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Command+Shift+Left
Command+Shift+Left is a podcast that helps you navigate the treacherous waters of the software development, ops, and security world, while also diving into the hot current trends in the industry. Join us, and embark on a journey through hilarious real-world stories, pro-tips and hacks for navigating your way around developer security.
Episodes
26 episodes
E24: URLs & Self-Healing Skin
In this episode, we explore the differences between URLs, URNs, and URIs and why they often confuse developers. We also dive into the limitations of using build pipelines for test automation, the potential of self-healing electronic skin in pro...
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Season 3
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Episode 24
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39:54
E23: Infinite Integers & Byte-Sized Breakdowns
In this podcast episode, we’ll explore Rob Pike’s reflections on integer overflow and what he wishes Go had solved, as well as NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang’s controversial suggestion that AI could render coding obsolete, urging the next generation t...
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Season 3
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Episode 23
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46:58
E22: DNA Data & AI Stickers
In this episode, we discover why Slack’s API response guidelines are tripping up developers, and how 90% of CVEs in popular ecosystems like npm are fixed the same day they’re announced. We also delve into the fascinating world of DNA data stora...
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Season 3
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Episode 22
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42:13
E21: Space Emails & Gaming Sounds
In this podcast episode, we discover why most developers stick to databases they know, even if they're not the best fit for the job. Then, we blast off to 1991 for the first email sent from space, complete with a cheeky sign-off. We also rewind...
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Season 3
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Episode 21
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49:09
E20: Legacy Lag & Compatibility Challenges
In this episode, we delve into the looming COBOL crisis and why the shortage of programmers could create a compatibility conundrum for banks and businesses in the near future. We then explore the ongoing issues with IPv4 and the inertia hinderi...
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Season 3
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Episode 20
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39:26
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E19: Cybersecurity Frontiers & Deepfake Dilemmas
In this episode, we dive into the unexpected consequences of technological decisions, from Vint Cerf's IPv4 format leading to address scarcity and rising costs, to the pervasive challenges of identity fraud exacerbated by deepfake technology. W...
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Season 2
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Episode 19
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39:00
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E18: Documentation Tactics & Generative Growth
In today's episode, we delve into the surprising world where competitors and third parties outshine original services in documentation, with notable examples like Auth0 and AWS Cognito, and Logz.io's take on Elasticsearch. We also explore Servi...
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Season 2
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Episode 18
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49:40
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E17: Metering Mastery & Quantum Questions
In this episode, we discuss the peculiarities and challenges of JavaScript, the often-overlooked importance of software testing, the intricacies of metering in cloud computing, and the potential impact of quantum computing on cybersecurity.&nbs...
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Season 2
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Episode 17
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47:40
E16: Testing Evolution & No-Code Solutions
In this podcast episode, we discuss how testing is becoming more human-like across all levels, including API and Unit tests, driven by new tools that focus on real-world scenarios. We debunk the myth that design skills are innate, showing how t...
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Season 2
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Episode 16
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39:15
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E15: Code Generators & Singularity Shift
In this episode, we explore the surprising impact of Quake III's rapid inverse square root function on modern computing, weigh the pros and cons of in-person events like Dockercon for the DevOps community, and delve into the burgeoning role of ...
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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46:45
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E14: Super Developers & Natures Nuances
In this episode, we explore the intersection of individual ingenuity and nature-inspired technology. We discuss the solo development of the 1999 hit RollerCoaster Tycoon in Assembly language, delve into the quirky origins and comparisons of K3s...
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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48:18
E13: Dongle Powerhouse & Remote Realities
In this episode, we explore the dynamic world of AI with a tiny, powerful dongle that turns any computer, even Raspberry Pis, into an AI hub. We delve into 'Li-Fi,' an innovative technology using light for data transmission. We also tackle the ...
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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50:00
E12: Feature Flagging & Evolving Education
In this episode, we delve into the complex interplay between feature flagging and authorization in web development, examining their distinct roles in frontend and backend environments and their impact on user experience and system security. We ...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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41:44
E11: Aircon Antics & Kernel Code Ciphers
In this episode, we're joined by Erica Brescia, former COO of GitHub, and Anders Eknert from Styra. We dive into humorous tech tales, like managing an air conditioner via GitHub and music systems that pause with vacuum cleaners, showcasing the ...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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40:41
E10: Scaling Stories & Pod Parables
In this whirlwind episode, we dive into the quirky world of tech, where features sometimes turn into bugs and vulnerabilities pop up like unexpected plot twists. We'll also jump into the epic showdown between AWS Lambda and Kubernetes, unravel ...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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44:39
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E9: Carbon Consequences & Shower Solutions
In this podcast, we unearth hidden truths of the digital world. From the carbon footprint of your internet use to questioning whether dark mode is really saving your eyes, we'll have you second-guessing your screen time. We discuss why engineer...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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28:01
E8: Recursive APIs & JavaScript Jargon
In today's podcast, we challenge widely-held beliefs about data logging, explore the intriguing concept of API recursion mirroring the simulation hypothesis, unravel the eccentricities of JavaScript syntax, and investigate the often elusive and...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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45:21
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E7: React's Redemption & Apple’s Time Riddle
This episode plunges into the riveting history of passwordless authentication, deciphers the quandary of the fleeting 8-second user retention window, and explores the creative prowess of AI, spotlighting ChatGPT's role in content generation. We...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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37:59
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E6: Python Poems & Easter Egg Culture
From Python-scripted poetry and 'Easter egg' culture to absurdly predictable password breaches, we traverse the tech terrain. We'll discuss if timing truly is the key to startup success and finally, how a Tinder match in Antarctica underscores ...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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48:35
E5: Death of DevOps & Code that Codes Itself
In this thought-provoking episode, we explore the future of DevOps, the profound influence of ChatGPT on humanity, and the growing specialization within software development. Join us as we discuss the ideal balance between DevOps and software e...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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41:41
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E4: Fortunes & Flock Patterns
In this episode, we explore Warren Buffett's late-blooming fortune, share our personal journeys as software engineers, and unravel the mystery of recursive bird flocking. We also discuss the old but still relevant MUMPS database, the prevalence...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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44:57
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E3: Turing the Unbeatable & 100 Million Servers
In this episode we dive into the complexities and confusions surrounding industry standard acronyms, explore the relationship between Java and JavaScript, and uncover the origins of JFrog's unique name. We also discuss the fascinating Turing Te...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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41:38
E2: PHP Trauma & Programming Polyglots
In this exciting episode, we discuss the daring world of microservices without distributed tracing, the controversial nature of PHP as a programming language, the alarming vulnerability of many organizations to security breaches, and the ever-p...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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41:31
