AI is everywhere, from coding assistants to chatbots, but what's really happening under the hood? It often feels like a "black box," but it doesn't have to be.

In this episode, Allen sits down with Manning author and AI expert Emmanuel Maggiori to demystify the core concepts behind Large Language Models (LLMs). Emmanuel, author of "The AI Pocket Book," breaks down the entire pipeline - from the moment you type a prompt to the second you get a response. He explains complex topics like tokens, embeddings, context windows, and the controversial training methods that make these powerful tools possible.

IN THIS EPISODE

00:00 - Welcome & Why "The AI Pocket Book" is a Must-Read

15:20 - The Basic LLM Pipeline Explained

8:05 - What Are Tokens?

21:30 - Understanding the Context Window

25:50 - How Embeddings Represent Meaning

35:45 - Controlling Creativity with Temperature

39:30 - How LLMs Learn From Internet Data

45:25 - Fine-Tuning with Human Feedback (RLHF)

51:15 - Why AI Hallucinates

56:45 - When Not to Use

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Heard of Zig? It's a modern systems programming language that's turning heads, often mentioned in the same breath as C and Rust. But what makes it so special, and why should you pay attention to it?

In this episode, Allen sits down with Garrison Hinson Hasty, author of one of the very first books on the language, "Systems Programming with Zig." Garrison breaks down the core philosophy behind Zig, explaining its unique approach to simplicity, performance, and giving power back to the developer.

This is a must-listen for any programmer curious about the next wave of low-level languages and looking to understand what makes Zig tick.

IN THIS EPISODE

00:00 - From Python to Zig

06:40 - Zig vs C and Rust?

10:03 - Demystifying Allocators

15:41 - Safety vs. Speed in Zig's Release Modes

27:25 - Compile-Time Metaprogramming

30:09 - How You Can Use Zig with Flutter, WebAssembly, and more

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Github: https://github.com/garrisonhh

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Everyone is talking about AI, but why do up to 80% of corporate AI initiatives fail to reach production? The gap between a cool demo and a reliable, valuable product is massive, and navigating it requires a solid strategy.

In this episode, Allen sits down with Dr. Jenna Kova, a PhD in Computational Linguistics, founder of AI Strategy Partners, and author of the Manning book, "Art of AI Product Development." Dr. Kova breaks down the common pitfalls teams face and provides a clear framework for success.

This is a must-listen for any developer, product manager, or leader trying to move beyond the hype and build AI products that deliver real-world value.

IN THIS EPISODE

00:48 - Why 80% of AI Initiatives Fail

04:14 - Vibe Coding

20:40 - Finding the Right Business Problem for AI

26:42 - AI Governance: Managing Compliance, Privacy, and Data Access

34:21 - The AI Opportunity Tree & System Blueprint

46:47 - Why You Need to Start Building Your AI Know-How Today

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CONNECT

🎙️ Guest: Dr. Janna Lipenkova

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/janna-lipenkova-07137399

🎙️ Host: Allen Wyma

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Is security an afterthought in your Flutter projects? In a world where a single breach can cost millions and destroy user trust, every developer needs a solid foundation in security.

In this episode of Flying High with Flutter, Allen Wyma sits down with seasoned software developer, trainer, and acclaimed author Laurențiu Spilcă to demystify application security. While Laurențiu's background is deep in the Java/Spring world, the principles he shares are universal and essential for any developer building modern applications.

We dive deep into the "why" and "how" of securing your apps, from the initial authentication flow to the communication between your backend services.

Timecodes:

00:00 - Meet Laurențiu Spilcă & Why Security Can't Be an Afterthought

06:16 - The Role of a CISO and Preventing Disasters like the log4j Vulnerability

14:09 - The Future is Passwordless

30:41 - Understanding OAuth2, OpenID Connect, and Why PKCE is CRITICAL for Mobile Apps

41:45 - What is TLS? Why Your App Needs More Than Just HTTPS

52:03 - Mutual TLS (mTLS): Securing Communication Between Your Microservices

GET THE BOOK!

📘 The principles in this episode are covered in-depth in Laurențiu's book, "Software Security for Developers".

Grab your copy with 45% OFF with code flutter45:

🔗 https://www.manning.com/books/software-security-for-developers

CONNECT:

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Ever wondered how to stop LLMs from hallucinating or making things up? The answer is RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation), and it's a critical technique for building reliable, fact-based AI applications.

