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The Databased Podcast
by Convex
”Databased” is the essential podcast for web developers and technology leaders navigating the complexities of building scalable, high-performance applications in the modern startup landscape. Hosts Jamie Turner, and James Cowling, known for their work building billion-dollar backend systems at Dropbox, dive deep into the world of databases, infrastructure, and edge computing. Each episode challenges conventional wisdom and explores the realities of crafting applications that can withstand the demands of today’s users. Through expert insights, thought-provoking discussions, and entertaining segments, ”Databased” provides clarity amidst the hype, helping you make informed decisions about your technology stack. Join us as we explore how to build and ship applications faster with a smaller team.
Episodes
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Turso x Convex: Database Founder Friend Time
Can you put three database founders in a room together without it turning into chaos? Can AI agents actually build a production-ready database?Find out in this episode of Databased, where Convex founders Jamie Turner and James Cowling sit down with Glauber Costa, founder of Turso, to talk...
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Is Open Source Dying? How AI Is Changing Software Development
Is open-source software still a sustainable strategy in the age of AI?In this episode of Databased, Convex co-founders Jamie Turner and James Cowling examine how AI coding tools, large language models, and increasingly capable software agents are changing the economics of open-source software.For...
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You messed up prod. Now what?
On the third episode of this season of Databased, Jamie and James cover the unglamorous but critical topic of incident response. Incidents are inevitable and part of maturing as a company is creating systems that let you respond to them well and act quickly.2:13: The boring stuff: What are SEV...
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The six systems design principles that agents don't understand
We believe that good design can only be learned through years of building systems at scale, so Jamie and James sat down to talk about what they've learned from their years of building infrastructure. In this episode, they cover six pieces of wisdom that seem counterintuitive at first because they...
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Convex Still Sucks
Databased is back! In this episode Jamie Turner and James Cowling revisit “Convex sucks” and break down the biggest gaps in Convex today, what’s improved, and how the team is thinking about the road ahead. If you haven't watched the original Convex sucks episode, check it out here.
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Why Most Tech Content Doesn't Work ft. Web Dev Cody
In this special episode of Databased, Jamie speaks with Web Dev Cody, a prominent technical content creator with almost 250,000 YouTube subscribers, about the evolving landscape of developer education and content creation. They discuss the delicate balance between maintaining authenticity and...
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What You Missed in 2024 in the World of Databases, with Prof. Andrew Pavlo
In this episode of Databased, James speaks with Andrew Pavlo, Associate Professor of Computer Science at Carnegie Mellon University, about the dramatic shifts reshaping the database industry in 2024. The conversation explores how Redis's controversial licensing changes sparked unprecedented...
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The Inside Story of Google Photos: From Startup Acquisition to 2 Billion Users
In this episode of Databased, Jamie rounds up the team who gave us Google Photos, Dave Lieb, General Partner at Y Combinator; Indy Khare, Head of Product at Convex; and Christian “Dowski” Wyglendowski, an independent software developer, to explore their journey from Bump to the creation of Google...
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How Local-First Software Empowers Users Through Client-Side Innovation
In this episode of Databased, Tom Redman, welcomes two guests to the show: Johannes Schickling, Founder of Overtone and Co-founder of Prisma, and Sujay Jayakar, Co-founder & Chief Scientist at Convex. Together, Johannes and Sujay discuss how empowering client-side applications can enhance user...
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Database Isolation Levels’ Impact on App Performance
In this episode of Databased, Tom Redman speaks with Jamie Turner and James Cowling about the complexities of database isolation levels and their implications for application development. They discuss the differences between isolation levels such as read uncommitted, read committed, repeatable...
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Five Principles for Good Systems Design
In this episode of Databased, Jamie Turner and James Cowling explore critical principles of systems design, emphasizing the importance of preparing for worst-case scenarios rather than best-case outcomes. They dive into the concept of congestion collapse, illustrating how systems can fail under...
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Chief Scientist Sujay Jayakar on Local First and Its Implications in Async Technologies
In this episode of Databased, James Cowling and Tom Redman, are joined by Sujay Jayakar, Co-founder and Chief Scientist at Convex, to walk through the intricacies of asynchronous technologies and the "local-first" approach in application design. Together, they discuss the evolution of...
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The Future of Junior Developers in an AI-Driven World
In this episode of Databased, Tom Redman engages Jamie Turner and James Cowling in exploring the transformative impact of AI on software development, particularly through tools like Cursor AI. They discuss the balance between efficiency and the essential understanding of coding principles,...
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Why Convex Sucks — For Now
In this episode of Databased, Jamie Turner and James Cowling grapple with some bad news… they think each other’s product sucks…? Jamie and James candidly discuss the challenges and misconceptions surrounding Convex. For example, they explore the learning curve for new users, emphasizing the…
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AI Reality TV’s Edgar Haond on the Future of Storytelling in the Age of AI
In our first episode of the Fullstack Founder: Special Series, Tom chats with Edgar Haond, Founder of AI Reality TV. Together, they explore the intersection of artificial intelligence and storytelling, discussing how AI agents can create dynamic, unscripted interactions in virtual environments....
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Scaling SQL Databases for Modern Applications
In this episode of Databased, Tom Redman speaks with Jamie Turner and James Cowling about the historical context that necessitated the invention of SQL 1.0 and how these databases have scaled over time. They touch on the challenges of maintaining transactionality and consistency, the rise and...
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The Life and Death — and Life? — of Single-Page Apps
In the second episode of Databased, Tom Redman speaks with Jamie Turner and James Cowling about the evolution of single-page applications (SPAs) and their roller-coaster-like relevance in the industry. They weigh in on the debate between SPAs and multi-page applications (MPAs), and how…
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The Edge: Hype vs. Reality
In this inaugural episode of Databased, Tom Redman speaks with Jamie Turner and James Cowling as they dive deep into the world of edge computing and its impact on modern web development. Key Topics Discussed: What is "the edge" in computing and why has it become a buzzword? The evolution of edge...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
”Databased” is the essential podcast for web developers and technology leaders navigating the complexities of building scalable, high-performance applications in the modern startup landscape. Hosts Jamie Turner, and James Cowling, known for their work building billion-dollar backend systems at Dropbox, dive deep into the world of databases, infrastructure, and edge computing. Each episode challenges conventional wisdom and explores the realities of crafting applications that can withstand the demands of today’s users. Through expert insights, thought-provoking discussions, and entertaining segments, ”Databased” provides clarity amidst the hype, helping you make informed decisions about your technology stack. Join us as we explore how to build and ship applications faster with a smaller team.
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