Summer Replay - What GitHub Can Give to Microsoft with Jason Warner

In this Summer Replay, we revisit our conversation with Jason Warner, where he explained to us how to “Git” on it. Since this episode’s original airdate, Jason has since went on to become the CEO and co-founder at poolside, but his time at GitHub has given him the expertise to inform folks about all the exciting things GitHub has going on. Listen as Jason offers insight into GitHub’s successes which have led to their acquisition by Microsoft. He breaks down his own history at GitHub and its vision to become the “worlds most important software company.” Jason dives into some of the details of GitHub acquisition and the possibilities for what they want to achieve, and where they expect to go within Microsoft. Jason and Corey discuss how to talk about the cloud for its current, and importantly, future clients. Jason talks about what GitHub will bring to Microsoft, and perhaps how it’ll be for the better. Tune in, because the getting is about to “git” good.Show Highlights:(0:00) Intro(0:27) Duckbill Group sponsor read(1:01) The role of GitHub(4:46) How GitHub and Azure can coexist(7:08) When to adopt to the cloud(9:55) GitHub’s impact on Microsoft(13:24) Experiencing acquisition(19:34) Misconceptions of GitHub(21:36) Duckbill Group sponsor read(22:20) Practicality of Codespaces(25:34) Designing software with a purpose(28:40) Dispelling nerd culture in software(30:55) Starting in a non-technical direction(33:52) Where you can find more about JasonAbout Jason Warner:Jason Warner is the co-founder and CEO of poolside. He serves on the operating board of Bridgewater Associates. He has previously worked at GitHub as their CTO.Links:GitHub: https://github.com/@jasoncwarner: https://twitter.com/jasoncwarnerGitHub: https://github.com/jasoncwarnerJasoncwarner/ama: https://github.com/jasoncwarner/amaOriginal Episode:https://www.lastweekinaws.com/podcast/screaming-in-the-cloud/what-github-can-give-to-microsoft-with-jason-warner/Sponsor:The Duckbill Group: https://www.duckbillgroup.com/