Jason Swett

Code with Jason

On the Code with Jason podcast I discuss technical topics with interesting people. Guests include people from companies like GitHub, Google and Stripe.

Author

Jason Swett

Category

Technology

Podcast website

www.codewithjason.com

Latest episode

Jul 5, 2026

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Episodes

123 - Scaling a Rails App with Tom Rossi of Buzzsprout 05.12.2021

In this episode, Tom Rossi and I talk about what types of challenges one might encounter when scaling a Rails application. We also talk about podcasting. Tom Rossi on Twitter Higher Pixels Buzzsprout

122 - Deployment from Scratch with Josef Strzibny 30.11.2021

In this episode, Josef Strzibny and I talk about his book, Deployment from Scratch, and, naturally, deploying and running web applications. Deployment from Scratch nts.strzibny.name Josef Strzibny on Twitter

[LIVE from RubyConf 2021] Crossover Episode 25.11.2021

This multi-podcast crossover episode was recorded live at RubyConf 2021 in Denver. In this episode you'll hear Jemma Issroff, Emily Giurleo, Nick Schwaderer, Jason Charnes, Andrew Mason and Jason Swett.

121 - API Design with Damir Svrtan, Senior Software Engineer at Netflix 23.11.2021

In this episode, Damir and I take a deep dive on API design. Damir. Svrtan.me Damir Svrtan on Twitter Damir Svrtan on GitHub

[LIVE from RubyConf 2021] I Tell Nick Schwaderer About My Soup 20.11.2021

In this episode I tell Nick Schwaderer about some soup I ate. We touch on ingredients, spice level, utensils and consumption logistics. Links: Saigon Bowl

120 - Functional Programming with Jono Stiansen 14.11.2021

In this episode, Jono Stiansen and I discuss the philosophy of science as it applies to programming, debugging methodology, and functional programming. Jono Stiansen on Twitter The Three Virtues of a Great Programmer Gilded Rose Refactoring Kata An Introduction to Pattern Matching in Ruby Elixir's pin operator The Hangman Challenge

119 - Refactoring Techniques and Working with Large Codebases with Dana Kashubeck 09.11.2021

In this episode, Dana Kashubeck and I discuss working in a rapidly growing environment, deciding when to refactor, the benefits of organizational knowledge, and how to effectively share knowledge as opposed to simply giving answers. Within 3 Working Effectively with Legacy Code by Michael Feathers

[LIVE from RubyConf 2021] Joel Hawksley Tells Me About His Drink 08.11.2021

In this special episode of Code with Jason, recorded live in Denver at RubyConf 2021, I ask Joel Hawksley what he's drinking and he tells me.

118 - Training as a Career Option with Reuven Lerner 02.11.2021

In this episode, Reuven Lerner and I discuss what it looks like to work as a trainer, how to get into training, and what kinds of training work are available to developers. Lerner.co.il Reuven Lerner on Twitter Reuven Lerner on YouTube

117 - PHP Frameworks and Freelancing with Mauro Chojrin 26.10.2021

In this episode, Mauro Chojrin and I discuss the Symfony PHP framework, Wordpress, and we also share a couple cautionary freelancing tales. Leeway Academy Mauro Chojrin on Twitter Mauro Chojrin on LinkedIn Mauro Chojrin on YouTube Mauro Chojrin on GitHub

116 - Perceptual Learning with Stefanni Brasil 19.10.2021

In this episode, Stefanni Brasil and I discuss how perceptual learning can be used to improve programming education. Hexdevs Stefannibrasil.me Stefanni Brasil on Twitter 30x500

115 - Organizing Large Rails Apps with Jared White 12.10.2021

In this episode, Jared White and I discuss single-page applications, service objects, POROs, and the various techniques Jared and I use to organize large Rails apps. Bridgetownrb.com Bridgetown on Twitter Whitefusion.studio Jared White on Twitter

114 - 7 Years at GitHub with John Nunemaker 05.10.2021

In this episode, John Nunemaker and I discuss what it's like to work at GitHub for seven years, and how Microsoft's acquisition of GitHub impacted John's job and career. John Nunemaker.com John Nunemaker on Twitter John Nunemaker on GitHub John Nunemaker on Instagram

