The GitHub Podcast

GitHub

This is the GitHub podcast, a show dedicated to the topics, trends, stories and culture in and around the open source developer community on GitHub.

  1. 7 OKT

    Mike McQuaid on the Greatest Lessons He’s Learned in Over 16 Years at Homebrew

    Homebrew’s project lead Mike McQuaid joins Abby and Andrea to unpack what it really takes to sustain one of the most-used developer tools on macOS and Linux. From early GitHub workflows to today’s automation and guardrails, Mike details the soft-power leadership that keeps volunteers motivated, and shares insights on how to scale contributions, keep a small maintainer team effective, and triage with empathy (and boundaries). This episode covers governance, “saying no,” using AI responsibly, and how IRL feedback at Universe turned into performance wins. Links mentioned in the episode: https://brew.sh https://www.macports.org https://fosdem.org https://githubuniverse.com https://mikemcquaid.com https://github.com/TheoPFR/somo github.com/github/spec-kit https://flukeout.github.io/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    32 min

  2. 23 SEP

    Making Desktop Frameworks More Accessible with Electron

    In this episode of the GitHub Podcast, Abby and Kedasha are joined by Keeley Hammond, a longtime maintainer of the Electron project. They explore the inner workings of one of the most widely used open source desktop frameworks, dive into how Electron empowers developers to build cross-platform desktop apps with web technologies, and discuss what it takes to build a welcoming and sustainable open source community at scale. The conversation touches on contributor culture, project governance, automation tools, and the role of AI in open source, in both its promise and its challenges. Links mentioned in the episode: https://github.com/electron/electron https://github.com/electron/forge https://summerofcode.withgoogle.com/ https://openjsf.org/ https://github.com/vert-d https://www.weforum.org/reports/the-future-of-jobs-report-2025/ https://github.com/electron/governance https://github.com/electron/electron/issues https://github.com/unjs/issue-triage Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    21 min

  3. 9 SEP

    Building Tools and the Future of DIY Development

    In this episode of the GitHub Podcast, Cassidy and Kedasha explore the rise of personal software tools built by developers for themselves, and shared with the world through open source. From command line apps to browser extensions, they dive into how small, purpose-built projects can have a big impact, reflecting on how AI is making development more accessible, while celebrating the joy of creative problem-solving, and spotlighting standout repos from within the GitHub community. Links mentioned in the episode: https://www.raycast.com/ https://espanso.org/ https://astro.build/ https://github.com/features/copilot https://github.com/explore The GitHub Podcast is hosted by Abigail Cabunoc Mayes, Kedasha Kerr and Cassidy Williams. The show is edited, mixed and produced by Victoria Marin. Thank you to our production partner, editaudio. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    15 min

  4. 26 OGO

    The Joy of Developer Education with CodeTV

    In this episode of the GitHub Podcast, Cassidy, Abby, and Andrea are joined by developer advocate, educator, and creator of CodeTV, Jason Lengstorf. They uncover Jason’s journey through open source, from live coding streams to building engaging, educational content for developers, touching on the evolution of JavaScript, the rise of AI tools and MCP, and how open source continues to empower creators and communities along the way. Finally, the team spotlights their favorite open source projects and discusses why fun, accessibility, and collaboration are essential to developer learning today. Links mentioned in the episode: https://www.learnwithjason.dev https://github.com/colinhacks/zod https://github.com/jherr https://github.com/sdras https://github.com/svg/svgo https://github.com/pearcleaner/pearcleaner https://cobalt.tools https://github.com/philosowaffle/Peloton-to-Garmin https://graphql.org https://nextjs.org https://tailwindcss.com This episode of The GitHub Podcast is hosted by Abigail Cabunoc Mayes, Andrea Griffiths, and Cassidy Williams. The show is edited, mixed and produced by Victoria Marin. Thank you to our production partner, editaudio.

