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Topics covered in this episode: Advent of Code starts today Django 6 is coming Advanced, Overlooked Python Typing codespell Extras Joke Watch on YouTube About the show Sponsored by us! Support our work through: Our courses at Talk Python Training The Complete pytest Course Patreon Supporters Connect with the hosts Michael: @mkennedy@fosstodon.org / @mkennedy.codes (bsky) Brian: @brianokken@fosstodon.org / @brianokken.bsky.social Show: @pythonbytes@fosstodon.org / @pythonbytes.fm (bsky) Join us on YouTube at pythonbytes.fm/live to be part of the audience. Usually Monday at 10am PT. Older video versions available there too. Finally, if you want an artisanal, hand-crafted digest of every week of the show notes in email form? Add your name and email to our friends of the show list, we'll never share it. Brian #1: Advent of Code starts today A few changes, like 12 days this year, which honestly, I'm grateful for. See also: elf: Advent of Code CLI helper for Python Michael #2: Django 6 is coming Expected December 2025 Django 6.0 supports Python 3.12, 3.13, and 3.14 Built-in support for the Content Security Policy (CSP) standard is now available, making it easier to protect web applications against content injection attacks such as cross-site scripting (XSS). The Django Template Language now supports template partials, making it easier to encapsulate and reuse small named fragments within a template file. Django now includes a built-in Tasks framework for running code outside the HTTP request–response cycle. This enables offloading work, such as sending emails or processing data, to background workers. Email handling in Django now uses Python's modern email API, introduced in Python 3.6. This API, centered around the email.message.EmailMessage class Brian #3: Advanced, Overlooked Python Typing get_args, TypeGuard, TypeIs, and more goodies Michael #4: codespell Learned from this PR for the Talk Python book. Fix common misspellings in text files. It's designed primarily for checking misspelled words in source code (backslash escapes are skipped), but it can be used with other files as well. It does not check for word membership in a complete dictionary, but instead looks for a set of common misspellings. Therefore it should catch errors like "adn", but it will not catch "adnasdfasdf". It shouldn't generate false-positives when you use a niche term it doesn't know about. Extras Brian: Is mkdocs maintained? Hatch 1.16 Michael: Follow up on tach from Gerben Dekker: tach has been unmaintained for a bit but is not anymore. It was the main product from Gauge which is a Y combinator startup that pivoted to something unrelated and abandoned tach. However, https://github.com/DetachHead forked it but now got access to the main repo and has committed to maintaining it. ruff analyze graph is fully independent of tach - we actually started to look into alternatives for tach when it became unmaintained and then found ruff analyze graph. For our use case, with just a bit of manipulation on top of ruff analyze graph we replaced our use of deptry (which was slower - and I try to be careful depending on one-man projects). A Review of Michael Kennedy's book, “Talk Python in Production” - Thanks Doug Joke: NoaaS

In this conversation, Vin, the CEO and founder of Anointed Warrior KO Investment Group LLC, discusses the critical role of timing in business growth, particularly in the context of the pandemic. He emphasizes the importance of not just selling but also developing opportunities that benefit the community.   Professional Real Estate Investors - How we can help you: Investor Fuel Mastermind:  Learn more about the Investor Fuel Mastermind, including 100% deal financing, massive discounts from vendors and sponsors you're already using, our world class community of over 150 members, and SO much more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/apply   Investor Machine Marketing Partnership:  Are you looking for consistent, high quality lead generation? Investor Machine is America's #1 lead generation service professional investors. Investor Machine provides true 'white glove' support to help you build the perfect marketing plan, then we'll execute it for you…talking and working together on an ongoing basis to help you hit YOUR goals! Learn more here: http://www.investormachine.com   Coaching with Mike Hambright:  Interested in 1 on 1 coaching with Mike Hambright? Mike coaches entrepreneurs looking to level up, build coaching or service based businesses (Mike runs multiple 7 and 8 figure a year businesses), building a coaching program and more. Learn more here: https://investorfuel.com/coachingwithmike   Attend a Vacation/Mastermind Retreat with Mike Hambright: Interested in joining a "mini-mastermind" with Mike and his private clients on an upcoming "Retreat", either at locations like Cabo San Lucas, Napa, Park City ski trip, Yellowstone, or even at Mike's East Texas "Big H Ranch"? Learn more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/retreat   Property Insurance: Join the largest and most investor friendly property insurance provider in 2 minutes. Free to join, and insure all your flips and rentals within minutes! There is NO easier insurance provider on the planet (turn insurance on or off in 1 minute without talking to anyone!), and there's no 15-30% agent mark up through this platform!  Register here: https://myinvestorinsurance.com/   New Real Estate Investors - How we can work together: Investor Fuel Club (Coaching and Deal Partner Community): Looking to kickstart your real estate investing career? Join our one of a kind Coaching Community, Investor Fuel Club, where you'll get trained by some of the best real estate investors in America, and partner with them on deals! You don't need $ for deals…we'll partner with you and hold your hand along the way! Learn More here: http://www.investorfuel.com/club   —--------------------

In this special Cloud Wars report, Bob Evans sits down with Michael Ameling, President and Chief Product Officer of SAP Business Technology Platform, for a deep dive into how SAP is helping customers navigate the fast-moving AI Era. Ameling and Evans discuss how SAP's Business Data Cloud, partnerships with Snowflake and Databricks, HANA Cloud innovations, and new AI-powered tools and agents are helping SAP evolve from an applications powerhouse into a data-and-AI-driven business platform for the next generation.SAP's AI Data FutureThe Big Themes:SAP HANA Cloud Becomes an AI-Optimized Database: SAP HANA Cloud is evolving into “the database AI was looking for." As a multi-model system supporting spatial, graph, vector, and document storage, HANA Cloud enables AI workloads to run more efficiently and contextually. Recent additions, like vector engines and Knowledge Graph capabilities, give customers powerful tools for retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), contextual reasoning, and advanced analytics.Developers Are 'The AI Revolution': Developers aren't observing the AI Revolution, they are the revolution. With modern AI tools, developers can innovate faster, solve bigger problems, and directly influence business outcomes. SAP is investing heavily in meeting developers where they are by enhancing IDEs, building business-aware development tools, and providing context-rich assets such as APIs, business objects, and process insights. AI acts as a teammate, not a replacement.SAP: An Applications and a Data Company: SAP must be both an applications and a data company. Customer value emerges when applications, data, and AI converge seamlessly. SAP's decades of industry expertise give it unparalleled business context, which becomes even more powerful when embedded into AI agents and data platforms. With more than 34,000 SAP HANA Cloud customers and rapidly expanding AI adoption, SAP is positioning itself as the platform where business process knowledge meets modern AI capability.The Big Quote: " . . what we need to understand that AI is our teammate. It's like asking your best friend who has a lot of knowledge, but you can ask multiple friends at the same time. Not everything is always right, but you can ask questions, you can continuously improve. If we understand that pattern, we understand that AI helps us to solve much bigger problems as a developer, and then, of course, having much more impact on real business."More from Michael Ameling and SAP:Connect with Michael Ameling on LinkedIn, or get more insights from SAP TechEd.  Visit Cloud Wars for more.

