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Web applications are increasingly transforming browsers into the primary interface for our digital lives. As we rely more on web applications for everything from work to entertainment, the responsiveness of these applications becomes paramount. Rich Harris, a former journalist and the mind behind Svelte, shares his insights into web development technologies and trends. Listen to the full episode or read the transcript on the Semaphore blog.Like this episode? Be sure to leave a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ revi...

In this new episode of Technical Tips, Tommy explains how Continuous Integration (CI) helps developers merge code changes frequently, with automated builds and fast feedback loops. Learn how CI keeps your main branch stable and ready for faster releases, all while making your coding life easier. Listen to the full episode or read the transcript on the Semaphore blog.Like this episode? Be sure to leave a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review on the podcast player of your choice and share it with your friends.

Open-source software is the building materials of the vast majority of digital technology as we know it. Anyone can access and contribute to it, which is great for flexibility and cost, but also means there's a risk of hidden flaws. In this episode, Kubernetes Co-founder and Stacklok’s CEO Craig McLuckie shares his tools to check the quality and security of open-source software production. Working together as a community, we can make open-source software safer and more reliable for every...

We are continuing our series of episodes - Technical Tips - to give you bite-sized advice on the best practices of software engineering so your coding life is easier and more efficient. In this episode, Tommy breaks down the essential question: What makes a good test? While there is no single answer, he explores six key principles that can guide you toward writing tests that add the most value to your software development process. Listen to the full episode or read the transcript on...

In terms of creativity, diversity, and evolution pace, generative AI seems boundless. However, its enterprise implementation remains significantly limited. Businesses are uncertain about making the right choices around AI and struggle to familiarize themselves with the potential of this technology amid cutting through the fragmented offerings from major tech companies. In this episode, Arun Gupta, VP and GM for Open Ecosystem at Intel, tells us about the company’s contributions to the op...