The [REFACTORED] Podcast

Refactored 135: "Fiber Fiasco"

Wherein Frank explains config management while Chris prepares to go postal.

Show Notes

• Chris gets entangled in a suburban standoff where HOAs and ISPs play hot potato with his Internet dreams.
• Logitech, once a name synonymous with quality peripherals, now hocking an “AI” mouse. For real.
• Ansible and Pulumi pick up steam. No one loves Chef anymore. Terraform is still a thing.
• The pick of the week is Pulumi - IaC that sucks a lot less.
• … and much more!

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Refactored 134: "Standard Issue Hostility"

Wherein Frank wants you to stick to your guns.

Show Notes

• American Kennel Club makes a mockery of their trademark. Frank explains.
• Chris explains why he’s ruined his life. Again.
  • Yet Another Email Migration. Gonna hashtag #YAEM for next time.
  • Moves back to QWERTY because he loves the pain.
• The guys have a good debate over standards vs technological innovation.
• Does every product pitch need AI? Yes, and no.
• The pick of the week is UserVoice, because God gave you two ears and one mouth.
• … and much more!

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Refactored 133: "Helldevins 2: The Electric Intelligoo"

Wherein Chris spirals about consoles and Frank loves punchcards.

Show Notes

• Devin was a lie. Can’t make this stuff up. The guys eat humble pie, admitting their miscall on AI’s immediate threat to software engineering jobs.
• Helldivers 2 storms gaming, leaving Chris ever FOMOd.
• The pick of the week is the Makalu Max from Mountain.
• … and much more!

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