113 - Matthew Bellantoni, Creator of RailsGigs 28.09.2021

In this episode, Matthew Bellantoni and I discuss useful definitions of good and bad code, problems in modeling and communicating reality, how to find clients as a freelancer, and the job market for junior and senior coders. Matthew Bellantoni on Twitter Matthew Bellantoni.com  RailsGigs

112 - Code, Food, and Philosophy with Collin Donnell 21.09.2021

In this episode, Collin Donnell and I discus regional cuisine, philosophy reading recommendations, the strengths of various programming languages, and whether we have anything to fear from AI. Collin Donnell on Twitter Key and Nib Collin Donnell's website The Wisdom of Insecurity How to Win Friends and Influence People

111 - Dockerizing Development and Production with Nick Janetakis 07.09.2021

In this episode, Nick Janetakis and I discuss freelancing, Dockerizing for development versus Dockerizing for production, and Kubernetes. Nick Janetakis's website My interview on Nick's podcast

110 - Code Organization, Project Management, and Freelancing with Riaz Virani 31.08.2021

Riaz Virani joins me for a discussion that covers strategies for project management, the realities of freelancing, declarative versus imperative programming, and productive disagreements. Riaz Virani's website

109 - Peter Cooper, Publisher of Ruby Weekly 23.08.2021

In this episode, Peter Cooper and I discuss the publishing of Ruby Weekly and the benefits of podcasting and blogging. We also talk about cars and the Smashing Pumpkins. Ruby Weekly Peter Cooper on Twitter

108 - Docker, Kubernetes and Lambda with Ken Collins 17.08.2021

In this episode I talk with Ken Collins, Principal Engineer at Custom Ink, about Dockerizing development environments, Dockerizing production environments, and hosting containerized applications with Kubernetes and AWS Lambda. Ken Collins on Twitter Lamby.custominktech.com The Case for Rails on Lambda Lamby on Github

MEGA Crossover Episode (The Bike Shed x Rails with Jason x Remote Ruby x Ruby on Rails Podcast) 11.08.2021

This is a "mega" episode featuring guests from The Bike Shed, Remote Ruby, The Ruby on Rails Podcast, and this podcast, Rails with Jason.

107 - Object Modeling and Testing Techniques with Lee McAlilly 10.08.2021

In this episode Lee McAlilly and I discuss how to decide where to put your code, the benefits of good naming conventions, and how testing can help you figure out what to do and how to do it. McAlilly.com Lee McAlilly on Twitter Chris Oliver at GoRails Original Fuzz Guitar Straps

106 - The Benefits of Working on One Thing at a Time with Josh Thompson 03.08.2021

In this episode, Josh Thompson and I discuss iterative teaching and the curse of knowledge, managing frustration by managing your expectations, metrics for evaluating a dev team, and lessons learned from attempting to maximize income as a freelancer. A Twitter thread about frustration Josh's Twitter thread that lead to 3 customers at $1k each Million Dollar Consulting by Alan Weiss Developer...

105 - The Benefits of a Test-Oriented Development Workflow with Chris LaBarge 27.07.2021

On this episode I'm joined by Chris LaBarge who works with me at Meadows Healthcare. Chris and I discuss testing in general as well as using TDD to lower the cognitive burden of coding. Ruby on Rails Slack ChrisLaBarge.com Jason's email address

104 - Nick Agliano, Software Engineer 20.07.2021

In this episode, Nick Agliano and I discuss finding your first programming job, infrastructure, and AWS. Nick Agliano's website Nick Agliano on Twitter

103 - From Junior to Intermediate with Aweys Ahmed 13.07.2021

In this episode, Aweys Ahmed and I discuss life as a junior developer, leveling up your skill set, and how to market yourself as a job candidate. Aweys Ahmed on Twitter Aweys Ahmed on LinkedIn Aweys Ahmed on Dev.to Refactoring by Martin Fowler Clean Code by Robert Martin Practical Object-Oriented Design in Ruby by Sandy Metz Domain-Driven Design by Eric Evans Patterns of Enterprise Application Arc...

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