{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/66ff347463073ba71bb59705/67c761f648f26a4bcaba3fc5?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Scott & Mark Learn To... Systems Thinking","description":"<p>In this episode of <em>Scott &amp; Mark Learn To</em>, <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/shanselman/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Scott Hanselman</a> and <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/markrussinovich/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Mark Russinovich</a> dive into the concept of systems thinking—what it means, why it matters, and how it applies beyond just coding. Scott recalls an insightful conversation with a colleague, who argues that while younger generations are taught to code, they aren’t taught to understand the larger systems in which code operates. They discussed how systems thinking approach contrasts with traditional code practices. They also explored the challenges of integrating AI into coding, the limitations of AI-generated code, the necessity of understanding the broader system in which code operates and debated the balance between deep analysis and decisive action.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Takeaways:</strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><ul><li>Experience and mindset shape systems thinking&nbsp;</li><li>Understanding how one's work fits into a larger system can lead to better decision-making&nbsp;</li><li>With AI handling more coding tasks, the real value lies in the ability to think architecturally and systemically&nbsp;</li></ul><p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Who are they?</strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p><a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/shanselman/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">View Scott Hanselman on LinkedIn</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p><a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/markrussinovich/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">View Mark Russinovich on LinkedIn</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Watch Scott and Mark Learn on <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/@shanselman\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">YouTube</a>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Listen to other episodes at </strong><a href=\"http://scottandmarklearn.to/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>scottandmarklearn.to</strong></a>&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>Discover and follow other Microsoft podcasts at<a href=\"https://news.microsoft.com/podcasts/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> microsoft.com/podcasts</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>","author_name":"Microsoft"}