The Secret Sauce OpenSauced

In this episode, Marcus Eagan, a seasoned open source contributor and former employee of MongoDB, joins the show to discuss his journey in the world of open source and his current projects. Marcus shares his experiences working on various open source technologies, including Lucene, Elasticsearch, and MongoDB. He also delves into the emerging field of vector search and its significance in the AI landscape. The conversation explores the challenges and opportunities of open source collaboration, the impact of commercialization on open source projects, and the importance of open source in driving innovation and transparency. Join us for an insightful discussion on the power of open source and its role in shaping the future of technology.


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In this episode, Bdougie interviews Solomon, the founder of Dagger.io, a startup that reinvents CI/CD pipelines. Solomon explains how Dagger simplifies the process of creating and running pipelines by turning them into lightweight, code-based structures. He also discusses the motivation behind starting Dagger and how the team came together from the early days of Docker. Tune in to learn more about the challenges and solutions in the world of CI/CD pipelines.


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In this episode, we dive into the future of AI and its impact on various aspects of our lives. Our guest, Jeff Huber, shares insights on the potential of multipolar AI experiences interfaces and discusses the limitations of chat as a final user interface. We also explore the fears surrounding AI taking over the world and the more realistic concern of bad actors misusing this technology. Join us on today's The Secret Sauce!


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In today's episode, we dive into the world of open source and GitHub with special guest Gregor, a staff software engineer at GitHub. Gregor shares his journey into open source and how he became involved in projects like Hoodie and Greenkeeper. We also discuss the power of GitHub apps and the impact they have on the developer community. Join us as we explore the evolving landscape of open source and the role GitHub plays in it. Don't miss out on this insightful conversation!


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In this podcast episode, we have Leon Noel and Brian Douglas dive into the world of coding boot camps and the challenges faced by individuals who cannot afford them. We also highlight the importance of time and the value of free programs like #100Devs. Join us as we hear personal experiences and insights from industry experts on the impact of boot camps, the need for economic opportunities for underrepresented communities, and the role of mentorship in education. Discover how organizations like Resilient Coders and #100Devs are working towards creating inclusive and accessible pathways in the tech industry.


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