The Handmade programming community has a different perspective on software development. In this show, we sit down with Handmade programmers and let them show off their work and share what they've been learning.
How does a web dev become a CPU engineer? w/ Alex (aolo2)
Alex (aolo2), a web developer turned CPU engineer, details his creation of three programs, including a collaborative whiteboard and chat application, in this interview.
9 Jan 2022
State of the Network 2021
Systems engineer Rudy Faile reviews the Handmade movement in 2021, covering the Handmade Seattle conference and Network, while outlining future plans for 2022 in this interview.
2 Sept 2021
How The Internet Works, w/ Tyler Leeds & Rudy Faile
Network engineer Tyler Leeds and Rudy Faile explore the technical and human elements of internet networking, revealing insights for software developers in this interview episode.
2 Jul 2021
The Web's Problems & Future, w/ Ben Visness and Asaf Gartner
Web development professionals Ben Visness and Asaf Gartner explore the challenges and potential advancements of web technology, focusing on performance issues and future improvements in this interview.
Machine learning expert Demetri Spanos, PhD, examines computer science and software engineering education, exploring current problems and potential solutions in this interview episode.
3 May 2021
Ripcord, Programming, and Education, w/ Cancel
Andrew Richards, creator of Ripcord, discusses his journey into low-level programming, the technical hurdles in developing Ripcord, and modern software concepts in this interview.
8 Jan 2021
Funding Handmade Projects, w/ Andrew Kelley & Allen Webster
Andrew Kelley and Allen Webster explore funding strategies for open-source projects like Zig and Handmade, focusing on achieving financial independence for developers in this interview.
30 Oct 2020
Andrew Reece
Andrew Reece, creator of WhiteBox, explores real-time debugging tools and low-level programming, enhancing human-computer interaction through instant feedback and multiple program dimensions in this interview.
16 Oct 2020
Building Handmade Teams, w/ Allen Webster
Allen Webster explores the challenges of transitioning from solo programming to collaborative teamwork on Handmade projects, offering solutions for overcoming common obstacles in this interview.
2 Oct 2020
Martijn Courteaux
Programmer Martijn Courteaux explores the architecture and development of SilverNode, a RAW photo editor, in order to enhance photographers' editing capabilities; this is an interview.
18 Sept 2020
Patrick Eye
Programming educator Patrick Eye explores programming education, simplicity, and game development, offering insights into effective approaches and techniques in this interview.
30 Jul 2020
Ramon Santamaria
Ramon Santamaria, creator of Raylib, discusses the Raylib C programming library, API design, and programming techniques in an interview, emphasizing simplicity in video game programming.
29 May 2020
Ryan Fleury
U.S. Navy Veteran Rudy Faile interviews Ryan Fleury about the history, mission, and future of Handmade Network, exploring Ryan's experiences and their relevance to the organization.
15 May 2020
Ginger Bill
Odin programming language creator Ginger Bill explores programming languages, syntax, and memory allocation, offering insights into programming philosophy in this interview.
30 Apr 2020
Micha Mettke
Micha Mettke, creator of Nuklear, explores immediate-mode APIs and their ability to simplify technical and team challenges, including memory allocation and API orthogonality, in this interview.
16 Apr 2020
Allen Webster
Allen Webster, creator of 4coder, explores architectural decisions and challenges within 4coder, text editors, and programming languages, envisioning a better future for computing in this interview.
20 Mar 2020
Demetri Spanos
Artificial intelligence veteran Demetri Spanos explores artificial intelligence, machine learning, and optimization, revealing insights into computing, engineering problems, and the Internet of Things in this interview.
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Alex (aolo2)
Rudy Faile
Tyler Leeds
Ben Visness
Asaf Gartner
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54,207
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5.0 / 5
4 ratings
Spotify
4.8 / 5
12 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 49 / 100
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YouTube
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Engagement
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