Betatalks the podcast

• 115. How AI Transforms Software Development - with Jelle Fremery

  In this Betatalks episode, Rick and Oscar talk with Jelle Fremery, who moved from psychology into software development and now works as a Principal Cloud and AI Architect at Betabit. They discuss how his background influences his approach to technology and the rise of generative AI. They reflect on the power and unpredictability of Large Language Models (LLMs). Jelle stresses the importance of human oversight, security, and ethics in AI. They end with an optimistic look at AI’s future in software development. About this episode, and Jelle Fremery in particular: you can find Jelle on LinkedIn.About Betatalks: watch our videos and follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn and Bluesky. 

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

  In this Betatalks episode, Rick and Oscar are joined by Jelle Fremery, Principal AI Architect at Betabit. They look back at the evolution of .NET and C#, discussing coding styles and records. They compare how newcomer TUnit stacks up against titans NUnit and xUnit. The hosts also discuss Azure’s growing tools, including Logic Apps and the Durable Task Scheduler, and share experiences adapting to new coding practices. They reflect on AI advances like GPT-5 and the importance of appreciating rapid technological progress. About this episode, and Rick, Oscar & Jelle in particular: you can find them on LinkedIn: Rick, Oscar & Jelle.About Betatalks: watch our videos and follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn and Bluesky. 

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

  In this Betatalks episode, Rick and Oscar talk with Christian Peeters, a principal Cloud Architect at Betabit and a certified Microsoft trainer. They discuss the intersection of technology, teaching, and continuous learning in software development. They explore emerging tools like vector databases and Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG), breaking down their complexity while stressing the importance of grounding AI models in real data to ensure trustworthiness.About this episode, and Christian Peeters in particular: you can find Christian on LinkedIn.About Betatalks: watch our videos and follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn and Bluesky. 

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

  In this Betatalks episode, Rick and Oscar talk with Jos Eilers, a cloud principal at Twyzer,  about his path from engineering to cloud and data platforms, focusing on the rise of Microsoft Fabric. Jos highlights how Fabric unifies data engineering, science, and business intelligence, while simplifying access with features like OneLake. They also discuss challenges around compute resources, the importance of planning capacity, and the critical role of data quality. About this episode, and Jos Eilers in particular: you can find Jos on LinkedIn.About Betatalks: watch our videos and follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn and Bluesky. 

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• 111. The Test Pyramid Is Dead: A New Era of Software Testing - with Bram Albers

  In this Betatalks episode, Rick and Oscar talk with Bram Albers, Principal Quality Assurance at Betabit, about how software testing has evolved from an afterthought to a core part of development. They discuss how automation and AI improve efficiency but risk reducing critical thinking, making tester instincts and skepticism essential, and Bram warns against confirmation bias while stressing the value of exploratory testing to uncover issues automation might miss. The conversation challenges traditional models like the test pyramid, supporting adaptable, project-specific approaches, with the core message that quality is a shared responsibility.About this episode, and Bram Albers in particular: you can find Bram on LinkedIn.About Betatalks: watch our videos and follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn and Bluesky. 

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