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Turbopuffer with Simon Hørup Eskildsen

Vector search has become a foundational technology for AI applications, enabling everything from semantic code search to contextual retrieval for large language models. However, a major challenge with vector databases has been the cost as data storage scales. Turbopuffer is a vector database that focuses on speed, cost and scalability. It was created by Simon

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Orkes and Agentic Workflow Management with Viren Baraiya

Modern software systems are composed of many independent microservices spanning frontends, backends, APIs, and AI models, and coordinating and scaling them reliably is a constant challenge. A workflow orchestration platform addresses this by providing a structured framework to define, execute, and monitor complex workflows with resilience and clarity. Orkes is an enterprise-scale agentic orchestration platform

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SED News: NVIDIA Bets on Intel, Meta’s Demo Crash, and Anthropic’s Explosive Growth

SED News is a monthly podcast from Software Engineering Daily where hosts Gregor Vand and Sean Falconer unpack the biggest stories shaping software engineering, Silicon Valley, and the broader tech industry. In this episode, they cover NVIDIA‘s $5B investment in Intel and $100M stake in OpenAI, Meta’s stumble with its AR glasses demo, and the

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Scaling AI in Enterprise Codebases with Guy Gur-Ari

The rise of language-model coding assistants has led to the creation of the vibe coding paradigm. In this mode of software development, AI agents take a plain language prompt and generate entire applications, which dramatically lowers the barriers to entry and democratizes access to software creation. However, many enterprise environments have large, legacy codebases and

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Ruby Static Analysis with Jake Zimmerman

Dynamic languages like Ruby, Python, and JavaScript determine the types of variables at runtime rather than at compile time. This flexibility allows for rapid development and concise code, but it also makes it harder to catch certain classes of bugs before execution. Type checkers for dynamic languages add structure and safety without compromising their expressive

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Engineering in the Era of Agents with Yechezkel Rabinovich

Modern software platforms are increasingly composed of diverse microservices, third-party APIs, and cloud resources. The distributed nature of these systems makes it difficult for engineers to gain a clear view of how their systems behave, which can slow down troubleshooting and increase operational risk. groundcover is an observability platform that uses eBPF sensors to capture

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Mike McQuaid on Homebrew and macOS Package Management

Homebrew is a widely used package manager that simplifies the installation of open-source software on macOS. It was created in response to the growing demand for a lightweight, developer-friendly tool suited to an increasingly Mac-centric development ecosystem. Today, Homebrew is a near-essential part of the macOS software development toolkit. Mike McQuaid joined the project early

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Enhancing Productivity Through Agent Autonomy with Chris Weichel

A common challenge in software development is creating and maintaining robust development environments. The rise of AI agents has amplified this complexity by adding new demands around permission controls, environment isolation, and resource management. Ona is a platform for AI-native software development and engineering agents. The platform combines autonomous agents with secure, standardized environments, with

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The X-Plane Flight Simulator Featuring Ben Supnik

X-Plane is a popular flight simulator developed by Laminar Research. It features a first-principles physics engine, realistic aircraft systems, and a wide variety of aircraft. We wanted to understand the engineering that goes into creating a flight simulator so we invited Ben Supnik on the show. Ben is a software engineer at Laminar and he’s been

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Four Creative Methods to Reuse Your Old PlayStation Vita

Sony’s successor to the PlayStation Portable, the PlayStation Vita, was released on February 22, 2012, in North America, Europe, and other areas after first appearing a few months prior in Japan. Reflecting on it, considerable changes have occurred in the gaming sector since this cherished handheld was introduced. Fortunately, the PlayStation Vita is not obsolete — although, if yours has been unused and collecting dust for years, it might actually be non-functional until you recharge it for a bit. Once you have your trusty Vita operational again, you’ll be glad to discover that you can still teach an old dog fresh tricks, similar to how you can uncover new uses for your old PlayStation 5.

If you’re familiar with modding, there’s a great deal you can accomplish with your PlayStation Vita. Just keep in mind that this is akin to jailbreaking your device, which entails eliminating the software limits set by Sony by installing an unofficial, community-supported firmware version. However, by doing this, you can unlock homebrew applications and capabilities.

Even if you’re not at ease with hacking your PlayStation Vita, there are still various methods to extend its usefulness. Only a few items in this list — specifically, the emulation and manga segments — require a modified PlayStation Vita. The other alternatives can be utilized with the standard software included with your device.

Play your digital PlayStation 1 and PlayStation Portable games natively

One of the most convenient features offered by the PlayStation Vita is the ability to play your digital PlayStation 1 and PlayStation Portable games without requiring any modifications. This handheld is perfectly capable of running these game titles smoothly, bringing back nostalgic moments from your gaming days. Simply log in to your PlayStation Network account, download your chosen games, and enjoy them stylistically on the Vita.