Way out in the Canadian wilderness — six hours from the nearest city, little to no cell reception, surrounded by mossy forests and granite — lies a world-class bouldering destination. Secluded, quiet, and breathtakingly beautiful, The Nooks has quickly become one of the most talked-about new climbing areas in North America. With incredible rock quality and a massive spread of problems from V0 to V13, it's the kind of place that feels unreal the first time you see it.The Nooks was first discovered in 2018 by Michigan climber Brendan Baars. Since then, he has spent nearly every climbable weekend out there — cleaning hundreds of boulders, building trails, collaborating with the local community, and documenting the entire process alongside his close friend DJ Viernes. Brendan's vision and commitment have transformed a patch of remote forest into a full-blown destination area visited by hundreds of climbers a year — something that almost never happens on this scale. Today, I'm sitting down with both Brendan and DJ to talk about how it all came to be.In our conversation, we dive into the history of The Nooks, why Brendan fell in love with bouldering, and what it actually takes to develop an area of this size. We break down his first ascent of a new V13 called Deadliness, and get a deeper understanding of how The Nooks has shaped both Brendan's and DJ's lives over the last seven years.We also talk at length about DJ's new feature-length film The Developer, which documents the area and the process behind building it from the ground up. It's beautifully shot, full of heart, and we use it as a reference point throughout this conversation.If you're interested in watching The Developer, DJ has created an exclusive 20% discount for the first 50 listeners to check out the film, making it just $4 to rent or $16 to purchase. Click the link in the show notes and use code “TCM20” at checkout. I don't expect those codes to last long.Did you know this podcast is also on YouTube? I spend an enormous amount of time and money making sure the video and audio quality are as professional as possible — and this time, DJ even set up a full studio on his end so we could capture his side of the conversation at the highest quality. So if you want to watch this episode, the trailer, or any of our video podcasts, head over to YouTube and hit subscribe — even if you're not normally a video-podcast person. We're getting close to our goal of 1,000 subscribers, and every sub helps a ton.Watch The Climbing Majority on Youtube---Thanks to our sponsors!LIVSN DesignsCheckout their Ecotrek Trail Pants HEREUse Code "TCM15" At Checkout for an extra 15% OFF Your OrderHot Chillys Performance Base LayersCheckout their Micro Elite Chamois Base Layer Systems HEREUse Code "TCM15" At Checkout for 15% OFF Your OrderGet Access to Exclusive Episodes, Unlock Ad-Free Podcast, & MORE!---ResourcesWatch "The Developer" on Vimeo - Use Code "TCM20" for 20% OFF (First 50 Listeners)The Nooks is on KAYABrendan's IGDJ's IG

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Amber argues that the biggest problem facing new developers isn't coding ability…It's lack of real experience, and an over-reliance on feel-good advice that doesn't translate into hireability.We dig into:Why contributing to real, medium-complexity open-source projects is the fastest path to becoming job-readyWhy most juniors aren't actually hireable yet — and how to fix thatHow toxic positivity on LinkedIn is misleading beginnersWhy “passion” means nothing if it isn't backed by proof-of-workThe kinds of projects and habits that actually impress hiring managersThe mindset shift every junior dev must make to survive today's marketWhat Amber wishes she knew as a brand-new developerHow to stand out when 30,000 other bootcamp grads are competing for the same jobsIf you're early in your software career — or mentoring someone who is — this conversation will challenge your assumptions, push you out of the fluff zone, and give you a clear, actionable roadmap to becoming the type of junior developer who actually gets hired.Resources Mentioned in This EpisodeOpen Source Projects & Communities:Dance-Chives Prototype (Amber's breakdancing app project): https://github.com/BenTheChi/dance-chives-prototypeBuild In Public community: https://buildinpublic.com/Gridiron Survivor project: https://github.com/LetsGetTechnical/gridiron-survivorMentorship:ADPList (free mentorship sessions): https://adplist.org/Connect With Amber:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amber-adamson-a33a3860/Send us a textShameless Plugs Free 5 day email course to go from HTML to AI Got a question you want answered on the pod? Drop it here Apply for 1 of 12 spots at Parsity - Learn to build complex software, work with LLMs and launch your career. AI Bootcamp (NEW) - for software developers who want to be the expert on their team when it comes to integrating AI into web applications.

In this episode, I'm talking with Vincent Warmerdam about treating LLMs as just another API in your Python app, with clear boundaries, small focused endpoints, and good monitoring. We'll dig into patterns for wrapping these calls, caching and inspecting responses, and deciding where an LLM API actually earns its keep in your architecture. Episode sponsors Seer: AI Debugging, Code TALKPYTHON NordStellar Talk Python Courses Links from the show Vincent on X: @fishnets88 Vincent on Mastodon: @koaning LLM Building Blocks for Python Co-urse: training.talkpython.fm Top Talk Python Episodes of 2024: talkpython.fm LLM Usage - Datasette: llm.datasette.io DiskCache - Disk Backed Cache (Documentation): grantjenks.com smartfunc - Turn docstrings into LLM-functions: github.com Ollama: ollama.com LM Studio - Local AI: lmstudio.ai marimo - A Next-Generation Python Notebook: marimo.io Pydantic: pydantic.dev Instructor - Complex Schemas & Validation (Python): python.useinstructor.com Diving into PydanticAI with marimo: youtube.com Cline - AI Coding Agent: cline.bot OpenRouter - The Unified Interface For LLMs: openrouter.ai Leafcloud: leaf.cloud OpenAI looks for its "Google Chrome" moment with new Atlas web browser: arstechnica.com Watch this episode on YouTube: youtube.com Episode #528 deep-dive: talkpython.fm/528 Episode transcripts: talkpython.fm Theme Song: Developer Rap

Insights from Avi Aflalo, CEO of Simplex Mapping SolutionsIn a recent episode of The Thoughtful Entrepreneur, host Josh Elledge interviews Avi Aflalo, CEO and Co-Founder of Simplex Mapping Solutions Ltd., to explore how advanced 3D immersive mapping is reshaping real estate development, design, planning, and sales. Drawing from his background as a marathon runner, Avi explains how endurance, preparation, and vision fuel innovation—and how Simplex 3D is helping developers, architects, municipalities, and buyers make smarter, faster, and more confident decisions. This article breaks down the key themes, insights, and practical takeaways from their discussion.How Simplex 3D Is Reimagining the Built WorldAvi begins by sharing how marathon running prepared him for entrepreneurship—highlighting the importance of preparation, consistency, and long-term focus. That same mindset drives the vision behind Simplex 3D, a platform offering hyper-realistic, data-rich, immersive environments where users can explore entire neighborhoods before construction begins. Avi explains how Simplex 3D combines visual accuracy with powerful decision-support tools—like pricing insights, zoning analytics, air rights evaluation, mortgage estimates, and sunlight analysis—giving developers, architects, and municipalities a single source of truth for planning.He also details why 3D visualization is becoming essential in real estate, noting that traditional spreadsheets, 2D renderings, and static floor plans fail to communicate the full picture. Immersive 3D creates emotional engagement for buyers, reduces uncertainty, enhances design accuracy, and speeds up collaboration across planning teams and municipal stakeholders. With over 150 municipalities using the platform in Israel, Simplex 3D is already proving how unified visual systems dramatically accelerate approvals and improve transparency.Avi discusses real-world applications across the entire real estate lifecycle—from acquisition and planning to architectural design and sales. Developers can make faster land decisions, architects can design within real-world contexts, city officials can evaluate proposals collaboratively, and brokers can use 3D models to close multimillion-dollar deals on the spot by instantly showing future views or development impacts. He also shares Simplex 3D's rapid global expansion into the U.S. and Europe and outlines how professionals can get started with demos, consultations, and custom-built models through www.simplex3d.com.About Avi AflaloAvi Aflalo is the CEO and Co-Founder of Simplex Mapping Solutions Ltd. With a background in marathon running and a passion for innovation, Avi leads the global expansion of Simplex 3D's immersive mapping technology. Connect with Avi on LinkedIn: https://il.linkedin.com/in/avi-aflalo-15249110About Simplex 3DSimplex Mapping Solutions is a global leader in 3D immersive mapping technology, offering data-rich visualization tools that transform how developers, architects, municipalities, and buyers interact with real estate projects. Learn more at: www.simplex3d.comLinks Mentioned in This EpisodeSimplex 3D Website: https://www.simplex3d.comAvi Aflalo LinkedIn:

