Episode 315: Field of Code

This week we discuss Elasticsearch vs. OpenSearch, Reorgs and Remote Pay. Plus, some thoughts on IKEA and QBRs.

Rundown

• This Week in Programming: The ElasticSearch Saga Continues
• Elastic amends Elasticsearch Python client so it won't work with forks then blocks comments
• Twitter Thread on Elasticsearch
• Google staff could see pay cut if they opt to work from home
• Steven Sinosky: Hardcore Software

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