Code like it’s 1995
On this episode, hosts Neha and Martin welcome The ReadME Project's Senior Editor Mike Melanson to discuss whether Java is dead or experiencing a revival. We’ll also answer a listener question about securing your OSS project and chat with GitHub CEO Thomas Dohmke on everything from developer happiness to GitHub Universe and his latest LEGO project.
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Show Notes
Here’s what’s in store for this episode:
- 00:00 - Intro: The hosts discuss AI image generators and draw parallels with GitHub’s pair programmer: Copilot.
- 03:34 - First Commit: Neha and Martin discuss ARPANET’s 1980 crash, the first known network-wide crash.
- 6:16 - Feature Story: The ReadME Project Sr. Editor Mike Melanson discusses his recent article: Don’t call it a comeback: Why Java is still champ.
- 21:52 - #AskRMP - Xavier René-Corail provides his insights on best practices for securing open source projects.
- 26:14 - The Interview: GitHub CEO, Thomas Dohmke, discusses how his career as a developer enabled him to understand the challenges that businesses face.
Looking for more stories and advice from the open source community? To learn more from the authors and experts featured on this episode, check out:
- Don’t call it a comeback: Why Java is still champ by Mike Melanson
- Open source gaming by Klint Finley
- Developer Story: (Virtual) reality check by Johanna Pirker
- GitHub Blog: Research: quantifying GitHub Copilot’s impact on developer productivity and happiness
- Attend GitHub Universe—virtually or in person!
- Game Off 2022
Special thanks to guest experts Christina Lee for her perspective on Java and Kotlin, Xavier René-Corail, for his expertise and answering our #askRMP question this month, and to GitHub CEO Thomas Dohmke for sharing his story and passion for developer happiness.
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