    23 min

  5. 12 OGO

    Unlocking the Power of MCP

    In this episode of the GitHub Podcast, Cassidy, Abby and Kedasha discuss the Model Context Protocol (MCP), its significance in the open source community, and how it enhances productivity and transparency in AI tools. They explore the history of open standards, the architecture of MCP, and the opportunities it presents for developers. The conversation also highlights exciting projects and repositories in the open source space, emphasizing the importance of collaboration and innovation. Links mentioned in the episode: https://github.com/Nutlope/self.so https://github.com/punkpeye/awesome-mcp-servers https://github.com/lynnandtonic/top-chef-stats The GitHub Podcast is hosted by Abigail Cabunoc Mayes, Kedasha Kerr and Cassidy Williams. The show is edited, mixed and produced by Victoria Marin. Thank you to our production partner, editaudio. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    17 min

  6. 29 JUL

    Meet the GitHub Podcast hosts

    In this premiere episode of the GitHub podcast, hosts Cassidy, Abby and Kedasha introduce themselves and share their personal journeys into the world of open source. They discuss the importance of community in open source development, the impact of their work at GitHub, and highlight exciting new projects in the open source space. The conversation emphasizes the value of collaboration, education, and the transformative power of open source technology. Links mentioned in the episode: https://github.com/lazaronixon/css-zero   https://docs.numerique.gouv.fr/login/ https://animejs.com/ The GitHub Podcast is hosted by Abigail Cabunoc Mayes, Kedasha Kerr and Cassidy Williams. The show is edited, mixed and produced by Victoria Marin. Thank you to our production partner, editaudio. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    17 min
  7. This is the GitHub Podcast

    29 JUL

    This is the GitHub Podcast

    Welcome to the GitHub podcast, a show dedicated to the topics, trends, stories and culture in and around the open source developer community on GitHub. Hosted by GitHub’s own Cassidy Williams, Abby Cabunoc Mayes, and Kedasha Kerr. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    29 saat
  8. Powering public goods

    08/08/2023

    Powering public goods

    In this episode of The ReadME Podcast, hosts Neha Batra and Martin Woodward look back on their growth and learnings from the past season, from pronunciation struggles to hosting highs. Next, they share a fun story about the world's first webcam at the University of Cambridge in 1991 and its coffee-related origins. The hosts then dive into the Digital Public Goods Alliance with Ricardo Mirón Torres, who highlights the success of open-source solutions like DHIS 2 in addressing global challenges, including its role in COVID-19 tracking in Sri Lanka. The conversation then shifts to the Laravel PHP framework with Senior Editor Klint Finley, examining its popularity, ease of use, and the vibrant community surrounding it. Klint turns the interview around on Neha and Martin and asks about their favorite moments from the season to close out the episode. 00:00 - Martin and Neha reflect on their experiences and growth throughout the past season of The ReadME Podcast. They announce an end-of-season hiatus but promise new content in the future.01:29 - First Commit: How necessity (and a little laziness) is the mother of invention.03:50 - The Interview: The hosts interview Ricardo Mirón Torres, the technical coordinator and community manager for the Digital Public Goods Alliance, a UN initiative aiming to unlock the potential of open source to create a more equitable world.18:20 - Feature Release: GitHub Senior Editor Klint Finley is back to discuss Laravel and why it has become a "secret weapon" for many developers.29:20 - #askRMP: The tables are turned in this edition of #askRMP, and the hosts take the hot seat to share the lessons they’ve learned this season.Looking for more stories and advice from the open source community? To learn more from the authors and experts featured on this episode, check out: Is Laravel the happiest developer community on the planet? By Klint FinleyRealizing potential with AI by Anton MirhorodchenkoAccessibility barriers are bugs, not feature requests by Mike GiffordDigital Public Goods AllianceTell us what you want to hear more about next season! Send us an email to: thereadmeproject@github.com with your ideas and feedback. And, we hope to see you at GitHub Universe 2023 November 8-9! Subscribe for updates. Special thanks to Ricardo Mirón Torres for talking with us about the Digital Public Goods Alliance and how more people can get involved. To Mohammed Said for sharing his experience with Laravel, and to Senior Editor Klint Finley for his reporting on the Laravel community—and for turning the mic on our hosts for this episode! Subscribe to our monthly newsletter and stay up to date with The ReadME Project! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    32 min
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This is the GitHub podcast, a show dedicated to the topics, trends, stories and culture in and around the open source developer community on GitHub.

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    GitHub
  • Tahun Aktif
    2021 - 2025
  • Episod
    43
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