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In this podcast episode, Krish and ⁠Prasanna⁠ continue their conversation about Prasanna's travels. They focus on Africa, discussing its diversity and unique characteristics. They also explore the impact of technology, specifically YouTube consumption, in different regions. The episode concludes with a thought-provoking question about happiness in different cultural contexts. Takeaways Africa is a diverse continent with distinct regions and cultures. Africa has a raw and primitive feel, with limited technological advancements compared to other continents. YouTube consumption varies significantly across different regions, with Africa having the lowest consumption rates. Cultural context plays a significant role in determining happiness levels. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 01:04 Continuing the Conversation 03:00 Africa: A Continent of Diversity 06:25 Africa's Unique Characteristics 08:05 Technology and YouTube Consumption 09:34 Happiness in Different Cultural Contexts 10:47 Conclusion Snowpal Products Backends as Services on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠AWS Marketplace⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Mobile Apps on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠App Store⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Play Store⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Web App⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Education Platform⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for Learners and Course Creators

19 Jan 202411min

In this podcast episode, Krish and ⁠Prasanna⁠ discuss the challenges and strategies for building relationships and effective communication in remote work environments. They explore the cultural differences that can impact communication styles and offer insights on how to bridge those gaps. They also discuss the importance of creating off-sites and team building activities to foster connections among remote team members. Additionally, they address the fear of being judged and provide suggestions for individuals to take initiative in building relationships. Overall, the conversation emphasizes the value of understanding and adapting to different cultures in order to create successful remote work environments. The conversation explores the complexity of cultures and the adjustments required when working with teams in different parts of the world. It emphasizes the importance of work-life harmony and the need for companies to invest in their employees. The blurring of personal and professional relationships is discussed, along with the cultural differences in weddings and drinking culture.  Krish and Prasanna discuss various topics related to cultural differences and their experiences in different countries. They explore the concept of leadership in different cultures, highlighting the importance of personal attention and mentorship in countries like China. They also express their interest in Africa and its unique qualities, such as its raw and elemental nature. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the value of diversity and the potential future topic of social group travel. Takeaways Cultures are complex and require understanding and adjustments when working with teams from different parts of the world. Work-life harmony is more important than work-life balance, as it allows for flexibility and integration of personal and professional lives. Companies should invest in their employees and create a positive work environment to retain talent. Cultural differences can be seen in various aspects of life, including weddings and drinking culture. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 01:41 Cultural Differences in Communication 06:12 Finding a Middle Ground for Remote Work 09:06 Creating Offsites and Team Building Activities 11:44 Overcoming Social Barriers in Remote Work 16:23 Balancing Transactional and Relational Work Relationships 17:46 Individual Initiatives for Building Relationships 20:43 Addressing the Fear of Being Judged 22:13 Creating a Live Call Environment 26:26 Navigating Cultural Differences 34:44 Cultural Complexity 36:01 Adjustments in Different Parts of the World 39:01 Work-Life Balance and Cultural Differences 46:24 Retaining Employees in a Changing Workforce 48:20 Blurring the Line Between Personal and Professional Relationships 49:45 Forming Personal Relationships at Work 51:11 Work-Life Harmony 56:01 The Evolution of Work-Life Balance 59:32 The Importance of Work-Life Harmony 01:03:31 The Blending of Personal and Professional Lives 01:06:37 Cultural Differences in Weddings 01:08:30 Cultural Differences in Drinking Culture 01:09:13 Cultural Differences in Leadership 01:11:27 Interest in Africa 01:13:40 Uniqueness of Africa 01:16:03 Appreciation for Diversity 01:18:23 Future Topics: Social Group Travel Snowpal Products Backends as Services on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠AWS Marketplace⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Mobile Apps on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠App Store⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Play Store⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Web App⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Education Platform⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for Learners and Course Creators

