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Podcast: Rustacean Station
Episode:

Nushell with WindSoilder
Category: Technology
Duration: 00:33:03
Publish Date: 2025-04-18 11:43:00
Description:

Allen Wyma talks with WindSoilder, a contributor to Nushell, a shell that treats data as structured tables. WindSoilder shares his journey into programming, his work on Nushell, and how Rust has shaped his development experience.

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Timestamps

  • [@00:00] - Meet WindSoilder: Python developer and Rust enthusiast
  • [@04:15] - Discovering Rust and starting with Nushell
  • [@09:30] - Structured data pipelines in Nushell
  • [@15:20] - Using Nushell for CSV, JSON, and HTTP tasks
  • [@20:45] - Integrating Nushell with external commands and plugins
  • [@27:35] - From contributor to core team member
  • [@33:10] - Learning Rust through Nushell: Challenges and rewards
  • [@38:50] - Upcoming features and improvements in Nushell
  • [@44:25] - Advice for new contributors and Rust beginners
  • [@47:40] - Final thoughts and community resources

Credits

Intro Theme: Aerocity

Audio Editing: Plangora

Hosting Infrastructure: Jon Gjengset

Show Notes: Plangora

Hosts: Allen Wyma
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