The Scripting Den Podcast

By: Fernando Doglio
  • Summary

  • Insights about the Software Development industry from a senior developer (with more than 20 years of experience).
    Short, to-the-point episodes where I share my insights.

    Give it a listen and see if you learn a thing or two!

    © 2025 The Scripting Den Podcast
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Episodes
  • Episode 39 - Let's talk about AI ethics and your role as a developer
    Jan 12 2025

    In this episode, I dive deep into one of the most pressing topics in tech today: AI ethics. I try to explore how well-meaning developers can unintentionally create AI systems that harm society. From bias in AI models to privacy concerns, accountability challenges, and even the environmental impact of AI, this episode is packed with insights every developer needs to hear.

    By the end of the episode, you’ll understand:

    • What AI ethics entails and why it matters.
    • Key ethical challenges developers face when building AI systems.
    • Practical tools and frameworks to make AI fairer, more transparent, and responsible.
    • How developers can proactively address bias, privacy, and sustainability in their projects.

    I also provide actionable tips and resources to help you embed ethics into your AI development process, ensuring that the systems you build serve as tools for progress—not harm.

    Interesting Links and Resources

    • Tools for AI Transparency: LIME | SHAP
    • Books:
      • Weapons of Math Destruction by Cathy O’Neil
      • Race After Technology by Ruha Benjamin
    • Online Courses on AI Ethics: fast.ai | Stanford Online
    • AI Principles: Google AI Principles | Microsoft Responsible AI Standards

    Get in Touch!

    • X (Twitter): @deleteman123
    • YouTube: The Scripting Den
    • Newsletter: fernandodoglio.substack.com

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    30 mins
  • Episode 38 - Navigating your first technical interview
    Dec 19 2024

    Understanding how to prepare for your first technical interview, and what to expect from the process is not easy.
    Companies will have their own hiring process, and some of them will confuse you with their own process getting you to think all of them are like that.

    Whiteboard coding, for instance, that's one of the worst things you can do during a technical interview, however, it's a very common practice (sadly!)

    In this episode I cover the entire process of interview, with a focus on the technical aspect, what to expect, what not to say and do during the process, and most importantly, what you should do and why.

    By the end of this episode, you'll be ready to ace your next tech interview!

    Interesting link:

    • Skills of a Successful Software Engineer (my book): https://www.manning.com/books/skills-of-a-successful-software-engineer

    Get in touch!

    • X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/deleteman123
    • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@the-scripting-den
    • My newsletter: https://fernandodoglio.substack.com/

    Rate us!
    To ensure the podcast reaches more developers, make sure to rate it on your favorite podcasting app and in Podchaser!
    Thank you



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    45 mins
  • Episode 37 - Why is everyone talking about Vector Databases?
    Nov 9 2024

    If you haven't been living under a rock, you might've heard about this specific type of NoSQL database being mentioned quite often lately.
    Now, why do you think that is? In fact, do you know what a Vector database actually is? And what you can do with it?

    In this episode I go over all those questions, eventually hitting the actual answer that prompted this episode: Why is everyone ( and their mother ) talking about Vector databases?

    Make sure to check it out!

    Interesting links:

    • My course on using Redis as a vector database (https://www.linkedin.com/learning/redis-ai-building-a-vector-database-with-redis/introduction)

    Related episodes

    • Episode 2: Is AI going to replace developers? (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kSd-KwcdChg&list=PLInfuhuFMY7KNADQS66SdfJoYQaShMB1F)
    • Episode 34: How to implement AI into your dev workflow? (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JZVKE2t-otg&list=PLInfuhuFMY7KNADQS66SdfJoYQaShMB1F)

    Get in touch!

    • X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/deleteman123
    • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@the-scripting-den
    • My newsletter: https://fernandodoglio.substack.com/

    Rate us!
    To ensure the podcast reaches more developers, make sure to rate it on your favorite podcasting app and in Podchaser!
    Thank you


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    20 mins

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