Hanselminutes - Fresh Talk and Tech for Developers

What does it really take to succeed in today's fast-paced, innovation-driven world? In this episode of Hanselminutes, Scott Hanselman chats with Earl Valencia—acclaimed tech leader, venture-backed founder, and author of Startup Mindsets: A Blueprint to Thrive in an Innovation-Driven and Globally Connected World. Earl brings real-world insights from Silicon Valley, Southeast Asia, and startup scenes around the globe. He talks about the habits, mindsets, and leadership styles that help founders stand out—not just another success story, but a practical guide for anyone trying to build something meaningful. Whether you're launching a startup, working in tech, or just curious about how big ideas come to life, this conversation will leave you inspired to think bigger and bolder.https://www.startupmindsets.com/book

In this episode AI and machine learning expert Pamela Fox educates Scott on how to visualize multidimensional vectors, and they talk about the complexities of explaining AI to regular people. 

In this episode of the Hanselminutes podcast, Scott talks to Code Rabbit's Howon Lee about how AI can democratize the code review. Believes that code reviews are inherently political, and that AIs can level the playing field so that everyone benefits. Are AI code reviews the Future of Coding? How will Code Rabbit compete with their unique algorithm when there are other options from Open AI and others?http://coderabbit.ai

Learn how to supercharge your AI development with our integrated signals loop that connects model choice, knowledge retrieval, fine-tuning, orchestration and memory —anchored by observability and trust. Design, customize, and manage intelligent agents using open standards and protocols such as Model Context Protocol (MCP) and Agent-to-Agent (A2A) to connect with tools and drive collaboration. Gain insights into advanced orchestration, tracing, and monitoring to streamline decision-making, boost efficiency, accelerate time to market, and lower costs.NOTE - This is a bit of a meta-episode, recorded live at Microsoft Build, this is a discussion about how Scott might use AI to help produce his podcast!Azure AI Foundry: The AI app and Agent Factory | BRK155

In this episode of Hanselminutes, Scott sits down with AI/ML & Robotics leader Jasmine Lawrence Campbell to explore the evolving relationship between artificial intelligence and robotics. Jasmine shares insights on how AI is shaping the future of robotics, the challenges of integrating AI into robotic systems, and why she believes there's a place for everyone in AI. Whether you're a developer, researcher, or simply curious about the intersection of AI and robotics, this conversation offers fresh perspectives on the technology driving automation forward.https://www.jasminelawrence.com

Vibe Coding has folks talking and "vibing entire applications." But is it valid? Should one use AI agents to create apps that go directly into production, or is it just appropriate for prototyping? Scott talks to James Montemagno who recently vibed a 17,000 line application and only wrote 20 bespoke lines himself. Is this the future of programming or did James get lucky? Scott takes the sceptical view in this spicy episode.

What if you could craft Super Nintendo ROMs using the power of C#? In this episode, Scott Hanselman dives into the world of retro game development with Matthew Shapiro, the creator of DotnetSnes—a tool that enables developers to build SNES games with modern .NET technology. They explore how the project works, the challenges of programming for classic hardware, and what this means for indie game developers and hobbyists alike. Whether you're a nostalgic gamer or a coding enthusiast, this conversation is packed with insights that bridge the old-school and the cutting-edge.https://github.com/KallDrexx/DotnetSneshttps://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7320970127917649920/

The issue of software support for open-source is a long and storied one. Scott sits down with open-source advocate Hayden Barnes about how paid support and custom builds of older open-source software is a business opportunity for herodevs. Should you upgrade and migrate to the latest build? Or should you get paid never ending support?

Scott sits down with Jen Looper, educator, developer, and author of Computer Science for Kids. Together, they dive into the importance of introducing young minds to coding early and making computer science accessible for all. Jen shares insights from her book, discusses the evolving landscape of tech education, and highlights creative ways to inspire the next generation of innovators. Whether you're a parent, teacher, or just passionate about fostering tech literacy, this episode is packed with wisdom on shaping future coders.Computer Science for Kids

Justin serves as Head of Product at Sidero Labs. His career includes contributions to Oscar-winning films, the Disney+ streaming platform, and Amazon EKS. In his free time, Justin enjoys building modern-retro computers and watching Moana. He is the co-host of the FAFO.FM podcast with Autumn Nash. In this Episode he talks to Scott about his love for Linux and the Linux Desktop

In this episode of Hanselminutes, Scott Hanselman sits down with the visionary Dr. Mary Lou Jepsen, founder and CEO of Openwater. Dr. Jepsen shares her groundbreaking work in developing advanced imaging technologies that have the potential to revolutionize medical diagnostics and treatment. From her journey through big tech companies like Google and Facebook to her pioneering efforts at Openwater, Dr. Jepsen discusses how her team is leveraging red light and ultrasound to create affordable, wearable devices that can see into the human body with unprecedented clarity. In association with the ACM ByteCast.