In this episode, Alan sits down with Abhinav Kimothi, Director of Data Science at Sigmoid and author of the Manning book, "A Simple Guide to RAG". Abhinav demystifies this powerful concept, making it accessible for developers and enthusiasts at any level.

This is a must-listen for anyone looking to move beyond basic chatbot functionality and build truly intelligent, trustworthy AI.

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🔗 https://www.manning.com/books/a-simple-guide-to-retrieval-augmented-generation

On the Show:

🎙️ Guest: Abhinav Kimothi https://www.linkedin.com/in/abhinav-kimothi/

🎙️ Host: Allen Wyma https://x.com/allenwyma

Timecodes:

00:00 - Meet Abhinav Kimothi: 18 Years in Data Science & AI

02:10 - Demystifying RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation)

10:15 - The Mechanics of RAG: How Retrieval & Semantic Search Work

16:50 - Common Failures in RAG Systems & How to Fix Them

26:10 - Production-Ready RAG: RAG Ops & Development Frameworks

34:15 - Advice for Developers & Outro

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In this episode of Flying High with Flutter, we’re joined by Laura Browne and Barbara Limmer, authors of Interview Speak. They share expert tips on how to decode interview questions, prepare authentic answers, and stand out as a candidate. Whether you’re switching industries, negotiating salaries, or tackling tough interview questions, this episode is packed with actionable advice to help you ace your next job interview.

📌 Timecodes:

0:00 - Introduction and Laura & Barbara’s backgrounds

3:06 - Common interview mistakes

9:59 - How to stand out as a candidate

15:15 - Key things interviewers look for in every candidate

23:10 - Salary negotiation tips

31:46 - Dealing with bad interviewers

41:12 - Preparation, storytelling, and likability

📚 About the Book

Interview Speak is a practical guide for job seekers that translates confusing interview questions into what hiring managers really want to know. Learn how to craft authentic responses, navigate tricky scenarios, and connect with interviewers at a human level.

➡️ Get Interview Speak here: https://mng.bz/dWeQ

🤌 45% OFF with code FHWFlimmer

On the Show:

🎙️ Guest: Barbara Limmer www.linkedin.com/in/barbaralimmer

🎙️ Guest: Laura Browne www.linkedin.com/in/laurabrowne/

🎙️ Host: Allen Wyma https://x.com/allenwyma

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This week, we’re joined by Piotr Sarna, co-author of Writing for Developers. Piotr shares his journey from distributed systems developer to published author and explains how writing can help developers grow their careers, improve their coding skills, and share knowledge effectively.

📌 Timecodes:

0:00 - Introduction and Piotr’s background

2:30 - The value of writing for developers and teams

6:10 - Writing in English vs. native languages

10:00 - How writing improves understanding of code

16:00 - Using AI tools to review and refine your writing

21:00 - Structuring blog posts and optimizing for SEO

29:10 - Promoting your writing and building an audience

42:22 - Closing thoughts

📚 Get Piotr’s book, Writing for Developers: https://www.manning.com/books/writing-for-developers

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On the Show:

🎙️ Guest: Piotr Sarna https://x.com/sarna_dev

🎙️ Host: Allen Wyma https://x.com/allenwyma

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Welcome to another episode of Flying High with Flutter! In this episode, we have Eric Seidel, the co-founder of the Flutter project and former lead of Flutter and Dart at Google, as our guest. Eric shares his journey from leading the Flutter and Dart teams at Google to starting his company, Shorebird, which aims to solve real challenges for Flutter developers.

We dive into the details of CodePush, Shorebird's flagship product, and how it enables seamless updates for Flutter apps. Eric also discusses the evolution of Flutter, the Dart language, and how Shorebird is building tools to enhance the Flutter ecosystem.

📌 Key Topics and Timecodes:

0:00 - Introduction

2:00 - Eric’s background: From Google to Shorebird

5:00 - How Flutter began

10:00 - Why Dart became the foundation for Flutter

20:00 - Introducing CodePush: Solving app update challenges

30:00 - Overcoming iOS and Android compliance hurdles

40:00 - Shorebird’s vision for empowering Flutter developers

50:00 - Future of Flutter

1:05:00 - Expanding to Harmony OS and others

1:10:00 - Closing thoughts

On the Show:

🎙️ Guest: Eric Seidel • https://twitter.com/_eseidel

🎙️ Host: Allen Wyma • https://x.com/allenwyma

Links and Resources:

🌐 Shorebird: https://shorebird.dev

🎥 Shorebird Demos on YouTube: @shorebird

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