Join us for our monthly tech news recap! We dive into the latest with Rust & Tauri, the new features in Java 25, and the impact of AI coding tools on developers. Plus, our thoughts on the recent Apple and Meta events, the XZ backdoor, and a lively debate on the future of development.

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00:00:00 - Intro: Tech News & AMA Format

00:02:06 - Guest Introductions: Noufal & Nizar

00:06:22 - What Are You Currently Learning?

00:09:06 - Exploring Rust and Tauri as an Electron Alternative

00:11:04 - Tauri vs. Electron: The Cross-Platform Challenge

00:15:21 - The Dilemma of Cross-Platform UI/UX

00:24:34 - Book Discussion: “23 Things They Don’t Tell You About Capitalism”

00:28:38 - The Concept of “Dogfooding” in Tech

00:33:13 - Deep Dive: What’s New in Java 25?

00:44:37 - Debating Java’s Evolution and New Features

00:53:07 - Inside the Cursor & AI Crafters Hackathon

00:59:29 - The Rise of AI Coding Assistants

01:04:37 - The Hidden Cost of AI: Code Review Fatigue

01:06:32 - Does Over-reliance on AI Hinder Developer Growth?

01:10:27 - Practical Experiences with AI Models (Claude, Llama)

01:15:48 - AI Hype vs. Reality: The Case of “Devin”

01:29:40 - Tech Events Recap: Apple & Meta

01:30:42 - Apple Event: iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Air, and iPhone 17 Pro

01:43:24 - Meta’s Smart Glasses: A Gimmick or the Future?

01:47:30 - The Challenge of Building New Hardware Ecosystems

02:00:24 - NPM Supply Chain Attack

02:08:07 - Morocco’s Partnership with Mistral AI

02:15:50 - Audience Q&A: Deno, NixOS, Kiro AI

02:25:33 - Outro & Final Thoughts

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