TG #42: The Cloud
Tuesday, October 22nd, 2019In this episode, we discuss the ins and outs of Blockchain and try to figure out how to use it.
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In this episode, we discuss the ins and outs of Blockchain and try to figure out how to use it.
TG #41: The Cloud
Tuesday, June 19th, 2018In this episode, we talk a bit about The Cloud where computing happens these days... There is no cloud!
TG #40.1: Relevance
Monday, September 25th, 2017In 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
Tuesday, July 11th, 2017This 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 ...
TG #39: Machine Learning
Monday, June 19th, 2017This 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? https://xkcd.com/1838/ This media has nothing to do with the podcast story but Craig ...
TG #38: We’re Back
Monday, June 12th, 2017Craig 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 ...
TG #37: 2009 Predictions Reviewed
Tuesday, February 16th, 2010In 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? [display_podcast]
TG #36: Blue-collar vs White-collar
Tuesday, December 15th, 2009On this Tweak and Geek, we debate the relative merits of coming to the software profession in different ways. [display_podcast]
TG #35: Quantum Gravity
Tuesday, December 1st, 2009This 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. [display_podcast]
TG #34.5: Thanksgiving Special
Wednesday, November 25th, 2009In this holiday episode, Mike, Craig, and Pat talk about a few things we're thankful for. Happy Thanksgiving! [display_podcast]
