Andy Matuschak is an independent researcher who explores user interfaces that expand what people can think and do. He sits down with Scott to talk about how we learn, why we learn, and what learning means in a world of AI and AGI. https://andymatuschak.org/Di Scott Hanselman

Scott's in Berlin this week and talks to Angie Jones, Global Vice President of Developer Relations, TBD @ Block, about the job of Developer Relations. What does a DevRel person even do? Are they just hanging out in the Delta Lounge or are the Developers? What does it mean to Advocate versus Evangelize?…

Sam Rose creates visual introductions to computer science topics. Each post takes about a month to make, and he tries to cover foundational topics in a way that's accessible to beginners. Scott chats with Sam about the how and why of making such bespoke and sophisticated blog posts. Visit Sam Rose's site! Load Balancing Memory Allocation Hashing Re…

.NET Aspire has folks talking - but why? What is .NET Aspire and what does it me for the average ASP.NET developer like me? Is it a thing for Kubernetes? Is it just for .NET Devs? Scott sits down with Damian Edwards to get a sense of what .NET Aspire ahem aspires to do, and where it's heading.Di Scott Hanselman

Martin de Bock is a Pediatric Endocrinologist and Associate Professor at the University of Otago, Christchurch, New Zealand. In this episode it talks with Scott about the importance of access to low-cost and reliable technology to manage Type 1 Diabetes, like the design for an open source low cost insulin pump that he and his colleagues are champio…

It's episode 1900! While at Build, Carl and Richard recorded a milestone episode with Scott Hanselman. Scott talks about his goals in the later stages of his career, the ideas and origins of all the podcasts, and what is important to him today. In the second half, Carl pulls out a quiz show for Scott with quotes from shows going back 20 years! Lots…

Avalonia UI is an open-source UI framework for building stunning desktop, mobile, web and embedded applications using a .NET single codebase. Scott talks to Avalonia CEO Mike James about the how and why of Avalonia and why it's been so successful. We'll also learn about Avalonia's new "XPF" framework that allows you to take existing WPF application…

In association with the ACM's Bytecast Podcast, this week Scott talks to Dr. Juan Gilbert. Dr Gilbert was recently awarded the National Medal of Technology and Innovation for his work on inclusive open-source voting systems. Dr. Gilbert is the Andrew Banks Family Preeminence Endowed Professor and Chair of the Computer & Information Science & Engine…

Abubakar Salim is an actor embedded in the video games industry - he voiced Bayek in Assassin’s Creed Origins, and he’s spent his whole life playing games. His new Metroidvania is called "Tales of Kenzera: Zau" and it's fantastic. The game is developed by Surgent Studios - a company Salim founded - alongside EA Originals. In this episode Abubakar c…

Casey Fiesler is an associate professor in the Department of Information Science (and Computer Science, by courtesy) at the University of Colorado Boulder. She has a PhD in Human-Centered Computing from Georgia Tech and a JD from Vanderbilt Law School. This week she talks to Scott about AI and Ethics!…

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This week we talk to Knut Sveidqvist who brings over 20 years of software expertise to the table. Knut is the creator of the award-winning Mermaid open-source project, but he’s also the CTO at Mermaid Chart, the powerful JavaScript-based diagramming and charting tool that is building their business on an Open Core Business Model.…

Rizel Scarlett is a Staff Developer Advocate at TBD, Block's newest business unit. TBD is an incubator operating within Block. They are building open source platforms and protocols that make it easy to exchange money internationally.Di Scott Hanselman

Kate Kalcevich is Head of Accessibility at Fable. Fable is an accessibility company that enables the development of digital products that work for everyone. She sits down with Scott to talk about how to drive and measure accessibility in your applications and websites. How successful accessibility leaders measure progress…

Kathryn Grayson Nanz Is a designer who's written an ebook called Foundations of Design for Developers. She understands that developers need to participate in the design process, and often developers can identify that something is wrong with the design but they can't figure out why. In this episode she talks to Scott about how engineers and develope…

Jacob DePriest is the Deputy Chief Security Officer at GitHub! From discussing the challenges of maintaining the security of one of the world’s largest code repositories to sharing insights on the latest cybersecurity trends, Jacob talks to Scott about what it takes to safeguard GitHub and its millions of users. Whether you’re a developer, a cybers…

In association and partnership with the ACM Bytecast, this episode features a conversation with Affective Computing Pioneer Dr. Rosalind Picard. Dr. Picard is a scientist, inventor, and engineer, member of the faculty of MIT's Media Lab, founder and director of the Affective Computing research group at the MIT Media Lab, founding faculty chair of M…

In an episode Scott sits down with career big tech PM Dare Obasanjo to explore the intricacies of the technology industry from an insider’s perspective. Dare has worked at Microsoft and Meta and has opined on Tech (both Big and Small) on Social Media for two decades. Together they delve into the evolving landscape of tech, discussing the impact of …

In this episode, Scott chats with John Kattenhorn about the challenges of deploying large systems that involve Internet of Things (IoT) systems. There's a number of technical aspects to large scale IoT deployment as well as technical nuances to deploy a solution at scale with a focus on reliability security and manageability. We also talk about the…

Ginny Clarke is a seasoned executive, author, and advocate for conscious leadership. With a background in organizational development and mindfulness practices, she brings a unique perspective to the table. Her work has inspired countless leaders to embrace authenticity, compassion, and purpose in their leadership journey. In this episode, Scott sit…

In this episode of Hanselminutes, Scott Hanselman talks to Davin Jackson, the founder and CEO of Alpha Esports Tech, a company that provides a platform for kids to learn and compete in esports. Davin shares his vision of creating a safe, fun, and educational environment for the next generation of gamers, and how he leverages technology, partnership…

Join Scott Hanselman as he sits down with Sai Srirampur, as they explore the intricacies of Postgres Replication and how it can be turbocharged using PeerDB. In the realm of databases, Postgres Replication is like a well-choreographed dance between servers. Sai takes us behind the scenes, revealing the steps involved and how it can be made faster a…

Delve into the dynamic world of API gateways and the ongoing process of reinvention. Explore the latest trends, challenges, and innovations shaping the API landscape. From security concerns to performance optimizations, Josh shares his insights on how businesses can stay ahead by embracing the evolving role of API gateways in today's tech-driven ec…

Delve into the dynamic world of startups harnessing the power of local AI. Scott talks to The StoryGraph's Chief AI Officer Rob Frelow and they discuss the transformative impact of integrating artificial intelligence at a grassroots level. Rob is a big fan of local AI models vs sending your data to Open AI. He talks about why and what it can mean f…

In this episode of Hanselminutes, Scott Hanselman talks to Jose Tejada (JOTEGO), a passionate retro gaming enthusiast and FPGA developer. Jose shares his journey of creating FPGA cores for classic arcade games such as Pac-Man, Galaga, and Out Run, and how he distributes them through the MiSTer and Analogue Pocket platforms. Jose also explains the b…