In this episode, Scott Hanselman and Mark Russinovich dive into the technical side of modern AI research and development workflows. They discuss the power of remote development with VS Code, building custom chatbot tools for jailbreak testing, and exploring token probabilities with log probes. Mark also shares how he leveraged AI to generate a working UX in one shot, why temperature settings matter for model outputs, and his plans to open source his custom chatbot client.

Takeaways:

• Discover how Mark uses VS Code split between local and cloud for AI research
• Explore the risks and creativity behind context injection jailbreak
• Get insights into model temperature settings and output logprobs

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In this episode, Scott Hanselman and Mark Russinovich explore the challenges and opportunities of coding with AI assistants. They compare different models, discuss the quirks of “vibe coding,” and share insights on building tools that bridge LLMs and APIs. Mark walks through his experience developing an academic reference checker, highlighting how AI can help structure messy data, uncover edge cases, and speed up complex development work. The conversation also touches on the evolving joy of coding, from puzzle-solving by hand to managing AI-driven workflows, and how these shifts are reshaping both productivity and creativity.

Takeaways:

• Mark’s journey building an academic reference checker with AI
• How AI assistants are changing the way developers find joy in coding
• RefChecker source code: https://github.com/markrussinovich/refchecker

Who are they?

View Scott Hanselman on LinkedIn

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In this episode, Scott Hanselman and Mark Russinovich share strategies for conducting more effective and purposeful one-on-one meetings. They emphasize the value of tailoring the approach to each individual, encouraging agenda-setting in advance, and prioritizing critical topics to ensure they are addressed. The discussion covers best practices for providing and receiving constructive feedback, maintaining visibility across teams, and striking a balance between trust and accountability. They also address the importance of recognizing contributions, differentiating between credit and “lift,” and using one-on-ones to proactively identify and remove obstacles.

Takeaways:

• Tailor meeting style to each person’s preferences for communication and frequency
• Avoid over-preparation or unnecessary large meetings when a small discussion will suffice
• Share discussion topics ahead of one-on-ones with senior leaders to maximize value

Who are they?

View Scott Hanselman on LinkedIn

View Mark Russinovich on LinkedIn

Watch Scott and Mark Learn on YouTube

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