🎙️New podcast episode: Applying AI in Agricultural Robotics. @rickvandenbosch.net & @oscarvantol.nl talk with Julian de Wit about moving from Kaggle to real-world AI. Less hype, more reality: clear use cases, good data, and many small, optimized models make the difference. youtu.be/LcEBy7mPWP4

🎙️New podcast episode: @rickvandenbosch.net and @oscarvantol.nl talk with @harmveenstra.bsky.social. He shares how PowerShell and automation shaped his journey to MVP, his role in the community, and why automation only works when paired with proper governance. youtu.be/jkzB75EXyl4

Christian and Bram explore #ShellGPT, an AI assistant in your terminal. From generating commands to deploying a web app with Docker, a practical look at AI in real dev workflows. #AI #DevTools youtu.be/fvDOeggaeL4

#dotnetzuid Event notification! 📽️ T-SQL Meets AI: Unleashing SQL Server 2025’s Vector & RAG Power 🗣️ Christian Peeters 📅 Monday April 13th 📌 @betabitnl.bsky.social (TechTower Eindhoven) Register NOW and secure your spot 👇🏻 www.dotnetzuid.nl/events/t-sql... #SQL #AI #RAG

🎙️In this #betatalks episode, @rickvandenbosch.net and @oscarvantol.nl talk with Toon Vanhoutte about moving from BizTalk to modern Azure architectures. Scalable integrations, solid APIs, reliable data. That’s where AI starts to deliver real value. #GenAI #Azure www.buzzsprout.com/1622272/epis...

🎙️ New Betatalks: @rickvandenbosch.net and @oscarvantol.nl talk with Emily van Putten. We discuss bias in the tech industry, the shift from traditional hierarchies to more self-steering organizations, and why building a more people-first tech ecosystem matters. www.buzzsprout.com/1622272/epis...

🎥In this Betatalks, Christian and Yvo show how pattern matching in C# replaces complex if/else logic with concise, readable switch expressions. From discounts to validations, business rules become clear, compact, and safe to handle. #csharp #patternmatching #softwaredevelopment youtu.be/Tg1JRk-ut0g

🎙️New Betatalks: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐈 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐨𝐟𝐭𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭. @rickvandenbosch.net and @oscarvantol.nl explore where AI truly adds value in early 2026, where it still falls short, and the risks of relying on AI output in compliant production environments. #AI www.buzzsprout.com/1622272/epis...

𝐇𝐞𝐭 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐰𝐢𝐭-𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐩! 💯⛷️🏂 Verse sneeuw, een strakblauwe lucht en heerlijke temperaturen. Overdag volop genieten op de piste en ’s avonds natuurlijk après-ski gezelligheid. Met deze aftermovie blikken we terug op een geweldig Betawit-skiweekend in Kaprun. youtu.be/HYpm5myZNyU

🎙️New podcast episode. @rickvandenbosch.net and @oscarvantol.nl talk with Geert van der Cruijsen about DevOps, platform engineering, and value delivery. Why DevOps isn’t dead, how hypes come and go, and why culture and teams still make the difference. #DevOps open.spotify.com/episode/5C6X...

🎥 In our latest Betatalks, Christian and Jelle show how to benchmark .NET code with BenchmarkDotNet and why small choices like string concatenation vs. StringBuilder can make a big difference in performance and memory. #BenchmarkDotNet #DotNetCode youtu.be/VlbENR5U0Tg

🎙️New podcast episode: @rickvandenbosch.net and @oscarvantol.nl talk with Ana Inés Urrutia about HR, AI, and enterprise tech. From psychology to responsible, human-led AI, and how design and data visualization make complex tech accessible. #HRtech #AI #ResponsibleAI open.spotify.com/episode/4PHg...

We have a new #Betatalks for you! Christian and Jelle show how AI & RAG scenarios can be built directly in SQL Server 2025 using embeddings, vector search, and semantic queries. The session was recorded on the preview, and SQL Server 2025 is now officially available. youtu.be/SOm4LCoFmDg

🎙️New podcast episode alert: @rickvandenbosch.net and @oscarvantol.nl talk with @codewithanjuli.bsky.social about building a startup app for food intolerances, her move from Xamarin.Forms to .NET MAUI, and how .NET 8 made it production ready. #DotNetMAUI open.spotify.com/episode/2d9j...

🎙️ New podcast episode: @rickvandenbosch.net and @oscarvantol.nl on how AI moved from hype to real-world use this year. Thanks to all guests and listeners. Merry Christmas & a happy New Year! On to 2026. ✨🥂 open.spotify.com/episode/2a2Y...

