128. Applying AI in Agricultural Robotics: From Kaggle to Production - with Julian de Wit YouTube video by Betabit

🎙️New podcast episode: Applying AI in Agricultural Robotics. @rickvandenbosch.net & @oscarvantol.nl talk with Julian de Wit about moving from Kaggle to real-world AI. Less hype, more reality: clear use cases, good data, and many small, optimized models make the difference. youtu.be/LcEBy7mPWP4

127. Why PowerShell is Fun and Automation Matters - with Harm Veenstra YouTube video by Betabit

🎙️New podcast episode: @rickvandenbosch.net and @oscarvantol.nl talk with @harmveenstra.bsky.social. He shares how PowerShell and automation shaped his journey to MVP, his role in the community, and why automation only works when paired with proper governance.

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131. ShellGPT: Your AI Assistant in the Terminal YouTube video by Betabit

Christian and Bram explore #ShellGPT, an AI assistant in your terminal. From generating commands to deploying a web app with Docker, a practical look at AI in real dev workflows. #AI #DevTools youtu.be/fvDOeggaeL4

#dotnetzuid Event notification!

📽️ T-SQL Meets AI: Unleashing SQL Server 2025’s Vector & RAG Power
🗣️ Christian Peeters
📅 Monday April 13th
📌 @betabitnl.bsky.social (TechTower Eindhoven)

Register NOW and secure your spot 👇🏻

www.dotnetzuid.nl/events/t-sql...

#SQL #AI #RAG

126. GenAI: Is Your Azure Architecture Ready? - with Toon Vanhoutte - Betatalks the podcast In this episode, Rick and Oscar talk with Toon Vanhoutte, Azure Solution Architect and Microsoft MVP, about the shift from BizTalk integrations to modern Azure architectures and how organizations can ...

🎙️In this #betatalks episode, @rickvandenbosch.net and @oscarvantol.nl talk with Toon Vanhoutte about moving from BizTalk to modern Azure architectures. Scalable integrations, solid APIs, reliable data. That’s where AI starts to deliver real value. #GenAI #Azure
www.buzzsprout.com/1622272/epis...

125. Rewriting the Operating System of Tech - with Emily van Putten - Betatalks the podcast In this episode, Rick and Oscar talk with Emily van Putten, a tech leader, Microsoft MVP, TEDx speaker, and founder of the mission-driven initiative Beleeve. She explains how her gender transition exp...

🎙️ New Betatalks: @rickvandenbosch.net and @oscarvantol.nl talk with Emily van Putten. We discuss bias in the tech industry, the shift from traditional hierarchies to more self-steering organizations, and why building a more people-first tech ecosystem matters. www.buzzsprout.com/1622272/epis...

129. Pattern Matching in C-sharp: Getting Started YouTube video by Betabit

🎥In this Betatalks, Christian and Yvo show how pattern matching in C# replaces complex if/else logic with concise, readable switch expressions. From discounts to validations, business rules become clear, compact, and safe to handle.
#csharp #patternmatching #softwaredevelopment

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124. The Reality of AI in Software Development - with Rick & Oscar - Betatalks the podcast In this podcast episode, Rick and Oscar explore the reality of AI in software development in early 2026. Where does AI genuinely add value today, and where does it fall short? Should developers fear f...

🎙️New Betatalks: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐈 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐨𝐟𝐭𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭.
@rickvandenbosch.net and @oscarvantol.nl explore where AI truly adds value in early 2026, where it still falls short, and the risks of relying on AI output in compliant production environments. #AI

www.buzzsprout.com/1622272/epis...

Betawit Kaprun 2026 YouTube video by Betabit

𝐇𝐞𝐭 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐰𝐢𝐭-𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐩! 💯⛷️🏂
Verse sneeuw, een strakblauwe lucht en heerlijke temperaturen. Overdag volop genieten op de piste en ’s avonds natuurlijk après-ski gezelligheid. Met deze aftermovie blikken we terug op een geweldig Betawit-skiweekend in Kaprun.

youtu.be/HYpm5myZNyU

123. From DevOps to Platform Engineering: Building Valuable Software - with Geert van der Cruijsen

🎙️New podcast episode. @rickvandenbosch.net and @oscarvantol.nl talk with Geert van der Cruijsen about DevOps, platform engineering, and value delivery. Why DevOps isn’t dead, how hypes come and go, and why culture and teams still make the difference. #DevOps open.spotify.com/episode/5C6X...

