Ever wondered how to stop LLMs from hallucinating or making things up? The answer is RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation), and it's a critical technique for building reliable, fact-based AI applications.

In this episode, Alan sits down with Abhinav Kimothi, Director of Data Science at Sigmoid and author of the Manning book, "A Simple Guide to RAG". Abhinav demystifies this powerful concept, making it accessible for developers and enthusiasts at any level.

This is a must-listen for anyone looking to move beyond basic chatbot functionality and build truly intelligent, trustworthy AI.

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On the Show:

🎙️ Guest: Abhinav Kimothi https://www.linkedin.com/in/abhinav-kimothi/

🎙️ Host: Allen Wyma https://x.com/allenwyma

Timecodes:

00:00 - Meet Abhinav Kimothi: 18 Years in Data Science & AI

02:10 - Demystifying RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation)

10:15 - The Mechanics of RAG: How Retrieval & Semantic Search Work

16:50 - Common Failures in RAG Systems & How to Fix Them

26:10 - Production-Ready RAG: RAG Ops & Development Frameworks

34:15 - Advice for Developers & Outro

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In this episode of Flying High with Flutter, we’re joined by Laura Browne and Barbara Limmer, authors of Interview Speak. They share expert tips on how to decode interview questions, prepare authentic answers, and stand out as a candidate. Whether you’re switching industries, negotiating salaries, or tackling tough interview questions, this episode is packed with actionable advice to help you ace your next job interview.

📌 Timecodes:

0:00 - Introduction and Laura & Barbara’s backgrounds

3:06 - Common interview mistakes

9:59 - How to stand out as a candidate

15:15 - Key things interviewers look for in every candidate

23:10 - Salary negotiation tips

31:46 - Dealing with bad interviewers

41:12 - Preparation, storytelling, and likability

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Interview Speak is a practical guide for job seekers that translates confusing interview questions into what hiring managers really want to know. Learn how to craft authentic responses, navigate tricky scenarios, and connect with interviewers at a human level.

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🎙️ Guest: Barbara Limmer www.linkedin.com/in/barbaralimmer

🎙️ Guest: Laura Browne www.linkedin.com/in/laurabrowne/

🎙️ Host: Allen Wyma https://x.com/allenwyma

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This week, we’re joined by Piotr Sarna, co-author of Writing for Developers. Piotr shares his journey from distributed systems developer to published author and explains how writing can help developers grow their careers, improve their coding skills, and share knowledge effectively.

📌 Timecodes:

0:00 - Introduction and Piotr’s background

2:30 - The value of writing for developers and teams

6:10 - Writing in English vs. native languages

10:00 - How writing improves understanding of code

16:00 - Using AI tools to review and refine your writing

21:00 - Structuring blog posts and optimizing for SEO

29:10 - Promoting your writing and building an audience

42:22 - Closing thoughts

📚 Get Piotr’s book, Writing for Developers: https://www.manning.com/books/writing-for-developers

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🎙️ Guest: Piotr Sarna https://x.com/sarna_dev

🎙️ Host: Allen Wyma https://x.com/allenwyma

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Welcome to another episode of Flying High with Flutter! In this episode, we have Eric Seidel, the co-founder of the Flutter project and former lead of Flutter and Dart at Google, as our guest. Eric shares his journey from leading the Flutter and Dart teams at Google to starting his company, Shorebird, which aims to solve real challenges for Flutter developers.

We dive into the details of CodePush, Shorebird's flagship product, and how it enables seamless updates for Flutter apps. Eric also discusses the evolution of Flutter, the Dart language, and how Shorebird is building tools to enhance the Flutter ecosystem.

📌 Key Topics and Timecodes:

0:00 - Introduction

2:00 - Eric’s background: From Google to Shorebird

5:00 - How Flutter began

10:00 - Why Dart became the foundation for Flutter

20:00 - Introducing CodePush: Solving app update challenges

30:00 - Overcoming iOS and Android compliance hurdles

40:00 - Shorebird’s vision for empowering Flutter developers

50:00 - Future of Flutter

1:05:00 - Expanding to Harmony OS and others

1:10:00 - Closing thoughts

On the Show:

🎙️ Guest: Eric Seidel • https://twitter.com/_eseidel

🎙️ Host: Allen Wyma • https://x.com/allenwyma

Links and Resources:

🌐 Shorebird: https://shorebird.dev

🎥 Shorebird Demos on YouTube:  @shorebird 

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Join Allen Wyma and Arnaud Lauret, author of The Design of Web APIs, Second Edition, as they discuss creating user-friendly, secure, and efficient APIs. 

