Show Notes
Welcome to another riveting episode of Top End Devs! In today's "Year in Review" special, hosts Charles, AJ, Dan, and Steve Edwards take you on a retrospective journey through their most memorable moments and thought-provoking discussions of the year. From the amusing and insightful exchanges with influential guests like Rich Harris and Kyle Simpson to their deep dives into emerging tech trends like Svelte 5 and AI integration in development, this episode has it all. They also explore Charles's experience transitioning from a Mac to a high-performance System76 machine, Dan's favorite and least favorite tech trends, and AJ's admiration for profitable and customer-focused approaches in the industry. Expect a blend of technical expertise, humor with those beloved dad jokes, and personal reflections that make this podcast uniquely engaging. So, get ready as we reflect on the year's highlights, laugh at the dad jokes that have become fan favorites, and look forward to exciting developments in the tech world with your favorite panelists.
Picks AJ - 100 Days of Rejection (Therapy) AJ - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLamouX6QxWIuTHuaArIOzdorWoYaF6cU5 AJ - John Sonmez: Eye Contact & Smirking AJ - John Sonmez: How to Become a Man AJ - EvalPlus Leaderboard AJ - Ollama Charles -Heat Charles - Heat: Pedal to the Metal Charles - Hit Refresh by Satya Nadella Charles - American Icon by Bryce Hoffman Charles - System76 Charles - Wizard's First Rule (Sword of Truth, Book 1) (Sword of Truth, 1) Dan - A Man on the Inside (TV Series 2024 Dan - The Best Syria Breakdown You'll Ever Hear - Thomas Small Dan - Master of the Five Magics
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