Nushell with WindSoilder

Allen Wyma talks with WindSoilder, a contributor to Nushell, a shell that treats data as structured tables. WindSoilder shares his journey into programming, his work on Nushell, and how Rust has shaped his development experience.

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• [@00:00] - Meet WindSoilder: Python developer and Rust enthusiast
• [@04:15] - Discovering Rust and starting with Nushell
• [@09:30] - Structured data pipelines in Nushell
• [@15:20] - Using Nushell for CSV, JSON, and HTTP tasks
• [@20:45] - Integrating Nushell with external commands and plugins
• [@27:35] - From contributor to core team member
• [@33:10] - Learning Rust through Nushell: Challenges and rewards
• [@38:50] - Upcoming features and improvements in Nushell
• [@44:25] - Advice for new contributors and Rust beginners
• [@47:40] - Final thoughts and community resources

Intro Theme: Aerocity

Audio Editing: Plangora

Hosting Infrastructure: Jon Gjengset

Show Notes: Plangora

Hosts: Allen Wyma