Welcome to another episode of Programmer Hour! This week, we dive into some exhilarating topics, including the future of software development as discussed by Chad Fowler at a tech conference. We explore bold claims about all software becoming open source, a blockchain-based token economy, and the role of AI in future coding. We also debate the practicality of these visionary ideas, particularly for fields demanding high security like banking. Plus, stay tuned for a hands-on tutorial on Excel PivotTables—learn to summarize and analyze data with ease. Don't miss out on our discussions about the gap between academia and the job market, and tips for aspiring developers. -- Chapters: 00:00 Introduction and Podcast Overview 00:44 Future of Software Development by Chad Fowler 16:59 Practical Advice for Tech Students 25:24 Job Market Realities and Self-Improvement 29:45 Introduction to Pivot Tables 38:14 Practical Examples and Use Cases 43:51 Filtering and Sorting Data 48:35 Conclusion and Future Tutorials