Developing Fatigue
Developing Fatigue
Toran Billups, Kris Van Houten & Brandon Williams
Software development podcast with a focus on the human side of programming
Training
In this episode Kris and Toran discuss what to expect from a paid conference training. References ElixirConf 2021 Training The Overstory Pragmatic Studio LiveView Pro Do you have feedback about the show? Want to hear more about a specific topic or say hello? Write us at developingfatigue@gmail.com or follow us on Twitter @developfatigue
Aug 18, 2021
18 min
Self Preservation
In this episode Kris and Toran discuss an article titled "The dispassionate developer" and the controversy around staying sharp in the software industry. References Vim Clutch The dispassionate developer Tailwind CSS Windy Obsidian Do you have feedback about the show? Want to hear more about a specific topic or say hello? Write us at developingfatigue@gmail.com or follow us on Twitter @developfatigue
May 4, 2021
25 min
Identity
In this episode Kris and Toran discuss decorators, programmer identity and the value of hobby projects. References EmberJS Babel decorators Elixir Spartan Trifecta Do you have feedback about the show? Want to hear more about a specific topic or say hello? Write us at developingfatigue@gmail.com or follow us on Twitter @developfatigue
Apr 2, 2021
22 min
Retreat
In this episode Kris and Toran discuss React Native, push notifications and the value of a team retreat. References React Native Expo Expo Push Notifications Elixir Wizards Phoenix LiveView Drag and Drop Akira The Don Do you have feedback about the show? Want to hear more about a specific topic or say hello? Write us at developingfatigue@gmail.com or follow us on Twitter @developfatigue
Mar 1, 2021
19 min
Growth
In the season 3 kickoff Kris and Toran discuss growth during the long gap between seasons. References Knowledge Work 3.0 Stencil Web Components Tailwind 2.0 See you at the top Read to lead Do you have feedback about the show? Want to hear more about a specific topic or say hello? Write us at developingfatigue@gmail.com or follow us on Twitter @developfatigue
Feb 11, 2021
18 min
Take Home
In the season 2 finale Kris, Brandon and Toran discuss the pros and cons of the controversial take home assignment. References Take Home Force Push Toran's Take Home Blinkist What's Best Next TypeScript Decorators Do you have feedback about the show? Want to hear more about a specific topic or say hello? Write us at developingfatigue@gmail.com or follow us on Twitter @developfatigue
Feb 7, 2020
28 min
Stuck
In this episode Toran and Brandon discuss why software engineers get stuck, how they persist and the potential downsides of relentless problem solving. References Rubber duck debugging Amazon ECS Docker and iptables Focusrite Scarlett Solo Splendor Do you have feedback about the show? Want to hear more about a specific topic or say hello? Write us at developingfatigue@gmail.com or follow us on Twitter @developfatigue
Jan 21, 2020
28 min
Trends
In this episode Toran and Kris discuss various trends in software development. In particular, we cover thick client development, the rise of javascript and atomic css frameworks. References Frontside podcast with Kris Dreaming in Code Shaping, betting, and building podcast AJAX Do you have feedback about the show? Want to hear more about a specific topic or say hello? Write us at developingfatigue@gmail.com or follow us on Twitter @developfatigue
Jan 7, 2020
26 min
Success
In this episode Toran and Brandon discuss what it takes to be successful in tech. We cover hard skills and soft skills alike in search of useful career advice for both JR and SR engineers. References Impostor Syndrome Gary Bernhardt Growth Mindset Walking Skeleton Why Elixir? Throughput Do you have feedback about the show? Want to hear more about a specific topic or say hello? Write us at developingfatigue@gmail.com or follow us on Twitter @developfatigue
Dec 24, 2019
22 min
Digital Minimalism
In this episode Kris and Toran chat about digital minimalism inspired by the book from Cal Newport. We talk about social media and the role silence plays in the attention economy. References Digital Minimalism Digital Minimalism ebook on blinkist Visible Spartan Race Do you have feedback about the show? Want to hear more about a specific topic or say hello? Write us at developingfatigue@gmail.com or follow us on Twitter @developfatigue
Dec 10, 2019
19 min
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