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Code with Jason

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

141 - Thinking Like a Developer with Zell Liew

In this episode, Zell Liew and I discuss how to think like a developer and how to break big problems down into smaller problems. Zell Liew's Blog Learn JavaScript Today Zell Liew on Twitter

Apr 12, 202258 min

140 - Habits of an Exceptional Developer with Aweys Ahmed

In this episode, I talk with Aweys Ahmed about what makes an exceptional software developer, how to maximize your productivity by making small changes to your work habits, managing distractions, preserving mental capacity with to-do lists, and what we can learn from the lives of exceptional people. Aweys Ahmed on Twitter Aweys Ahmed on LinkedIn Aweys Ahmed on Dev.to How to have a productive programming day...

Apr 05, 20221 hr 15 min

139 - David Heinemeier Hansson

In this episode I talk with David Heinemeier Hansson about car racing, employee/environment fit and its effect on happiness and productivity, COVID-19, cryptocurrency, the Canadian trucker protests, and the advantage of being able to change your mind in light of new information. Joined by co-host Martin Lee. (We had some audio issues during the recording of this episode. Apologies for the lower-than-normal audio quality.) DHH's blog DHH on Twitter...

Mar 29, 20221 hr 1 min

138 - Alex VKO, Founder of RubyCI

In this episode, Alex and I discuss the technical aspects of RubyCI as well as some of the business aspects. RubyCI Alex VKO on LinkedIn Sin City Ruby

Mar 22, 202243 min

137 - Marissa Goldberg, Founder of Remote Work Prep

In this episode I talk with Marissa Goldberg about rest and leisure, morning routines, self-discipline, and how managing your energy makes you a more effective, productive worker. Marissa Goldberg on Twitter Remote Work Prep Marissa Goldberg.com Marissa's Remote Work Gift Guide...

Mar 15, 202248 min

136 - Colleen Schnettler of Hammerstone and Simple File Upload

In this episode, Colleen Schnettler and I discuss her entrepreneurial ventures including Simple File Upload and Hammerstone, freelancing, and our strategies and goals for content creation. Colleen Schnettler on Twitter Software Social Podcast Simple File Upload Hammerstone.dev Sin City Ruby...

Mar 08, 202243 min

135 - Andrew Culver, Creator of Bullet Train

In this episode, Andrew Culver and I discuss the origins of Bullet Train, finding ideas for new products as a consultant, developer productivity, domain modeling, and the benefits of attending a conference like Sin City Ruby. Andrew Culver on Twitter Andrew Culver.net Bullet Train Bullet Train Blog Sin City Ruby...

Mar 01, 202249 min

133 - Kelly Sutton, Software Engineer at Gusto

In this episode, Kelly Sutton and I discuss Sidekiq, structuring large codebases with Packwerk, namespaces, the real purpose of private methods, and the upcoming Sin City Ruby conference. KellySutton.com Kelly Sutton on Twitter

Feb 14, 202253 min

131 - "Anti-Stubbornness" with Nick Schwaderer

In this episode I talk with Nick Schwaderer about a neat new concept we call "Anti-Stubbornness". We also talk about a bunch of other stuff. Nick Schwaderer on GitHub Schwad.GitHub.Io Nick Schwaderer on LinkedIn PastRubies.live

Jan 30, 20221 hr 11 min

129 - Drew Bragg, Staff Engineer at Within3

In this episode I talk with Drew Bragg about the Sin City Ruby conference, deciding what to spend your learning time on, Drew's time at Within3, missing objects, conceptualizing technical debt, and object-oriented principles. Drew Bragg on Twitter Drew Bragg on GitHub Drew Bragg on Dev.to Drew Bragg.dev Within3 Code Complete...

Jan 16, 20221 hr 3 min

128 - Adrian Marin, Founder of Avo Admin

In this episode I'm joined by Adrian Marin for an in-depth discussion of his product Avo Admin. In addition to talking about Avo, we also talk about the Romanian language and Slavic versus Romance languages. Adrian Marin on Twitter Avo Admin

Jan 09, 202245 min

126 - Benjamin Wood, CEO of Hint

In this episode, Benjamin and I talk about transitioning from being an independent freelancer to running an agency, plus the challenges involved in hiring programmers. We also talk about recording music. Benjamin Wood on Twitter Benjamin Wood on GitHub Hint.io Careers at Hint.io

Dec 27, 202157 min

125 - Anurag Goel, CEO of Render

In this episode with Anurag Goel, CEO of Render, I probe Anurag to try to find out how he became employee #8 at Stripe and how he managed to successfully start a PaaS/hosting startup. Anurag Goel on Twitter Render Career opportunities at Render

Dec 21, 202155 min

124 - Testing JavaScript with Kent C. Dodds

In this episode, Kent C. Dodds and I talk about testing JavaScript. Among other things, Kent and I have a debate about whether it's possible to have good code without tests. Kent C Dodds.com Kent's Office Hours testingjavascript.com Kent C Dodds on Twitter Kent C Dodds on GitHub...

Dec 14, 202157 min

123 - Scaling a Rails App with Tom Rossi of Buzzsprout

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

Dec 05, 20211 hr 3 min

122 - Deployment from Scratch with Josef Strzibny

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

Nov 30, 202154 min

[LIVE from RubyConf 2021] Crossover Episode

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.

Nov 25, 202151 min

120 - Functional Programming with Jono Stiansen

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...

Nov 14, 20211 hr 2 min

118 - Training as a Career Option with Reuven Lerner

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

Nov 02, 202155 minEp. 121

117 - PHP Frameworks and Freelancing with Mauro Chojrin

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...

Oct 26, 20211 hr 8 minEp. 120

116 - Perceptual Learning with Stefanni Brasil

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

Oct 19, 202151 minEp. 119

115 - Organizing Large Rails Apps with Jared White

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

Oct 12, 202159 minEp. 118
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