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Re: Ask HN: What audio resources can improve my technical skills during my commute?

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Post by wuster »

pen2l wrote: post #8
kozikow wrote: post #6

I listen to python podcasts: https://talkpython.fm/ and https://www.podcastinit.com/ . Outside of purely technical subjects, I also like "talking machines" about ML: http://www.thetalkingmachines.com/ . Maybe they won't improve your "core" skills, but it's good with keeping up to date with cool recent libraries or new language developments. I use an app on android that pre-downloads podcasts on wifi and allow me to l…

The idea of technical podcasts intrigues me. But, I just clicked to see the content of 'Talk Python' podcasts, and it seems that a lot of it is meta -talk... smart people talking about the fact that they're going to teach someone, _not_ teaching the postcast-listener stuff (besides perhaps the knowledge that some X and Y module exists?). I think I'm just asking too much here... because creating instructional content…

the Talk Python series is actually a great way for Python programmers to discover authors and libraries you wouldn't organically come across on HN or GitHub browsing. I highly recommend it to intermediate python programmers to expand their knowledge scope.

Re: Ask HN: What audio resources can improve my technical skills during my commute?

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Post by lorenzorhoades »

hsdfusa wrote: post #28
ordu wrote: post #24

Classical music. Learn it. Learn how to listen it, learn to feel it. It is really fun, when you able to understand it. And it helps to move away from current problems to return back from other side afterwards. Oh... And it will greatly increase interconnectivity of your brains, especially if you would not just listen, but play it too. It may be not just classical music, but modern styles a way simplier, they lack cen…

> Learn it. Learn how to listen it, learn to feel it. As someone willing to give this a try, where would you suggest one starts?

I would recommend Arthur Rubinsteins Chopin nocturnes. They are very minimal, and a perfect entry point into classical.

Re: Ask HN: What audio resources can improve my technical skills during my commute?

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Post by Vera527 »

tedmiston wrote: post #44
lawnchair_larry wrote: post #31

Earlier quoted context omitted.

These replies are unhelpful and off topic. Author asked for technical resources, not a bunch of opinions about why they are wrong to want this and what they should do instead.

Inevitably other people besides OP will be curious about things to do during their commute and might stumble in here with less specific criteria.

I am one of these people that is curious about things to listen to during my commute.

Re: Ask HN: What audio resources can improve my technical skills during my commute?

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Post by spektom »

Here's the list of great technical podcasts I've been listening during commute to my previous work:

* Software Engineering Daily

* Software Engineering Radio

* The Changelog

* DevZen (in Russian)

* Reversim Platforma (in Hebrew)

Look for previous shows, most of the great content is there!

PS: It takes about 5 minutes to drive to my new work, and I really miss them now.

Re: Ask HN: What audio resources can improve my technical skills during my commute?

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Post by ltaaug8 »

pen2l wrote: post #8
kozikow wrote: post #6

I listen to python podcasts: https://talkpython.fm/ and https://www.podcastinit.com/ . Outside of purely technical subjects, I also like "talking machines" about ML: http://www.thetalkingmachines.com/ . Maybe they won't improve your "core" skills, but it's good with keeping up to date with cool recent libraries or new language developments. I use an app on android that pre-downloads podcasts on wifi and allow me to l…

The idea of technical podcasts intrigues me. But, I just clicked to see the content of 'Talk Python' podcasts, and it seems that a lot of it is meta -talk... smart people talking about the fact that they're going to teach someone, _not_ teaching the postcast-listener stuff (besides perhaps the knowledge that some X and Y module exists?). I think I'm just asking too much here... because creating instructional content…

I don't think the audio-only format lends itself to programming instruction, but they can be good for exposing someone to high-level concepts, new developments in the field, or discussions and debates on programming practices.

Re: Ask HN: What audio resources can improve my technical skills during my commute?

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Post by sah2ed »

spektom wrote: post #74

Here's the list of great technical podcasts I've been listening during commute to my previous work: * Software Engineering Daily * Software Engineering Radio * The Changelog * DevZen (in Russian) * Reversim Platforma (in Hebrew) Look for previous shows, most of the great content is there! PS: It takes about 5 minutes to drive to my new work, and I really miss them now.

Off topic: You can speak Russian and Hebrew?

Re: Ask HN: What audio resources can improve my technical skills during my commute?

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Post by raducu »

I listen to non-technical audiobooks during my walking part of my commuting - psychology, self-help, history and science fiction.

I've also installed mobile apps for pluralsight(paid by my employer), udemy, udacity -- which allow me to download content and watch it in the subway; but I stil have to re-visit the course material and type things on my computer if I actually want to learn anything, otherwise its just more junk food for the brain.

I don't think there are many text-only technical audiobooks, so if you actively drive that kind of sucks, because you can't watch videos, but then again, you're not missing much, I don't think there's anybody who aquired any technical skill by just listening to an audiobook.

Re: Ask HN: What audio resources can improve my technical skills during my commute?

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Post by alexcnwy »

Podcasts that have helped improve my technical skills:

  - Talking Machines
  - The O'Reilly Data Show
  - Software Engineering Radio
  - Software Engineering Daily
  - AWS Re: Invent series
Podcasts that have helped improve my general thinking:

  - Econtalk
  - Conversations with Tyler
  - Waking Up with Sam Harris
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