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In this conversation, Paul and Tim discuss their experiences with AI assistance in coding and its impact on their workflows. They explore the influence of AI assistance on learning and skill development, as well as the challenges and adjustments required in their coding processes. The conversation also delves into the reliability and trust in AI assistance, as well as the concept of authorship and...

In this episode of Hot Tech(e) , Philippe Van Eerdenbrugghe and I talk about failure. Mostly about how we keep saying that we should fail early, and then somehow manage to do the opposite. We talk about bugs, TDD, experiments that become permanent by accident, product ideas that are not quite dead enough to remove, and code that was “good enough for now” until “now” became eighteen months. We also...

In this special episode, Rachel shares insights into the world of crossword puzzles, discussing collaboration in puzzle creation, the selection and tightness of themes, and the process of creating a crossword puzzle. Takeaways Collaboration in crossword puzzle creation Theme selection and tightness The process of creating a crossword puzzle Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Crossword Puzzles 05:50 Cr...

The conversation delves into the nature of estimates, the conflation of complexity and time, implicit contracts and expectations, the impact of inaccurate estimates, the usefulness of estimates in business, hierarchy and decision-making, and diverse perspectives on estimates. The conversation delves into the complexities of estimation, planning, and decision-making in software development. It expl...

Paul discusses the possibility and effectiveness of TDD on the front end, emphasizing the importance of testing based on behavior rather than syntax. He shares his experiences with TDD at the BBC and the early days of React, highlighting the philosophy behind front-end testing and the efficiency and confidence it brings. The conversation covers topics related to Test-Driven Development (TDD), AI,...

In this conversation, Kostas and Martin discuss the qualities they look for when hiring in a technical role, emphasizing the importance of being a team player and the need to diversify the hiring network. They also explore the use of technical screenings and tests in the hiring process. The conversation delves into the use of pair programming for technical evaluation and the challenges associated...

The conversation explores the intersection of tech and music, highlighting the connection between problem-solving, creativity, and joy in both fields. It delves into the journey from tech to music, the relationship between music and math, and the advice for learning music. The guests share their experiences and insights, providing valuable perspectives on the topic. Takeaways Tech and music have a...

In this episode I am joined by Stan and Lucian to discuss Ruby (and Rails). We start by discussing why one would chose Ruby to start a new project and how weldoming it is for beginers. Then we discuss how the ecosystem of Ruby favors expressiveness and beauty . And end discussing the place of Rails in the environment. Takeaways Ruby's appeal lies in its elegance and creativity The community's infl...

Summary In this episode, We discuss Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) with Tim and Rob, its origins, principles, and practical applications. The guests share their experiences and insights on the importance of naming conventions, the balance between purity and practicality in OOP, and the impact of Object-Relational Mappers (ORMs) on design. They also explore the challenges of modeling reality wit...

A couple days ago Mathieu and Sandjiv joined me to discuss the nebulous concept of "taste" in programming. Is taste universal? How do mistakes and 'pain' shape your taste? All that and more in this episode. Find Sandjiv at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandjiv/ Find mathieu at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mathieu-slegten-03933b29/

A few days ago I was joined by Dave and Steven to discuss misunderstood concepts in tech. We strayed away from that so as a bonus you also get: - A comparison of the state of the car industry vs the tech industry 60 years in. - Thoughts about what the role of software developer should be. - And, thoughts on why so many concepts don't have a consensus understanding among tech professionals. --- fin...

A couple days ago Aslihan and Sami joined me to talk about bootcamps.  What has been their experience joining the industry after their bootcamps, what would they recommend to new graduates, and what is the place of bootcamps today and in the future. Were among the subjects we discussed. Find Sami at: https://samibirnbaum.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/samibirnbaum/ Find Aslihan at: https://www.l...

I had the honor to host Thierry and Martin to discuss team practices for writing excellent software. I learned a lot from them and hope you will too! --- Find Martin at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/martinvanaken https://www.joyouscoding.com/ Find Thierry at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tdpauw https://thinkinglabs.io/ --- Links and notes: https://thinkinglabs.io/articles/2022/06/14/the-practices-th...

A couple days ago Kevin joined me for an enlightening discussion around PWAs Are they viable? What niche do they serve? ---- Find Kevin at: http://vzb.io http://prologuekit.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinvzb https://x.com/kevinvzb

George and Sami joined me to discuss LLMs a few days ago. What started innocently, ended with deep philosophical questions posed by Sami. How do they use LLMs? Should we use them? What questions arise with them? --- Find Sami at: - https://samibirnbaum.com/ - https://www.linkedin.com/in/samibirnbaum/ Find George at: - https://www.linkedin.com/in/george-kosmopoulos --- references: - https://thought...

A few days ago, Rachel and Thierry joined me for a discussion around software metrics. What metrics are worth having? What are the dangers of metrics? Where are metrics useful? --- Find Thierry at: https://thinkinglabs.io/ and http://be.linkedin.com/in/tdpauw Find Rachel at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachel-grey-b69319/ and https://bsky.app/profile/greyoctagon.bsky.social

A few days ago, Martin and Kostas joined me to discuss what they take into account when starting a new role. How to win over your new colleagues quickly? What are good first tasks to tackle? ---- Find martin at: https://www.joyouscoding.com and https://www.linkedin.com/in/martinvanaken Find Kostas at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ksofianopoulos

A few days ago, Chloé and Manon joined me to discuss the relationship between Marketing and Tech. I learned a lot about how marketing works, and how we can better collaborate within our two roles! ---- Find Chloé at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chloe-bailly/ Find Manon at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/manonforestier/

Not too long ago, Javier and George joined me to discuss DDD. What in it is useful? When is it useful? What does it solve? Should you use it? --- Find Javier on: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/javier-venegas Find George on: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/george-kosmopoulos Website:http://gkosmo.eu

I had the privilege of hosting Woody and Philipe (from NodalView) to talk about software teaming. How can a team work together on a problem? How to organize ourselves so that everyone needed is in the room? These questions and more answered in the episode! --- Find Woody on: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/woodyzuill Find Philippe on: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philippevaneerdenbrugghe

A few days ago Stan and Remy joined me to talk about working in legacy code. What is legacy code? How to work with legacy code?  Is legacy code inherently bad code? Join us as they answer these questions and more! --- Find Remy on: - LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/rhannequin/ - Mastodon https://ruby.social/@rhannequin - BlueSky https://bsky.app/profile/rhannequin.bsky.social Find Stan on: -...

Building a community takes time and effort, especially in tech. In this episode Amanda and Pilou share with us their strategies, tips and day to day's in building and steering two very different types of communities, the 'Ruby on Rails' community and a community centered around Advent of Code and having fun solving the daily exercises. The passion they feel for these communities really shone throu...

"Focus on outcomes, not output" 🚀 Join Stan, Thierry and I as we discuss what makes a team efficient and what practices will help raise the efficiency of any team. If you are part of a software team, this episode is definitely worth listening! You can find Thierry at: https://thinkinglabs.io/ You can find Stan at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/boyet

Steven and Philippe joined me to dive deep into testing and RSpec. We covered best practices, common pitfalls, and shared some real-world insights that every developer can relate to. If you're into writing better tests (or just want to hear some passionate devs chat about it), this one's for you! You can find Steven here: www.stevenrbaker.com - https://fosstodon.org/@srbaker - https://x.com/srbake...

In this episode, Philippe, Jose, and I dive into one of the most debated practices in software development: Test-First Development .We explore: - The advantages of writing tests before code - The correlation between testable code and 'good' code - The common arguments against testing first Whether you're a junior developer curious about improving your coding practices, or a seasoned engineer looki...