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Benjamin and Chance give their opinion on the 2025 Apple holiday ad ‘A Critter Carol', and talk about some of the Apple tech deals they've found this Black Friday. Also, there's more clarity on the Apple Watch WiFi sync changes coming to the EU next month, and Google pulls off an impressive stunt to make AirDrop work on Android. Finally, Benjamin installed macOS Tahoe for the first time and has some thoughts to share. And in Happy Hour Plus, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman delivers the first details about what to expect from iOS 27. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join.  Sponsored by Roborock: Save up to 50% on Roborock's flagship vacuums during their Black Friday event — but hurry, these deals won't last long! Sponsored by NordStellar: Protect your business today at nordstellar.com/happyhourand use code blackfriday20 to save 20%. Sponsored by Shopify: Grow your business no matter what stage you're in. Sign up for a $1 per month trial at shopify.com/happyhour. Sponsored by Framer: The only free design tool that brings your ideas to the web. Visit framer.com/design and use code HAPPYHOUR for a free month. Hosts Chance Miller @chancemiller.me on Bluesky @chancehmiller@mastodon.social @ChanceHMiller on Instagram @ChanceHMiller on Threads Benjamin Mayo @bzamayo on Twitter @bzamayo@mastodon.social @bzamayo on Threads Subscribe, Rate, and Review Apple Podcasts Overcast Spotify 9to5Mac Happy Hour Plus Subscribe to 9to5Mac Happy Hour Plus! Support Benjamin and Chance directly with Happy Hour Plus! 9to5Mac Happy Hour Plus includes:  Ad-free versions of every episode  Pre- and post-show content Bonus episodes Join for $5 per month or $50 a year at 9to5mac.com/join.  Feedback Submit #Ask9to5Mac questions on Twitter, Mastodon, or Threads Email us feedback and questions to happyhour@9to5mac.com Links Watch Apple's new musical holiday ad 'A Critter Carol', featuring iPhone 17 Pro Best Black Friday Apple deals – AirPods, MacBook, iPhone, more 9to5Mac Apple kicks off its official 2025 Black Friday Shopping Event Why iOS 26.2 restricts iPhone and Apple Watch Wi-Fi sync in the EU Android Quick Share now works with AirDrop on iPhone, starting on Pixel 10 How to use Pixel 10 Quick Share with iPhone AirDrop Another Apple TV show has been pulled from the release schedule at the last minute Here's likely reason why latest Apple TV drama was abruptly pulled before premiere iOS 27 new features: Everything we know so far Apple to focus on 'quality and underlying performance' with iOS 27 next year: report

What happens when months of experiments, mistakes, and unexpected wins all pile up at once? In this solo episode, I'm sharing an honest behind-the-scenes look at what I've been building, breaking, automating, and learning across ECF and my own personal workflow. Listen in as I talk through replacing (and not replacing) a key team member, how AI is reshaping assistant work, and what went wrong with a recent developer hire. I also share the story behind a new branded video project and explain why hardware security keys are becoming essential for anyone running a digital business. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://bit.ly/3XLfw69 Interested in our Private Community for 7-Figure Store Owners?  Learn more here.   Want to hear about new episodes and eCommerce news round-ups?  Subscribe via email.

** I'd be so grateful if you'd take five minutes and answer our annual survey. It'll help me make the show better for you!  **Hey folks, it's Thanksgiving weekend here in the US and it's the time of year when we think about what we're grateful for, so today I'm re-sharing some words from perhaps the most grateful person I've ever had on the show. Kelsey Hightower is a legendary developer. And he has an incredible story. He went from sleeping in his car to becoming a pioneer in the Kubernetes world, a distinguished engineer at Google, and then... he retired. At the age of 42. Because he wanted to have more impact on the world than he thought he could have by advancing up the career ladder. So here are 15 minutes of my original interview with him, because some of the things he said — not about tech, but about humanity, gratitude, and prioritizing what matters — have really stuck with me.Here's the full interview, originally released in July 2024. We cover a lot, including how he became so good at live demos, why emotion is the key to great software — and storytelling — and how it's those “boring innovations” and mindset shifts you need to make as a technologist that will take you from “hello, world” to “hello, revenue.” ---Featured voices:Kelsey Hightower: "Retired, not tired" former distinguished engineer at Google and Kubernetes PioneerMe (Dan Blumberg) — I'm the host of CRAFTED. and the founder of Modern Product Minds. HMU if you want to build something great. I love building from zero to one.---And if you please…TAKE THE SURVEY: It'll just take five minutes and these surveys are actually really important for podcasters. Share with a friend! Word of mouth is by far the most powerful way for podcasts to growSubscribe to the CRAFTED. newsletter at crafted.fmShare your feedback! I'm experimenting with new episode formats and would love your honest feedback on this and other episodes. Email me: dan@modernproductminds.com or DM me on LinkedInSponsor the show? I'm actively speaking to potential sponsors for 2026 episodes. Drop me a line and let's talk.Get psyched!… There are some big updates to this show coming soon

In this episode, Nathan Wrigley chats with Jonathan Jernigan about Pie Calendar, a simple-yet-powerful WordPress event calendar plugin. They discuss the plugin's evolution, including major new features like Eventbrite and ICS calendar integration for easy ticketing and syncing with external calendars. Jonathan also shares insights into his WordPress-focused community and YouTube channel. The conversation highlights Pie Calendar's user-friendly setup, flexibility for different organisations, and the team's focus on simplicity. Future plans for additional integrations are teased, as well as stories of how a wide range of clients, from breweries to city councils, use the plugin. Go listen...

