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Re:The Functional Database [video] by sanityinc on Saturday October 12, 2013 @08:24AM (#6538467)
Such a shame about InfoQ. Seems like they've got lots of interesting content, but the user experience is abysmal to the point where I now avoid the site. Would it be so bad to just let us flick through the slides?
Re:The Functional Database [video] by corysama on Saturday October 12, 2013 @02:05PM (#6539621)
When I'm in a rush for a tldr, I want to flick through a few slides and move on with browsing something else. But, there are a lot of times that I'm not in a rush. When I'm taking a walk or riding the bus, an MP3 of a presentation is a great way to have someone slowly explain an idea that I'm interested in -but not enough to actively concentrate on researching.

Relaxing at home on the couch is another time that I'm not in a rush. I've largely replaced evening TV time with watching presentations on various topics. InfoQ is perfect for that. I get to have an expert take an hour to carefully explain a topic that I'm only tangentially interested in while I semi-nap on my couch after dinner with a beer. This has become a low-effort means for me to gain a high-level understanding of a broad range of topics that I wouldn't otherwise have the time or willpower to sit down and actively study.

Re:The Functional Database [video] by presty on Sunday October 13, 2013 @05:10AM (#6541958)
if you create an account on infoq, you're able to download the slides.