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Idu Namma Tech-u (இது நம்ம டெக்கு): Your Daily Tamil Tech & Business Podcast. Join with Dhanush Kandhan and a dynamic team of professionals from across Tamil Nadu as they bring you real-life tech insights! Dive into exclusive interviews with tech experts, gain professional advice, and stay updated on the latest trends, all in Namma Tamil! Perfect for both professionals and students seeking quick, valuable, and engaging content. Tune in for your daily dose of tech wisdom!

  1. 3d ago

    Let's Experience DevFest'26

    What brings a developer community together and what do people take home beyond the sessions? Chennai days (DevFest 2023 episode): listen here In this special episode of Idu Namma Tech-u, our team takes you into DevFest Chennai 2026 through short, thoughtful conversations with the people who make it happen. From students finding their direction and professionals sharing their perspectives to speakers, volunteers, organizers, creators, and community leaders, this episode explores the human side of a developer conference. We talk about learning in the age of AI, finding opportunities, building inclusive communities, and the work behind bringing people together. Along the way, we ask what excites people about technology and what they hope the next generation of developers will do differently. Recorded in Tamil and English, with the sounds and energy of DevFest around us. HostsMeenakshi and Dhanush People on the mic Nikhil, Swathi, Sanju, Shangeeth, Shreya, Naveen, Bhavani, Harine, Hareesh Rajendran, Ram and Ishana Chapters 00:00 Welcome to the DevFest audio experience05:42 Thanks to Meenakshi09:20 Nikhil on Chennai React13:03 Swathi (the keynote speaker)15:40 Sanju on supporting developer communities18:15 Bhavani’s advice22:01 Shangeeth's Flashback28:39 Shreya on sponsorship31:47 Naveen on connections34:18 Harine shares how DevFest inspired38:13 Hareesh Rajendran (the creator)40:27 Ram on community45:46 Ishana on attending DevFest Different journeys. Shared curiosity. One community.

    Let's Experience DevFest'26

  2. Oct 4

    Are We Still Thinking After AI? - ft. Udhayaprakasha

    AI is changing the way developers write code. But what if it's also changing the way they think? In this episode of Idu Namma Tech-u, host Dhanush Kandhan sits down with Udhayaprakasha V, Module Lead at FULL Creative, to explore the psychological impact of AI-assisted software development. This isn't another conversation about whether AI will replace developers. Instead, we explore what happens to our thinking, learning, curiosity, and problem-solving abilities when AI starts doing much of the work. When ChatGPT or Claude can solve a problem in seconds, do we still take the time to understand it? Are we becoming better engineers, or simply getting faster at producing code? From cognitive offloading and AI dependency to engineering fundamentals, confidence, and critical thinking, we discuss how AI is reshaping the way developers approach their work. In this conversation, we explore: Why developers increasingly depend on AI before attempting problems themselves Cognitive offloading and the psychology of AI dependency The difference between AI-assisted learning and avoiding learning Why faster development doesn't always mean better engineering How AI affects curiosity, confidence, and problem-solving The importance of engineering fundamentals and understanding production systems How beginners and experienced developers approach AI differently Why validating AI-generated solutions still matters How to use AI as a learning companion rather than an answer machine The goal isn't to discourage developers from using AI. It's to encourage a more thoughtful and conscious approach to working with it. Because the biggest risk may not be AI becoming better at thinking, but humans becoming less aware of when they're no longer thinking for themselves. Host & Guest: Host: Dhanush Kandhan — Idu Namma Tech-u Featured Guest: Udhayaprakasha V — Module Lead, FULL Creative Chapters: 00:00 Why This Conversation Matters 01:43 Meet Udhayaprakasha V 02:31 Engineering Beyond Code 04:46 AI in Developer Workflows 07:14 The Risk of AI Dependency 09:43 AI and the Development Lifecycle 10:41 Scalability and Reliability 11:40 Thinking Is the Real Skill 14:04 AI as a Collaborator 15:34 Exploring Multiple Solutions 16:33 Curiosity and Learning 18:18 Skipping the Fundamentals 22:39 Students and AI Coding 23:17 AI Learning and Guardrails 26:08 Tutor Mode vs Answer Mode 27:05 AI for Beginners 28:43 Learning Beyond Tasks 30:13 Understanding Your Solutions 32:41 Productivity Beyond Speed 36:20 Human Review Still Matters 37:33 Non-Technical AI Builders 40:05 Documentation and Data 41:52 The Importance of Context 44:33 Learning Without Shortcuts 45:33 Visual Learning with AI 48:04 Final Advice for Developers About Idu Namma Tech-u Idu Namma Tech-u is a Tamil technology podcast featuring conversations with engineers, founders, researchers, and people building interesting things in technology. We explore the ideas, experiences, and perspectives shaping the world of technology.

