Whiskey Web and Whatnot

Unlocking the Secrets of AI in Tech with April Yoho

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Join hosts Charles William Carpenter III and Adam Argyle for a riveting episode of 'Whiskey Web and Whatnot' featuring guest April Yoho.

Based in the UK and a seasoned developer advocate, April shares her extensive 25+ years of experience in tech while indulging in a tasting session of High West Double Rye whiskey.

Discover insights into cloud development, the intricacies of AI in coding, the debates of modern JavaScript practices, and much more. Tune in for a mix of whiskey evaluation, tech discussions, and amusing cultural anecdotes.

Key Takeaways

  • [00:00] - Introduction and Guest Introduction
  • [01:01] - Whiskey Tasting: High West Double Rye
  • [02:19] - Whiskey Rating System Explained
  • [02:38] - Tasting Notes and Impressions
  • [08:08] - Tech Talk: Let vs Const
  • [08:42] - Hot Takes: Tailwind, Git, and TypeScript
  • [13:53] - Infrastructure as Code: Terraform and Bicep
  • [17:42] - Kubernetes and Cloud Native Development
  • [19:06] - Flex and Serverless: A New Perspective
  • [20:32] - Overengineering in Tech
  • [20:46] - Nostalgia for Early Web and DIY Servers
  • [22:12] - On-Prem vs Cloud: The Debate
  • [23:37] - Data Residency Challenges
  • [27:43] - Living in the UK: Food and Culture
  • [36:08] - AI in Development: Embrace the Change

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