TG #42: The Cloud
October 22, 2019 – 3:01 am by PatPodcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 33:38 — 31.2MB)
In this episode, we discuss the ins and outs of Blockchain and try to figure out how to use it.
TG #41: The Cloud
June 19, 2018 – 10:08 pm by PatPodcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 33:20 — 31.0MB)
In this episode, we talk a bit about The Cloud where computing happens these days…
There is no cloud!
TG #40.1: Relevance
September 25, 2017 – 2:30 am by PatPodcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 2:18 — 2.6MB)
In our first attempt at using a short “eplet” format, Craig and Pat briefly discuss a couple of techniques for technology workers to use in staying relevant in a fast-moving field.
TG #40: Abstraction
July 11, 2017 – 2:30 am by PatPodcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 27:50 — 25.9MB)
This week’s episode has us discussing the use of abstraction in engineering and in pet management.
Lamest News of the Week
The serious story: Hobby Lobby reaches settlement on importing Biblical artifacts. http://www.cnn.com/2017/07/05/us/hobby-lobby-ancient-artifacts-trnd/index.html
The lame part: The actual name of the court case! https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B7iIRjahNvNcclpUZXdDaU83eE0/view
Abstraction
Some real reference for further reading: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abstraction_(software_engineering)
- Abstraction is the art of simplifying a system, so that rather than needing to understand HOW something works, you only need to understand how to interact with a system.
- Why is it important? It allows you to deal with a problems in a more componentized way.
- A good gauge for abstraction is when you create something, do you just “ask it questions†without fear that it will do something unexpected
TG #39: Machine Learning
June 19, 2017 – 2:35 am by PatPodcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 29:24 — 27.0MB)
This time on Tweak and Geek, we discuss the emerging computing trend of Machine Learning, what it is and means, and whether Skynet is sending a Terminator back in time to murder your parents.
Lamest News of the Week
http://www.reuters.com/article/us-belgium-primeminister-ear-idUSKBN18Q1FM
Machine Learning?
This media has nothing to do with the podcast story but Craig put it in the show notes while we were recording
This dongle looks like a scorpion
TG #38: We’re Back
June 12, 2017 – 2:35 am by PatPodcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 33:04 — 30.4MB)
Craig and Pat have returned from a seven-year hiatus to assault your ears with geekery again! In this episode, we talk a bit about what Software Engineering is like as a field, and address questions from Quora like “Can anyone do this?” and “Do we get overpaid?” (Spoiler: No and No.)
Lamest News of the Week
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lord_Buckethead
Software Engineering
https://www.quora.com/Can-anyone-learn-how-to-code
https://www.quora.com/Am-I-wrong-to-think-that-programmers-are-overpaid
TG #37: 2009 Predictions Reviewed
February 16, 2010 – 5:41 pm by PatIn this episode of Tweak and Geek, we recap our 2009 predictions… at great length! We’ll also try to convince you to eat maggots. Sure, we might have said it was Episode 36 in the intro, but you trust us on the maggots anyway, right?
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TG #36: Blue-collar vs White-collar
December 15, 2009 – 2:00 am by PatOn this Tweak and Geek, we debate the relative merits of coming to the software profession in different ways.
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TG #35: Quantum Gravity
December 1, 2009 – 5:00 am by PatThis week’s Tweak and Geek has Craig, Pat, and Mike exploring new evidence about the intricacies of quantum gravity. Whoa, that’s heavy! HA HA HA! Oh, and we cover lame news, too.
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TG #34.5: Thanksgiving Special
November 25, 2009 – 1:57 pm by PatIn this holiday episode, Mike, Craig, and Pat talk about a few things we’re thankful for. Happy Thanksgiving!
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