Welcome to another episode of Programmer Hour! This week, we dive into some exhilarating topics, including the future of software development as discussed by Chad Fowler at a tech conference. We explore bold claims about all software becoming open source, a blockchain-based token economy, and the role of AI in future coding. We also debate the practicality of these visionary ideas, particularly for fields demanding high security like banking. Plus, stay tuned for a hands-on tutorial on Excel PivotTables—learn to summarize and analyze data with ease. Don't miss out on our discussions about the gap between academia and the job market, and tips for aspiring developers. -- Chapters: 00:00 Introduction and Podcast Overview 00:44 Future of Software Development by Chad Fowler 16:59 Practical Advice for Tech Students 25:24 Job Market Realities and Self-Improvement 29:45 Introduction to Pivot Tables 38:14 Practical Examples and Use Cases 43:51 Filtering and Sorting Data 48:35 Conclusion and Future Tutorials

Francesco Ciulla is a Software Engineer turned Developer Advocate from Italy, he is a Digital Content Creator, a Docker Captain, a Public Speaker, and a DevOps expert primarily in containerization with Docker. He shares insights into his work as a developer advocate, his adventures in public speaking, and his views on AI and the future of tech. The discussion also covers Francesco's approach to life, work, and content creation, highlighting his personal growth, professional achievements, and his outlook on the evolving landscape of technology. The podcast touches on relevant topics for tech enthusiasts and professionals, such as the importance of Rust, the role of AI in development and DevOps, and insights into productivity tools for software developers. Rust Programming Book: https://doc.rust-lang.org/book/ -- Chapters: 00:00 Navigating the World of Tech Conferences, Public Speaking and Personal Growth 15:38 Journey of a Docker Captain and the Influence of Docker 23:01 Exploring Content Creation Strategies 29:45 Future of Coding with AI and DevOps - Debunking Myths 35:17 Future of Tech, Adapting to Change, New Developer Skills 42:22 From Software Developer to Content Creator 49:04 Deep Dive into Tech Trends, Quick Insights 01:02:52 Closing Thoughts and Future Plans

Today, we have some exciting updates to share. Kritika has embarked on a journey to obtain a Google Data Analytics certification, starting with the basic level. We'll discuss the significance of data analytics, and her motivation for pursuing this certification, and delve deeper into the topic in upcoming episodes. Pranav recently attended a Flutter meetup hosted by the GDG Developer Group, sponsored by Unity. He'll share his experience and insights from the event. Additionally, Pranav has decided to pursue his second Google Cloud certification. We'll explore his reasons behind this decision and reflect on his experience with the first certification. Following that, we'll explore current trends in the tech industry. One topic of discussion will be the growing prominence of low-code and no-code platforms, which some predict could impact developers' job prospects in the future. We'll analyze this claim and its potential implications. Lastly, we have a tutorial segment focused on Git and GitHub. We'll guide you through setting up your GitHub account and contributing to open-source projects. Stay tuned for these engaging discussions and tutorials! Becoming a Certified Google Cloud Digital Leader in 24 Hours: https://youtu.be/z7AboSE_ipQ -- Chapters: 0:00 Intro 3:05 Google Developer Group(GDG) Meetup on Flutter 7:25 Importance of Going to Meetups 11:30 Google Data Analytics Certifications 21:46 Google Cloud Certifications 33:54 AI & Low Code No Code(LCNC) v/s Software Devs 49:52 Importance of Git and GitHub 52:39 Git and GitHub Tutorial 1:05:14 Q/A Session