In this special holiday episode of the Building Better Foundations season of the Building Better Developers Podcast, hosts Rob Broadhead and Michael Meloche pause their usual deep-dive discussions to share meaningful Thanksgiving reflections for developers. This annual tradition goes beyond technology and process—it centers on gratitude, growth, and the people who shape our journeys. Why Thanksgiving Reflections for Developers Matter Even though the recording takes place before the holiday, the episode releases just as listeners gather for Thanksgiving. Rob's signature "gobble gobble" sound kicks things off, marking another year of stepping back to appreciate the wins, the lessons, and the relationships that make the development life meaningful. Thanksgiving reflections for developers remind us that progress isn't just code—it's community, resilience, and perspective. Two Sides of the Year: Thanksgiving Reflections for Developers Rob begins with a candid look at a year of downsizing, simplifying, and major life changes. The process has been exhausting but also freeing—removing clutter, shifting priorities, and making room for what matters most. Michael shares his own version of growth: completing a massive project, evolving his consulting business into a full-fledged software company, and learning hard lessons through the transition. The challenges brought long hours and stress, but they also delivered clarity and direction for the future. These Thanksgiving reflections for developers capture a familiar truth: every challenge is a stepping stone. Gratitude for People: Core Thanksgiving Reflections for Developers Both hosts highlight the importance of people above all else. Rob's Reflections Gratitude for his RB Consulting team—developers, project managers, and early-career talent who have grown tremendously. Appreciation for the relationships built over years of collaboration. Joy in mentoring and watching team members evolve into seasoned professionals. Michael's Reflections Deep appreciation for his wife and family, who supported him through 100-hour workweeks. Gratitude for friendships and the podcast partnership with Rob. Reflection on his soon-to-end team at Chase, and thankfulness for the journey they shared. The strongest Thanksgiving reflections for developers are always about people—not projects. Technology and Connection: Modern Thanksgiving Reflections for Developers Rob notes how technology has made it possible to work from almost anywhere—thanks to wireless tools, remote access, and communication platforms like Zoom and FaceTime. Michael adds that technology is powerful when used for real connection—not just scrolling or posting, but collaborating, calling, and being present with others. These Thanksgiving reflections for developers highlight a key truth: tech connects us, but only if we use it intentionally. Traditions and Joy: Lighthearted Thanksgiving Reflections for Developers The episode also brings fun holiday traditions into the conversation: Holiday football (Detroit Lions as always) Tennessee weather unpredictability The release of the final season of Stranger Things Sci-fi inspirations like Spielberg and Lucas These lighthearted moments remind us that gratitude isn't just serious—it's joy, nostalgia, and shared experiences. Community Appreciation: Final Thanksgiving Reflections for Developers The hosts close with heartfelt thanks to the podcast community. Listener stories, project successes, and feedback fuel the show's mission to help developers grow, improve, and thrive. "Go out into the world and be thankful." — Building Better Developers Podcast Thanksgiving Reflections for Developers: Build Better Foundations This Thanksgiving episode delivers a warm reminder that building better developers begins with building better foundations of gratitude—for people, for opportunities, for growth, and for technology that keeps us connected. From Rob and Michael: Happy Thanksgiving—and stay thankful. Stay Connected: Join the Developreneur Community We invite you to join our community and share your coding journey with us. Whether you're a seasoned developer or just starting, there's always room to learn and grow together. Contact us at info@develpreneur.com with your questions, feedback, or suggestions for future episodes. Together, let's continue exploring the exciting world of software development. Additional Resources Gratitude and Growth: A Thanksgiving Special on Building Better Developers Thankful Over Worry Making The Most Of Time Off and Holidays Building Better Foundations Podcast Videos – With Bonus Content

In this episode of the Option Alpha podcast, Kirk sits down with his business partner and fellow founder, Jack Slocum, to share the full story behind Jack's journey as a trader, developer, and entrepreneur. Jack talks about how he first turned to options trading to generate extra income for his family, how his early experiences “crashed and burned,” and why he has spent years since then learning as much as possible about markets and risk. Tune in now! How Jack First Got Into Options Trading:Jack says his options journey started as a father looking to make extra income to support his family.From Tech Builder to Trading:Before options, Jack's primary background was in technology and building companies.He created a JavaScript framework originally called EXTJS, later part of Sencha, which allowed developers to build full web applications in the browser.The framework became widely adopted, with usage by 8 out of the top 10 financial institutions and over 70% of Fortune 500 companies.Jack emphasizes that the community was the strength of that project: developers shared what they were building and provided the core toolkit with their own “extensions.”Faith, Mindset, and Staying Inspired Through Drawdowns:He credits his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, for his determination, passion, and success.He says this gives him a resilient state he can tap into no matter what is happening.Kirk shares a mindset he learned from Jack: instead of saying “we can't,” ask “how could we?”Jack connects this to his belief that all things are possible for someone who believes.He says reframing problems this way opens the door to solutions instead of shutting them down.Key Trading Principles Jack Follows Now:Jack says the most important principle is never to enter a trade unless you are willing to take the maximum loss.In the past, he entered trades assuming he could always get out before max loss, which led to huge losses.He rarely uses stop losses as a guarantee because during big moves, spreads widen, and fills can be much worse than planned.An example of his opening range breakout bot, which sometimes risks $925 to make $75 and makes him uneasy.He prefers to run a mix of strategies, including both higher-probability, smaller payoff setups and lower-probability, larger-payoff setups.Jack says every trade should have a clear, logical reason behind it, and not be fear based.Using His Own Platform to Design the Future of Automation:At his old company, he would build a real app with new features before a release to find issues.Now, he trades daily on Option Alpha and uses that experience to see what needs to be added or improved.Watch the full interview here

On the podcast we talk with Ravi about subscriptions as a force multiplier for consumables, why narratives matter more than metrics in goal-setting, and why you might want to try a longer onboarding, or a shorter one.

In this episode, Prashant Sridharan, Head of Product Marketing at Supabase, joins Louise Liu to share insights on building trust and winning with developer marketing—from feature‑first messaging and PLG strategies to aligning product, DevRel, and marketing for go‑to‑market success. Prashant also discusses why transparency beats hype and how AI is reshaping the way product marketers work.For more information on AI and product marketing workflows, read Prashant Sridharan's article “How I Use Claude To Build Launch Plans From Chaos“.All rights reserved. © Product Marketing Hive.

In this episode, I'm joined by Taco Verdonschot, Jonathan Bossenger, Birgit Pauli-Haack to discuss WordPress 6.9, including new blocks, performance improvements, accessibility updates, and upcoming live events to help users prepare for the release. The panel pays tribute to WordPress contributor Zeel Thakkar, and covers news about a new leader at Jetpack, Black Friday deals, and community appreciation initiatives. They also highlight developer resources and recent plugin launches, making this a comprehensive update on what's happening in the WordPress ecosystem.

