Hello 2022
Hello newsletter subscriber,
It's 2022 now, and I have a new episode out here:
https://corecursive.com/internet-is-duct-tape/
It's a continuation of episode #68 "Quines". Don Mckay is back, and so is Krystal from episode 52. The three of us discuss how the world is messy, and often software has to reflect this mess.
I've also recently released the bonus episode for December from Hanson Hsu on Swift vs Objective-C and other things.
Writing:
I've started a series on building things in Golang for Earthly. I plan to begin with a straightforward application and slowly build up into something more substantial, learning and teaching as I go. The first section is Building a Golang JSON HTTP Server.
I also wrote up some thoughts on people who don't use debuggers and what advantages they might be getting from doing things the hard way. It's called Printf Debugging and Srinivasa Ramanujan and while many have disagreed with my theory, it has sparked some interesting discussions with everyone I've talked to who's read it.
Reads
Some of my favorite reads of the year:
The Premonition: A Pandemic Story by Michael Lewis
Michael Lewis is the best there is at explaining complex topics through a narrative non-fiction story. Here he tackles America's response to Covid.
The Best of Me by David Sedaris
David is my favorite humorist, and this is a greatest hits book.
Work the System by Sam Carpenter
This book helped me get more organized with podcast production. It's a bit of a strange book, but if you could use some organization in your life, you might find it helpful.
What are your favorites reads or listens of the year? Please reply and let me know.
Thanks, Adam @adamgordonbell
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