128. How to Benchmark your .NET code YouTube video by Betabit

🎥 In our latest Betatalks, Christian and Jelle show how to benchmark .NET code with BenchmarkDotNet and why small choices like string concatenation vs. StringBuilder can make a big difference in performance and memory. #BenchmarkDotNet #DotNetCode

youtu.be/VlbENR5U0Tg

How AI Is Transforming Human Resources - with Ana Inés Urrutia Spotify video

🎙️New podcast episode: @rickvandenbosch.net and @oscarvantol.nl talk with Ana Inés Urrutia about HR, AI, and enterprise tech. From psychology to responsible, human-led AI, and how design and data visualization make complex tech accessible. #HRtech #AI #ResponsibleAI
open.spotify.com/episode/4PHg...

127. AI and RAG Scenarios Using Just SQL Server 2025 YouTube video by Betabit

We have a new #Betatalks for you! Christian and Jelle show how AI & RAG scenarios can be built directly in SQL Server 2025 using embeddings, vector search, and semantic queries. The session was recorded on the preview, and SQL Server 2025 is now officially available. youtu.be/SOm4LCoFmDg

121. Building Smarter Apps with .NET MAUI and ML.NET - with Anjuli Jhakry Spotify video

🎙️New podcast episode alert: @rickvandenbosch.net and @oscarvantol.nl talk with @codewithanjuli.bsky.social about building a startup app for food intolerances, her move from Xamarin.Forms to .NET MAUI, and how .NET 8 made it production ready. #DotNetMAUI
open.spotify.com/episode/2d9j...

120. Beyond the AI Hype: A 2025 Christmas Reflection - with Rick & Oscar Spotify video

🎙️ New podcast episode: @rickvandenbosch.net and @oscarvantol.nl on how AI moved from hype to real-world use this year. Thanks to all guests and listeners. Merry Christmas & a happy New Year! On to 2026. ✨🥂

open.spotify.com/episode/2a2Y...

126. Impact of the NIS2 Directive on Software Developers YouTube video by Betabit

NIS2 will impact most software teams, and waiting until 2026 is a risk. Jelle and Christian discuss how it builds on NIS1 and ISO 27001, what stricter reporting and audit trails mean for developers, and how resources like OWASP can help teams prepare. youtu.be/7nyq4fKzUk8

Building People-focused Leadership in Tech - with Amber Vanderburg Spotify video

🎙️New Betatalks episode. @rickvandenbosch.net and @oscarvantol.nl talk with Amber Vanderburg about leadership in tech and how clear communication strengthens collaboration. She shares why curiosity and continuous growth matter in today’s digital workplace.
open.spotify.com/episode/6ifN...

118. Designing Smarter SaaS Workflows: Rethinking Legacy Constraints - with Yasen Dinkov Spotify video

🎙️New Betatalks the podcast episode alert: @rickvandenbosch.net and @oscarvantol.nl talk with Yasen Dinkov about how his path from visual arts to engineering shapes the way he builds AI driven SaaS. He also shares how music and nature inspire his work.

open.spotify.com/episode/2bKI...

124. What's new in the 2025 OWASP Top 10 YouTube video by Betabit

🎥 We have a new Betalks video for you!

What’s new in the 2025 OWASP Top 10?
Christian and Jelle walk through the key updates and why they matter for today’s applications. A clear overview of the latest security risks in one video.

youtu.be/Ea1J6zO3Z_o

117. AI and the Future of Developer Documentation - with Alvin Ashcraft Spotify video

🎧 New #Betatalks Podcast episode! @rickvandenbosch.net & @oscarvantol.nl chat with Alvin Ashcraft about how AI is reshaping developer documentation, from Copilot to MCP servers, open source, and beyond. Don’t miss this one! 🤖

open.spotify.com/episode/6RVx...

