Alan Ridlehoover & Fito von Zastrow

The Code Gardener

Technology EN ↓ 6 episodes

An occasional podcast about writing software well and whatever else strikes our fancy!

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Alan Ridlehoover & Fito von Zastrow

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Ryan Findley 18.08.2025 35:13

In this episode, our guest Ryan Findley discusses doing things the Rails Way™ versus following other patterns, the case against rewriting software (and how you might anyway), the case against story points (and why you might want to use them anyway), how to measure developer productivity without triggering the wrong behavior, and bonsai gardening as it relates to software stewardship. Guests: Ryan...

RailsConf Reminiscing 17.07.2025 1:10:37

In this episode, we take a nostalgic look back at what RailsConf has meant to us over the years. Text us your thoughts! How to reach us... Blog: The Code Gardener Bluesky: Alan , Fito LinkedIn: Alan , Fito Ruby Events: Alan , Fito

2024 Wrapped 30.12.2024 46:02

In this episode, we look back at what an amazing year it was, from adopting our puppies, to our first international conference, Tropical.rb, to RailsConf, RailsWorld, Rocky Mountain Ruby, and RubyConf. Heck, we even started a podcast! If you want to watch our conference talks, you can find us on RubyVideo.dev: Alan Fito Text us your thoughts! How to reach us... Blog: The Code Gardener Blues...

Introductions 30.12.2024 27:04

In this, our first episode ever, we introduce ourselves and talk about one of our favorite projects. RubyConf Talk mentioned: Workshop: No Static Types? No Problem! by Noel Rappin Text us your thoughts! How to reach us... Blog: The Code Gardener Bluesky: Alan , Fito LinkedIn: Alan , Fito Ruby Events: Alan , Fito

So DRY It Chafes 30.12.2024 29:51

In this special Thanksgiving weekend episode, Fito and Alan discuss what they're thankful for this year, and then tackle why DRY is the worst programming advice ever. Links... A Brewer's Guide to Filtering out Complexity and Churn from Rocky Mountain Ruby 2024. The Case for WET Tests by Amanda Beiner Let's Not by Joe Ferris 3A – Arrange, Act, Assert by Bill Wake Rule of Three from R...

Hexagonal Architecture + Rails 30.12.2024 41:33

In this episode of The Code Gardener, we discuss the Ports & Adapters pattern, also known as Hexagonal Architecture. STOP! Before listening to the episode, please take the time to go watch Alistair Cockburn's excellent talk on Hexagonal Architecture at the Tech Excellence Conference (link below). Seriously. We'll be here when you get back. Links... Hexagonal Architecture by Alistai...