Our recounting of the trials and tribulations of Advent of Code 2024 continue apace, this time with returning special guest Richard, here to help Mike and Matt use intelligence, both human and artificial, to tackle Day 15 through 19.

* https://adventofcode.com

More Advent of Code 2024, coming your way. Matt and Mike dig into Day 8 through Day 14, as the puzzles get harder and more complex.

It's finally Advent of Code time again! Matt and Mike kick things off by going through the first 7 days of 2024's puzzles.

* https://adventofcode.com

Advent of Code is not the only periodic programming puzzle game in town. Matt and Mike discuss Everybody Codes, a similar development challenge that is inspired by it.

Note: we spoil the first 2 of 20 quests with our approaches and answers.

* Everybody Codes

* Advent of Code

Ever wanted to automate industry on an alien world? Factorio has got you covered. Matt and Mike finally dig into this fascinating factory simulator that features familiar programming challenges.

* Factorio

* The Planet Crafter

* PlateUp!

* Don't Starve

Matt explains the computer science behind Big O notation. Mike mainly listens.

• Big O notation

Matt and Mike talk about Mike's latest web game: Deckdle. Try your hand (oof, sorry) at a new solitaire setup each day, as you attempt to move all the cards in the tableau to your base before your stock runs out!

* Deckdle, a daily solitaire card game

* Solitaire (Wikipedia)

  * Golf variant (Wikipedia)

Rubber duckies may make bath time lots of fun, but they can also make debugging easier. Matt and Mike discuss this curiosity of the development world.

Blogging is a way to share your thoughts about something in a long-form way, and doing so about development or programming can be helpful to others, as well as yourself. Matt and Mike chat about it.

What's with all the sound in this podcast that isn't talking? Mike explains.