# The Programming Languages Podcast with Fexingo: Python, Rust, JavaScript, and Modern Coding

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Author: Fexingo
Episodes: 119

## Resource

Every line of code is a decision, and every programming language encodes a philosophy. In The Programming Languages Podcast, Lucas and Luna move past syntax flame wars to examine the actual trade-offs behind Python, Rust, JavaScript, and the modern coding stack. Each episode dissects a specific language feature, framework choice, or ecosystem shift — from Rust's borrow checker and memory safety guarantees to JavaScript's type system evolution with TypeScript, and Python's dominance in machine learning versus its performance bottlenecks. They ground every discussion in real-world benchmarks, open-source projects like Deno and PyPy, and case studies from companies that bet on one language over another. Lucas brings the reporter's instinct for clarity and hard numbers; Luna tests those findings with the engineer's skepticism and hands-on experience. You will walk away understanding not just what a language does, but why it was designed that way, and when you should — or shouldn't — use it. What does Rust's ownership model teach us about concurrency? Is JavaScript's flexibility a feature or a bug for large-scale systems? Can Python ever overcome the GIL? This is the podcast for develo…

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## Episodes
- [Why Elixir Powers Modern Real-Time Systems in 2026](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-programming-languages-podcast-with-fexingo-python-rust-javascript-and-modern-coding-7872026/why-elixir-powers-modern-real-time-systems-in-2026) — 2026-07-18T21:52:13+00:00
- [Why COBOL Still Runs Global Finance in 2026](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-programming-languages-podcast-with-fexingo-python-rust-javascript-and-modern-coding-7872026/why-cobol-still-runs-global-finance-in-2026) — 2026-07-18T09:38:46+00:00
- [Why C++ Still Matters in 2026](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-programming-languages-podcast-with-fexingo-python-rust-javascript-and-modern-coding-7872026/why-c-still-matters-in-2026) — 2026-07-17T22:21:07+00:00
- [Why Ada Powers Safety-Critical Systems in 2026](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-programming-languages-podcast-with-fexingo-python-rust-javascript-and-modern-coding-7872026/why-ada-powers-safety-critical-systems-in-2026) — 2026-07-17T09:57:29+00:00
- [How Swift Is Breaking Out of the Apple Ecosystem](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-programming-languages-podcast-with-fexingo-python-rust-javascript-and-modern-coding-7872026/how-swift-is-breaking-out-of-the-apple-ecosystem) — 2026-07-16T22:14:25+00:00
- [Why Dart Is Google's Secret Weapon for Cross-Platform Apps](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-programming-languages-podcast-with-fexingo-python-rust-javascript-and-modern-coding-7872026/why-dart-is-google-s-secret-weapon-for-cross-platform-apps) — 2026-07-16T09:56:48+00:00
- [How OCaml Powers Financial Trading Systems in 2026](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-programming-languages-podcast-with-fexingo-python-rust-javascript-and-modern-coding-7872026/how-ocaml-powers-financial-trading-systems-in-2026) — 2026-07-15T22:05:16+00:00
- [Why Rust Is Winning the Memory Safety Battle in 2026](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-programming-languages-podcast-with-fexingo-python-rust-javascript-and-modern-coding-7872026/why-rust-is-winning-the-memory-safety-battle-in-2026) — 2026-07-15T09:52:48+00:00
- [Why Svelte Is Winning the Frontend Efficiency War](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-programming-languages-podcast-with-fexingo-python-rust-javascript-and-modern-coding-7872026/why-svelte-is-winning-the-frontend-efficiency-war) — 2026-07-14T22:00:40+00:00
- [How TypeScript Is Eating JavaScript in 2026](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-programming-languages-podcast-with-fexingo-python-rust-javascript-and-modern-coding-7872026/how-typescript-is-eating-javascript-in-2026) — 2026-07-14T09:48:47+00:00
- [How Lua Powers Gaming and Embedded Systems in 2026](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-programming-languages-podcast-with-fexingo-python-rust-javascript-and-modern-coding-7872026/how-lua-powers-gaming-and-embedded-systems-in-2026) — 2026-07-13T22:30:43+00:00
- [How Haskell Is Quietly Powering Financial Systems](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-programming-languages-podcast-with-fexingo-python-rust-javascript-and-modern-coding-7872026/how-haskell-is-quietly-powering-financial-systems) — 2026-07-13T10:19:49+00:00
- [How Fortran Still Powers High-Performance Computing in 2026](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-programming-languages-podcast-with-fexingo-python-rust-javascript-and-modern-coding-7872026/how-fortran-still-powers-high-performance-computing-in-2026) — 2026-07-12T22:25:57+00:00
- [Why ErlangOTP Powers Telecom Reliability in 2026](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-programming-languages-podcast-with-fexingo-python-rust-javascript-and-modern-coding-7872026/why-erlangotp-powers-telecom-reliability-in-2026) — 2026-07-12T09:52:30+00:00
