ποΈ New Betatalks: @rickvandenbosch.net and @oscarvantol.nl talk with Emily van Putten. We discuss bias in the tech industry, the shift from traditional hierarchies to more self-steering organizations, and why building a more people-first tech ecosystem matters. www.buzzsprout.com/1622272/epis...
π₯In this Betatalks, Christian and Yvo show how pattern matching in C# replaces complex if/else logic with concise, readable switch expressions. From discounts to validations, business rules become clear, compact, and safe to handle.
#csharp #patternmatching #softwaredevelopment
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@rickvandenbosch.net and @oscarvantol.nl explore where AI truly adds value in early 2026, where it still falls short, and the risks of relying on AI output in compliant production environments. #AI
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Verse sneeuw, een strakblauwe lucht en heerlijke temperaturen. Overdag volop genieten op de piste en βs avonds natuurlijk aprΓ¨s-ski gezelligheid. Met deze aftermovie blikken we terug op een geweldig Betawit-skiweekend in Kaprun.
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ποΈNew podcast episode. @rickvandenbosch.net and @oscarvantol.nl talk with Geert van der Cruijsen about DevOps, platform engineering, and value delivery. Why DevOps isnβt dead, how hypes come and go, and why culture and teams still make the difference. #DevOps open.spotify.com/episode/5C6X...
π₯ In our latest Betatalks, Christian and Jelle show how to benchmark .NET code with BenchmarkDotNet and why small choices like string concatenation vs. StringBuilder can make a big difference in performance and memory. #BenchmarkDotNet #DotNetCode
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ποΈNew podcast episode: @rickvandenbosch.net and @oscarvantol.nl talk with Ana InΓ©s Urrutia about HR, AI, and enterprise tech. From psychology to responsible, human-led AI, and how design and data visualization make complex tech accessible. #HRtech #AI #ResponsibleAI
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We have a new #Betatalks for you! Christian and Jelle show how AI & RAG scenarios can be built directly in SQL Server 2025 using embeddings, vector search, and semantic queries. The session was recorded on the preview, and SQL Server 2025 is now officially available. youtu.be/SOm4LCoFmDg
ποΈNew podcast episode alert: @rickvandenbosch.net and @oscarvantol.nl talk with @codewithanjuli.bsky.social about building a startup app for food intolerances, her move from Xamarin.Forms to .NET MAUI, and how .NET 8 made it production ready. #DotNetMAUI
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ποΈ New podcast episode: @rickvandenbosch.net and @oscarvantol.nl on how AI moved from hype to real-world use this year. Thanks to all guests and listeners. Merry Christmas & a happy New Year! On to 2026. β¨π₯
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NIS2 will impact most software teams, and waiting until 2026 is a risk. Jelle and Christian discuss how it builds on NIS1 and ISO 27001, what stricter reporting and audit trails mean for developers, and how resources like OWASP can help teams prepare. youtu.be/7nyq4fKzUk8
ποΈNew Betatalks episode. @rickvandenbosch.net and @oscarvantol.nl talk with Amber Vanderburg about leadership in tech and how clear communication strengthens collaboration. She shares why curiosity and continuous growth matter in todayβs digital workplace.
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ποΈNew Betatalks the podcast episode alert: @rickvandenbosch.net and @oscarvantol.nl talk with Yasen Dinkov about how his path from visual arts to engineering shapes the way he builds AI driven SaaS. He also shares how music and nature inspire his work.
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π₯ We have a new Betalks video for you!
Whatβs new in the 2025 OWASP Top 10?
Christian and Jelle walk through the key updates and why they matter for todayβs applications. A clear overview of the latest security risks in one video.
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π§ New #Betatalks Podcast episode! @rickvandenbosch.net & @oscarvantol.nl chat with Alvin Ashcraft about how AI is reshaping developer documentation, from Copilot to MCP servers, open source, and beyond. Donβt miss this one! π€
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In this Betatalks episode, @rickvandenbosch.net and @oscarvantol.nl talk with Paula Januszkiewicz. She shares how cybersecurity evolved from curiosity-driven exploration to continuous, story-driven practices that keep organizations secure. ππ» #WomenInTech open.spotify.com/episode/3Lsu...
