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Episode 176: Quantum Computing with Martin Laforest Jun 03, 2011

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We talk with Martin Laforest about topics ranging from how quantum computing works, which different models of quantum computing are explored, current and future uses of the approach as well as the current state of the art.

Episode 175: Game Development with Andrew Brownsword May 06, 2011

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We discuss characteristics and performance properties of modern games and outline the challenges for software development.

Episode 174: Chip Manufacturing and Waferscanners Apr 08, 2011

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Guest: Wilbert Albers Host: Markus In this episode we take a look at microchip production, with a special focus on waferscanners. To do this, we talked with Wilbert Albers of ASML, the leading waferscanner manufacturer in the world. In the episode, we talk about the overall chip production process (from silicon sand over wafer cutting […]

Episode 173: Feature-Oriented Software Development with Sven Apel – Pt 2 Mar 19, 2011

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Recording Venue: University of Passau Guest: Sven Apel Host: Stefan In this second episode on Feature-Oriented Software Development (FOSD), Sven Apel gives us an overview of programming language and tool support for FOSD. He introduces the Eclipse-based FeatureIDE which covers important phases of the FOSD process, namely domain implementation as well as configuration and generation. […]

Episode 172: Feature-Oriented Software Development with Sven Apel – Pt 1 Feb 19, 2011

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Sven Apel explains why developing software in a feature-oriented manner is so vital for us as software engineers and why objects are simply not enough.

Episode 171: Scala Update with Martin Odersky Feb 02, 2011

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This episode is an update on the developments around the Scala language.

Episode 170: Large Agile Software Development with Bas Vodde Jan 05, 2011

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In this episode Michael talks with Bas Vodde about how to apply agile principles to large and distributed development organizations.

Episode 169: Memory Grid Architecture with Nati Shalom Nov 30, 2010

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In this episode, Robert talks with Nati Shalom about the emergence of large-system architectures consisting of a grid of high-memory nodes.

Episode 168: Being a Consultant Oct 22, 2010

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This episode is about being a consultant in the software business.