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📌 Timecodes:

0:00 - Introduction

1:39 - Arnaud’s background and journey to API expertise

6:24 - API security: Permissions, sensitive data, and scope

15:52 - First steps in designing APIs

22:17 - REST vs. GraphQL: Choosing the right API style

33:35 - Handling breaking changes and API versioning

50:53 - Nonces, caching, and performance optimization

59:53 - Arnaud’s parting advice on API design

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Blog: https://apihandyman.io/

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Join Allen Wyma and Adrienne Braganza Tacke, author of Looks Good to Me, to explore how to make code reviews meaningful, productive, and team-building. Learn tips to avoid common pitfalls, use AI for reviews, and create team working agreements!

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⏱️ Timecodes:

0:00 - Intro to Adrienne & her journey

3:08 - Why code reviews matter

8:06 - Common code review pitfalls

14:09 - Avoiding “rubber-stamping” PRs

19:08 - Pair/mob programming vs. code reviews

24:25 - PR author vs. reviewer responsibilities

30:36 - Why PR templates are essential

39:07 - Team working agreements

45:36 - How AI is reshaping code reviews

🔗 Follow Adrienne on X: https://x.com/AdrienneTacke

📖 Learn more about her book: https://www.manning.com/books/looks-good-to-me

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Join us as we chat with Mariano Mattei, visionary CIO, CISO, AI strategist, and author of the newly titled Data-Driven Cybersecurity (formerly Security Metrics). In this episode, Mariano shares his expert insights on cybersecurity metrics, integrating AI into threat detection, and building secure apps from the ground up.

📚 Check out his book, Data-Driven Cybersecurity: https://www.manning.com/books/data-driven-cybersecurity

On the show:

🎙️ Host: Allen Wyma https://x.com/allenwyma

🎙️ Guest: Mariano Mattei https://x.com/mariano215

🎥 Timecodes:

0:00 - Introduction to Mariano Mattei and his journey

5:30 - Why cybersecurity is often an afterthought and how to change that

10:15 - Top metrics for assessing cybersecurity in any company

18:40 - Using AI for threat detection and penetration testing

25:30 - Governance, permissions, and securing sensitive data

35:15 - Scams, deepfakes, and real-world cybersecurity tips

45:00 - Data privacy and how to avoid accidental data leaks

55:00 - Final thoughts and key takeaways

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In this episode of Flying High with Flutter, we’re joined by Dominik Tornow, principal engineer and author of Thinking in Distributed Systems. Dominik shares his journey into distributed systems, breaks down complex concepts like the CAP theorem, liveness vs. safety, and item potency, and offers practical tips for building reliable and scalable systems.

On the show:

🎙️ Guest: Dominik Tornow • https://x.com/dominiktornow

🎙️ Host: Allen Wyma • https://x.com/allenwyma

📚 Check out Dominik's book Think Distributed Systems: https://mng.bz/YDaA

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Timecodes:

0:00 - Meet Dominik Tornow: His journey into distributed systems

6:45 - Why every modern application is a distributed system

14:20 - The office building analogy for distributed systems

21:30 - Demystifying the CAP theorem: Myths and realities

31:45 - Safety vs. liveness in distributed systems

40:10 - Message passing, item potency, and ensuring reliability

47:20 - Practical tips for designing robust distributed systems

54:00 - Balancing user experience with system reliability

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In this episode of Flying High with Flutter, we’re joined by Arek Borucki, author of MongoDB in Action, Third Edition and a seasoned Principal Database Engineer. Arek shares his journey with MongoDB, discusses running databases on Kubernetes, and compares MongoDB to other databases. We also explore MongoDB 8’s latest features, ACID compliance, and when MongoDB might not be the right choice. Plus, Arek dives into MongoDB Atlas, Atlas CLI, and how to get started with these powerful tools.

📚 Check out Arek's book MongoDB in Action, Third Edition: https://www.manning.com/books/mongodb-in-action-third-edition

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🎥 Timecodes:

0:00 - Meet Arek Borucki: Author of MongoDB in Action and his journey with MongoDB

7:43 - Running databases on Kubernetes: Challenges, operators, and best practices

13:34 - Comparing MongoDB to other databases: Key differences and advantages

24:35 - ACID compliance and MongoDB 8: Key features and updates

40:30 - When not to use MongoDB: Limitations and system requirements

46:14 - MongoDB Atlas & Atlas CLI: Features, use cases, and getting started

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In this episode of Flying High with Flutter, we’re joined by Vadym Grin, author of Emotional Digital Design and Head of Product Design at Atolls. Vadym shares insights from his book, discusses the design process, explores the role of developers in crafting great user experiences, and more! Whether you're a designer, developer, or simply curious about UI/UX, this episode is packed with valuable insights!

📚 Check out Vadym's book Emotional Digital Design: https://www.manning.com/books/emotional-digital-design

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🎥 Timecodes:

0:00 - Meet Vadym Grin, author of Emotional Digital Design, about the book

5:30 - The design process / 3 levels of design

19:12 - Developers in the design process

25:33 - Material design and practicality in design

38:16 - More about the book

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