by Boot.dev
The only podcast dedicated to backend development, technologies, and careers. Lane Wagner, the founder of Boot.dev, interviews successful backend engineers to get their takes on various trends, technologies, and career tips for new backend developers. Golang, Python, JavaScript, and Rust are the programming languages most commonly discussed, but speakers dabble in all sorts.
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<p>Today we welcome Mitchell Hashimoto, co-founder of HashiCorp and creator of Ghostty, a new terminal emulator built in Zig. In this episode, Mitchell shares the story behind Ghostty, how his curiosity about terminals evolved into a full-fledged project, and why Zig became his language of choice.</p><p><br></p><p>We also dive into Ghostty’s unique features, the role of libghostty, and why Mitchell believes native-feeling apps are essential for developer experience. Plus, we explore his insights on computer science education, dynamic linking, and what really matters when learning to code.</p><p><br></p><p>If you’re into terminals, low-level programming, or just love hearing how great software gets built, this one’s for you!</p><p><br></p><p>Learn back-end development - https://www.boot.dev</p><p>Listen on your favorite podcast player - https://www.backendbanter.fm</p><p><br></p><p>Mitchell's X/Twitter: https://x.com/mitchellh</p><p>Ghostty: https://ghostty.org/</p><p><br></p><p>Timestamps:</p><p>00:00 - Intro and Meeting Mitchell</p><p>01:06 - Mitchell’s Journey at HashiCorp</p><p>03:13 - What is Ghostty and Why Build It?</p><p>08:35 - Native Performance and Zig’s Advantage</p><p>15:25 - Why Mitchell Chose Zig Over Rust</p><p>31:15 - Ghostty’s Road to Package Repositories</p><p>52:00 - Future Plans for Ghostty</p><p>1:04:02 - Where to Find Mitchell and Ghostty</p><p><br></p><p>Like & subscribe for the algo if you enjoyed the video!</p>
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