19 Jan 20241h 19min

In this podcast, Krish continues the Terraform series by bringing another resource under Terraform's management without using the import block. He demonstrates how to create and modify a Docker container image using Terraform. He also explores the process of destroying resources and discuss some limitations and considerations. Takeaways You can bring existing resources under Terraform's management without using the import block. Terraform allows you to modify the configuration of resources and apply the changes. Destroying resources in Terraform can sometimes result in errors, but they can usually be resolved. The next episode will focus on using Terraform with AWS and explore other cloud providers. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Recap 06:12 Bringing a Resource Under Terraform's Management 15:24 Modifying Configuration and Destroying Resources 17:08 Summary and Next Steps Snowpal Products Backends as Services on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠AWS Marketplace⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Mobile Apps on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠App Store⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Play Store⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Web App⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Education Platform⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for Learners and Course Creators

18 Jan 202428min

In this podcast, Krish explores the various connectors available in Confluent Cloud. He starts by recapping the previous podcasts and the basics of Confluent Cloud. Krish then focuses on connectors, explaining their value and why they can reduce the need for writing code. He explores different connectors, such as the data gen source connector and the MongoDB Atlas connectors. Krish also discusses different data formats, including Avro, Protobuf, and JSON. He briefly touches on implementing custom connectors. Krish explores the topic of connectors in Confluent Cloud. He discusses the process of creating connectors and the different types of connectors available. Krish also delves into configuring connectors and defining configuration parameters. He explores the concept of custom connector configuration and the use of connector properties files. Krish then explores existing connectors, such as the HTTP source and sync connectors, and discusses the process of publishing custom connectors. He concludes by mentioning the Confluent CLI for managing connectors. Takeaways Connectors in Confluent Cloud provide value by reducing the need for writing code. Different connectors are available for various data sources and destinations, such as MongoDB, Amazon S3, and Elasticsearch. Data formats like Avro, Protobuf, and JSON can be used with connectors. Implementing custom connectors allows for more flexibility and integration with specific systems. Connectors enable seamless data integration and propagation between different systems. Connectors in Confluent Cloud allow for seamless integration with various systems and services. Custom connectors can be created and published to Confluent Cloud. Configuration parameters for connectors can be defined and managed. The Confluent CLI provides a command-line interface for managing connectors. Chapters 00:00 Introduction 00:35 Recap of Previous Podcasts 01:05 Focus on Connectors in Confluent Cloud 02:16 Exploring Data Gen Source Connector 03:43 Different Formats: Avro, Protobuf, JSON 08:07 Differences Between Avro and Protobuf 10:03 Exploring Other Connectors 11:14 Using MongoDB Atlas Connectors 12:08 Testing Different Formats with Connectors 13:36 Handling Avro Format with Consumer 16:58 Exploring More Connectors: Snowflake, Amazon S3, Elasticsearch 20:33 Implementing Custom Connectors 27:31 Exploring More Connectors: Salesforce, Oracle, Jira 35:16 Exploring More Connectors: SQL Server, MySQL 38:43 Implementing Custom Connectors 43:24 Exploring More Connectors: Kafka, File 46:20 Understanding Connector Implementation 49:06 Creating Custom Connectors 50:00 Summary and Conclusion 50:59 Creating Connectors 52:04 Configuring Connectors 54:00 Custom Connector Configuration 56:08 Defining Configuration Parameters 57:38 Configuration Properties 59:49 Self-Managed Connectors 01:00: 27 Connector Properties File 01:01:28 Creating Custom Connectors 01:02: 09 Publishing Custom Connectors 01:03: 37Existing Connectors 01:04: 14HTTP Source Connector 01:06:40 HTTP Sync Connector 01:08:34 Other Connectors 01:10:34 Managing Connectors 01:12:14 Confluent CLI Snowpal Products Backends as Services on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠AWS Marketplace⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Mobile Apps on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠App Store⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Play Store⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Web App⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Education Platform⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for Learners and Course Creators

