Episode 8: Quantum-Safe and Sound: Why Reliability Still Rules with Jules May
In this episode of 10X Insights, hosts Kadi McKean and Steve Poole sit down with software engineer Jules May for a conversation that bridges the gap between today’s reliable code and tomorrow’s quantum possibilities. From airplanes to AI, Jules shares what it takes to build software that doesn’t just work—it lasts.Key Takeaways & Learnings:🛫 Reliability > Speed: Building software for critical systems means writing code that won’t blow up mid-flight—literally. Jules argues that reliability should trump speed when lives (or data) are on the line.⚙️ Exceptions Aren’t Always Exceptional: Rethink how your code handles errors. Jules makes the case for fewer surprises and more predictability in how systems fail—and recover.🧠 Human Understanding Still Wins: Even as AI gets smarter, human intuition, empathy, and contextual understanding remain core to great software design.🔮 Quantum Computing Demystified: Jules breaks down how quantum computing flips classical logic on its head and why it could revolutionize AI and encryption.🧩 The Future of Security: Quantum breakthroughs could upend how we think about secure systems—time to start preparing your mental models (and your encryption keys).💡 Engineering Philosophy: Great engineers don’t just optimize performance; they optimize trust.Episode ResourcesExtreme Reliability by Jules MayCryptography in a post quantum world: why our encryption now has a use by date and what we need to do Devoxx 2025 presentation by Jules May
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Episode 7: CTRL+Vibes = Story Time With Bruno Borges
What happens when anyone with an idea—and a little AI magic—can spin up an app in a day? In this episode of 10X Insights, Kadi McKean and Steve Poole sit down with Bruno Borges (Microsoft) to unpack the world of “vibe coding.” From building apps on a Friday night to discovering a real-world case of an insecure AI-generated school portal, Bruno shares both the thrill and the risks of letting AI do the heavy lifting. Tune in for candid stories, laugh at cringe-worthy red flags, and walk away with practical guardrails for experimenting with vibe coding without ending up in a security nightmare.https://10xinsights.dev/
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Episode 6: Frankly Speaking: How Java, Raspberry Pi, and Drum Created a Guru
In this episode of 10 X Insights, hosts Kadi McKean and Steve Poole sit down with Java Champion Frank Delporte. Frank shares his incredible journey through the world of Java and Raspberry Pi, emphasizing the impact of technical writing on his career. From starting with a Commodore 64 to writing a book on Java and Raspberry Pi, Frank discusses his various projects, including open-source contributions and home automation endeavors. The conversation dives into topics like The importance of technical documentation The role of open-source communitiesHow sharing knowledge can skyrocket your careerPacked with insights, this episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the intersection of software development and personal growth.Resources:https://foojay.io/Getting started with Java on the Raspberry Pi - UPDATE 2025
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Episode 5: Fork Yeah, AI Wrote That
On this episode of 10X Insights, Kadi McKean is joined by Steve Poole and newcomer to the pod, Baruch Sadogursky, for a deep dive into the intersection of AI and software development.From Spider-Man AI memes to developer productivity tools, we unpack the hype, the hallucinations, and the real-life utility of AI in your daily coding grind. We explore:Where AI is showing up across the SDLC (spoiler: everywhere).The biggest misconceptions developers have about AI.The Intent Integrity Chain (yes, it’s a thing—and you’ll want to remember it).Why test-driven development and behavior-driven development are critical if you're letting AI write your code.And, of course, the ethics, side effects, and IP weirdness we’re all still figuring out.This episode is part pep talk, part practical guide for developers who want to stop doomscrolling and start experimenting. So don’t panic—grab your favorite IDE, open up ChatGPT, and let’s build the future (with guardrails).Come for the banter, stay for the brain boost.
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Episode 4: CTRL + ATL + DEL Burnout
Burnout: it’s the silent background process eating up all your system resources—and most of us don’t even realize it’s running until we crash. In this episode, we finally hit Ctrl + Alt + Del on a topic developers don’t talk about enough.Join Kadi McKean and Steve Poole as they speak with Java Champion Trisha Gee about what burnout really looks like in tech, how it sneaks up on even the most seasoned engineers, and why working harder isn’t the fix. With personal stories, hard-won lessons, and a bit of dark dev humor, we’re breaking the stigma and showing you how to recognize the signs before your internal debugger fails.Whether you’re running on fumes or want to protect your future self, this episode is the therapy session you didn’t know you needed.
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