Better Stack Podcast

Better Stack

The Better Stack Podcast brings you cutting-edge conversations about AI, software development, and technology from the developer advocate team at Better Stack. Join us as we explore the latest in AI, coding tools, and startup journeys with industry experts, helping developers and tech leaders stay ahead in the rapidly evolving world of technology.

  1. 25 MAR

    14: Warp Oz, AI Agents & Why Benchmarks Don't Matter Anymore - Ben Holmes

    In this episode, Ben from Warp joins us to discuss the rapidly evolving landscape of AI-powered development tools. We explore his journey from creating whiteboard programming shorts to working on Astro, his honest take on React Server Components, and how the rise of coding agents is reshaping what matters in API design. Ben also dives deep into Warp's vision for the future of terminals, transforming them into agent-ready workspaces with built-in diff views, file explorers, and code review features that work with any CLI agent like Claude Code or Codex. Whether you're curious about the future of frameworks, how to work effectively with AI agents, or why terminals are becoming IDE-like, this conversation covers the cutting edge of developer tooling.

    1 h 12 min

  2. 11 MAR

    13: From Adobe Flash to CEO of Pencil - an AI Agent Driven Design Tool

    In this episode, we dive deep with Tom Krcha, former Adobe Flash evangelist and creator of Pencil.dev, about the evolution of design tools and the future of AI-powered design. From his early days building Flash games and Adobe XD to creating a visual design interface that bridges the gap between human creativity and LLMs, Tom shares insights on multi-agent orchestration, model benchmarking with Opus 4.6, and why parallel agents are unlocking new workflows. We explore the human touch in AI design, future frontiers like animation and 3D, and how new interfaces beyond chat, from eye tracking to visual cursors are making AI feel more creative and alive.

    59 min

  3. 25 FEB

    12: How AI Will Transform DevOps and SRE Practices

    In this episode, Amin Astaneh shares his journey from open source enthusiast to SRE expert, discusses the impact of AI on DevOps, and offers insights on building reliable, fast-moving teams. He also talks about his nomadic lifestyle and adventures on the road, providing a holistic view of technology and life. Show notes: Certomodo.io: https://certomodo.io/The Field Guide to Understanding Human Error: https://sidneydekker.com/the-field-guide-to-understanding-human-errorThe Phoenix Project: https://itrevolution.com/product/the-phoenix-project/The DevOps Handbook, Second Edition: https://itrevolution.com/product/the-devops-handbook-second-edition/Practice of Cloud System Administration, The: DevOps and SRE Practices for Web Services, Volume 2: https://www.amazon.com/Practice-Cloud-System-Administration-Practices/dp/032194318XToyota Kata: Managing People for Improvement, Adaptiveness and Superior Results: https://www.amazon.com/Toyota-Kata-Managing-Improvement-Adaptiveness/dp/0071635238Leading Change: https://www.amazon.com/Leading-Change-New-Preface-Author/dp/1422186431

    1 h 3 min

  4. 9 FEB

    11: Vite, Rust & The Future of JavaScript Tooling - Evan You

    In this episode, Evan You, creator of Vue.js and Vite, shares his journey from building Vite to founding VoidZero and developing a complete Rust-based JavaScript toolchain. He discusses the evolution from Vite's ESBuild+Rollup hybrid to Rolldown, the 50-100x performance gains with OXC (linter, formatter, parser), and how Vite Plus aims to simplify the entire JavaScript onboarding experience. Evan also shares his thoughts on the future of bundling vs no-build approaches, why his team chose Rust over Go, how they're using AI to ship features faster while maintaining code quality, and offers a candid take on React Server Components as a long-time skeptic who believes the trade-offs often outweigh the benefits.Link:Do we need bundlers - https://rolldown.rs/in-depth/why-bundlers

    55 min

  5. 26 ENE

    10: AI, Terminal Tools & Building a Supportive Developer Community - Bashbunni

    In this episode, Bashbunni shares her journey from mastering terminal tools to joining (and leaving) Charm, to building inclusive coding communities. She discusses her transition from Vim to Doom Emacs, the impact of AI on coding education, and why balancing shortcuts with hands-on learning is crucial for developer growth. Bash also loves to coding in public and she regularly streams to encourage more people to code along with her and also to give her tips on what she can do to improve her Linux setup. Link: Bashbunni - https://www.bashbunni.dev/Charm - https://charm.land/VScode vim plugin - https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=vscodevim.vimSeven Languages in Seven Weeks - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Seven-Languages-Weeks-Programming-Programmers/dp/193435659XDoom Emacs - https://github.com/doomemacs/doomemacsLearn X in Y minutes - https://learnxinyminutes.com/The Pragmatic Programmer - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Pragmatic-Programmer-Andrew-Hunt/dp/020161622X

    1 h 18 min

  6. 18/12/2025

    09: Kubernetes Love It or Hate It? The Truth Platform Engineering - Rawkode Academy

    Join David Flanagan, founder of Raw Code Academy and 20-year cloud native veteran, as he shares his journey of building a completely over-engineered education platform using GraphQL Federation, Cloudflare Workers, and extreme microservices architecture. Discover how he's creating developer content for senior engineers, runs a one-man business powered by AI agents, and maintains his sanity with Jack Daniels (sometimes). Plus, hear his spicy takes on Kubernetes being both the best and worst thing in platform engineering, why AI makes junior developers obsolete, and why manual testing beats automated tests in 2025. From terminal workflows to mechanical keyboards, this is the raw truth about modern software development.

    1 h 14 min

  7. 02/12/2025

    08: How Crypto Is Secretly Taking Over Banking - Sarah Benson

    In this conversation, Sarah Benson discusses the current state of Web3 and crypto, emphasizing that the industry is not dead but has matured significantly. She highlights the evolving role of blockchain as a foundational infrastructure layer in various applications, particularly in the context of emerging technologies like AI.

    52 min

  8. 18/11/2025

    07: Building AI That Actually Helps You Live Better - Ben Taylor (Spec Founder)

    In this episode, we sit down with Ben, the founder and engineer behind Spec - an OS-level AI assistant for your Mac. Ben shares how he built Spec almost entirely himself, why he pivoted from robotics to personal AI, and what he’s learned across his previous startups. We cover Spec’s architecture, privacy model, and the future of “personal intelligence.” If you’re a developer or founder curious about practical AI tools, this one’s for you. 🔗 Relevant LinksSpec: https://withspec.com/Ben (X): https://x.com/benktaytay❤️ More about usRadically better observability stack: https://betterstack.com/Written tutorials: https://betterstack.com/community/Example projects: https://github.com/BetterStackHQ

    1 h 23 min
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The Better Stack Podcast brings you cutting-edge conversations about AI, software development, and technology from the developer advocate team at Better Stack. Join us as we explore the latest in AI, coding tools, and startup journeys with industry experts, helping developers and tech leaders stay ahead in the rapidly evolving world of technology.

Ficha técnica

  • Creado por
    Better Stack
  • Años en activo
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodios
    14
  • Clasificación
    Apto
  • Derechos de autor
    © Better Stack
  • Sitio web del podcast
    Better Stack Podcast