Nushell with WindSoilder

18/04/2025 33 min
 Nushell with WindSoilder

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Episode Synopsis

Allen Wyma talks with WindSoilder, a contributor to Nushell, a shell that treats data as structured tables. WindSoilder shares his journey into programming, his work on Nushell, and how Rust has shaped his development experience.

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Timestamps

[@00:00] - Meet WindSoilder: Python developer and Rust enthusiast
[@04:15] - Discovering Rust and starting with Nushell
[@09:30] - Structured data pipelines in Nushell
[@15:20] - Using Nushell for CSV, JSON, and HTTP tasks
[@20:45] - Integrating Nushell with external commands and plugins
[@27:35] - From contributor to core team member
[@33:10] - Learning Rust through Nushell: Challenges and rewards
[@38:50] - Upcoming features and improvements in Nushell
[@44:25] - Advice for new contributors and Rust beginners
[@47:40] - Final thoughts and community resources


Credits
Intro Theme: Aerocity

Audio Editing: Plangora

Hosting Infrastructure: Jon Gjengset

Show Notes: Plangora

Hosts: Allen Wyma