More The Changelog: Software Development, Open Source episodes
Published 14 Jan 2026
Duration: 1:41:28
This podcast explores tech topics like CI/CD platforms, AI advancements, and open source trends with a mix of informed interviews, personal stories, and industry analysis.
Mat Ryer is back and he brought his impromptu musical abilities with him! We discuss Rob Pike vs thankful AI, Microsoft's GitHub monopoly (and what it...
The podcast covers a broad spectrum of technology-related topics, including the performance and comparison of CI/CD platforms such as GitHub Actions and Namespace. It also delves into personal updates and nostalgic recollections about the year 1995, alongside predictions for technological advancements by 2026. The discussion explores AI, open source development, and version control systems, highlighting both their current state and future potential.
A significant portion of the conversation addresses the challenges and limitations of centralized platforms like GitHub, especially in the context of its dominant role in open source hosting, recent pricing changes, and the rising interest in alternatives such as Codeberg. The episode also examines emerging AI tools, such as Grafana Assistant, and the role of vector databases in AI development. Additionally, it touches on the evolving field of agent-based systems and how they may shape future software development. The tone remains conversational, incorporating humor and personal reflections on software, productivity, and the broader impact of technology on society.
27 Mar 2026 Astral has been acquired by OpenAI (News)
Adam's spring break and Chuck Norris tribute aside, the focus is on tech updates including Astro's Open AI acquisition, AI-driven developer tools, supply chain vulnerabilities in Light LLM, OpenCode's legal hurdles, Rust's compilation issues, Work OS's secure authentication methods, AI-powered tax software challenging incumbents, and concerns over the stalled HTTPX library and its potential fork.
11 Mar 2026 From Tailnet to platform (Interview)
Tailscale is redefining itself as a secure connectivity platform, integrating identity and connectivity, while Aperture serves as an API gateway for secure collaboration, and the company is focusing on enterprise readiness, self-hosting, and leveraging AI and LLMs to enhance its services.
10 Mar 2026 Big change brings big change (News)
Major news and tech updates are discussed, including an attack on AWS data centers, new MacBook Pro models, and advancements in AI, robotics, and coding tools.
2 Mar 2026 Finale & Friends (Friends)
The podcast explores financial volatility, AI's impact on software development, and career transitions, including speculative scenarios and personal reflections on navigating change and ethics.
27 Feb 2026 Opus 4.5 changed everything (Interview)
Adam Stachowiak now hosts the show solo, discussing AI coding tools with Burke Holland and exploring their benefits, challenges, and impact on software engineering and developer roles.
More The Changelog: Software Development, Open Source episodes