18 Jan 20241h 13min

In this podcast, Krish and ⁠Jason⁠ discuss the cultural aspects of remote work and the importance of knowing each other in a remote setting. They explore whether it is necessary for engineers to know each other and the responsibility of individuals and organizations in fostering relationships. They also touch on the impact of engagement length on building relationships and the importance of treating software development as an art. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the challenges of working with different cultures and the need to embrace diversity and learn from different cultures. Takeaways Building relationships and getting to know each other is important in a remote work setting. Both individuals and organizations have a responsibility in fostering relationships and creating a positive work culture. Engagement length can impact the depth of relationships and the quality of deliverables. Treating software development as an art and giving 100% effort leads to better results. Working with different cultures requires understanding and embracing diversity. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Recap 00:46 The Importance of Knowing Each Other 03:48 The Individual vs. Organization Responsibility 06:12 Building Relationships in a Remote Setting 11:11 The Impact of Engagement Length 12:32 Treating Software Development as an Art 17:50 Giving 100% and Treating Software Development as an Art 22:23 Challenges of Working with Different Cultures 24:51 Embracing Diversity and Learning from Different Cultures 26:56 Closing Remarks Snowpal Products Backends as Services on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠AWS Marketplace⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Mobile Apps on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠App Store⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Play Store⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Web App⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Education Platform⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for Learners and Course Creators

18 Jan 202428min

In this podcast episode, Krish interviews Jason Crum, a Senior Enterprise Architect, about remote work from an engineer's perspective. They discuss various aspects of remote work, including pre-pandemic, during pandemic, and post-pandemic experiences, preferences for remote or in-office work, benefits and challenges of remote work, limitations of remote work, social interaction, pairing in remote work, implementing remote work in startups, team dynamics, and challenges of non-engineers in remote teams. Takeaways Remote work offers flexibility and the ability to manage time effectively. Remote work can limit social interaction and the ability to collaborate in person. Pairing in remote work can be challenging but can also be beneficial for certain tasks. Implementing remote work in startups requires considering team dynamics and ensuring everyone is either remote or in-office. Non-engineers in remote teams may face unique challenges. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 01:10 Favorite Food Items 04:06 Remote Work Experience 06:23 Pre-Pandemic, During Pandemic, and Post-Pandemic Remote Work 10:33 Preference for Remote or In-Office Work 13:07 Benefits and Challenges of Remote Work 15:28 Limitations of Remote Work 19:16 Social Interaction and Remote Work 20:39 Pairing in Remote Work 24:46 Implementing Remote Work in Startups 27:50 Team Dynamics in Remote Work 29:43 Challenges of Non-Engineers in Remote Teams 32:21 Closing Comments   Snowpal Products Backends as Services on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠AWS Marketplace⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Mobile Apps on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠App Store⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Play Store⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Web App⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Education Platform⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for Learners and Course Creators

18 Jan 202435min

In this podcast episode, the host continues from the previous episodes in the Confluent Cloud series and focuses on consuming messages. The consumer code is reviewed, and the concept of group ID is explained. The process of initializing the consumer and subscribing to topics is demonstrated. The use of channels in Go for message consumption is explored. The host troubleshoots issues related to group ID and discusses the inconsistencies observed. The allocation of messages among multiple consumers with different group IDs is examined. The episode concludes with a summary of the learnings and an invitation to explore Snowpals' products and APIs. Takeaways Consuming messages in Confluent Cloud involves initializing the consumer and subscribing to topics. The group ID determines which consumers belong to which group and affects work sharing and fault tolerance. Messages can be consumed using channels in Go, allowing for continuous listening and processing. Troubleshooting issues with group ID and understanding message allocation among multiple consumers is important. Snowpal offers a range of products and APIs for software development and architecture. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Recap 00:31 Starting to Consume Messages 01:44 Consumer Code Overview 03:08 Consumer Group ID04:04Initializing the Consumer 04:32 Consuming Messages with Channels 05:00 Publishing Messages and Consuming 06:25 Group ID and Offset 07:07 Troubleshooting Group ID08:29Group ID and Producer 09:12 Inconsistencies and Debugging 10:24 Cluster Settings and Group ID 11:08 Cluster and Topic Configuration 12:24 Consumer Group ID and Partitions 13:22 Consumer Group ID and Message Filtering 16:29 Consumer Group ID and Work Sharing 17:49 Producer and Consumer Group ID 18:35 Multiple Consumers and Group ID 19:54 Multiple Consumers with Different Group IDs 20:50 Consuming Messages with Multiple Consumers 22:07 Parallelism and Message Distribution 23:52 Consumer Group ID and Message Allocation 26:30 Consumer Group ID and Message Allocation (Continued) 28:30 Consumer Group ID and Message Allocation (Continued) 30:03 Consumer Group ID and Message Allocation (Continued) 35:45 Conclusion Snowpal Products Backends as Services on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠AWS Marketplace⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Mobile Apps on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠App Store⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Play Store⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Web App⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Education Platform⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for Learners and Course Creators