NIS2 will impact most software teams, and waiting until 2026 is a risk. Jelle and Christian discuss how it builds on NIS1 and ISO 27001, what stricter reporting and audit trails mean for developers, and how resources like OWASP can help teams prepare. youtu.be/7nyq4fKzUk8

🎙️New Betatalks episode. @rickvandenbosch.net and @oscarvantol.nl talk with Amber Vanderburg about leadership in tech and how clear communication strengthens collaboration. She shares why curiosity and continuous growth matter in today’s digital workplace. open.spotify.com/episode/6ifN...

🎙️New Betatalks the podcast episode alert: @rickvandenbosch.net and @oscarvantol.nl talk with Yasen Dinkov about how his path from visual arts to engineering shapes the way he builds AI driven SaaS. He also shares how music and nature inspire his work. open.spotify.com/episode/2bKI...

🎥 We have a new Betalks video for you! What’s new in the 2025 OWASP Top 10? Christian and Jelle walk through the key updates and why they matter for today’s applications. A clear overview of the latest security risks in one video. youtu.be/Ea1J6zO3Z_o

🎧 New #Betatalks Podcast episode! @rickvandenbosch.net & @oscarvantol.nl chat with Alvin Ashcraft about how AI is reshaping developer documentation, from Copilot to MCP servers, open source, and beyond. Don’t miss this one! 🤖 open.spotify.com/episode/6RVx...

In this Betatalks episode, @rickvandenbosch.net and @oscarvantol.nl talk with Paula Januszkiewicz. She shares how cybersecurity evolved from curiosity-driven exploration to continuous, story-driven practices that keep organizations secure. 🔒💻 #WomenInTech open.spotify.com/episode/3Lsu...

🎙️New podcast episode: How AI Transforms Software Development. @rickvandenbosch.net & @oscarvantol.nl talk with Jelle Fremery, who moved from psychology to software. They discuss Generative AI, LLMs, and why human oversight, security & ethics matter. #GenAI 🤖 open.spotify.com/episode/6vX2...

In this Betatalks video, we show how vector databases go beyond keywords, using embeddings to capture meaning (king - man + woman = queen). Combined with language models, this makes AI more intuitive, relevant and context-aware. #vectordatabases #AI youtu.be/YVjHAuVHRZs

New Betatalks podcast episode!🎙️ @rickvandenbosch.net & @oscarvantol.nl talk with Jelle Fremery about .NET’s evolution, TUnit vs NUnit/xUnit, Azure’s toolkit, and the impact of AI like GPT-5. 🚀 open.spotify.com/episode/1CnR...

🚀In our latest Betatalks, Yvo & Christian explore DeepSource as a modern, cost-effective alternative to SonarQube. With cloud setup, seat-based pricing, AutoFix & security scanning, it’s quickly becoming a strong contender to SonarQube & Snyk. #DeepSource #SonarQube #DevTools youtu.be/ELOsFDMyztA

Podcast Alert! In this Betatalks episode, @rickvandenbosch.net and @oscarvantol.nl talk with Christian Peeters, about vector databases, RAG, and why grounding AI in real data is essential for trust. A quick, clear take on complex tech. #AI #VectoreDatabases #RAG open.spotify.com/episode/0Ni6...

Podcast alert! @rickvandenbosch.net & @oscarvantol.nl talk with Jos Eilers about his journey into cloud and data platforms. They dive into Microsoft Fabric, how OneLake simplifies access, challenges with compute & capacity planning, and why data quality is crucial. open.spotify.com/episode/39SG...

New Betatalks episode: The Test Pyramid Is Dead! Testing isn’t the final step. It’s central to building better software. @rickvandenbosch.net & @oscarvantol.nl talk with Bram Albers about exploratory testing, automation limits, and why quality is a team effort. open.spotify.com/episode/0Lhr...

Bram and Steven explored Faker.js, an NPM package for generating realistic test data like Dutch names, phone numbers, and birthdates. With localization, seeding, and customization, it is great for repeatable and edge-case testing. #FakerJS #TestData youtu.be/gGP_dyiOHVA

🎥New #betatalks video: How can you get more out of your Playwright tests than just the defaults? Bram and Steven show how smart configurations, like custom timeouts, can make your tests faster and more efficient. Less waiting, more focused feedback.💡 #Playwright #Testing youtu.be/01OwwWRHo5U

🎙️In this podcast episode, @rickvandenbosch.net and @oscarvantol.nl share how Virtual Vaults evolved their cloud infrastructure over the years. From early Azure web roles to containers, App Services & Functions. open.spotify.com/episode/6o1U...