Today we delve into the process of migrating data to the cloud with Louis Beaudoin-Allaire, Principal Developer at ShareGate. Scott learns about the benefits of cloud migration and the best practices for a successful transition. Louis shares his expertise on how to move with performance and data integrity. Fanning out and moving huge amounts of data robustly is harder than you'd think and there's some super interesting technology involved in making it happen.https://www.sharegate.com

What if we did the terminal...differently? Warp is taking a big bet on a new terminal that's got AI at the center. Is it a bad idea, or might it just be epic? Scott talks to Warp CEO Zach Lloyd about their big bet on a new way to think about the oldest computing interface. And, Warp is now out on Windows! https://www.warp.dev

In this episode of Hanselminutes, Dr. Michael Hansen from Nabu Casa joins Scott Hanselman to discuss the exciting advancements in open-source voice technology. They delve into the integration of Rhasspy and Home Assistant Voice, exploring how these tools can enhance privacy and local processing for voice assistants. Dr. Hansen shares insights on the future of voice technology, including the Wyoming protocol and the potential for supporting underrepresented languages. https://www.home-assistant.io/voice-pe/https://rhasspy.readthedocs.io/en/latest/

Dr. Cat Hicks is a psychologist studying software teams, a research leader, an empirical interventionist, and a creative entrepreneur. She is the VP of Research Insights for Pluralsight, where she founded the Developer Success Lab, an empirical research lab creating open science for developers and their teams. She talks to Scott about how software teams work, learn, and innovate.https://www.drcathicks.com/https://www.pluralsight.com/developer-success-lab

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Mark Downie has been blogging about technical topics for years, and also is the primary maintainer of the DasBlog-Core blogging engine. He talks with Scott about writing technical blogs that get read. Why does one blog and in this time of walled gardens, why is it more important than ever? 50% off code for Hanselminutes Listeners "HMdunlop" for "Writing for Developers" https://www.manning.com/books/writing-for-developers

Is it time for Quantum? The Quantum Ready program is to help businesses and leaders prep for the new era of reliable quantum computing! Scot talks to Dr Krysta Svore, Distinguished Researcher who leads the Microsoft Quantum group about all things quantum, and how you and I can access insights and resources via online skilling, in person workshops and industry specific forums!Learn more at https://quantum.microsoft.com/en-us/quantum-ready/get-started

Ash Hynie created CountrPT as to bridge the gap between manager perception and employee impact. Folks are tired, folks feel micro-managed, there's all this talk about return to office (RTO). Did we hire grown adults or not? What's the right way to manage technical teams, remote or other wise? How do we build relationships within our teams and with our managers where we can get direct and clear feedback about the needs of the business while still respecting that humans have feelings?https://countrpt.io/

Tomáš Herceg is the CEO of Riganti and his company focuses on .NET and modernization. He chats with Scott about the excitement around updating to .NET 8 and 9. There's so many benefits to modern .NET but there's a lot of confusion about what's possible. Can you really update 5, 10, 20 year old apps and bring them into a modern cloud environment? Tomáš has written a new book on .NET Modernization that is available now!https://www.modernizationbook.com/https://www.riganti.cz/https://www.dotvvm.com/

Maggie Appleton makes visual essays about programming, design, and anthropology. She's been thinking about how we interact with computers - and AI - longer than you've know about AI. She sits down with Scott to discuss how we interact with our computers through an anthropological lens.https://maggieappleton.com

Brian Douglas is the founder and CEO of Open Sauced where he works on increasing the knowledge and insights of open-source communities. In the past he's lead Developer Advocacy at GitHub by fostering a community of early adopters through content creation showcasing the newest Github features. Open Sauced just joined the Linux Foundation and we learn how and why that move happened on this episode!https://opensauced.pizza/blog/bridging-the-gap-organizational-insights

The Shopify Winter 2025 Edition is out and it's Boring. Scott talks with Shopify VP of Product Development Glen Coates about the need to sometimes slow down and make software better...even if it's boring. Is it boring if it just works? If it's super reliable and does exactly what you want it to do? Glen breaks down how they do software at Shopify on this episode.https://www.shopify.com/editions/winter2025

Join us for this very special episode as Scott's wife Mo returns for a 2024 check in. Mo and Scott are coming up on 25 years of marriage. How do they make it happen? Do they consider themselves a mixed marriage - and is it cultural or is it just that Scott is a weird computer person?

Let's hear about .NET Aspire from a real-world practitioner! Anthony Simmon has been using .NET Aspire at as a Staff Software Developer at Workleap and he's been blogging his experiences and improvements! Let's talk to Anthony about what he likes and doesn't like about .NET Aspire and how it's making his multi-container development better on his local machines!https://anthonysimmon.com/ 

Dante Lex saw a problem with developers losing track of - and sometimes checking in secrets - so he and his team started Onboardbase to make secret management easy and secure from project creation to production. Scott chats with Dante about his philosophy of systems design, why secrets management is the next frontier in software, and why Onboardbase is for everyone. https://www.onboardbase.com/