17 Jan 202442min

In this podcast episode, the host continues the discussion on Confluent Cloud and focuses on adding a consumer and creating a Go client. The process of building a producer and troubleshooting and debugging common issues is also covered. The host explores topics such as topic creation, error handling, and configuration. Known issues and workarounds are discussed, along with cluster settings and security protocols. The episode concludes with final debugging and error handling techniques. In this conversation, Krish explores the process of publishing messages to a Kafka topic using a Go client. He encounters some issues along the way, such as delivery failures and SSL connection problems. However, after making some code changes and switching back and forth, the publishing starts working unexpectedly. Krish also discusses the use of Go channels in the producer and the importance of reading config and initializing the producer correctly. He concludes by mentioning the next steps, which involve consuming the messages from the topic. Takeaways Adding a consumer and creating a Go client are important steps in working with Confluent Cloud. Troubleshooting and debugging are essential skills when working with messaging systems like Kafka. Understanding topic creation, error handling, and configuration is crucial for successful message production. Being aware of known issues and their workarounds can save time and effort in troubleshooting. Configuring cluster settings and security protocols correctly is essential for smooth operation. Publishing messages to a Kafka topic using a Go client involves initializing the producer and ensuring the correct configuration. Go channels can be used in the producer to handle message production. Reading the config and initializing the producer correctly is crucial for successful message publishing. Issues such as delivery failures and SSL connection problems can be resolved by making code changes and switching back and forth. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Recap 02:30 Adding a Consumer 03:44 Creating a Go Client 08:08 Building the Producer 10:55 Creating a Consumer 17:30 Troubleshooting and Debugging 21:02 Topic Creation and Message Production 25:48 Error Handling and Configuration 33:27 Continued Troubleshooting 46:20 Correcting Configuration Issues 55:41 Known Issues and Workarounds 59:12 Cluster Settings and Security Protocols 01:01:07 Final Debugging and Error Handling 01:02:19 Connecting to the Bootstrap Server 01:03:47 Using Channels 01:04:48 Replacing Code and Expecting a Broker and Topic 01:05:21 Building and Running with Broker and Topic 01:06:36 Using Go Channels in the Producer 01:07:16 Reading Config and Initializing the Producer 01:08:43 Delivery Failed and SSL Connection 01:10:13 Sending Messages via Postman and Code 01:11:02 Switching Code and Unexpected Working 01:11:39 Messages Sent and Refreshing Stand 01:12:55 Publishing to Different Topics 01:13:32 Publishing Messages and Minor Changes 01:14:00 Initializing the Producer and Randomizing Messages 01:15:09 Failed to Deliver Message and Event Types 01:17:00 Producing Messages with Go Routine 01:18:13 Producing Messages and Business Functionality 01:19:21 Producing Messages and Printing Output 01:21:48 Subscription to the Topic 01:22:37 Go Routine and Message Type 01:23:56 Event Types and Handling 01:30:07 Error Handling and Non-Existent Topic 01:32:12 Next Steps: Consuming Messages Snowpal Products: Backends as Services on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠AWS Marketplace⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Mobile Apps on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠App Store⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Play Store⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Web App⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Education Platform⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for Learners and Course Creators

13 Jan 20241h 33min