{"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":"Why Ada Powers Safety-Critical Systems in 2026","slug":"why-ada-powers-safety-critical-systems-in-2026","published_at":"2026-07-17T09:57:29+00:00","page_url":"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","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-0116.mp3","audio_url":"https://audio.fexingo.com/business/the-programming-languages-podcast/episode-0116.mp3","summary":"Lucas and Luna explore why Ada, a language from the 1980s, remains the gold standard for safety-critical systems in aviation, rail, and medical devices. They dive into how Ada's strong typing, contract-based programming, and runtime checks prevent errors that could cost lives. The episode uses the example of the Boeing 777's fly-by-wire system, which runs Ada code, and contrasts it with modern languages like Rust and C. They also discuss how Ada's latest standard, Ada 2022, adds features like 'parallel' loops and better interoperability with C, keeping it relevant. Expect concrete comparisons, specific numbers on defect rates, and a clear takeaway on why some industries stick with proven tools. #Ada #SafetyCriticalSystems #Aviation #Boeing777 #FlyByWire #StrongTyping #ContractBasedProgramming #Rust #CProgramming #FormalVerification #DO178C #Avionics #MedicalDevices #RailSignaling #Technology #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #ProgrammingLanguages Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo","meta_description":"Lucas and Luna explore why Ada, a language from the 1980s, remains the gold standard for safety-critical systems in aviation, rail, and medical devices. T…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":747,"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/why-ada-powers-safety-critical-systems-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/why-ada-powers-safety-critical-systems-in-2026.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}