Hacking the Grepson

By HackingTheGrepson

Matt and Mike, two career developers, discuss their experiences and talk about programming in a (hopefully) not-too-technical way.... more

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March 05, 2025 Hacking the Grepson 088: Abstractions
Facades, adapters, interfaces...these are all types of abstractions, a powerful tool in programming to hide a more complex system so that users or consumers can better utilize the power contained underneath them. Matt and Mike peel back the layers.
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46min
February 19, 2025 Hacking the Grepson 087: Version Control
You could work on a software project without version control. It doesn't impede your ability to change things and deploy. But you'd be working without a net. Matt and Mike dive into the wonderful world of not having to keep both file1.js AND file1a.js.
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46min
February 05, 2025 Hacking the Grepson 086: AOC 2024, Day 20-25
The final days of Advent of Code 2024 have finally concluded. Matt, Mike, and Richard finish up their discussion of Days 20-25.
* Advent of Code
* Richard's Day 21 notes
* Richard's Day 24 notes
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1h 14min
January 22, 2025 Hacking the Grepson 085: AOC 2024, Day 15-19
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
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45min
January 08, 2025 Hacking the Grepson 084: AOC 2024, Day 8-14
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.
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1h 15min
December 25, 2024 Hacking the Grepson 083: AOC 2024, Day 1-7
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
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1h 24min
December 11, 2024 Hacking the Grepson 082: Everybody Codes
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
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51min
November 27, 2024 Hacking the Grepson 081: Factorio
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
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42min
November 13, 2024Hacking the Grepson 080: The Big Notation
Matt explains the computer science behind Big O notation. Mike mainly listens.
Big O notation
Previous related episode: P v NP
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33min
October 30, 2024 Hacking the Grepson 079: Deckdle
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)
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35min

FAQs about Hacking the Grepson:

How many episodes does Hacking the Grepson have?

The podcast currently has 108 episodes available.