Programming Throwdown

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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.

Episodes

FPGAs

This show covers Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) programming. Tools of the show: Jason: Kaggle http://www.kaggle.com/ Patrick: KiCad http://www.kicad-pcb.org/ . Books of the show: Jason: Mahout in Action http://amzn.to/1eizgRS Patrick: Bebop to the Boolean Boogie http://amzn.to/1cGRdaD ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Nov 20, 2013•1 hr 21 min•Ep 30•Transcript available on Metacast

CUDA and OpenCL

This show covers CUDA and OpenCL, languages targeting the Graphics Processing Unit (GPU). Tools of the show: NES/SNES Together https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.github.mistertea.android.emu.nes https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.github.mistertea.android.emu.snes, JODA-Time http://www.joda.org/joda-time/. Books of the show: Understanding Computational Bayesian Statistics http://amzn.to/1cGrjEX and Going Postal http://amzn.to/13egaIw ★ Support this podcast on Patreon...

Sep 04, 2013•1 hr 4 min•Transcript available on Metacast

Applied Artificial Intelligence

This show covers Applied Artificial Intelligence, techniques for applying AI to work or hobby projects. Tools of the show: WebM and FFMpeg. Books of the show: 2br02b http://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/21279 and The Code Book (Kindle: http://amzn.to/14zADaL), (Paperback: http://amzn.to/11j2l7G) ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Jun 13, 2013•1 hr 8 min•Ep 28•Transcript available on Metacast

Theoretical Artificial Intelligence

This show covers Theoretical Artificial Intelligence, a deep dive into what AI is all about. Tools of the show: TypeScript and Ridiciulous Fishing. Books of the show: Dungeon (Paperback: http://amzn.to/11Iares) and Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (Kindle: http://amzn.to/117nNv3) (Hardcover: http://amzn.to/11IaEyj) ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★...

May 31, 2013•1 hr 13 min•Ep 27•Transcript available on Metacast

Image Processing

This show covers Image Processing, techniques for manipulating images and extracting other useful information from them. Tools of the show: Moon+ Reader Pro and Spaceteam. Books of the show: Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? (Kindle: http://amzn.to/14mk17G ), (Paperback: http://amzn.to/XamtLA) and Foundation (Kindle: http://amzn.to/XamMWD), (Paperback: http://amzn.to/WUb1Cg) ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★...

Mar 26, 2013•1 hr 7 min•Ep 26•Transcript available on Metacast

Unit Testing

This show covers unit testing, a way to put your code through the ringer before you show it to your users. Tools of the show: JsFiddle and towel.blinkenlights.nl. Books of the show: The Lean Startup (Kindle: http://amzn.to/157xbEl ), (Hardcover: http://amzn.to/12HwaDp) and Ender’s Game (Kindle: http://amzn.to/VcfVtD), (Paperback: http://amzn.to/Wg32hx) ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★...

Feb 22, 2013•1 hr 15 min•Ep 25•Transcript available on Metacast

JVM Languages (Jython, Clojure, Scala)

This show covers some JVM languages, languages that are built on top of Java. Tools of the show: Ripple Emulator and Battle of the Bulge. Books of the show: Reinforcement Learning: An Introduction http://amzn.to/X6DpwS and Ready Player One http://amzn.to/Yg3zzP ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Jan 29, 2013•1 hr•Transcript available on Metacast

Hadoop

This show covers Hadoop, a set of several languages and libraries for working with big data. Tools of the show: Emacs and Chrome Browser Sync. Books of the show: Hadoop: The Definitive Guide http://tinyurl.com/cp3mw32 and Anathem http://tinyurl.com/cas8bux ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Dec 26, 2012•1 hr 7 min•Ep 23•Transcript available on Metacast

LaTeX

This show covers LaTeX, a digital typesetting language. Tools of the show: Cocos2d-X and Snapseed. Books of the show: Algorithms in C++ http://tinyurl.com/agbc8t7 and Head First Design Patterns http://tinyurl.com/ayxb7q6 ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Dec 09, 2012•1 hr 7 min•Ep 22•Transcript available on Metacast

Mailbag

This show covers some of the top questions asked by the fans. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Nov 19, 2012•1 hr 21 min•Ep 21•Transcript available on Metacast

Query Languages

This show covers Query Languages, programming languages designed at accessing data from databases. Tools of the biweek: Pixen and Downcast ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Oct 28, 2012•1 hr 28 min•Ep 20•Transcript available on Metacast

