Hacking the Grepson

Hacking the Grepson 087: Version Control

You could work on a software project without version control. It doesn't impede your ability to change things and deploy. But you'd be working without a net. Matt and Mike dive into the wonderful world of not having to keep both file1.js AND file1a.js.

Hacking the Grepson 086: AOC 2024, Day 20-25

The final days of Advent of Code 2024 have finally concluded. Matt, Mike, and Richard finish up their discussion of Days 20-25.
* Advent of Code
* Richard's Day 21 notes
* Richard's Day 24 notes

Hacking the Grepson 085: AOC 2024, Day 15-19

Our recounting of the trials and tribulations of Advent of Code 2024 continue apace, this time with returning special guest Richard, here to help Mike and Matt use intelligence, both human and artificial, to tackle Day 15 through 19.
* https://adventofcode.com

Hacking the Grepson 084: AOC 2024, Day 8-14

More Advent of Code 2024, coming your way. Matt and Mike dig into Day 8 through Day 14, as the puzzles get harder and more complex.

Hacking the Grepson 083: AOC 2024, Day 1-7

It's finally Advent of Code time again! Matt and Mike kick things off by going through the first 7 days of 2024's puzzles.
* https://adventofcode.com

Hacking the Grepson 082: Everybody Codes

Advent of Code is not the only periodic programming puzzle game in town. Matt and Mike discuss Everybody Codes, a similar development challenge that is inspired by it.
Note: we spoil the first 2 of 20 quests with our approaches and answers.
* Everybody Codes
* Advent of Code

Hacking the Grepson 081: Factorio

Ever wanted to automate industry on an alien world? Factorio has got you covered. Matt and Mike finally dig into this fascinating factory simulator that features familiar programming challenges.
* Factorio
* The Planet Crafter
* PlateUp!
* Don't Starve

Hacking the Grepson 080: The Big Notation

Matt explains the computer science behind Big O notation. Mike mainly listens.
Big O notation
Previous related episode: P v NP

Hacking the Grepson 079: Deckdle

Matt and Mike talk about Mike's latest web game: Deckdle. Try your hand (oof, sorry) at a new solitaire setup each day, as you attempt to move all the cards in the tableau to your base before your stock runs out!
* Deckdle, a daily solitaire card game
* Solitaire (Wikipedia)
  * Golf variant (Wikipedia)

Hacking the Grepson 078: Rubberducking

Rubber duckies may make bath time lots of fun, but they can also make debugging easier. Matt and Mike discuss this curiosity of the development world.

Hacking the Grepson 077: Dev Blogging

Blogging is a way to share your thoughts about something in a long-form way, and doing so about development or programming can be helpful to others, as well as yourself. Matt and Mike chat about it.

Hacking the Grepson 076: Scoring the Grepson

What's with all the sound in this podcast that isn't talking? Mike explains.

Hacking the Grepson 075: Code Reviews

You write code, you run it through linting, you run it through tests, it gets built somewhere and gives you a report. But did you have another human being look at it, regardless? Code reviews can have benefits and drawbacks, and Matt and Mike discuss them.

Hacking the Grepson 074: Data Formats

While we probably spend just as much, if not more, time on file formats, the crux of this episode is data formats. What are they? Why so many? Matt and Mike discuss.

Hacking the Grepson 073: Refactoring

Sure, you wrote some code. But have you considered...rewriting it? Actually, just refactor it a little, for the sake of Future You. Matt and Mike talk about a man who once tried some IRL "refactoring" and the realizations that came from it.
* How refactoring almost ruined my marriage

Hacking the Grepson 072: The Twelve-Factor App: VI - XII

The Twelve-Factor App is a methodology for building web apps, especially those referred to as SaaS (Software as a Service). Matt and Mike continue diving into this intriguing concept and go over factors 6 to 12.
* 12factor.net
* Github source for 12factor.net

Hacking the Grepson 071: The Twelve-Factor App: I - V

The Twelve-Factor App is a methodology for building web apps, especially those referred to as SaaS (Software as a Service). Matt and Mike introduce this intriguing concept and go over factors 1 to 5.
* 12factor.net
* Github source for 12factor.net

Hacking the Grepson 070: Data Analytics

All the software we use these days is much better at getting, retaining, and deciphering user data than it was in the past. How that's done and whether it's a net positive is a good discussion topic, and Matt and Mike are here to do some analysis.

Hacking the Grepson 069: Pair Programming

Sometimes a job that is done well solo can be done even better with a compatriot. Matt and Mike discuss the pros and cons of reciprocal development.

Hacking the Grepson 068: APIs

Programs you interact with, especially on the Internet, usually have some kind of Application Programming Interface. Matt and Mike query this episode's API and let you know the results.