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Hacking the Grepson
Hacking the Grepson episodes
- Hacking the Grepson 022: Artificial Intelligence
Intelligence usually refers to the ability for humans to acquire new knowledge and apply it accordingly. Computers can do this, too, so...are they human-like? Maybe! Matt and Mike do the thing about that.
29 min - Hacking the Grepson 021: Googling
How programmers accomplish the task of finding answers in a database of text may have changed over the past quarter of a century, but it's still a valuable skill. Matt and Mike dig into the ins and outs of using the current method, Google, in today's episode.
26 min - Hacking the Grepson 020: Gamedev
There are many things you can do with code, such as make a web browser, photo editor, or even a tax, uh, doer. Lots of people, however, prefer to make games with their code, and Matt and Mike break down this huge and varied use on today's episode.
Displaced Gamers, which goes behind the code of old video games: https://www.youtube.com/c/DisplacedGamers
Sample episode on Zelda 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GSSUrnIpcds
30 min - Hacking the Grepson 019: Spaghetti Code
Spaghetti is a delicious pasta, but it's also a form of coding practice that we all fall prey to at some point. Matt and Mike talk about what it is, how it comes to be, and how to untangle the mess.
23 min - Hacking the Grepson 018: Intermission
Hanselminutes Podcast - https://hanselminutes.com
Tania Rascia - https://tania.dev
3 min - Hacking the Grepson 017: Careers in Information Technology
Due to circumstances, there's no Matt this week, folks, but fear not! Mike enlists the help of another kind soul to discuss their respective careers in IT, be they programming or otherwise.
16 min - Hacking the Grepson 016: Code Documentation
Sure, writing code is fun, but have you tried writing about code in your code? What about writing other words about that code outside of that code entirely? It can all help! Matt and Mike explain.
29 min - Hacking the Grepson 015: Writer’s Block
I need to write a short summary of this particular programming podcast episode, but...I just don't want to. Also, I have no ideas. Sigh. Hopefully, Matt and Mike have some advice for me.
21 min - Hacking the Grepson 014: Software 101
Ever wonder how one even gets started in this programming/developing game? Matt and Mike have some answers for you.
32 min - Hacking the Grepson 013: Code Alignment
Memes! Well, one meme. One little 3x3 meme, based on the tried-and-true Dungeons and Dragons alignment chart, except for code. Matt and Mike treat it with respect, humor, and occasional, mild derision.
Original tweet referencing chart: https://twitter.com/heyjulesfern/status/1516208050360631299?s=20&t=xIj0Q-Uf2E_uhiTBrlf5Cw
Direct link to chart: https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FQqmk-sUYAAxaKC.jpg
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About Hacking the Grepson
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Matt and Mike, two career developers, discuss their experiences and talk about programming in a (hopefully) not-too-technical way.