    Are We Still Thinking After AI? - ft. Udhayaprakasha

  3. Aug 28

    The Rise of Software Agentic Engineering ft. Karthik Rameshkumar

    What happens when software engineers stop being the only ones writing the code? We’re moving from traditional software engineering to agentic engineering where AI coding agents can write code, make changes, run tests, review their work and increasingly take on bigger parts of the development process. In this episode of Idu Namma Techu, Dhanush sits down with Karthik Rameshkumar, Field CTO of Entire.io, to talk about what this shift actually means for developers and the way software teams work. Karthick has spent years building engineering teams and developer ecosystems in India, including at DigitalOcean, Twilio and GitHub. Now, with Entire.io, he’s working on a very different problem: how do we build software when AI agents become a fundamental part of the engineering team? We get into coding agents, ADLC, code reviews, developer workflows, context, Git, and why simply generating code isn't the hard part anymore. We also talk about what happens to the role of a developer when agents can do more of the implementation and what humans will need to focus on instead. And of course, we dive into Entire.io, why Karthick and the team are building it, how it connects AI agent sessions with Git and code changes, and what this could mean for the future of AI-native software development. Entire describes itself as a git-native developer platform for AI coding workflows, capturing agent sessions and their context alongside code. 🔗 Entire.io: entire.io🔗 Entire on GitHub: github.com/entireio🔗 Entire CLI: github.com/entireio/cli If you're a developer, engineering leader, founder, or just curious about where software development is heading, this conversation is about that transition from writing code ourselves to building systems where humans and AI agents work together.

    The Rise of Software Agentic Engineering ft. Karthik Rameshkumar

  4. Jun 20

    Why Most Side Projects Fail?

    AI has made building software easier than ever. Today, a single developer can create a SaaS product, launch an AI-powered application, design a website, and automate workflows in days instead of months. Yet despite having access to tools like ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Cursor, and AI coding assistants, most side projects still fail. Why? In this episode, Dhanush Kandhan explores the hidden reasons behind failed side projects, startup ideas, and SaaS products in the AI era. From the illusion of productivity to the importance of customer understanding, distribution, product-market fit, and human psychology, we discuss what truly separates successful builders from everyone else. If you're a: Software DeveloperEngineering StudentSaaS FounderIndie HackerStartup BuilderProduct ManagerAI Enthusiastthis episode will help you rethink how you approach building products in 2026 and beyond. ✅ Why AI makes building easier but success harder ✅ The biggest mistake most founders make ✅ Why product-market fit matters more than code ✅ The difference between building software and building a business ✅ What AI cannot replace ✅ The new competitive advantages in the age of AI ✅ Practical lessons from real-world product building What You'll Learn

  5. Jun 13

    AI Videos and the Future of Creativity

    A quiet shift is underway, video is no longer just captured, it’s generated. Creating films with videos, serving hollywood for creativity.In this conversation our host Dhanush Kandhan with Karan Ganesan, founding engineer at Luma Labs, we explore what it means to create in a world where models can turn prompts into moving images. We talk about how these systems work at scale, the business behind them, and the policies shaping their use. But more importantly, we ask: where does human creativity stand when imagination becomes automated?

    AI Videos and the Future of Creativity

  6. May 8

    Nothing Feels Real Anymore

    AI-generated images have become so realistic that people can no longer easily tell what is real and what is fake. From viral social media posts and fake news photos to AI influencers and deepfakes, the internet is entering an era where “seeing is believing” no longer works. In this episode, we explore: Why AI images look so realHow AI image generation worksReal image vs AI image differencesDeepfakes and fake viral contentSocial media misinformationThe psychology behind trusting imagesHow AI is changing photography and creativityWays to identify AI-generated imagesThis episode is a simple and humanized breakdown of one of the biggest problems in modern AI and internet culture.

  7. Mar 27

    AI Product Thinking, Not Just Building ft. Aishwarya Ashok

    In this episode, Our host, Dhanush collaborates with his former manager Aishwarya Ashok, Gen AI product builder and host of The Founder’s Foyer for a no-BS conversation on what it really takes to build GenAI products today. They break down the full journey from idea to MVP to revenue, sharing practical frameworks for validation, building, and scaling. The discussion dives into real-world AI product strategy, including pricing strategies, cost environments, why most AI SaaS products feel the same, and how to actually stand out. They also unpack the realities of building with AI, where speed can be overrated, products can be confidently wrong, and trust and solutions becomes the biggest differentiator. From marketing and positioning to product thinking vs just shipping, this episode gives a grounded perspective on what actually works. If you're building or planning to build AI products, this is a straight-to-the-point guide on product thinking, GenAI strategy, and the future of builders in an AI-driven world.

    AI Product Thinking, Not Just Building ft. Aishwarya Ashok

  8. Mar 1

    Scale, Systems & AI — The Android Reality | Ft. Somasundaram Mahesh

    What really happens when millions open an Android app during an IPL match? In this episode, Somasundaram Mahesh shares how Android apps like JioHotstar handle massive traffic spikes, streaming at scale, and India’s extreme device diversity. We talk about Android architecture, Kotlin vs Java, Compose, AI-generated code, and whether Android development is saturated in 2026, with our host Dhanush If you’re an Android developer, mobile engineer, or curious about building apps for millions of users, this episode gives you real-world insights on scale, systems thinking, and the future of Android in the AI era. Listen up!

    Scale, Systems & AI — The Android Reality | Ft. Somasundaram Mahesh
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Idu Namma Tech-u (இது நம்ம டெக்கு): Your Daily Tamil Tech & Business Podcast. Join with Dhanush Kandhan and a dynamic team of professionals from across Tamil Nadu as they bring you real-life tech insights! Dive into exclusive interviews with tech experts, gain professional advice, and stay updated on the latest trends, all in Namma Tamil! Perfect for both professionals and students seeking quick, valuable, and engaging content. Tune in for your daily dose of tech wisdom!

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  • Creator
    Dhanush Kandhan
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    68
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Dhanush Kandhan
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    Idu Namma Tech-u