Thanksgiving week is here, and with it comes the perfect opportunity for developers to slow down, unwind, and refocus. In this special pre-holiday episode of the Building Better Developers podcast, Rob and Michael step away from the regular Building Better Foundations theme to talk about travel mishaps, gaming plans, personal downtime, AI experiments, and practical Thanksgiving tips for developers who want to rest and still grow.  Whether you're staying home, traveling, or juggling family plans, this episode delivers simple and meaningful insights to help you make the most of the holiday season. Why Thanksgiving Matters for Developers For nearly a decade, the podcast has featured Thanksgiving episodes as a fun tradition—lighter, more personal, and focused on gratitude. As Rob and Michael reflect on the year, they share stories and ideas every listener can relate to. It's also a moment to pause and consider meaningful Thanksgiving tips for developers who are used to fast-paced schedules and tight deadlines.  Holiday Chaos Happens—Laugh and Keep Moving The episode kicks off with Rob's comedy-level travel disaster involving early check-ins, confusing airline mishaps, and even a sushi order gone terribly wrong. Despite the chaos, he reminds us that embracing humor is one of the most underrated Thanksgiving tips for developers dealing with holiday stress.  Embrace the unexpected. Use holiday disruptions as forced downtime to reset. Gaming, Rest, and Making Time for Fun Developers love learning—but they also love games. Rob talks through his Steam Deck frustrations while trying to play Blood Bowl 3, and Michael shares his goal to finally play his untouched birthday gift, Pokémon ZA. Gaming becomes more than entertainment—it's one of the best Thanksgiving tips for developers who need a mental break.  The message is simple: Make room for joy. Let yourself play. Exploring AI, Creative Coding, and One-Day Projects Instead of doom-scrolling, Rob suggests exploring AI tools—both for fun and learning. Michael adds that Thanksgiving is a perfect time for a bite-sized coding experiment or "kitchen sink app" to explore new Java, Spring, or Python updates.  This is where holiday downtime becomes a strategic advantage. You can recharge while sharpening skills. Try a no-pressure mini-project. One day of playful coding can spark major creativity. Disconnecting to Reconnect: The Heart of the Season Thanksgiving isn't just time off—it's time together. Michael encourages listeners to unplug, enjoy family time, watch holiday specials, and take a real break from screens. Spending quality time with loved ones is one of the most important Thanksgiving tips for developers who often live in digital worlds.  Even for those working through the holiday week, a quieter office can provide opportunities to reconnect with coworkers or simply enjoy a more relaxed pace. Black Friday Deals and Leveling Up Your Toolkit Rob and Michael wrap up with practical advice: use holiday sales wisely. From software subscriptions to hardware upgrades, tech deals can help developers invest in their craft. They even recommend tools like CamelCamelCamel for smarter price tracking—another useful Thanksgiving tip for developers planning their 2026 goals.  Final Thoughts: Rest Today, Grow Tomorrow Thanksgiving is a rare chance to step back, breathe, and appreciate what matters most. Whether you're experimenting with tech, catching up on games, visiting family, or indulging in post-turkey naps, embrace the pause. Because the work—and the opportunities—will be waiting after the holiday glow fades. For now, apply these Thanksgiving tips for developers, enjoy the season, and recharge for the journey ahead.  Stay Connected: Join the Developreneur Community We invite you to join our community and share your coding journey with us. Whether you're a seasoned developer or just starting, there's always room to learn and grow together. Contact us at info@develpreneur.com with your questions, feedback, or suggestions for future episodes. Together, let's continue exploring the exciting world of software development. Additional Resources Making The Most of Your Holiday or Vacation Downtime Holiday Sales, Budgets, and Side Hustles Gratitude and Growth: A Thanksgiving Special on Building Better Developers Building Better Foundations Podcast Videos – With Bonus Content

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October 2025 shook the crypto world. Bitcoin crashed harder than any October since 2015, someone accidentally minted $300 trillion in stablecoins, and traditional banks started an all-out war against crypto companies trying to get federal charters. Tedd Huff, founder of Fintech Confidential and CEO of fintech advisory firm Voalyre, sits down with Rob Musiala, partner at Baker Hostetler who co-leads The Blockchain Monitor, to break down what moved Web3 when it mattered most. They walk through why stablecoins just crushed major card networks with $2.6 trillion in annual volume, how Western Union suddenly decided blockchain payments make sense, and what the Genius Act really means for everyone trying to operate in this space. This isn't theory. Banks are fighting to protect their turf while crypto infrastructure gets bought up for billions. The conversation covers enforcement crackdowns, court rulings that actually matter, regulatory battles over OCC charters, and why sitting this one out stopped being an option months ago. KEY TAKEAWAYS 1️⃣ Financial institutions must evaluate make-or-buy decisions on stablecoin infrastructure before competitors capture market share as platforms offering blockchain-based payments already process volumes exceeding major card networks. 2️⃣ Developers building on Ethereum layer-2 solutions can expect 30-60% lower transaction fees after Fusaka activates December 3rd, allowing projects to adjust pricing models or capture improved margins. 3️⃣ Stablecoin issuers, custodians, payment facilitators, and exchanges face different compliance requirements based on their specific business models under the Genius Act framework. 4️⃣ Retail investors and traders experienced 60-80% losses across major meme coins during October, while newcomers like Mini U and MemeCore surged during the same downturn. 5️⃣ Businesses operating cross-border payments between Japan and international markets gain new infrastructure as institutions push toward 10 trillion yen stablecoin circulation targets. LINKS Host:Tedd Huff (LinkedIn) - https://www.linkedin.com/in/teddhuff/Voalyre - https://voalyre.com CI (Confidential Informant):Rob Musiala (LinkedIn) - https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertmusiala/The Blockchain Monitor - https://www.theblockchainmonitor.com Company:Baker Hostetler - https://www.bakerlaw.com Fintech Confidential:YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@FintechConfidentialWebsite - https://fintechconfidential.comNewsletter - https://fintechconfidential.com/newsletterLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/fintech-confidential SUPPORTERS Dfns - Secure wallets built right. API-first, multi-chain MPC wallet infrastructure for payments platforms, custodians, and exchanges. Request demo: fintechconfidential.com/dfns Skyflow - Build fast without breaking privacy. Zero trust data privacy vault delivered as an API for PCI, GDPR, and SOC 2 compliance. Learn more: skyflowsecure.com Hawk AI - Fight fraud and financial crime with real-time payment screening, AML transaction monitoring, and dynamic customer risk rating. Sign up for demo: GetHawkAI.comAbout:GuestConfidential Informant - Robert Musiala - Partner - BakerHostetlerRobert Musiala has been working in the blockchain and digital assets market since 2012 and has led multiple digital asset investigations, including as the court appointed receiver over cryptocurrency investment funds used in a major fraud. Robert also advises on a variety of regulatory compliance issues involving digital assets and has drafted/negotiated agreements for a wide range of transactions...

