Scott & Mark Learn To...

Join tech industry veterans Scott Hanselman and Mark Russinovich as they dive into the challenges and innovations of today’s fast-paced world. Whether you’re an experienced developer or simply curious about technology, each episode offers a fresh perspective on emerging trends, familiar topics, and insights that go beyond the strictly technical. From the latest in AI to effective ways to influence without authority, Scott and Mark set out to 'learn' something new in every episode, and they’re bringing you along for the ride. Join Scott and Mark for engaging discussions, expert advice, and a shared journey of learning and discovery. There's always something new to learn! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Scott & Mark Learn To... is a technology podcast hosted by Microsoft, with 46 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  Episode #44

  Scott & Mark Learn To...Rethink Authorship

  Aug 12, 202638 minS1

  In this episode, Scott Hanselman and Mark Russinovich explore how AI is rapidly changing the way software is built, from acting as a true research assistant to generating production-ready code and even helping write academic papers. They debate whether AI deserves credit for its work, discuss the future of developer tools like CLI vs. GUI and MCPs, and dive into creative AI projects like generating custom Doom levels from simple prompts. The conversation wraps with a thoughtful discussion about AI-generated art, creativity, and where human craftsmanship still matters most.     Takeaways:      Human judgment is still essential, even when AI does most of the implementation  AI is evolving from a coding assistant into a genuine research collaborator  The industry hasn't settled how AI contributions should be credited    Who are they?       View Scott Hanselman on LinkedIn    View Mark Russinovich on LinkedIn       Watch Scott and Mark Learn on YouTube            Listen to other episodes at scottandmarklearn.to              Discover and follow other Microsoft podcasts at microsoft.com/podcasts     Produced by Hangar Studios Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  Episode #43

  Scott & Mark Learn To...Process Explorer for Mac

  Jul 29, 202630 minS1

  In this episode, Scott Hanselman and Mark Russinovich explore Mark's latest AI-assisted coding project: bringing the iconic Sysinternals Process Explorer to macOS. They discuss how AI dramatically accelerated development, where human expertise was still essential, and why building reliable software still requires careful iteration, debugging, and judgment. Along the way, they compare Windows and macOS internals and examine what these advances mean for the future of software development.    ZoomIt for Mac is now available here: Sysinternals ZoomIt for MacOS.     Takeaways:      What it took to bring Process Explorer to macOS  Key differences between Windows and macOS system tools.  Practical lessons for building with AI effectively    Who are they?       View Scott Hanselman on LinkedIn    View Mark Russinovich on LinkedIn       Watch Scott and Mark Learn on YouTube            Listen to other episodes at scottandmarklearn.to              Discover and follow other Microsoft podcasts at microsoft.com/podcasts   Produced by Hangar Studios Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  Episode #42

  Scott & Mark Learn To... Polypost: A Multi-Platform Post Editor

  Jul 15, 202628 minS1

  In this episode, Scott Hanselman and Mark Russinovich explore the realities of vibe coding by walking through a few of Mark's recent AI-assisted projects, including Polypost, a tool for writing and formatting social media posts and a nearly feature-complete Mac version of ZoomIt. They discuss where AI excels, where it still struggles, and why building software has become less about writing code and more about guiding, testing, and refining an AI collaborator. Along the way, they share lessons on prompt engineering, user experience, debugging, and why human judgment remains essential even as AI accelerates development.    Polypost — multi-platform post editor     Takeaways:      Successful AI development still relies on human decision-making  Mark shares the challenges and wins of building Polypost with AI  The iterative process of prompting, testing, and refining that turns AI-generated code into production-quality software      Who are they?       View Scott Hanselman on LinkedIn    View Mark Russinovich on LinkedIn       Watch Scott and Mark Learn on YouTube            Listen to other episodes at scottandmarklearn.to              Discover and follow other Microsoft podcasts at microsoft.com/podcasts     Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  Episode #41

  Scott & Mark Learn To...The Cutting Room Floor

  Jul 1, 202626 minS1

  In this episode, Scott Hanselman and Mark Russinovich pull back the curtain on Microsoft's Build conference with a look at the cutting room floor of Mark's Inside Azure Innovations breakout session. They explore fascinating technologies that didn't make the final presentation, including AI-powered network repair agents, advanced data center cooling systems, supply chain security innovations, prompt injection defenses, and groundbreaking approaches to cloud infrastructure. Along the way, they discuss how major technology presentations are assembled, the challenge of choosing what to showcase, and the incredible engineering work happening behind the scenes at Microsoft.    See the innovations that did make the final cut in the recording of Mark’s Inside Azure Innovations talk at Microsoft Build 2026: Inside Azure Innovations with Mark Russinovich .    Takeaways:      How Mark decides what innovations make it into major conference presentations  New technologies and tools being used to manage cloud infrastructure at scale  Why some of the most interesting innovations never make it onto the conference stage    Who are they?       View Scott Hanselman on LinkedIn    View Mark Russinovich on LinkedIn       Watch Scott and Mark Learn on YouTube            Listen to other episodes at scottandmarklearn.to              Discover and follow other Microsoft podcasts at microsoft.com/podcasts     Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  Episode #40

  Scott & Mark Learn To...Build from Vibes to Craft

  Jun 17, 202628 minS1

  In this episode, Scott Hanselman and Mark Russinovich reflect on conversations from Microsoft Build before diving into a thoughtful debate about AI's impact on software engineering. They explore why coding is ultimately about clear specifications, testing, and evaluation, not just generating code and discuss whether AI will truly replace developers or simply change how software is built. Along the way, they compare AI-generated software to IKEA furniture versus custom craftsmanship, examine the future of junior engineers, and share their perspectives on quality, responsibility, and what it really means to ship software in an AI-driven world.     Takeaways:      How experienced engineers evaluate AI-generated code  The critical role of testing, evaluation, and human oversight in AI-assisted development  Why clear specifications are still the foundation of successful software projects.    Who are they?       View Scott Hanselman on LinkedIn    View Mark Russinovich on LinkedIn       Watch Scott and Mark Learn on YouTube            Listen to other episodes at scottandmarklearn.to              Discover and follow other Microsoft podcasts at microsoft.com/podcasts   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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