Join hosts Charles William Carpenter III and Adam Argyle for a riveting episode of 'Whiskey Web and Whatnot' featuring guest April Yoho.

Based in the UK and a seasoned developer advocate, April shares her extensive 25+ years of experience in tech while indulging in a tasting session of High West Double Rye whiskey.

Discover insights into cloud development, the intricacies of AI in coding, the debates of modern JavaScript practices, and much more. Tune in for a mix of whiskey evaluation, tech discussions, and amusing cultural anecdotes.

Key Takeaways

• [00:00] - Introduction and Guest Introduction
• [01:01] - Whiskey Tasting: High West Double Rye
• [02:19] - Whiskey Rating System Explained
• [02:38] - Tasting Notes and Impressions
• [08:08] - Tech Talk: Let vs Const
• [08:42] - Hot Takes: Tailwind, Git, and TypeScript
• [13:53] - Infrastructure as Code: Terraform and Bicep
• [17:42] - Kubernetes and Cloud Native Development
• [19:06] - Flex and Serverless: A New Perspective
• [20:32] - Overengineering in Tech
• [20:46] - Nostalgia for Early Web and DIY Servers
• [22:12] - On-Prem vs Cloud: The Debate
• [23:37] - Data Residency Challenges
• [27:43] - Living in the UK: Food and Culture
• [36:08] - AI in Development: Embrace the Change

Links

• April Yoho Twitter
• April Yoho LinkedIn

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• Robbie Wagner
• Chuck Carpenter

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Join Charles William Carpenter III and Adam Schmargyle in an engaging episode of 'Whiskey Web and Whatnot' as they welcome Damian Edwards and David Fowler from Microsoft.

Listen as David shares his journey from Barbados to becoming a distinguished engineer at Microsoft and Damian recounts his experience with web technologies from Australia. The discussion includes insights into .NET frameworks, HTML semantics, and their new project, Aspire.

The hosts also provide tips on integrating the Aspire dashboard with Otel tools, emphasizing hands-on experience. Amidst tech discussions, enjoy a light-hearted session of Japanese whiskey tasting, personal anecdotes, and dynamic software development perspectives. Subscribe for more!

Key Takeaways

• [00:00] - Introduction and Guest Introduction
• [00:31] - David Fowler's Background
• [01:33] - Damian Edwards' Background
• [02:44] - Evolution of the Web
• [03:06] - Whiskey Tasting: Akashi White Oak
• [05:06] - Whiskey Rating and Discussion
• [16:06] - Hot Takes and Industry Insights
• [32:33] - The Rise of Celebrity Developers
• [32:50] - The Power of Strong Opinions
• [33:32] - Implicit vs Explicit Types
• [34:53] - The Evolution of .NET Frameworks
• [36:04] - Introduction to Blazor
• [41:08] - Understanding Aspire
• [51:44] - Balancing Work and Personal Life
• [52:39] - Sports and Hobbies
• [57:59] - Reflections and Future Plans

Links

• David Fowler Twitter
• David Fowler LinkedIn
• Damian Edwards Twitter
• Damian Edwards LinkedIn
• Aspire

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• Robbie Wagner
• Chuck Carpenter

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Join hosts RobbieTheWagner and Charles William Carpenter VIII on Whiskey Web and Whatnot as they welcome back Taylor Desseyn for another round of whiskey and engaging conversation.

Dive into discussions on the relevance of AI in hiring, the shift between remote and in-office work, and the changing trends in engineering specializations.

Plus, get to know more about Taylor’s life beyond tech, including his hobbies and family updates, and don't miss their entertaining whiskey tasting session featuring Tennessee blended bourbon Sweetens Cove!

Key Takeaways

• [00:00] - Welcome to Whiskey Web and Whatnot
• [01:34] - Introducing Taylor Desseyn
• [02:38] - Tennessee Whiskey Tasting
• [12:32] - Discussing Return to Office Policies
• [29:44] - Exploring Lit and Ember
• [30:12] - The Platinum Blonde Debate
• [31:31] - AI in Hiring Processes
• [32:25] - Humanizing Hiring
• [35:55] - The Disconnect in Tech Hiring
• [41:29] - Specialization in Tech
• [45:02] - The Future of Blue Collar Jobs
• [50:27] - Balancing Work and Personal Life
• [55:40] - Preparing for Baby Number Two
• [58:05] - Podcast and Merch Plug

Links

• Taylor Desseyn Twitter
• Taylor Desseyn LinkedIn
• Gun.io

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• Robbie Wagner
• Chuck Carpenter

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