This month, we dissect major security vulnerabilities in Next.js and Nginx. We also tackle the big AI questions: its impact on developers, ethical concerns, and the future of software engineering. Plus, a Q&A on career advice and the crucial role of hard skills. Eid Mubarak!
Notes:
00:00:00 - Intro & Eid Greetings
00:01:30 - How Was Your Ramadan? Productivity & Sleep
00:04:38 - This Month’s Tech News: AI, Java & Security
00:05:59 - Major Security Vulnerabilities of the Month
00:08:04 - The Next.js Authentication Bypass Flaw
00:13:40 - The Nginx Ingress Vulnerability
00:15:00 - AI News: The Race for Better Models
00:15:30 - The Ethics of AI Training Data
00:22:16 - Our Personal Relationship with AI Tools
00:29:40 - Does Over-reliance on AI Damage Coding Skills?
00:32:09 - Will AI Replace Software Engineers?
00:40:42 - The Human Aspect of Software Engineering
00:48:05 - Q&A: Software Engineer in Morocco vs. Abroad
00:50:03 - Q&A: How to Keep Up with Technology?
00:54:45 - Q&A: The Importance of Hard Skills vs. Soft Skills
01:03:43 - Q&A: How to Learn and Build a Portfolio?
01:19:11 - Recommended Resource: “Build Your Own X”
01:22:34 - Q&A: Is a PhD in Computer Science Worth It?
01:25:24 - Final Thoughts & Advice for Learners
01:29:30 - Outro & Eid Mubarak