116. The Evolution of Cybersecurity - with Paula Januszkiewicz Spotify video

In this Betatalks episode, @rickvandenbosch.net and @oscarvantol.nl talk with Paula Januszkiewicz. She shares how cybersecurity evolved from curiosity-driven exploration to continuous, story-driven practices that keep organizations secure. 🔒💻 #WomenInTech open.spotify.com/episode/3Lsu...

115. How AI Transforms Software Development - with Jelle Fremery

🎙️New podcast episode: How AI Transforms Software Development. @rickvandenbosch.net & @oscarvantol.nl talk with Jelle Fremery, who moved from psychology to software. They discuss Generative AI, LLMs, and why human oversight, security & ethics matter. #GenAI 🤖

open.spotify.com/episode/6vX2...

122. How Vector Databases Make AI Smarter YouTube video by Betabit

In this Betatalks video, we show how vector databases go beyond keywords, using embeddings to capture meaning (king - man + woman = queen). Combined with language models, this makes AI more intuitive, relevant and context-aware. #vectordatabases #AI

youtu.be/YVjHAuVHRZs

114. .NET 10, TUnit, GPT-5 and More: Discussing Software Maturity - with Rick, Oscar & Jelle Spotify video

New Betatalks podcast episode!🎙️ @rickvandenbosch.net & @oscarvantol.nl talk with Jelle Fremery about .NET’s evolution, TUnit vs NUnit/xUnit, Azure’s toolkit, and the impact of AI like GPT-5. 🚀
open.spotify.com/episode/1CnR...

121. DeepSource vs SonarQube: Modern Static Code Analysis YouTube video by Betabit

🚀In our latest Betatalks, Yvo & Christian explore DeepSource as a modern, cost-effective alternative to SonarQube. With cloud setup, seat-based pricing, AutoFix & security scanning, it’s quickly becoming a strong contender to SonarQube & Snyk. #DeepSource #SonarQube #DevTools youtu.be/ELOsFDMyztA

113. Vector Databases and RAG for Grounding AI in Reliable Data - with Christian Peeters Spotify video

Podcast Alert! In this Betatalks episode, @rickvandenbosch.net and @oscarvantol.nl talk with Christian Peeters, about vector databases, RAG, and why grounding AI in real data is essential for trust. A quick, clear take on complex tech. #AI #VectoreDatabases #RAG

open.spotify.com/episode/0Ni6...

112. Transforming Cloud Innovation with Microsoft Fabric - with Jos Eilers

Podcast alert! @rickvandenbosch.net & @oscarvantol.nl talk with Jos Eilers about his journey into cloud and data platforms. They dive into Microsoft Fabric, how OneLake simplifies access, challenges with compute & capacity planning, and why data quality is crucial. open.spotify.com/episode/39SG...

111. The Test Pyramid Is Dead: A New Era of Software Testing - with Bram Albers Betatalks the podcast · Episode

New Betatalks episode: The Test Pyramid Is Dead!
Testing isn’t the final step. It’s central to building better software. @rickvandenbosch.net & @oscarvantol.nl talk with Bram Albers about exploratory testing, automation limits, and why quality is a team effort.
open.spotify.com/episode/0Lhr...

119. Faker Explained: Realistic Test Data in Minutes YouTube video by Betabit

Bram and Steven explored Faker.js, an NPM package for generating realistic test data like Dutch names, phone numbers, and birthdates. With localization, seeding, and customization, it is great for repeatable and edge-case testing. #FakerJS #TestData

youtu.be/gGP_dyiOHVA

118. Playwright Config Options YouTube video by Betabit

🎥New #betatalks video: How can you get more out of your Playwright tests than just the defaults?

Bram and Steven show how smart configurations, like custom timeouts, can make your tests faster and more efficient. Less waiting, more focused feedback.💡

#Playwright #Testing

youtu.be/01OwwWRHo5U