Topics covered in this episode: PEP 814 – Add frozendict built-in type From Material for MkDocs to Zensical Tach Some Python Speedups in 3.15 and 3.16 Extras Joke About the show Sponsored by us! Support our work through: Our courses at Talk Python Training The Complete pytest Course Patreon Supporters Connect with the hosts Michael: @mkennedy@fosstodon.org / @mkennedy.codes (bsky) Brian: @brianokken@fosstodon.org / @brianokken.bsky.social Show: @pythonbytes@fosstodon.org / @pythonbytes.fm (bsky) Join us on YouTube at pythonbytes.fm/live to be part of the audience. Usually Monday at 10am PT. Older video versions available there too. Finally, if you want an artisanal, hand-crafted digest of every week of the show notes in email form? Add your name and email to our friends of the show list, we'll never share it. Michael #0: Black Friday is on at Talk Python What's on offer: An AI course mini bundle (22% off) 20% off our entire library via the Everything Bundle (what's that? ;) ) The new Talk Python in Production book (25% off) Brian: This is peer pressure in action 20% off The Complete pytest Course bundle (use code BLACKFRIDAY) through November or use save50 for 50% off, your choice. Python Testing with pytest, 2nd edition, eBook (50% off with code save50) also through November I would have picked 20%, but it's a PragProg wide thing Michael #1: PEP 814 – Add frozendict built-in type by Victor Stinner & Donghee Na A new public immutable type frozendict is added to the builtins module. We expect frozendict to be safe by design, as it prevents any unintended modifications. This addition benefits not only CPython's standard library, but also third-party maintainers who can take advantage of a reliable, immutable dictionary type. To add to existing frozen types in Python. Brian #2: From Material for MkDocs to Zensical Suggested by John Hagen A lot of people, me included, use Material for MkDocs as our MkDocs theme for both personal and professional projects, and in-house docs. This plugin for MkDocs is now in maintenance mode The development team is switching to working on Zensical, a static site generator to overcome some technical limitations with MkDocs. There's a series of posts about the transition and reasoning Transforming Material for MkDocs Zensical – A modern static site generator built by the creators of Material for MkDocs Material for MkDocs Insiders – Now free for everyone Goodbye, GitHub Discussions Material for MkDocs still around, but in maintenance mode all insider features now available to everyone Zensical is / will be compatible with Material for Mkdocs, can natively read mkdocs.yml, to assist with the transition Open Source, MIT license funded by an offering for professional users: Zensical Spark Michael #3: Tach Keep the streak: pip deps with uv + tach From Gerben Decker We needed some more control over linting our dependency structure, both internal and external. We use tach (which you covered before IIRC), but also some home built linting rules for our specific structure. These are extremely easy to build using an underused feature of ruff: "uv run ruff analyze graph --python python_exe_path .". Example from an app I'm working on (shhhhh not yet announced!) Brian #4: Some Python Speedups in 3.15 and 3.16 A Plan for 5-10%* Faster Free-Threaded JIT by Python 3.16 5% faster by 3.15 and 10% faster by 3.16 Decompression is up to 30% faster in CPython 3.15 Extras Brian: LeanTDD book issue tracker Michael: No. 4 for dependencies: Inverted dep trees from Bob Belderbos Joke: git pull inception

AI Assisted Coding: From Designer to Solo Developer - Building Production Apps with AI In this special episode, Elina Patjas shares her remarkable journey from designer to solo developer, building LexieLearn—an AI-powered study tool with 1,500+ users and paying customers—entirely through AI-assisted coding. She reveals the practical workflow, anti-patterns to avoid, and why the future of software might not need permanent apps at all. The Two-Week Transformation: From Idea to App Store "I did that, and I launched it to App Store, and I was like, okay, so… If I can do THIS! So, what else can I do? And this all happened within 2 weeks."   Elina's transformation happened fast. As a designer frustrated with traditional software development where maybe 10% of your original vision gets executed, she discovered Cursor and everything changed. Within two weeks, she went from her first AI-assisted experiment to launching a complete app in the App Store. The moment that shifted everything was realizing that AI had fundamentally changed the paradigm from "writing code" to "building the product." This wasn't about learning to code—it was about finally being able to execute her vision 100% the way she wanted it, with immediate feedback through testing. Building LexieLearn: Solving Real Problems for Real Users "I got this request from a girl who was studying, and she said she would really appreciate to be able to iterate the study set... and I thought: "That's a brilliant idea! And I can execute that!" And the next morning, it was 9.15, I sent her a screen capture."   Lexie emerged from Elina's frustration with ineffective study routines and gamified edtech that didn't actually help kids learn. She built an AI-powered study tool for kids aged 10-15 that turns handwritten notes into adaptive quizzes revealing knowledge gaps—private, ad-free, and subscription-based. What makes Lexie remarkable isn't just the technology, but the speed of iteration. When a user requested a feature, Elina designed and implemented it overnight, sending a screen capture by 9:15 AM the next morning. This kind of responsiveness—from customer feedback to working feature in hours—represents a fundamental shift in how software can be built. Today, Lexie has over 1,500 users with paying customers, proving that AI-assisted development isn't just for prototypes anymore. The Workflow: It's Not Just "Vibing" "I spend 30 minutes designing the whole workflow inside my head... all the UX interactions, the data flow, and the overall architectural decisions... so I spent a lot of time writing a really, really good spec. And then I gave that to Claude Code."   Elina has mixed feelings about the term "vibecoding" because it suggests carelessness. Her actual workflow is highly disciplined. She spends significant time designing the complete workflow mentally—all UX interactions, data flow, and architectural decisions—then writes detailed specifications. She often collaborates with Claude to write these specs, treating the AI as a thinking partner. Once the spec is clear, she gives it to Claude Code and enters a dialogue mode: splitting work into smaller tasks, maintaining constant checkpoints, and validating every suggestion. She reads all the code Claude generates (32,000 lines client-side, 8,000 server-side) but doesn't write code herself anymore. This isn't lazy—it's a new kind of discipline focused on design, architecture, and clear communication rather than syntax. Reading Code vs. Writing Code: A New Skill Set "AI is able to write really good code, if you just know how to read it... But I do not write any code. I haven't written a single line of code in a long time."   Elina's approach reveals an important insight: the skill shifts from writing code to reading and validating it. She treats Claude Code as a highly skilled companion that she needs to communicate with extremely well. This requires knowing "what good looks like"—her 15 years of experience as a designer gives her the judgment to evaluate what the AI produces. She maintains dialogue throughout development, using checkpoints to verify direction and clarify requirements. The fast feedback loop means when she fails to explain something clearly, she gets immediate feedback and can course-correct instantly. This is fundamentally different from traditional development where miscommunication might not surface until weeks later. The Anti-Pattern: Letting AI Run Rampant "You need to be really specific about what you want to do, and how you want to do it, and treat the AI as this highly skilled companion that you need to be able with."   The biggest mistake Elina sees is treating AI like magic—giving vague instructions and expecting it to "just figure it out." This leads to chaos. Instead, developers need to be incredibly specific about requirements and approach, treating AI as a skilled partner who needs clear communication. The advantage is that the iteration loop is so fast that when you fail to explain something properly, you get feedback immediately and can clarify. This makes the learning curve steep but short. The key is understanding that AI amplifies your skills—if you don't know what good architecture looks like, AI won't magically create it for you. Breaking the Gatekeeping: One Person, Ten Jobs "I think that I can say that I am a walking example of what you can do, if you have the proper background, and you know what good looks like. You can do several things at a time. What used to require 10 people, at least, to build before."   Elina sees herself as living proof that the gatekeeping around software development is breaking down. Someone with the right background and judgment can now do what previously required a team of ten people. She's passionate about others experiencing this same freedom—the ability to execute their vision without compromise, to respond to user feedback overnight, to build production-quality software solo. This isn't about replacing developers; it's about expanding who can build software and what's possible for small teams. For Elina, working with a traditional team would actually slow her down now—she'd spend more time explaining her vision than the team would save through parallel work. The Future: Intent-Based Software That Emerges and Disappears "The software gets built in an instance... it's going to this intent-based mode when we actually don't even need apps or software as we know them."   Elina's vision for the future is radical: software that emerges when you need it and disappears when you don't. Instead of permanent apps, you'd have intent-based systems that generate solutions in the moment. This shifts software from a product you download and learn to a service that materializes around your needs. We're not there yet, but Elina sees the trajectory clearly. The speed at which she can now build and modify Lexie—overnight feature implementations, instant bug fixes, continuous evolution—hints at a future where software becomes fluid rather than fixed. Getting Started: Just Do It "I think that the best resource is just your own frustration with some existing tools... Just open whatever tool you're using, is it Claude or ChatGPT and start interacting and discussing, getting into this mindset that you're exploring what you can do, and then just start doing."   When asked about resources, Elina's advice is refreshingly direct: don't look for tutorials, just start. Let your frustration with existing tools drive you. Open Claude or ChatGPT and start exploring, treating it as a dialogue partner. Start building something you actually need. The learning happens through doing, not through courses. Her own journey proves this—she went from experimenting with Cursor to shipping Lexie to the App Store in two weeks, not because she found the perfect tutorial, but because she just started building. The tools are good enough now that the biggest barrier isn't technical knowledge—it's having the courage to start and the judgment to evaluate what you're building.   About Elina Patjas   Elina is building Lexie, an AI-powered study tool for kids aged 10–15. Frustrated by ineffective "read for exams" routines and gamified edtech fluff, she designed Lexie to turn handwritten notes into adaptive quizzes that reveal knowledge gaps—private, ad-free, and subscription-based. Lexie is learning, simplified.   You can link with Elina Patjas on LinkedIn.