🎙️In this episode, @rickvandenbosch.net & @oscarvantol.nl talk with @jamiemaguire.bsky.social. From blogging to building a Raspberry Pi home security system, he shares his hands-on AI journey. We talk Semantic Kernel, learning by doing, and the power of sharing. open.spotify.com/episode/3ydN...

🎥 New Betatalks ALERT! Bram & Jelle kick things off with a few hiccups (literally) before diving into how manual testing is more than just random clicking. Using the HICCUPS mnemonic, they explore a human-first, structured way to spot hidden issues & improve digital experiences. youtu.be/aMbciqwOc5c

🚀New Podcast Episode Alert! @rickvandenbosch.net & @oscarvantol.nl chat with @niels9001.bsky.social, about the future of Windows dev! PowerToys, on-device AI & ONNX are reshaping how we build software. Plus, the power of open source & community-driven tools! open.spotify.com/episode/65h8...

🎙 New podcast episode! @rickvandenbosch.net & @oscarvantol.nl talk with @nicovermeir.bsky.social, about going from support tech to senior application architect, Open Source, Techorama, the tech community, beer brewing, & thrash metal. Listen to it now! #opensource open.spotify.com/episode/5616...

We have a new #Betatalks video for you! 🌱 Jelle and Bram discuss how greener software leads to better performance, security, and lower costs. With practical tips from Building Green Software, they encourage developers to start building sustainably today. 💻 #GreenSoftware youtu.be/iotAKrUvRdE

🎙️New Podcast Episode! @rickvandenbosch.net & @oscarvantol.nl talk with Megan Bloemsma, Data & AI expert. They dive into when (and when not) to use AI, the importance of collaboration, and building ethical, inclusive tech. A must-listen for anyone working with #AI. 👇 open.spotify.com/episode/1yjn...

New Betatalks video 🚀. Jelle and Bram talk about making AI-powered apps easier! Forget tricky REST API calls—Semantic Kernel simplifies AI integration with seamless workflows. Catch their live demo to see how it reduces overhead & unlocks powerful automation! #SemanticKernel youtu.be/NoyjM0GUAYA

🎙️ New Podcast Episode! @rickvandenbosch.net & @oscarvantol.nl chat with Andreas Wänqvist on AI's impact in coding. How he went from Copilot skeptic to AI advocate. How is AI transforming dev work beyond chatbots? Tune in! 🎧 #AI #SoftwareDevelopment open.spotify.com/episode/6lWH...

🚀New podcast episode!🎙️@oscarvantol.nl & @rickvandenbosch.net chat with @wildermuth.com about his passion for learning, .NET, JavaScript and teaching through storytelling. He shares insights on software evolution, abstractions, and why diverse perspectives matter. open.spotify.com/episode/4h6U...

🚀 New episode! @rickvandenbosch.net & @oscarvantol.nl talk with @oksala.net, about AI advancements, Semantic Kernel vs. AI Extensions, and the evolution of C#. Plus, insights on real-world AI challenges and the lava layer anti-pattern. Tune in now! 🎧 #AI #CSharp open.spotify.com/episode/0Svc...

🎥New Betatalks video: Jelle and Bram dive into TUnit, a new testing framework like NUnit and xUnit, but faster and more flexible. It’s great for new projects, but not worth migrating existing tests—yet. 🚀 #TUnit #TestingFramework #SoftwareDevelopment youtu.be/Qvj2FVQWguA

🚀 In our latest episode, @rickvandenbosch.net & @oscarvantol.nl chat with @keithatherton.bsky.social, about building solutions, the platform’s evolution, and how AI bridges the gap between low-code and pro-code. Plus, his passion for learning & development! 🎧 open.spotify.com/episode/2RJF...

📣 Check out my interview on "Betatalks the podcast" with @rickvandenbosch.net, @oscarvantol.nl & the rest of the awesome @betabitnl.bsky.social team! 📺 Video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=V6Ls... 🔊 Podcast: www.buzzsprout.com/1622272/epis... #CommunityRocks #Podcast

🎙️From the ‘80s to AI & the future of cloud — @rickvandenbosch.net & @oscarvantol.nl talk with @rocky.lhotka.net. We dive into his journey, CSLA.NET, and how AI is reshaping development. Plus, insights on Blazor, Kubernetes, and cloud computing. #AI #TechTalks open.spotify.com/episode/3c0g...

In this Betatalks, Bram & Yvo dive into mocking to isolate dependencies & boost test reliability! Bram showcases Playwright’s built-in mocking for consistent front-end tests. They discuss clear front-end/back-end contracts & testing workflows. #Mocking #Softwaretesting youtu.be/tuFbVjJFEyk