Compile & Cry

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Compile & Cry

Ratna Raju

4 episodes

1 week ago

Compile and Cry is where code meets chaos, and every bug has a story. This podcast explores the human side of programming, including late-night debugging, production crashes, missing semicolons, and the small victories that keep developers motivated. It’s not about tutorials or syntax; it’s about the emotions behind the screen: the panic, the breakthroughs, and the laughs after the tears. Whether you’re a beginner or a pro, you’ll relate, learn, and laugh as we share the real stories of life with code.

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Compile & Cry

The Rocket That Couldn’t Handle a Number

In 1996, Europe’s Ariane 5 rocket exploded just 37 seconds after launch. The cause? A software bug — a failed number conversion that turned a $370 million spacecraft into fireworks.

2 months ago

2 minutes 13 seconds

Compile & Cry

The Blue Screen Heard Around the World

In 1998, Bill Gates took the stage to show off Windows 98. Instead, the world got a front-row seat to the dreaded Blue Screen of Death — live. A legendary fail that proved even tech giants aren’t safe from the demo curse.

2 months ago

1 minute 58 seconds

Compile & Cry

Lost in Space (Because of Math)

A $327 million NASA mission burned up in Mars’ atmosphere — all because one team used pounds, and another used newtons. A story of how a tiny unit mismatch caused one of space history’s biggest “facepalm” moments.

2 months ago

2 minutes 45 seconds

Compile & Cry

The $440 Million Line of Code

Every flight is powered by $440 million lines of code, not just wings. This episode explores the stories, dangers, and hidden complexity of the software that keeps airplanes in the air.

2 months ago

4 minutes 25 seconds