Compiler
Episodes
Collaboration In Product Security
02 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
How do security professionals work together to manage the known and the unknown? The Compiler team wraps up their exploration of product security by f...
Keeping Track Of Vulnerabilities With CVEs
19 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Every lock has its weakness. That applies to the world of IT security—and any one piece of software can have multiple vulnerabilities. Code changes....
Post-quantum Cryptography
05 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when the encryption protecting the world’s most sensitive data is broken? As quantum computing advances, the standard algorithms we use...
Understanding AI Security Frameworks
19 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
With AI, traditional security methods don’t apply. Conventional defenses and ways of thinking cannot account for the myriad of attack vectors an AI ...
Data Security And AI
05 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The relationship between data and AI is...complicated. AI is built on data. It often needs more. A wealth of data can make AI strong. But it can also ...
Data Security 101
22 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
They say "data is king." From secret recipes to performance metrics and beyond, organizations use mountains of data every day. It's important to keep ...
AI Is Changing The Threat Landscape
08 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The rapid adoption of AI often means security is an afterthought. And let's face it—humans are not always great at assessing risk. But how has AI tr...
What Is Product Security?
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Our trust in the internet is the lowest it’s ever been. In spite of our vigilance, we face more threats than ever before. Product security is a vita...
The New Security Landscape
11 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Phishing. DDoS attacks. Social engineering. These are not new terms if you know anything about cybersecurity. But emerging technologies are making the...
Context And The True "Cost" Of AI
05 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sure, AI has made a splash. And it's on us to level up, learn the ropes, and roll with it. But how do we even do that? And what cool human stuff might...
Agentic AI: Working As Instructed
22 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Agentic AIs are showing promise for tedious work. But it’s hard to explain exactly how you want it done—and getting it wrong could create big prob...
Breaking Down AI Biases
08 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Does your health insurance chatbot need to tell jokes? No. Does it need to be accurate? Absolutely. That's hard when biases get in the way. The intr...
Diagnosing and Dispelling AI Hallucinations
24 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
AI is notorious for making stuff up. But it doesn’t always tell you when it does. That’s a problem for users who may not realize hallucinations ar...
Chasing Its Own Tail
10 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
With the massive flow of AI-generated content onto the internet, it was only a matter of time until all of those bits of data found their way back int...
Navigating Data Rights In AI
27 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Copyright infringement is a huge issue for AI training and use. Can LLMs give you copyrighted content? What data can you use to train and tune your ow...
AI Building Blocks
13 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There’s no one AI model to rule them all. Each project has its own requirements. Where do you get started building your own model?Compiler continues...
Pie In The Sky
27 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There is a lot of excitement around AI models, but can it meet the expectations set by blockbuster movies? What’s the current inflection point betwe...
AI 101
13 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Everyone’s talking about AI. Everyone says it’s the future. To find out where we’re going, we should know how we got here—and exactly what we’...
The Truth About Netcode
13 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Online multiplayer games are a staple of modern entertainment. But internet connectivity is an unpredictable factor in the experience. That’s why ne...
Air-gapped Networks
30 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
From healthcare to banking, there’s a lot of industries that require the utmost protection for sensitive data. But for those sectors, innovation is ...
Linux, Shadowman, And Open Source Spirit
16 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Red Hat Enterprise Linux has been around for a while. For many technologists, be they professional or hobbyist, it jump started their interest in open...
Conferences 102
02 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We all know what industry conferences are for. You see the talks, you do the networking, you get the swag. Anything else? Well, yes, actually. In our...
Sustainability Beyond Servers
18 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Last year, we discussed the impact of data centers on the global power grid. We know open source technology can help us optimize our power consumption...
Rolling With The Punches
04 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Career paths are full of unexpected challenges. In the last installment of our career series, we hear how a little empathy and authenticity helped two...
Bad Bosses
21 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Everyone wants to work for a good boss. That’s not always possible. Sometimes, a bad boss is easy to spot. Sometimes, a boss who’s been great will...
The Ground Floor
07 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We all start somewhere. For these two IT professionals, the ground floor is where they found their way into the tech industry. When you don’t know ...
Grains of Salt
22 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We could all use some help making decisions. The advice we get isn’t always the most helpful. Sometimes, it’s easy to spot the bad advice. But wha...
All's Well That Ends Well
08 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Big mistakes. Colossal setbacks. Bad days. We’ve all been there. But how do we find a way forward? The Compiler team shares two stories of unexpecte...
Big Bets
25 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
People react differently when they hear the word “risk”. While there’s the possibility of reward, it takes a lot to step out of the comfort zone...