- [Why Zig Might Be the Systems Programming Dark Horse of 2026](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-programming-languages-podcast-with-fexingo-python-rust-javascript-and-modern-coding-7872026/why-zig-might-be-the-systems-programming-dark-horse-of-2026) — 2026-07-11T22:12:26+00:00
- [Why SQLite Is the Hidden Gem of Embedded Databases](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-programming-languages-podcast-with-fexingo-python-rust-javascript-and-modern-coding-7872026/why-sqlite-is-the-hidden-gem-of-embedded-databases) — 2026-07-11T09:48:06+00:00
- [How the SAFE Note Became the Default for Startup Funding](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-programming-languages-podcast-with-fexingo-python-rust-javascript-and-modern-coding-7872026/how-the-safe-note-became-the-default-for-startup-funding) — 2026-07-10T22:21:15+00:00
- [Why WebAssembly Is Changing the Browser Runtime Game](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-programming-languages-podcast-with-fexingo-python-rust-javascript-and-modern-coding-7872026/why-webassembly-is-changing-the-browser-runtime-game) — 2026-07-10T10:17:55+00:00
- [Why Kotlin Multiplatform Is the New Cross-Platform Powerhouse](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-programming-languages-podcast-with-fexingo-python-rust-javascript-and-modern-coding-7872026/why-kotlin-multiplatform-is-the-new-cross-platform-powerhouse) — 2026-07-09T22:11:41+00:00
- [Why Julia Is the Dark Horse of Scientific Computing in 2026](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-programming-languages-podcast-with-fexingo-python-rust-javascript-and-modern-coding-7872026/why-julia-is-the-dark-horse-of-scientific-computing-in-2026) — 2026-07-09T09:53:27+00:00
- [Why Lua Powers Gaming and Embedded Systems in 2026](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-programming-languages-podcast-with-fexingo-python-rust-javascript-and-modern-coding-7872026/why-lua-powers-gaming-and-embedded-systems-in-2026) — 2026-07-08T22:11:06+00:00
- [How Elixir Powers Real-Time Systems at Scale in 2026](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-programming-languages-podcast-with-fexingo-python-rust-javascript-and-modern-coding-7872026/how-elixir-powers-real-time-systems-at-scale-in-2026) — 2026-07-08T11:51:28+00:00
- [Why Mojo Is the Language Bridging Python Performance in 2026](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-programming-languages-podcast-with-fexingo-python-rust-javascript-and-modern-coding-7872026/why-mojo-is-the-language-bridging-python-performance-in-2026) — 2026-07-07T22:11:48+00:00
- [How R Is Reinventing Itself for Data Science in 2026](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-programming-languages-podcast-with-fexingo-python-rust-javascript-and-modern-coding-7872026/how-r-is-reinventing-itself-for-data-science-in-2026) — 2026-07-07T10:05:15+00:00
- [How C remains the foundation of modern computing in 2026](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-programming-languages-podcast-with-fexingo-python-rust-javascript-and-modern-coding-7872026/how-c-remains-the-foundation-of-modern-computing-in-2026) — 2026-07-06T22:10:12+00:00
- [How Rust Is Shaping the Future of AI Infrastructure in 2026](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-programming-languages-podcast-with-fexingo-python-rust-javascript-and-modern-coding-7872026/how-rust-is-shaping-the-future-of-ai-infrastructure-in-2026) — 2026-07-04T22:09:12+00:00
- [How Dart Is Powering Multiplatform Apps in 2026](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-programming-languages-podcast-with-fexingo-python-rust-javascript-and-modern-coding-7872026/how-dart-is-powering-multiplatform-apps-in-2026) — 2026-07-04T10:07:11+00:00
- [How TypeScript Transformed JavaScript Development in 2026](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-programming-languages-podcast-with-fexingo-python-rust-javascript-and-modern-coding-7872026/how-typescript-transformed-javascript-development-in-2026) — 2026-07-03T22:18:39+00:00
- [Why Swift Concurrency Is Reshaping iOS App Architecture in 2026](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-programming-languages-podcast-with-fexingo-python-rust-javascript-and-modern-coding-7872026/why-swift-concurrency-is-reshaping-ios-app-architecture-in-2026) — 2026-07-03T10:04:18+00:00
- [Why Tauri Is the Future of Cross-Platform Desktop Apps](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-programming-languages-podcast-with-fexingo-python-rust-javascript-and-modern-coding-7872026/why-tauri-is-the-future-of-cross-platform-desktop-apps) — 2026-07-02T22:09:05+00:00
- [Why Python Is Still King of Data Engineering in 2026](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-programming-languages-podcast-with-fexingo-python-rust-javascript-and-modern-coding-7872026/why-python-is-still-king-of-data-engineering-in-2026) — 2026-07-02T10:10:01+00:00
- [Why SQLite Is the Hidden Gem of Embedded Databases in 2026](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-programming-languages-podcast-with-fexingo-python-rust-javascript-and-modern-coding-7872026/why-sqlite-is-the-hidden-gem-of-embedded-databases-in-2026) — 2026-07-01T22:10:59+00:00
