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52 Weeks of Cloud

A weekly podcast on technical topics related to cloud computing including: MLOPs, LLMs, AWS, Azure, GCP, Multi-Cloud and Kubernetes.

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00:13:25

Rise of the EU Cloud and Open Source Cloud

52 Weeks of Cloud ·

2025/02/25

EU Cloud Sovereignty & Open Source AlternativesMarket OverviewCurrent EU Cloud Market ShareAWS: ~33% market share (Frankfurt, Ireland, Paris regions)Microsoft Azure: ~25% market shareGoogle Cloud Platform: ~10% market shareOVHcloud: ~5% market share (largest EU-headquartered provider)EU Sovereign Cloud ProvidersFull-Stack European SolutionsOVHcloud (France)33 datacenters across 4 continents, 400K+ serversVertical integration: custom server manufacturing in RoubaixProprietary Linux-based

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00:10:38

European Digital Sovereignty: Breaking Tech Dependency

52 Weeks of Cloud ·

2025/02/24

European Digital Sovereignty: Breaking Tech DependencyEpisode NotesHeterodox Economic Foundations (00:00-02:46)Current economic context: Income inequality at historic levels (worse than pre-French Revolution)Problems with GDP as primary metric:Masks inequality when wealth is concentratedFails to measure human wellbeingAmerican example: majority living paycheck-to-paycheck despite GDP growthAlternative metrics:Human dignity quantificationPlanetary health indicatorsCommons-based resource

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00:07:39

What is Web Assembly?

52 Weeks of Cloud ·

2025/02/24

WebAssembly Core Concepts - Episode NotesIntroduction [00:00-00:14]Overview of episode focus: WebAssembly core conceptsStructure: definition, purpose, implementation pathwaysFundamental Definition [00:14-00:38]Low-level binary instruction format for stack-based virtual machineDesigned as compilation target for high-level languagesEnables client/server application deploymentNear-native performance execution capabilitiesSpeed as primary advantageTechnical Architecture [00:38-01:01]Binary format with

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00:10:14

60,000 Times Slower Python

52 Weeks of Cloud ·

2025/02/23

The End of Moore's Law and the Future of Computing PerformanceThe Automobile Industry Parallel1960s: Focus on power over efficiency (muscle cars, gas guzzlers)Evolution through Japanese efficiency, turbocharging, to electric vehiclesSimilar pattern now happening in computingThe Python Performance CrisisMatrix multiplication example: 7 hours vs 0.5 seconds60,000x performance difference through optimizationDemonstrates massive inefficiencies in modern languagesIndustry was misled by Moore's Law into

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00:10:12

Technical Architecture for Mobile Digital Independence

52 Weeks of Cloud ·

2025/02/23

Technical Architecture for Digital IndependenceCore ConceptSmartphones represent a monolithic architecture that needs to be broken down into microservices for better digital independence.Authentication StrategyHardware security keys (YubiKey) replace mobile authenticatorsUSB-C insertion with button pressMore convenient than SMS/app-based 2FARequires backup key strategyOffline authentication optionsLocal encrypted SQLite password databaseAir-gapped systemsBackup protocolsDevice Distribution

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00:05:07

What I Cannot Create, I Do Not Understand

52 Weeks of Cloud ·

2025/02/22

Feynman's Wisdom Applied to AI LearningBackgroundFeynman helped create atomic bomb and investigated Challenger disasterChallenger investigation revealed bureaucracy prioritized power over engineering solutionsTwo key phrases found on his blackboard at death:"What I cannot create, I do not understand""Know how to solve every problem that has been solved"Applied to Pragmatic AI Labs CoursesWhat I Cannot CreateBuild token processor before using BedrockImplement basic embeddings before production

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00:07:23

Rise of Microcontainers

52 Weeks of Cloud ·

2025/02/21

The Rise of Micro-Containers: When Less is MorePodcast Episode NotesOpening (0:00 - 0:40)Introduction to micro-containers: containers under 100KBContrast with typical Python containers (5GB+)Languages enabling micro-containers: Rust, Zig, GoZig Code Example (0:40 - 1:10)// 16KB HTTP server exampleconst std = @import("std");pub fn main() !void { var server = try std.net.StreamServer.init(.{}); defer server.deinit(); try server.listen(try std.net.Address.parseIp("0.0.0.0", 8080));

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00:15:11

Software Engineering Job Postings in 2025 And What To...

