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The new $30,000 side hustle (News)

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Bloomberg reports on a concerning new trend in tech hiring, Sean Goedecke has a lot to say about large established codebases, Jacob Bartlett thinks Apple is ruining Swift's original vision, Ahmed Khaleel built a cool tool for turning GitHub repos into inte...

Highlights

This episode dives into a variety of pressing topics in the tech world, from the evolving dynamics of streaming services to the ethical implications of tech hiring practices. It also explores the challenges of maintaining large codebases, the shifting governance of programming languages, and innovative tools that are reshaping how developers interact with code. Additionally, the potential of crypto stablecoins to disrupt traditional payment systems is examined, offering a glimpse into the future of financial transactions.
00:04
Disney Plus ads take up 13-16% of watch time, the highest among streaming platforms.
00:55
One tech worker earned $30,000 by referring multiple candidates to their employer.
01:56
Ignoring legacy code can lead to inconsistencies in large, established codebases
02:59
Swift's governance has shifted to a corporate-driven model, prioritizing profit over community input.
03:57
Retool AI automates outreach and generates personalized messages using connected data sources like Salesforce and Outreach.
05:10
Git Diagram enables users to interactively explore GitHub repositories through Mermaid diagrams, with direct code navigation and export capabilities.
05:43
Stablecoins could reduce transaction fees to nearly zero, challenging Visa and Mastercard's high swipe fees.
07:09
Listeners are encouraged to explore the companion newsletter for more stories and updates.

Chapters

What up, streaming nerds?
00:00
The new $30,000 side hustle
00:55
Mistakes we make in large codebases
01:56
Apple is killing Swift
02:59
Sponsor: Retool
03:57
Turns GitHub repos into interactive diagrams
05:10
Exploring a stablecoin bank
05:43
That's the news for now
07:09

Transcript

Jerod Santo: what up, nerds, I'm Jerod. And this is changelog news for the week of monday, january 13th, 2025. One way folks pinch pennies these days is by downgrading their streaming subscriptions to the ad supported plan. But just how many ads might you...