining traditional concepts of coding, and propelling the emergence of prompt engineering.   Sponsored by: Rooted Concepts Inc. https://codewarden.ai ..read more

Ben Whately is the CSO and co-founder of Memrise.  A psychologist by education, with a Masters in Experimental Psychology from Oxford where he focused on neural networks and computational modelling of human learning, Ben has spent the last 15 years looking at ways to learn and teach languages. While studying psychology, he formed a theory for why this is, and founded the startup company Memrise in order to bring that theory into reality. He believes that people fundamentally learn languages to connect with other people or because they are enamored of the culture of that language, and ..read more

In this episode, we'll start by separating out Agile from DevOps, and then bringing in CI/CD pipelines.  We'll also discuss DevSecOps and some of the best practices in engineering that a developer can adopt. We'll also give an overview of what a CI/CD pipeline looks like, what a pipeline stage is, what a pipeline's purpose is, and how it is related to DevOps.  As a bonus, I talk about tools for Static Code Analysis (SCA) and Static Application Security Testing (SAST)!  We'll also touch on Test Driven Development (TDD).  ----- Accelerate: The Science of Lean Software and Dev ..read more

Steve Toy is the CEO of Memrise, a language platform that uses spaced repetition of flashcards to increase the rate of learning, combined with a GPT3-powered "AI Language partner" that allows learners to practice human-like conversations.  In this episode, Steve and I discuss how Memrise operated throughout the pandemic, the use of technology as a platform for running a language learning company, and how ChatGPT, GPT 3.5, and AI in general is impacting the tech landscape. --- Get started with Memrise: https://www.memrise.com ..read more

James Jones is an IT leader and the founder of the QOL Group, a non-profit organization providing support for the disabled.  He is a highly motivational speaker and I was blessed to be able to record an episode with him. In this episode, James talks about his journey of getting into IT, the importance of emotional intelligence as a manager and leader, and shares experiences from the industry that have left an impact on him both personally and professionally.  We discuss what good leadership looks like, as well as how to be an ally to a diverse workforce, being supportive of people wi ..read more