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Software Development
Technical Debt
Abandonware
Programming
Compression Algorithms
Programming Under Pressure
Remote Work
Complexity In Software
Legacy Software
Performance Optimization
Greenfield Projects
Organizational Culture In Development
Maintained Libraries Like Zlib
Productivity
Incremental Development
Make
Refactoring
Development Process
Dirty Hands
Collaboration

If you come to a fork in the road, take it! Two’s Complement is a programming podcast, hosted by Matt Godbolt and Ben Rady; two programmers who both grew up wanting to make video games. One of them did, one of them didn’t, but now they both work together despite coming from very different backgrounds.

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Ben's new TCP backpressure explanation: conveyor belts full. Matt zooms out and mistakes his factory for a Pentium 2. Ben plans to switch to Linux gaming; Matt's start bar keeps popping up and he's had it.

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Ben worries replacing juniors with LLMs creates a future hiring crisis - who'll train the robot-wranglers? Matt blames COVID brain fog, then proves it by botching NP-completeness. Capitalism is bad at escaping local minima.

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Matt returns from CppCon with a cold, three talks, and a keynote title Reddit hates. Ben immediately declares Reddit dumb. The hosts discuss C++ reflection, the unforgivable renaming of the Sears Tower, and why conference attendees should stand like ... more

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Matt and Ben discuss running in production; from running processes in screen to battling systemd configuration files. Ben sketches out daemonization rituals while Matt channels Tolkien to explain process hierarchies. Our hosts discover that Ansible p... more

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Hosts

Matt Godbolt
Co-host of the series and programmer with a background in making video games.
Ben Rady
Co-host of the series and experienced programmer.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 218 ratings
  • Enjoyable to listen to, often enlighting

    Podcast Addict
    5
    JVApen
    2 years ago
  • This, my friends, is how it’s done

    This is the best programming podcast out there. Period. No, really.

    You can’t but enjoy the unique chemistry between these two chaps. They’re honestly fun to listen to, and clearly have loads of experience in their field. English is not my native tongue and I also appreciate just how well and clear language they both speak (and in good audio quality!).

    It’s easy to tell both of the hosts have their heart in what they do (topics range anywhere from CPUs to good code commenting). They don’t need... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    cledoos
    Finland2 years ago
  • So Practical

    I really love the topics, they are so practical and relevant to the things software developers need to think about in typical situations. Favourite so far was the episode about computer time e.g. multiplying computer time by 1 billion to get to a time scale that makes sense to us. Thanks!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    andrewjardine
    Australia3 years ago

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Listeners find great value in the practical relevance of the discussed topics, praising their applicability to everyday programming challenges.
Listeners appreciate the hosts' genuine chemistry and expertise in programming, finding the discussions both enjoyable and informative.
Feedback highlights the clarity of language used, making complex topics accessible even to non-native English speakers, which enhances the quality of the listening experience.

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#115
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#157
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#125
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#193
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#197
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#249
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Q: How do you use AI-assisted coding?
I have discovered that AI tools can effectively handle older APIs and streamline coding tasks.
Pair Programming with HAL?
Q: What do you think about this? Would you recommend going into computers?
I have a kid entering a computer science program, and I told them AI will likely make computers more important over the next 50 years.

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What is Two's Complement about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This podcast features engaging conversations between two experienced programmers, who bring a wealth of knowledge from their diverse backgrounds in software development. Topics vary widely, covering everything from programming languages like C++ and Rust to the impact of artificial intelligence on software engineering. Notable episodes explore practical challenges faced by developers, best practices in coding, and insights gleaned from conference experiences. The personal anecdotes and playful banter between the hosts provide an entertaining yet informative atmosphere, making complex technical subjects accessible to a broader audience. Unique elements include reflections on the evolution of programming methodologies and the cultural aspects... more

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