Jonathan Bier is the author of the influential best-seller "The Blocksize War: The battle over who controls Bitcoin's protocol rules", as well as one of the most prolific and respected researchers in Bitcoin. He is also an active investor who sits on various company boards and advises projects in the space. In this episode, we talk about parallels between the Bitcoin scaling debate and the filter wars, but also highlight some debunked Satoshi Nakamoto claims. Time stamps: 00:01:11 - Introducing Jonathan Bier and Blocksize War Book 00:02:44 - Meeting BitMEX Founders and Starting Research 00:05:31 - Arthur Hayes' Blog Writing and Vision 00:07:32 - BitMEX Success: Leverage, Perpetual Swaps, Troll Box 00:10:43 - FTX Copying BitMEX and Backend Issues 00:11:20 - Binance's Rise and Market Dominance 00:13:49 - BitMEX's Slow Adoption of Stablecoins 00:16:39 - Current BitMEX Volumes and Rankings 00:17:39 - History of Bitcoin Derivatives and Innovations 00:23:49 - Jonathan's First Bitcoin Encounter in 2010 00:26:12 - 2011 Bubble and Mt. Gox Scandal 00:28:02 - Views on Bitcoin Bubbles and Valuations 00:30:19 - Ad: Bitcoin.com News 00:31:00 - Layer 2 Labs Question: Is Lightning a Waste? 00:32:08 - Lightning Network Success and Limitations 00:35:02 - Scaling Challenges and Sidechains 00:37:30 - Current Filter Wars and Ordinals/Inscriptions 00:39:40 - History of Relay Policies and RBF 00:43:49 - OP_RETURN Limits and Debates 00:47:04 - Bitnod.es Website and Node Peers 00:48:39 - Ineffectiveness of Filters 00:50:00 - Super TestNet's Bandwidth Argument 00:51:42 - Generational Crusades in Bitcoin 01:01:55 - London Meetup Stories and Fanaticism 01:15:00 - Loss of Merchants Post-Blocksize War 01:18:13 - Ethereum Benefiting from Bitcoin Decisions 01:18:48 - 2014 OP_RETURN Wars and Counterparty 01:23:03 - Reasons Counterparty Failed 01:27:31 - Mastercoin, First ICO, and Omni/Tether 01:29:37 - Zcash Launch and BitMEX Futures Shenanigans 01:33:26 - Ethereum DevCon 2016 Attack Story 01:35:04 - Conferences Then vs Now 01:38:00 - Cultural Divide in Bitcoin Maxis 01:39:46 - Misconceptions About Bitcoin Core Developers 01:43:25 - Youth of Early Developers Like Tamas 01:46:59 - Criteria for Developers and Unicorn Myth 01:48:41 - Educators in Bitcoin History: From Satoshi to Saylor 01:52:05 - Dumbing Down of Bitcoin Narratives 01:55:34 - Past Idiocy and Learning Curves 01:56:50 - BIP 444 Dangers and Ineffectiveness 02:00:59 - Irony of Anti-Spam Fork and Spam Magnets 02:01:22 - Parallels to Blocksize Wars, Bitcoin Cash Price Peaks 02:03:30 - Excitement and Fear During BCH Surge 02:04:28 - Reasons Big Blockers Couldn't Compete, Craig Wright's Role 02:05:16 - Satoshi's Response to Scaling Concerns (2008) 02:06:05 - Jeff Garzik's Early Block Size Proposal (2010) 02:07:33 - Early Onchain Exchanges and Scaling Realization 02:07:58 - Defining Small Blocker vs Big Blocker 02:08:56 - Surplus Capacity in Blocks Debate 02:10:10 - Cultural Biases: Technical vs Business Sides 02:11:32 - Competent Developers on BCH Side, Inflation Bug 02:12:35 - Block Size Numbers Not the Core Issue 02:13:29 - Modern Block Size Increase Justification 02:14:15 - Hard Forks Unlikely, Quantum Signatures 02:15:03 - James O'Beirne's Block Size Presentation 02:15:54 - Filter Wars Impact on Future Changes 02:17:13 - Spam as Reason Against Block Size Increase 02:18:18 - Quantum Safe Spending Proposal 02:19:31 - Fee Market vs Crusades Against Spam 02:20:45 - Craig Wright's Unintentional Help to Small Blockers 02:22:04 - Jihan Wu's Dislike of Craig Wright 02:23:34 - ASIC Boost Role in BCH Creation 02:24:50 - Covert vs Overt ASIC Boost Explained 02:30:00 - Treasuries and MicroStrategy Debt Structures 02:35:00 - Bitcoin Treasuries vs Ponzi Schemes 02:40:00 - Balancing Professional Life and Cypherpunk Roots 02:42:31 - Advisor Roles: Bitwise, Brink, Maelstrom 02:53:16 - Privacy Tools: Payjoin, Silent Payments, CoinJoin 02:54:41 - Ethereum vs Bitcoin on Privacy Support 02:55:45 - Ross Ulbricht Pardon and Government Misconduct 03:00:13 - Curtis Green's Torture and Fake Death 03:03:00 - Aaron Swartz Comparison 03:04:29 - Cypherpunk Culture Not Scaling 03:05:53 - ETFs as Bitcoin Scaling Layer 03:07:39 - IBIT vs WBTC Similarities 03:09:00 - Three Legit Altcoins: Monero, Dogecoin, Litecoin 03:10:02 - Satoshi's Views on Block Sizes 03:11:02 - Closing and Follow Jonathan Bier

