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Code for Thought

Peter Schmidt
Research Software Engineering
Data Science
The Turing Way
LGBTQ Representation
University College London
International Research Software Survey
Imperial College London
Diversity In STEM
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Open Science
Research Funding Landscapes
Community Building
FAIR Principles
Reproducibility In Science
Computational Astrophysics
Nuclear Fusion
High-Performance Computing
Data Centers
Citizen Science
Professional Roles

Welcome to Code for Thought, the podcast about software for research and the people who make it. Languages: English, German, French

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English Edition: It's a new season of Code for Thought. But not just any season. As of January this year, the podcast is 5 years old. And with this short trailer I want to give you a glimpse of what's ahead between now and beginning of July.

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Deutsche Ausgabe: Anfang September 2025 wurde der neue Hochleistungsrechner Jupiter in Betrieb genommen, mit viel Fanfaren und Prominenz. Zurecht, denn Jupiter ist der schnellste Rechner in Europa. Aber wie kriegt man so eine Maschine am Laufen? Und ... more

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English Edition: In this last English episode of this season, I'd like to introduce you to the three Software Sustainability Institute fellows for this year: Deborah Udoh, Jyoti Bhogal and Sangeeta Bathia. All three have ambitious goals for their fel... more

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English Version: our journey this week takes us to Southampton University - the Digital Humanities group, led by James Baker, my guest. And there is a lot more to the digital in Digital Humanities than software. James takes us through a tour through ... more

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Rene Kaspart
Leading a team for software sustainability and performance engineering at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
Episode: [EN] Let Benchmarking Commence... the HPC RSE workshop at ISC 2025 in Hamburg
Robert Speck
Deputy Director of Jülich Supercomputing Center, focused on RSE for HPC
Jülich Supercomputing Center
Episode: [EN] Let Benchmarking Commence... the HPC RSE workshop at ISC 2025 in Hamburg
Jayesh Badwaik
HPC Software Engineer at Jülich Supercomputing Center, involved in continuous benchmarking
Jülich Supercomputing Center
Episode: [EN] Let Benchmarking Commence... the HPC RSE workshop at ISC 2025 in Hamburg
Michele Mesiti
RSE at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, focusing on HPC support and benchmarking
Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
Episode: [EN] Let Benchmarking Commence... the HPC RSE workshop at ISC 2025 in Hamburg
Rada Van Bast
Episode: [EN] Welcome to the autumn and winter season of Code for Thought
Richard Darst
Episode: [EN] Welcome to the autumn and winter season of Code for Thought
Mike Mroska
Co-author of Cracking the Code Interview
Episode: [EN] Welcome to the autumn and winter season of Code for Thought
Samantha Witke
Episode: [EN] Welcome to the autumn and winter season of Code for Thought
Christian Goodshow
From UCL in London, involved with the ATLAS experiment at CERN.
UCL
Episode: [EN] Welcome to the autumn and winter season of Code for Thought

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Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 11 ratings
  • Friendly and Informative

    A ridiculously pleasant podcast that centers people over bytes — but which talks about the bytes too.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Sgharms
    United States8 months ago
  • Amazing podcast

    Peter does an incredible job of facilitating a conversation.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Logankilpatrick
    United States5 years ago

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The series is described as friendly and informative, centering the human aspects of technology while addressing technical topics.
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#228
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Talking Points

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[EN] PyMoDAQ: No more reinventing the wheel - with Sébastien Weber
Q: Where can people find out more about PyMoDAQ?
People can go to the main page pymodaq.cnrs.fr which hosts documentation and communication channels.
[EN] PyMoDAQ: No more reinventing the wheel - with Sébastien Weber
Q: How do people install PyMoDAQ?
Users should install Python, then use provided documentation to install PyMoDAQ and necessary plugins.
[EN] PyMoDAQ: No more reinventing the wheel - with Sébastien Weber
Q: What made you develop PyMoDAQ in the first place?
There were no good solutions existing as every time a new instrument was added, one had to start from scratch. PyMoDAQ was created to avoid that repetition.
[EN] Getting to grips with the Coding Interview - Mike Mroczka
Q: What are the common pitfalls and what can you as a candidate do to prepare for an interview?
Candidates often underestimate the preparation needed for interviews, thinking that being a good software engineer means they'll perform well in interviews without extensive preparation. It's crucial to invest the time to practice coding and understand the behavioral aspects as well.
[EN] Parsl: a Python library for parallel programming - with Dan Katz and Ben Clifford
Q: If I'm new to Parsl, where should I start?
You can visit parslproject.org for interactive tutorials and links to the annual ParslFest conference.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Code for Thought

What is Code for Thought about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This series focuses on the intersection of software, research, and technology, exploring how various tools and programming languages impact scientific advancement. Episodes often feature in-depth discussions with experts who share their experiences and insights on topics such as high-performance computing (HPC), digital humanities, open-source software, and the implications of technology in education and public health. The unique aspect of this series is its multilingual approach, with content available in English, German, and French, thus catering to a diverse audience interested in the global software and research landscape.

Listeners can expect a blend of technical discussions and real-world applications, providing valuable knowledge for... more

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2. Robert Speck
3. Jayesh Badwaik
4. Michele Mesiti
5. Rada Van Bast
6. Richard Darst
7. Mike Mroska
8. Samantha Witke

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