Dive into a world where code and whiskey collide! Join Robby Russell as he chats with Robbie Wagner about the art of maintaining software, the quirky realities of tech debt, and their shared love for a good rye. It's a conversation that's as rich and complex as the whiskey they savor. Don't miss out!
Mar 26
40 min
In this episode, Robby Russell sits down with Irina Nazarova, CEO of Evil Martians, to peel back the layers of leading a software consultancy, the essence of maintainable software, and the journey from open-source projects to commercial success. Dive into a discussion filled with insights on balancing innovation with maintainability, the evolution of a consultancy, and the art of turning challenges into opportunities.
Mar 12
45 min
Robby has a chat with Kyle Daigle, the Chief Operating Officer at GitHub, about the evolution of software development from the perspective of maintaining and scaling software within large organizations, the balance between innovative and maintainable software,the significance of simplicity, readability, and clear naming conventions in software development, drawing on his experiences at GitHub and so much more.
Mar 5
47 min
Robby speaks to the Senior Software Engineer at Perchwell, Jon Moniaci, about the delicate balance between innovation and stability in software development, the importance of fostering an environment where engineers can experiment without fear, advocating for a culture of defensive programming to mitigate the fear of breaking things in production, and so much more.
Feb 27
53 min
Robby has a candid chat with Chad Fowler, the General Partner & CTO at BlueYard Capital, about the importance of building software in small, manageable pieces to facilitate easy updates or replacements, the counterintuitive perspective on unit testing's impact on maintainability, strategies for keeping software up-to-date by redeploying to new platforms, and so much more.
Feb 20
58 min
Robby has a conversation with John Nunemaker, the Owner at "Box Out Sports" and "Fewer & Faster", about the crucial importance of keeping dependencies and versions up to date when maintaining software projects, the benefits of using tools like Dependabot to help with dependency management, how dangerous a change is from a dependency, how John enjoys seeking out the dark corners of a codebase to improve those areas, and much more. Stay tuned!
Feb 13
1 hr 3 min
Robby has a conversation with Jemma Issroff, a Senior Software Engineer, speaker and the author of the book, “Ruby Garbage Collection in Under Two Hours”, about the contrasting dynamics of maintaining software in C versus Ruby, their approaches to utilizing advanced tools like ChatGPT and CoPilot in their respective workflows, Jemma’s upcoming transition into the realm of artificial intelligence, and much more.
Feb 6
39 min
Robby has a chat with the Software Development Team Lead at Thoughtbot, Jeanine Soterwood, about the intricacies of Ruby on Rails, how to be a commendable guest in another team's code base, navigating the challenge of conveying that software is an ever-evolving entity, the nuances of pairing with junior developers, and so much more.
Jan 30
38 min
Robby engages with independent consultant and author, Andrew Atkinson, delving into the intricate world of software development and database maintenance. The episode is a treasure trove of insights, covering everything from optimizing database performance with rules to navigating the tricky terrain of advocating for codebase improvements in the face of reluctant stakeholders.
Jan 23
53 min
Robby engages in a captivating conversation with the CEO at Mirdin and UpToSpeed, Jimmy Koppel, about the transformative power of evolvable code, shedding light on its myriad benefits and how it contributes to an enriching coding experience. They will also explore the external qualities of code and the profound impact of crafting code that is not just functional, but a joy to work with. Tune in for that and more.
Jan 16
44 min
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