This show has been flagged as Clean by the host. A while ago I visited a web site that is an archive for old historical documents. It is a data base from where documents can be downloaded as pdf-files. As a visitor I can login to the archive as a guest. When I find a document of interest after search I can right click on the pdf icon and download the document. But I can not. No download when I click on the pdf icon. This is the first time I visit this archive so I do not know exactly how it works. It was time to investigate the root cause. I use Firefox on a Linux machine. I tested several methods to see if any would solve the issue. I tried by changing settings for pop-ups. I changed Firefox security settings. I disabled VPN. I disabled Firefox extensions for blocking trackers. I tested also the Chromium browser as well as the Epiphany browser. All those methods resulted in no difference; nothing happened. I was in contact to a friend on Windows and also staff at the Archive, both telling me that from Windows it worked, including with Firefox. So now I knew the archive works and that it works on Firefox. So I thought, can this somehow be related to Linux? I asked in a Linux forum if someone on Linux could test to download. One person in the forum tested and solved the problem. I would not define it as a Linux problem, but a site design that affected Linux users. The trouble was something I had not thought of: The User Agent. When my browser contact a web site, my browser can tell the site what kind of browser I use, which operating system I use and more. This information can be used by the site to optimize the presentation of the content for me. For to me unknown reason, maybe a mistake, maybe related to some old design compatibility issue, this site did not accept the information my user agent provided. The solution is to tell the web site I am something else. In the browser has Developer tools. When opening the developer tools from meny, typically a developer window with tools and analytics is opened at the bottom part of the web page. One tool is network. Within network I can simulate how the site looks on different devices, with different network connections and also with different User Agents. The tools are similar in both Firefox and Chromium. The exact list of standard options differ and Chromium has more options preloaded. In this specific case, when I in Developer tools on Firefox change User Agent to Chrome Desktop, which relates to Chrome on Windows as I understand, and then reload the web page I can now download the pdf file from the archive. When this web site interpret me to be this other type of user, they can understand each other without any issue. I have reported back to the site owner and hopefully this specific site will not need this work around for the browser User Agent in the future.Provide feedback on this episode.

News and Updates: Cloudflare Outage- A routine Cloudflare config change triggered a hidden bug, crashing bot-mitigation systems and causing massive global outages. No attack involved; fixes deployed as Cloudflare reviews resilience. Apple Digital ID- Apple Wallet now lets users add US passport data for TSA checks at 250+ airports. It aids domestic travel only; physical passports remain required for international trips. Waymo Expansion- Waymo will double its autonomous ride-hailing cities in 2026, expanding to Dallas, Houston, Orlando, Miami, and San Antonio, now adding Seattle, Denver, Minneapolis, Tampa, New Orleans, San Diego, Detroit, & Las Vegas. Microsoft ‘Agentic OS' Backlash- Microsoft's AI-heavy “agentic OS” vision for Windows faced user pushback demanding reliability and performance. Developers worry the OS is drifting from core functionality despite Microsoft's reassurances. Cyber Awareness Crisis- UK CISOs report falling employee cyber awareness and rising data-loss incidents. Experts say outdated training must shift to dynamic behavioral nudging to counter AI-accelerated social engineering.

In this episode, I sit down with developer and speaker Sagi Carmel to dive deep into Astro, why it's gaining so much traction, and how it compares to frameworks like Next.js, Nuxt, Remix, and SvelteKit. We explore what makes Astro uniquely powerful — from its server-first approach and island architecture to its simplicity, speed, and ability to integrate with any front-end framework you want.Sagi also walks me through real-world use cases, including how he built Israel's official Census website with Astro, why scoped CSS and server components simplify the development experience, and how tools like HTMX and view transitions make web UX buttery smooth. If you've been curious about Astro, this conversation is a terrific deep dive into both its fundamentals and its advanced capabilities.

Podcasting 2.0 November 21st 2025 Episode 242: "Poddy Pop Up" Adam & Dave Discuss how the Cloudflare outage affected podcasting and have solutions to the index synch problem ShowNotes We are LIT Alby-Hub spam issue Cloudflare Outage Decentralization RSS.com goes Hyper-Local! Feed re-directs Transcript Search What is Value4Value? - Read all about it at Value4Value.info V4V Stats ast Modified 11/21/2025 14:30:08 by Freedom Controller

Jill Preschel talks about her career journey and mentorship focusing on transition between roles, and emphasis on coaching, mentorship, and being coachable. Jill shares strategies and tips for real estate agents on building connections with developers, and showing expertise. Jill also discusses changing buyer expectations, emphasizing the importance of property fundamentals. Last, Jill talks about leveraging behavioral insights, simplifying data for clients, and employing AI in your business. If you'd prefer to watch this interview, click here to view on YouTube! Jill Preschel can be reached at (908) 415-5418 and jill@serhant.com. This episode is brought to you by Real Geeks and Courted.io.

Benjamin and Chance discuss the week in Apple news, including the suggestion that Tim Cook's retirement announced could come early in 2026. Also, Apple responds to user feedback on the multitasking changes with the latest iPadOS 26.2 beta 3, Tesla is rumored to be adding CarPlay to its vehicles, and MLS becomes part of the base Apple TV subscription starting next season. And in Happy Hour Plus, they discuss the future of the Mac Pro and why Apple should stop selling it. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join.  Sponsored by Roborock: Save up to 50% on Roborock's flagship vacuums during their Black Friday event — but hurry, these deals won't last long! Sponsored by Square: Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at square.com/go/happyhour. Sponsored by HelloFresh: America's #1 meal kit! Get 10 Free Meals with free Breakfast For Life at HelloFresh.com/happyhour10fm. Sponsored by NordStellar: Protect your business today at nordstellar.com/happyhourand use code blackfriday20 to save 20%. Hosts Chance Miller @chancemiller.me on Bluesky @chancehmiller@mastodon.social @ChanceHMiller on Instagram @ChanceHMiller on Threads Benjamin Mayo @bzamayo on Twitter @bzamayo@mastodon.social @bzamayo on Threads Subscribe, Rate, and Review Apple Podcasts Overcast Spotify 9to5Mac Happy Hour Plus Subscribe to 9to5Mac Happy Hour Plus! Support Benjamin and Chance directly with Happy Hour Plus! 9to5Mac Happy Hour Plus includes:  Ad-free versions of every episode  Pre- and post-show content Bonus episodes Join for $5 per month or $50 a year at 9to5mac.com/join.  Feedback Submit #Ask9to5Mac questions on Twitter, Mastodon, or Threads Email us feedback and questions to happyhour@9to5mac.com Links New iPhone Pocket now available to order, but it's selling out fast iPadOS 26.2 beta 3 adds key upgrade to Slide Over and Split View Tesla working on CarPlay support, could launch soon Tim Cook could step down as Apple CEO ‘as soon as next year' MLS games to stream on Apple TV next season without additional add-on subscription Apple's MLS deal revised to end in 2029, three years early: report Apple has no plans to release a new Mac Pro anytime soon, report says

You ever see a new AI model drop and be like.... it's so good OMG how do I use it?