ποΈNew podcast episode: How AI Transforms Software Development. @rickvandenbosch.net & @oscarvantol.nl talk with Jelle Fremery, who moved from psychology to software. They discuss Generative AI, LLMs, and why human oversight, security & ethics matter. #GenAI π€
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In this Betatalks video, we show how vector databases go beyond keywords, using embeddings to capture meaning (king - man + woman = queen). Combined with language models, this makes AI more intuitive, relevant and context-aware. #vectordatabases #AI
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New Betatalks podcast episode!ποΈ @rickvandenbosch.net & @oscarvantol.nl talk with Jelle Fremery about .NETβs evolution, TUnit vs NUnit/xUnit, Azureβs toolkit, and the impact of AI like GPT-5. π
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πIn our latest Betatalks, Yvo & Christian explore DeepSource as a modern, cost-effective alternative to SonarQube. With cloud setup, seat-based pricing, AutoFix & security scanning, itβs quickly becoming a strong contender to SonarQube & Snyk. #DeepSource #SonarQube #DevTools youtu.be/ELOsFDMyztA
Podcast Alert! In this Betatalks episode, @rickvandenbosch.net and @oscarvantol.nl talk with Christian Peeters, about vector databases, RAG, and why grounding AI in real data is essential for trust. A quick, clear take on complex tech. #AI #VectoreDatabases #RAG
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Podcast alert! @rickvandenbosch.net & @oscarvantol.nl talk with Jos Eilers about his journey into cloud and data platforms. They dive into Microsoft Fabric, how OneLake simplifies access, challenges with compute & capacity planning, and why data quality is crucial. open.spotify.com/episode/39SG...
New Betatalks episode: The Test Pyramid Is Dead!
Testing isnβt the final step. Itβs central to building better software. @rickvandenbosch.net & @oscarvantol.nl talk with Bram Albers about exploratory testing, automation limits, and why quality is a team effort.
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Bram and Steven explored Faker.js, an NPM package for generating realistic test data like Dutch names, phone numbers, and birthdates. With localization, seeding, and customization, it is great for repeatable and edge-case testing. #FakerJS #TestData
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π₯New #betatalks video: How can you get more out of your Playwright tests than just the defaults?
Bram and Steven show how smart configurations, like custom timeouts, can make your tests faster and more efficient. Less waiting, more focused feedback.π‘
#Playwright #Testing
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ποΈIn this podcast episode, @rickvandenbosch.net and @oscarvantol.nl share how Virtual Vaults evolved their cloud infrastructure over the years. From early Azure web roles to containers, App Services & Functions.
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ποΈIn this episode, @rickvandenbosch.net & @oscarvantol.nl talk with @jamiemaguire.bsky.social. From blogging to building a Raspberry Pi home security system, he shares his hands-on AI journey. We talk Semantic Kernel, learning by doing, and the power of sharing.
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π₯ New Betatalks ALERT! Bram & Jelle kick things off with a few hiccups (literally) before diving into how manual testing is more than just random clicking. Using the HICCUPS mnemonic, they explore a human-first, structured way to spot hidden issues & improve digital experiences. youtu.be/aMbciqwOc5c
πNew Podcast Episode Alert! @rickvandenbosch.net & @oscarvantol.nl chat with @niels9001.bsky.social, about the future of Windows dev! PowerToys, on-device AI & ONNX are reshaping how we build software. Plus, the power of open source & community-driven tools! open.spotify.com/episode/65h8...
π New podcast episode! @rickvandenbosch.net & @oscarvantol.nl talk with @nicovermeir.bsky.social, about going from support tech to senior application architect, Open Source, Techorama, the tech community, beer brewing, & thrash metal. Listen to it now! #opensource
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