Loonie Engineering

Andrew and Chris chat about the last 6 months while the podcast was paused about their life changes and what's next! --  Use my special link https://zen.ai/IZRlmky_LXvVMZXT79w9ubbrDI2f1rs9x7GNcZloWeY to save 30% off your first month of any Zencastr paid plan.

Technical debt can slow down software projects. In this episode, Andrew Clarkson and Chris Naismith discuss technical debt, how to identify it, the impact it has on software projects, how to manage and mitigate technical debt, and how to prevent technical debt.

Chris Naismith and Andrew Clarkson discuss how to have effective one on ones with your manager, and skip managers. How to remain visible for review and promotion time to attempt to maximize your potential.

In this episode, Chris and Andrew delve into the exciting topic of workplace culture. The challenges in creating a good culture, how to affect it and how to identify a current or potential bad culture fit in a company.

Chris and Andrew discuss AI and how it's already transforming multiple fields, as well as different tools, their thoughts and where the future may end up for software developers.

Andrew and Chris discuss their current side projects, what led them to start them, how they stay motivated and how side projects can help accelerate your career.

Andrew and Chris discuss various levels of software testing, the common tools and benefits. Additionally they discuss their backgrounds with testing frameworks and how to improve your code quality!

Chris Naismith and Andrew Clarkson discuss what the interview process is like as a software engineer. They share their past experiences on both sides of the interview, as well as what to expect for those who have never gone through the process starting at the phone screen to the offer/negotiation stage. They provide tips on how to prepare, and what to expect including some questions they have been...

As more and more software engineers shift to remote work, the challenges of being visible and effective in a virtual environment become increasingly important. Join hosts Andrew Clarkson and Chris Naismith as they explore practical strategies for making an impact when you're not physically present in the office. From mastering virtual meetings and asynchronous chat, to increasing visibility and de...

Andrew Clarkson and Chris Naismith discuss the topic of building a strong network. They share tips on how to make meaningful connections, expand your network, and some dos and don'ts when it comes to first messages. They also discuss the benefits of communities, in person networking and LinkedIn profiles.

Chris Naismith and Andrew Clarkson discuss when is the best time for you to start interviewing. They offer practical tips on knowing how to identify when after your bootcamp or current role is ready to move on. Personal growth, current job satisfaction and overcoming imposter syndrome are topics discussed in this episode.

In this episode, Chris and Andrew discuss the new job that’s not all it  was cracked up to be. You’ve started your first dev role, but it’s not  going well. First your PRs aren’t being reviewed, then your questions  aren’t being answered, the threat of a PIP looms, and you feel like  you’re going to get fired. What do you do?

In this episode of Loonie Engineering, Chris and Andrew delve into maximizing your value as a junior developer. They share tips you can implement from day one in your new role such as improving documentation during on-boarding, as well as getting to know your team to get as much knowledge as possible.

In this episode of Loonie Engineering, Chris and Andrew delve into the concept of "building in public," a trend that has gained popularity among software engineers in recent years. Building in public refers to the process of openly documenting and sharing the development of a project, whether it be a product, service, or open source project. We discuss the benefits and drawbacks of building in pub...