Join host Scott Hanselman as he sits down with Faisal Islam, the mind behind the book Kotlin from Scratch. In this engaging episode, they delve into the world of Kotlin, the modern programming language that's making waves in the development community. Faisal shares insights from his journey writing the book, the key features of Kotlin that make it a favorite among developers, and practical advice for anyone looking to get started with or master this powerful language. https://nostarch.com/kotlin-scratch

In this episode Scott sit's down with Lin Qiao, the visionary CEO of Fireworks AI - and former head of PyTorch at Meta - to explore the journey of putting AI into production and how Fireworks can make that possible. Lin shares her insights on the challenges and triumphs of transforming AI from research to powerful real-world applications.https://fireworks.ai

In this episode, Scott Hanselman sits down with Charnelle Asante, the founder of Spoiler Talk. Dive deep into the creation and inspiration behind this cutting-edge app as a Charnelle navigates this space as non-technical founder. Charnelle shares her journey from idea to implementation, discussing the challenges of startup life, the importance of user feedback, and the future of spoiler management in an era of binge-watching. http://thespoilerapp.com/

The new Xbox Adaptive Joystick is designed as a companion for Xbox controllers. You can plug directly into your console or PC and customize or adapt your experience with button remapping in software and even 3D print your own shapes and sticks for a custom experience. Microsoft is launching a new $29.99 Xbox Adaptive Joystick early next year with a focus on players with limited mobility. Scott talks to Xbox Accessibility Expert Kaitlyn Jones in this episode!https://www.xbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/xbox-adaptive-joystick

I'm Dominic. I've been building software systems for the last two decades. I really enjoy teaching and building courses that make students better developers.

The Crimson Diamond is a mystery adventure video game developed and published by Julia Minamata for the PC. The game features a text parser, requiring players to solve a mystery through inputting instructions via text to the game. Solo developer Julia Minamata designed the game featuring an EGA color palette!https://www.thecrimsondiamond.com

In this episode of ACM ByteCast, our special guest host Scott Hanselman (of The Hanselminutes Podcast) welcomes 2024 ACM-IEEE CS Eckert-Mauchly Award recipient Wen-Mei Hwu, Senior Distinguished Research Scientist at NVIDIA and Professor Emeritus at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. He was recognized for pioneering and foundational contributions to the design and adoption of multiple generations of processor architectures. His fundamental and pioneering contributions have had a broad impact on three generations of processor architectures: superscalar, VLIW, and throughput-oriented manycore processors (GPUs). Other honors and recognitions include the 1999 ACM Grace Murray Hopper Award, 2006 ISCA Most Influential Paper Award, 2014 MICRO Test-of-Time Award, and 2018 CGO Test-of-Time Award. He is the co-author, with David Kirk, of the popular textbook Programming Massively Parallel Processors.Wen-Mei discusses the evolution of Moore's Law and the significance of Dennard Scaling, which allowed for faster, more efficient processors without increasing chip size or power consumption. He explains how his research group's approach to microarchitecture at the University of California, Berkeley in the 80s led to advancements such as Intel's P6 processor. Wen-Mei and Scott discuss the early days of processors and the rise of specialized processors and new computational units. They also share their predictions about the future of computing and advancements that will be required to handle vast data sets in real time, and potential devices that would extend human capabilities.

Is AI the new UI? In this episode we'll be chatting with AI expert and Alexa developer Noelle Russell. She's believed in the power of talking to computers for years and thinks it's about to really happen for real. Will VLLMs and AI bring the promise of complex interactions with your computer to life?

Andy Matuschak is an independent researcher who explores user interfaces that expand what people can think and do. He sits down with Scott to talk about how we learn, why we learn, and what learning means in a world of AI and AGI.https://andymatuschak.org/

Scott's in Berlin this week and talks to Angie Jones, Global Vice President of Developer Relations, TBD @ Block, about the job of Developer Relations. What does a DevRel person even do? Are they just hanging out in the Delta Lounge or are the Developers? What does it mean to Advocate versus Evangelize? 

Sam Rose creates visual introductions to computer science topics. Each post takes about a month to make, and he tries to cover foundational topics in a way that's accessible to beginners. Scott chats with Sam about the how and why of making such bespoke and sophisticated blog posts.Visit Sam Rose's site!Load BalancingMemory AllocationHashingRetriesBloom FiltersNumbersQueueingBartosz Ciechanowski's Mechanical WatchAndy Matuschak

.NET Aspire has folks talking - but why? What is .NET Aspire and what does it me for the average ASP.NET developer like me? Is it a thing for Kubernetes? Is it just for .NET Devs? Scott sits down with Damian Edwards to get a sense of what .NET Aspire ahem aspires to do, and where it's heading.

Martin de Bock is a Pediatric Endocrinologist and Associate Professor at the University of Otago, Christchurch, New Zealand. In this episode it talks with Scott about the importance of access to low-cost and reliable technology to manage Type 1 Diabetes, like the design for an open source low cost insulin pump that he and his colleagues are championing. Can YOU (should you?) create a DIY insulin pump from plans on GitHub?https://github.com/UCBioengineering/open_source_insulin_pumphttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32837953/https://cmrf.org.nz/story/dr-martin-de-bock/