Warning Signs
11 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
They say wisdom comes from experience. Starting out in the tech industry likely means you’re short on experience and looking for advice. One area wh...
Year In Review
21 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It’s been a year of growth at Compiler, and we want to celebrate and share with our guests and listeners some of our favorite moments from the show....
Continuing Education
07 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Learning never stops. But neither do our workloads. The constant influx of emails, messages, and tickets doesn’t leave much room for acquiring new s...
Legacies: The Wrap-up
09 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Over the course of the series, we’ve learned how tough it is to choose between older systems and newer innovation. Tougher still, is how those syste...
APIs And The Modernization Dilemma
26 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Governments, companies, and organizations around the world are coming together to make healthcare IT infrastructure faster and more intuitive, matchin...
Ossified Operating Systems
12 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Operating systems are everywhere. They’re likely also all over the place. There are unsupported operating systems running everything from old machin...
The COBOL Chronicles
28 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It has become the programming language underneath some of the most important industries in the world, but the community surrounding COBOL is aging, an...
The Legend Of Hadoop
14 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In 2002, Hadoop hit the scene, and quickly became a media darling. Twenty years later, typing the term into a search engine will return questions abou...
Hardy Hardware
31 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Old hardware needs love and attention. But not too much—you don’t want to upset the status quo. Legacy servers, devices, and machinery are probabl...
In Defense Of Legacy
17 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As the tech industry continues to innovate, more technology gets classified as outdated—often referred to as legacy. But younger IT professionals of...
Thriving In Economic Uncertainty
06 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The last few years have been a weird time for everyone, and while the tech industry is seeing a lot of change, not all of it is inspiring. Navigating...
Ready To Launch
22 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Launching a new product should be cause for celebration. All too often in the tech industry, launch day is a source of worry, and in the worst cases, ...
Adventures In Automation
08 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Repetitive tasks can be the worst part of a job. They take time, they take focus, but they don’t typically spark creativity. That is, until you try ...
Datacenters And Sustainability
25 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We closely examine different aspects of technology— data storage, AI, software development, and hardware capabilities. But one part of that equation...
Tech Conferences 101
11 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We have some one-off episodes to share while we are hard at work on our new series. This week, we tackle speaking at tech conferences. Tech talks are...
The Developer Advocate And The Exchange
27 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There are a lot of ways to get the word out about your product. But the tech industry needs something more. Building a community where users and devel...
Tech Support, Deconstructed
13 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
To some, working in technical support can seem equal parts stressful and mundane. But through building relationships, sharing knowledge, and practicin...
The Web Developer And The Presence
30 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Web development has changed a lot over the years. And for startups, it’s a necessity, at least for marketing and securing capital. But digital strat...
The Product Manager And The Loop
16 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When building out an application, it can be hard to decide what needs attention, and what can wait. Maintenance is important, but development teams al...
The Sysadmin And The Script
02 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
System(s) Administrators don’t get enough credit. They set up systems. Maintain them. Make sure everything follows security best practices. All whil...
The Designer And The Blueprint
16 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Design can be a powerful tool. But where, and how, does it start when building software? And how can it drive a company’s growth? Through intentiona...
The Architect And The Toolbox
02 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There are many kinds of architects in the tech industry. While they don’t draw building schematics, they do put together blueprints for programs, sy...
The CTO And The Vision
19 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A Chief Technology Officer needs to be an expert in technology. That much is clear. But what does a CTO actually do every day? What outcomes are they ...
From CodeNewbie: The new wave of frontend developer tools are on their way
08 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Compiler is on a holiday break and will return in January 2023—but we're sharing an episode made by our friends at CodeNewbie that we think you'll l...
Building A Common Language
10 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
While working in a software stack, IT professionals may have to bridge gaps in practical knowledge, institutional knowledge, and communication. Teams ...
Testing, PDFs, And Donkeys
27 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We reach our penultimate episode for Stack/Unstuck, and arrive on the topic of testing. Testing isn’t necessarily part of any technology stack, but ...
The Overlooked Operating System
13 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The operating system wars are over. We’re still left with Windows, Linux, and MacOS—along with Android and iOS. Many argue that there’s little l...
Data-baeses
29 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Writing data is easy. You take in the information and put it away for future use. It’s remembering exactly what you wrote and where you put it that’...
Frameworks And Fundamentals
15 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Frameworks exist to make building apps easier, and there are a lot to choose from. We hear from one long-time Java developer about his passion project...
The Fractious Front End
01 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Front-end development can be complex—and that means a front-end developer’s skills are essential, albeit constantly shifting. But a humble web sea...