BASIC

This show covers Beginner's All-purpose Symbolic Instruction Code (BASIC), a starter language for many programmers. Tools of the biweek: Dungeon Crawl Stone Soup and Wireshark ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Sep 22, 2012•53 min•Ep 19•Transcript available on Metacast

Go

This show covers Go, an interpreted, low-level language that has native coroutine support. News:100000 DPI printer, Joyent Cloud ending lifetime support, Apple buys fingerprint company, Twitter caps 3rd party apps. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Sep 06, 2012•1 hr 13 min•Ep 18•Transcript available on Metacast

Java

This show covers Java, a semi-compiled language used heavily in web and mobile development. News: Ouya android gaming console, Is C/C++ Worth It?, Engineered Jellyfish. Tools of the BiWeek: Cygwin, MinGW and Macports, uShare. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Aug 03, 2012•1 hr 18 min•Transcript available on Metacast

Build Automation

This show covers build automation, scripts to streamline the build process. News: New Top Level Domains, Anatomy of Freemium, LinkedIn Passwords Leaked, $100 Masters Degree. The tools of the biweek are Apache Cordova (Formerly PhoneGap), Xbox Media Center (XBMC). ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Jun 27, 2012•1 hr 9 min•Ep 16•Transcript available on Metacast

Lua

This show covers Lua, an interpreted language designed to be embedded into larger applications. News: Facbeook IPO, Javascript Arduino programming, Brain Controlled Robots. The tools of the biweek are JDBM/BerkeleyDB and Audacity. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

May 29, 2012•1 hr 10 min•Ep 15•Transcript available on Metacast

Interface Description Languages (IDLs)

This show covers Interface Descrption Languages (IDLs), such as thrift and protocol buffers. News: Sony fighting with PSP hackers, Pebble smartphone watch, Pacman runs on 0x10C, UF Computer Science cuts. The tools of the biweek are Sublime Text Editor and Luminance HDR. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Apr 26, 2012•1 hr 14 min•Ep 14•Transcript available on Metacast

C++

This show covers C++, a general-purpose programming language. News: Visualizing code to fail faster, the future of the used game market, Prince of Persia source code found. The tools of the biweek are sfxr and DC universe online. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Apr 09, 2012•1 hr 15 min•Ep 13•Transcript available on Metacast

Dart

This show covers Dart, a client-side browser alternative to javascript. Dart currently only runs in Chrome, but dart code can be compiled to javascript and then run in any browser. News: Raspberry Pi, California allows autonomous cars, Stanford online courses. The tools of the biweek are Disk Usage Programs (WinDirStat, Disk usage Analyzer, and Disk Inventory X), and Spelunky. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★...

Mar 20, 2012•57 min•Ep 12•Transcript available on Metacast

Lisp

This show covers Lisp, one of the first functional langauge that is often used for academic purposes, but also has a place in industry. The episode talks about Cuda, how to write a Roguelike, becoming a good programming, and DOS games on Chrome. The tools of the biweek are Google Native Client (NaCl), a way to run native C/C++ code in a browser, and Handbrake, a way to make copies of your video DVDs. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★...

Feb 26, 2012•1 hr 7 min•Ep 11•Transcript available on Metacast

Javascript

This show covers Javascript, the only client-side scripting language built into most modern browsers. The episode talks about Patrick's move to Silicon Valley, Codecademy, The HP Touchpad Fire sale, and Minecraft's Notch challenging Bethesda to Quake 3. The tools of the biweek are Low-Level Virtual Machine (LLVM), an open source virtual machine and suite of compilers that compile and run code from many languages. and Hamachi, a free virtual private networking solution. ★ Support this podcast on ...

Aug 29, 2011•1 hr 26 min•Ep 10•Transcript available on Metacast

HTML and CSS

This show covers HyperText Markup Language (HTML) and Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), two of the three languages that make up most client-side Internet programming. The episode talks about the Humble Indie Bundle 3, Linux Kernel reaching 3.0, and the end of manned space flight program. The tools of the biweek are Freemind, an open source brainstorming assistant, and Picasa, a free photo editing and hosting service. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★...

Aug 05, 2011•1 hr 15 min•Transcript available on Metacast

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•Transcript available on Metacast

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•Transcript available on Metacast

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•Transcript available on Metacast

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•Transcript available on Metacast

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•Transcript available on Metacast

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•Transcript available on Metacast

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•Transcript available on Metacast

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•Transcript available on Metacast