- [How Zig Challenges C Without a Runtime in 2026](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-programming-languages-podcast-with-fexingo-python-rust-javascript-and-modern-coding-7872026/how-zig-challenges-c-without-a-runtime-in-2026) — 2026-07-01T12:27:50+00:00
- [Why OCaml Is the Secret Weapon for Financial Systems in 2026](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-programming-languages-podcast-with-fexingo-python-rust-javascript-and-modern-coding-7872026/why-ocaml-is-the-secret-weapon-for-financial-systems-in-2026) — 2026-06-30T22:16:10+00:00
- [Why Solidity and Rust Are Dominating Smart Contract Development in 2026](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-programming-languages-podcast-with-fexingo-python-rust-javascript-and-modern-coding-7872026/why-solidity-and-rust-are-dominating-smart-contract-development-in-2026) — 2026-06-30T09:59:55+00:00
- [Why Python Is Still the King of Data Science in 2026](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-programming-languages-podcast-with-fexingo-python-rust-javascript-and-modern-coding-7872026/why-python-is-still-the-king-of-data-science-in-2026) — 2026-06-29T22:11:41+00:00
- [Why WebAssembly Is Going Mainstream in 2026](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-programming-languages-podcast-with-fexingo-python-rust-javascript-and-modern-coding-7872026/why-webassembly-is-going-mainstream-in-2026) — 2026-06-29T10:08:39+00:00
- [Why Julia Is Becoming the Language for Scientific Computing in 2026](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-programming-languages-podcast-with-fexingo-python-rust-javascript-and-modern-coding-7872026/why-julia-is-becoming-the-language-for-scientific-computing-in-2026) — 2026-06-28T22:06:01+00:00
- [Why Haskell Is Making a Comeback in Production in 2026](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-programming-languages-podcast-with-fexingo-python-rust-javascript-and-modern-coding-7872026/why-haskell-is-making-a-comeback-in-production-in-2026) — 2026-06-28T09:43:22+00:00
- [How Lua Became the Unsung Hero of Game Development](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-programming-languages-podcast-with-fexingo-python-rust-javascript-and-modern-coding-7872026/how-lua-became-the-unsung-hero-of-game-development) — 2026-06-27T22:11:17+00:00
- [How Elixir Powers Fault-Tolerant Real-Time Systems in 2026](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-programming-languages-podcast-with-fexingo-python-rust-javascript-and-modern-coding-7872026/how-elixir-powers-fault-tolerant-real-time-systems-in-2026) — 2026-06-27T09:48:17+00:00
- [How Apache Kafka Became the Backbone of Event-Driven Architecture in 2026](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-programming-languages-podcast-with-fexingo-python-rust-javascript-and-modern-coding-7872026/how-apache-kafka-became-the-backbone-of-event-driven-architecture-in-2026) — 2026-06-26T21:59:57+00:00
- [How Erlang Is Powering WhatsApp and Telecoms in 2026](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-programming-languages-podcast-with-fexingo-python-rust-javascript-and-modern-coding-7872026/how-erlang-is-powering-whatsapp-and-telecoms-in-2026) — 2026-06-26T09:52:59+00:00
- [Why GraphQL Is NOT Dead in 2026](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-programming-languages-podcast-with-fexingo-python-rust-javascript-and-modern-coding-7872026/why-graphql-is-not-dead-in-2026) — 2026-06-25T22:05:06+00:00
- [How Go Is Winning the Cloud-Native Wars in 2026](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-programming-languages-podcast-with-fexingo-python-rust-javascript-and-modern-coding-7872026/how-go-is-winning-the-cloud-native-wars-in-2026) — 2026-06-25T09:42:09+00:00
- [Why Rust Is Becoming the Standard for Embedded Systems in 2026](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-programming-languages-podcast-with-fexingo-python-rust-javascript-and-modern-coding-7872026/why-rust-is-becoming-the-standard-for-embedded-systems-in-2026) — 2026-06-24T22:05:05+00:00
- [How Kotlin Is Dominating Android and Beyond in 2026](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-programming-languages-podcast-with-fexingo-python-rust-javascript-and-modern-coding-7872026/how-kotlin-is-dominating-android-and-beyond-in-2026) — 2026-06-24T09:53:14+00:00
- [How Dart Is Winning Over Mobile and Web Developers in 2026](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-programming-languages-podcast-with-fexingo-python-rust-javascript-and-modern-coding-7872026/how-dart-is-winning-over-mobile-and-web-developers-in-2026) — 2026-06-23T22:00:13+00:00
- [How TypeScript Is Eating the JavaScript World in 2026](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-programming-languages-podcast-with-fexingo-python-rust-javascript-and-modern-coding-7872026/how-typescript-is-eating-the-javascript-world-in-2026) — 2026-06-23T10:02:23+00:00
- [How Modern C++ Is Still Dominating in 2026](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-programming-languages-podcast-with-fexingo-python-rust-javascript-and-modern-coding-7872026/how-modern-c-is-still-dominating-in-2026) — 2026-06-22T21:53:09+00:00

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