52 Weeks of Cloud ·

2025/02/21

Software Development Job Market in 2025: Challenges & OpportunitiesMarket Downturn AnalysisInterest Rate ImpactFed rates rose from ~0% to 5%, ending era of "free money" for VCsJob postings dropped to COVID-era levels (index ~60) from 2022 peak (index ~220)High rates reducing startup funding and venture capital activityMonopoly EffectsBig tech companies engaged in defensive hiring to block competitorsMarket distortions from trillion-dollar companies with limited competitionRegulatory failure to break

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00:08:45

Container Size Optimization in 2025

52 Weeks of Cloud ·

2025/02/20

# Container Size Optimization in 2025 ## Core Motivation- Container size directly impacts cost efficiency- Python containers can reach 5GB- Sub-1MB containers enable: - Incredible performance - Microservice architecture at scale - Efficient resource utilization ## Container Types Comparison ### Scratch (0MB base)- Empty filesystem- Zero attack surface- Ideal for compiled languages- Advantages: - Fastest deployment - Maximum security - Explicit dependencies- Limitations: - Requires static linking -

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00:20:54

Tech Regulatory Entrepreneurship and Alternative...

52 Weeks of Cloud ·

2025/02/20

Regulatory Entrepreneurship and Alternative Governance SystemsKey ConceptsRegulatory EntrepreneurshipCompanies building businesses that require changing laws to succeedExamples: Uber, Airbnb, Tesla, DraftKings, OpenAICore strategies:Operating in legal gray areasGrowing "too big to ban"Mobilizing users as political forceComparison with Mafia SystemsCommon FactorsEmerge when government is ineffective/incompetentProvide alternative governancePush negative externalities to publicPromise improvements but

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00:08:03

Websockets

52 Weeks of Cloud ·

2025/02/19

WebSockets in Rust: From Theory to ImplementationEpisode Notes for Pragmatic Labs Technical Deep DiveIntroduction [00:00-00:45]WebSockets vs HTTP request-response pattern analogyReal-time communication model comparisonRust's zero-cost abstractions and compile-time guaranteesSQLite WebSocket demo introductionRust's WebSocket Advantages [01:05-01:47]Zero-cost abstractions implementationMemory safety guarantees preventing vulnerabilitiesAsync/await ecosystem optimizationStrong type system for message

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00:25:33

Corporate America: A life of Quiet Desperation and...

52 Weeks of Cloud ·

2025/02/19

Corporate America: A Prison Break GuideKey ThemesThoreau's "quiet desperation" frames corporate work as voluntary imprisonmentGraeber's 5 BS jobs expose corporate dysfunction:Flunkies (middle managers)Goons (HR, enforcement)Duct-tapers (perpetual problem fixers)Box-tickers (DEI/compliance)Taskmasters (productivity enforcers)Soft Authoritarianism in Corporate CultureLocation control (anti-remote work)Thought control (shifting ethical stances)Time control (9-5 structure)Value suppression (standardized

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00:09:14

Memory Allocation Strategies with Zig

52 Weeks of Cloud ·

2025/02/18

Zig's Memory Management PhilosophyExplicit and transparent memory managementRuntime error detection vs compile-time checksNo hidden allocationsMust handle allocation errors explicitly using try/defer/ensureRuntime leak detection capabilityComparison with C and RustC DifferencesSafer than C due to explicit memory handlingNo "foot guns" or easy-to-create security holesNo forgotten free() callsClear memory ownership modelRust DifferencesRust: Compile-time ownership and borrowing rulesSingle owner for

