{"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 Solidity and Rust Are Dominating Smart Contract Development in 2026","slug":"why-solidity-and-rust-are-dominating-smart-contract-development-in-2026","published_at":"2026-06-30T09:59:55+00:00","page_url":"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","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-0082.mp3","audio_url":"https://audio.fexingo.com/business/the-programming-languages-podcast/episode-0082.mp3","summary":"In this episode, Lucas and Luna dive into the battle between Solidity and Rust for smart contract development as of mid-2026. They explore how Solidity remains the dominant language on Ethereum, with over 90% of deployed contracts written in it, but how Rust is rapidly gaining ground through platforms like Solana and NEAR, where it powers faster, more secure contracts. The hosts discuss specific cases: the rise of Solana's DeFi ecosystem, which has grown to over $8 billion in total value locked, and the emergence of Rust-based frameworks like Anchor for simpler development. They also touch on the growing trend of cross-chain development, where developers are learning both languages to stay competitive. The episode concludes with Lucas and Luna reflecting on whether Ethereum's upcoming upgrades could slow Rust's momentum or if a multi-language future is inevitable. Perfect for developers and investors tracking the shifting landscape of blockchain programming. #Solidity #Rust #SmartContracts #BlockchainDevelopment #Ethereum #Solana #NEAR #AnchorFramework #DeFi #ProgrammingLanguages #Web3 #CryptoDevelopment #Technology #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #LucasAndLuna #Coding #2026Trends Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo","meta_description":"In this episode, Lucas and Luna dive into the battle between Solidity and Rust for smart contract development as of mid-2026. They explore how Solidity re…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":617,"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-solidity-and-rust-are-dominating-smart-contract-development-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-solidity-and-rust-are-dominating-smart-contract-development-in-2026.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}