Compiled Conversations

We continue our conversation with Shannon Wirtz, diving into ensemble methods, neural networks (including CNNs, RNNs, and Transformers), model training and evaluation techniques, interpretation methods, and practical learning resources for those getting started with ML.

Shannon Wirtz, product analyst at Angi, joins us to demystify machine learning fundamentals. We explore what ML actually means, how it differs from traditional programming, and dive deep into core concepts including models, features, training data, and the various types of learning approaches.

We continue our conversation with Shawn McCool, exploring the Elixir ecosystem including Phoenix's LiveView, Ecto's composable queries, Nerves for IoT, and LiveBook. We discuss when to use built-in BEAM capabilities versus external services, and dive into AI integration with Tidewave.

Shawn McCool shares his journey from class-oriented programming to discovering the power of Erlang and Elixir. We explore the BEAM virtual machine, process isolation, message passing, and how Erlang's unique approach to fault tolerance and concurrency enables building more resilient systems.

Bruce Momjian returns to complete our journey through a PostgreSQL table's lifecycle. We explore how Postgres handles updates, table alterations, row deletions, and table drops - diving deep into MVCC, vacuuming, and the Write-Ahead Log.

Bruce Momjian takes us on a deep dive into the lifecycle of a PostgreSQL table. We explore how tables are created, how data is inserted and stored, and how queries work - from physical storage and MVCC to constraints and query planning.

In this episode, Scott Wlaschin shows how functional programming concepts can enhance domain-driven design, sharing practical techniques for building more expressive, testable domain models using functional approaches.

Scott Wlaschin, author of "Domain Modeling Made Functional" and creator of F# for Fun and Profit, joins us to discuss the powerful pairing of DDD and functional programming. In Part 1 we focus on DDD, covering strategic vs. tactical DDD, (sub)domains, bounded contexts, and the critical importance of listening and communication in software design.

Ashley Hindle, creator of Laravel Boost, joins us to demystify AI terminology, explore practical AI development workflows, and discuss how Laravel Boost accelerates AI-assisted development with structured guidelines, MCP tools, and version-specific documentation.

Bruce Momjian traces Postgres's 39-year journey from Berkeley to today, why extensibility (PostGIS, JSON, pgvector) became its superpower, and how the community sustains momentum. We cover TDE trade-offs in core, scaling and storage realities, and decoupled storage/compute in the cloud (Aurora, Neon) - plus what it means to stay 'on the train'.