In this technical deep dive, we discuss the finer points of API versioning. Several options are presented, along with analysis of what technique might be best in each of a variety of circumstances. We couldn't fit it all into one episode, so we split it into two parts.

In this technical deep dive, we discuss the finer points of API versioning. Several options are presented, along with analysis of what technique might be best in each of a variety of circumstances. We couldn't fit it all into one episode, so we split it into two parts.

Use computers and cameras to track your fitness progress. Machines will one day be able to tell you how effectively your weight loss plan is going, simply by looking at you with a stereo camera. Here, we entertain some of the possible ways this might work.

This week, we recap the whirlwind weekend experience that is Startup Weekend. Twice a year, enthusiastic entrepreneurs gather to pitch their ideas, assemble into teams, and build a product, all in a weekend. We share some stories, from gory to glorious, and everywhere in between.

Detecting and diagnosing defective behavior in a distributed system with software components running in the cloud and on users' devices is challenging. In this episode, we talk about some of the pitfalls and best practices of mobile app diagnostics.

Michael Lynch, founder of TruckSpotting, joins the show to talk about the high tech product development on the bleeding edge of food truck management and promotion. Today, you can find and follow trucks in your area. Soon, you'll be able to order from your mobile device.

Gregg Hilferding joins the show to talk about an excellent summer fun event, called World Water Fight, happening August 9th 2014. Get together in the park and fight your friends with water guns. And because we're geeks, we're taking it a step farther and considering concepts for modifying drones to be self-targeting water bombers. Check out http://worldwaterfight.com for more info.

Tracy Ingram joins the show to talk about wearable technology and personal medical data in the cloud. Tracy and his team have advanced to the second round of the Xprize challenge to build handheld medical scanning technology, much like Star Trek tricorders.

Pre-show antics with Tracy Ingram

If you've ever taught a class, you know how hard it is to engage students for more than a few minutes. Online courses have their own challenges. This week, we discuss some of the nuance of explaining to someone else things we know innately.