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00:08:37

AI Propaganda

52 Weeks of Cloud ·

2025/02/18

AI Propaganda and Market RealityKey PointsLLMs are pattern matching systems, not true AI - similar to established clustering and regression techniquesInnovation follows non-linear path, contrary to VC expectationsVCs require exponential returns - 1/100 investments must generate massive profitsPerfect competition emerging in AI market - open source models reaching parity with commercial onesTechnical ContextLLMs extend existing data science tools:K-means clusteringLinear regressionRecommendation

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00:03:48

Looking at Zig Optimization Matrix

52 Weeks of Cloud ·

2025/02/17

Podcast Episode Notes: Understanding Zig's Place in Modern ProgrammingEpisode OverviewDiscussion of Zig programming language and its positioning among modern compiled languages like Rust and Go.Key PointsCore Value PropositionModern compiled language with C/C++-level controlFocuses on extreme performance optimization and binary size controlProvides granular control without runtime/garbage collectionBinary Size AdvantagesHello World comparison:Zig: ~5KBRust: ~300KBWeb Server comparison:Zig:

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00:11:18

Wage Slavery in America

52 Weeks of Cloud ·

2025/02/17

Wage Slavery: The Modern ChainsOpeningToday we're examining wage slavery through the lens of personal experience and the work of intellectuals like Chomsky and Graeber. We'll explore how modern systems create dependencies that mirror traditional forms of control.Types of Income (Personal Framework)Green Money: Passive income (books, investments)Yellow Money: Consulting workRed Money: Employment by others"Taking all the risk, they get all the upside"Systemic Controls1. Immigration StatusH-1B visa

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00:10:50

Programming Language Evolution: Data-Driven Analysis...

52 Weeks of Cloud ·

2025/02/17

Programming Language Evolution: Data-Driven Analysis of Future TrendsEpisode OverviewAnalysis of programming language rankings through the lens of modern requirements, adjusting popularity metrics with quantitative factors including safety features, energy efficiency, and temporal relevance.Key Segments1. Traditional Rankings Limitations (00:00-01:53)TIOBE Index raw rankings examinedPython dominance (23.88% market share) analyzedDiscussion of interpretted language limitationsHistorical context of

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00:17:15

Why Corporate America and VC Funded Startups are Scams

52 Weeks of Cloud ·

2025/02/16

Corporate America & VC Startup Scams: System-Level AnalysisEpisode OverviewCritical analysis of systemic failures in corporate America and VC-funded startups. Focus on structural exploitation, control mechanisms, and loss of autonomy.Corporate America: Core System Failures1. Ultra-Capitalist Firing CultureAt-will employment enables arbitrary terminationPerformance metrics deliberately shift to justify cutsStack ranking creates artificial scarcity, forces competition2. High Salary Lock-in Trap$500K

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00:12:17

Why I Like Rust Better Than Python

52 Weeks of Cloud ·

2025/02/16

Systems Engineering: Rust vs Python AnalysisCore Principle: Delete What You KnowTechnology requires constant reassessment. Six-month deprecation cycle for skills/tools.Memory Safety ArchitectureCompile-time memory validationZero-cost abstractions eliminate GC overheadProduction metrics: 30% CPU reduction vs Python servicesPerformance CharacteristicsDefault performance matters (electric car vs 1968 Suburban analogy)No GIL bottleneck = true parallelismDirect hardware access capabilityDeterministic

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00:13:41

UN Digital Rights Violations: Big Tech's Ongoing...

52 Weeks of Cloud ·

2025/02/16

UN Digital Human Rights Extensions: Key PointsArticle 3: Right to Life, Liberty, SecurityProtection from digitally-coordinated violence and mob incitementSafeguards against viral misinformation causing physical harmEmergency protocols for platform-amplified unrestArticle 17: Property RightsPrevent monopolistic control of digital propertyMandate platform interoperabilityProtect data ownership and creative worksCombat trillion-dollar companies' unauthorized use of contentArticle 19: Freedom of

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