The Great Stack Debate
18 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The software stack is like an onion. Or a sheet cake. Or lasagna. Or is it? It’s often described as having layers that sit on top of each other. The...
Are Big Mistakes That Big Of A Deal? Part 2
07 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mistakes are part of growth. If we’re lucky, we’re in an environment where they’re not punished harshly. That lets us fix the problem, learn to ...
Are Big Mistakes That Big Of A Deal?
23 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Oops. We all make mistakes. Most of the time, they’re small enough no one notices. But every now and then, we do something that makes us break into ...
How Does Data Help Shape Movies?
09 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Movies are culturally important. They transform language and communication. Motion pictures present fantasy worlds we can get lost in, helping us unde...
How Do We Make Updates Less Annoying?
26 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Updates. They take time out of your day and your devices out of commission. That’s about the extent of it for an end user. But for organizations? Up...
When Should Data Die?
12 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We have a finite time on earth. But the data we generate? It can last much, much longer. We have limited control over what happens to our data during ...
How Bad Is Betting Wrong On The Future?
28 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Technologists are often asked to make decisions based on future industry advancements—or basically, things that haven’t happened yet. It’s alrea...
Are We As Productive As We Think?
14 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We live in what some call a “distraction economy.” There are countless messages, emails, tickets, bugs to fix, and meetings to attend. For those w...
Who's Afraid Of Compilers?
31 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It’s about time we asked a question about compilers. It’s been a scary proposition. Compilers have a reputation for density, complexity, and a fai...
How Do Roads Become Smarter?
17 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Traffic jams and congested streets are an annoyance many people have to endure. Turns out, the same technology keeping us constantly connected—the I...
What Do Kids Learn When They Learn About Tech?
03 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Computer literacy is supposedly coming naturally to younger generations who seem to be born with smartphones in their hands. But there’s a differenc...
Command Line Heroes Presents: Relentless Replicators
24 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hey listeners—we’ve got something different for you to try. If you enjoyed our Caturday episode and want more stories about security, we think you...
How Can Memes Improve Security?
17 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Memes are goofy. They’re easily recognizable. And they’re often used to make a point. So it’s no wonder that people on both sides of the InfoSec...
Can Kubernetes Help People Find Love?
03 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Valentine’s Day is a time for roses, candy, wine, and time with that special someone. And more than ever, people are meeting their romantic partners...
How Should We Handle Failure?
20 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In tech, there's a lot of pressure to keep things running smoothly. That makes even a small mistake or a brief outage seem disastrous. When people fai...
Mailbag: Managers, Technical Debt
06 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Since the debut of Compiler, our team has posed a few interesting questions, and the answers have gotten people talking. Do the words ‘manager’ an...
What's The Recipe For Burnout?
09 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Working on a popular open source project can be demanding. Just ask the maintainers on GitHub’s ReadME podcast. In a special episode of Compiler, we...
How Are Tech Hubs Changing?
25 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Start-ups. Newly affluent neighborhoods. Overpriced coffee shops. Tech hubs evoke a lot of imagery, opinions, and emotions. Traditionally, if someone ...
Why Should You Write Technical Documentation?
11 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We’ve all encountered technical documentation: Readmes, product manuals, and how-to guides, to name a few. Some are good, some are not so good, and ...
How Do We Mentor The Next Generation Of IT Leaders?
28 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
New tech graduates enter the workforce every year. What generational differences and unique challenges will these younger professionals face? Mentorsh...
Do We Still Need Strong Copyleft Licenses?
14 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It’s a good idea to understand the open source licenses governing the projects you use. Luckily, it’s less daunting than you may think. We start w...
Can Superstitions Solve Technical Problems?
30 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We all know not to walk under a ladder. Or break a mirror. Or do anything that may incur the wrath of the paranormal. Superstitions linger, even in pl...
Do We Want a World Without Technical Debt?
16 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Software development teams often reach a crossroads. Should they perform maintenance and address bug issues, or add new features to satisfy users? The...
What Are Tech Hiring Managers Looking For?
02 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Interviewing for a job is often a stressful process. Most people don’t enjoy the inherent judgment involved. Being prepared helps—but what exactly...
What Can Video Games Teach Us About Edge Computing?
19 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
From button-mashing brawlers to massive battle royales, there’s a lot of fun to be had in online gaming. That is, if players’ connections are reli...
Should Managers Code?
05 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Becoming a manager can be a triumphant milestone of working life. It’s often a recognition of leadership and, in the tech industry, technical skill....
Introducing Compiler
13 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
From the creators of Command Line Heroes, our new original show unravels tech topics both big and bizarre. Join hosts Angela Andrews and Brent Simonea...