{"podcast":{"title":"The Programming Languages Podcast with Fexingo: Python, Rust, JavaScript, and Modern Coding","slug":"the-programming-languages-podcast-with-fexingo-python-rust-javascript-and-modern-coding-7872026","podcast_index_feed_id":7872026,"rss_url":"https://feeds.fexingo.com/business/the-programming-languages-podcast.xml","website_url":"https://www.fexingo.com/","image_url":"https://audio.fexingo.com/business/the-programming-languages-podcast/cover.png","author":"Fexingo","episode_count":119,"summary":"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…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-18T22:17:13.477755+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-programming-languages-podcast-with-fexingo-python-rust-javascript-and-modern-coding-7872026"},"episode":{"title":"How C remains the foundation of modern computing in 2026","slug":"how-c-remains-the-foundation-of-modern-computing-in-2026","published_at":"2026-07-06T22:10:12+00:00","page_url":"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","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-programming-languages-podcast-with-fexingo-python-rust-javascript-and-modern-coding-7872026","url":"https://audio.fexingo.com/business/the-programming-languages-podcast/episode-0095.mp3","audio_url":"https://audio.fexingo.com/business/the-programming-languages-podcast/episode-0095.mp3","summary":"We look at why C, the 50-year-old language, still compiles the kernels, firmware, and interpreters that run the modern tech stack. Lucas argues that Rust's hype overshadows C's irreplaceable role in embedded systems, operating systems, and the foundational layers of cloud infrastructure. Luna pushes back, questioning whether C's safety issues should finally force a migration. Specific examples: the Linux kernel still shipping 95% C code, the TIOBE index showing C at number two in 2026, and how every major language's runtime—Python, JavaScript, Go—is written in C. We also discuss the recent C23 standard and the 'C isn't going anywhere' thesis from system programmers at the 2026 Kernel Developers Conference. #CProgramming #SystemsProgramming #LinuxKernel #EmbeddedSystems #C23 #RustVsC #OperatingSystems #Compilers #LLVM #Firmware #IoT #ProgrammingLanguages #Technology #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #CodeCraft #LegacyCode #MemorySafety Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo","meta_description":"We look at why C, the 50-year-old language, still compiles the kernels, firmware, and interpreters that run the modern tech stack. Lucas argues that Rust'…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":582,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-programming-languages-podcast-with-fexingo-python-rust-javascript-and-modern-coding-7872026/episodes/how-c-remains-the-foundation-of-modern-computing-in-2026/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"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.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}