Programming Throwdown

Patrick Wheeler and Jason Gauci•www.programmingthrowdown.com

Programming Throwdown educates Computer Scientists and Software Engineers on a cavalcade of programming and tech topics. Every show will cover a new programming language, so listeners will be able to speak intelligently about any programming language.

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Episodes

Prolog

This show covers Prolog (Programmable Logic), a rule based language based on deductive inferencing. The episode talks about the Zynga IPO, Google+, and types of coders (Computer Scientist, Programmer, and Developer). The tools of the biweek are FreeNX, a remote desktop server and client, and Evernote, a note taking application that stores notes in the cloud. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Jul 04, 2011•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 8

Objective-C

This show covers Objective-C, the premier language for iphone, ipad, and os/x app development. The episode talks about the upcoming Wii U console and Duke Nukem Forever, (possibly) the most offensive game ever made. After the news, the show discusses why and how Patrick and Jason got into programming. The tools of the biweek are JavE, an ascii art drawing and conversion tool, and Ascii Flow Diagram, an ascii art flowchart creator. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★...

Jun 18, 2011•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 7

Assembly

This show covers Assembly, the lowest level language used to program a computer. This episode talks about the amount of traffic Netflix is generating, how many ebooks Amazon now sells, Apple not standing up for its developers, how young is too young for facebook, working on open source projects, and a new tool called Hype. The tools of the day are FileZilla, a cross platform ftp client, and PuTTY, a Windows SSH tool. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★...

May 21, 2011•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 6

C#

This show covers C# a CLI language designed by Microsoft. This episode talks about over the air updates, decompiling, and Ubuntu. The tools of the day are VLC, a cross-platform video player and PortableApps, a collection of applications able to run off a USB drive. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

May 13, 2011•1 hr•Ep. 5

Matlab and Octave

This show covers Matlab, a matrix-based interpreted multiprocessing function language. This episode talks about cloud computing, gaming, and then DIY hardware. The tools of the day are TI MSP430 Launchpad, a hobbyist single board computer (SBC) and Sketchup, a 3d prototyping software. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Apr 27, 2011•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 4

Erlang Programming Language

This show covers Erlang, a multiprocessing function language. The show talks about latest updates in C++ and java, then talks about open sourcing hardware. The tools of the day are MS Dependency Walker, a DLL resolver and Keepass, a password multiplexer. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Apr 08, 2011•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 3

Python Programming Language

This show covers Python, a popular interpreted language. The show begins with discussion on javascript and browser updates, then goes into the Goldman Sach's stolen code trial, eco-friendly programming, and the origins of Oregon Trail. The tools of the day are Fossil a distributed version control system and Unison, a two-way file synchronization utilities. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Mar 25, 2011•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 2

C Programming Language

This show covers C, the foundation of all programming languages. We begin by introducing ourselves, then jump into talking about the PS3 hack and Nokia cell phone strategy. The tools of the day are Comix the comix book reader and Bitcoin, a virtual currency. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Mar 09, 2011•58 min•Ep. 1

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