On this episode, Rich Steinmetz returns once again for a conversation on working with and testing APIs.    Rich Steinmetz on Twitter  Rich Stone.io ..read more

In this episode I talk with Andy Croll about Brighton Ruby Conference, RailsConf, and why attending a conference is an investment in your career. RailsConf Brighton Ruby Conference Andy Croll on Twitter Andy Croll on Mastodon AndyCroll.com First Ruby Friend CoverageBook ..read more

In this episode, Ran Craycraft, Managing Director at Thoughtbot and I discuss consulting at Thoughtbot, the process of finding new clients, setting rates as a consultant, consulting vs becoming a full-time employee, earning a positive reputation as a consultant through thought leadership and referrals, the enduring popularity of Ruby on Rails, and work-life balance. Thoughtbot.com Thoughtbot on LinkedIn Ran Craycraft on LinkedIn Sin City Ruby ..read more

In this episode, Ran Craycraft, Managing Director at Thoughtbot and I discuss consulting at Thoughtbot, the process of finding new clients, setting rates as a consultant, consulting vs becoming a full-time employee, earning a positive reputation as a consultant through thought leadership and referrals, the enduring popularity of Ruby on Rails, and work-life balance. Thoughtbot.com Thoughtbot on LinkedIn Ran Craycraft on LinkedIn Sin City Ruby ..read more

On today's episode, I talk with Erik Cameron of The Gnar Company.  We discuss containerization, WASI, the possibilities of AI-generated binaries, the iterative process of AI-assisted programming, potential professional and social changes from AI-assisted programming, the mismatch between the stock of currently available programmers and the needs of the current programming industry, and the granularity of the work that is output by AI. The Gnar Company Erik's profile on The Gnar Company site The Gnar Company Blog Erik Cameron on LinkedIn Sin City Ruby ..read more

Avo founder Adrian Marin returns for a discussion about our experience at Friendly.rb and how to get the most out of your time at a conference.  We also talk about Adrian's work with Avo, my upcoming Sin City Ruby conference and the possibilities for extracurricular activities, the Code with Jason World Tour, and my consulting work.  Friendly.rb How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie EuRuKo 2024 The Rails 7 Way by Obie Fernandez et al. Nonsense Monthly, my newsletter Adrian Marin on Twitter Adrian Marin on GitHub Avo Admin Adrianthedev.com Sin City Ruby ..read more

On today's episode, Andrew Maier joins me for a discussion of usability testing and models.  We define usability testing and by using examples, we explore how it can make you a more efficient and effective developer. The Design of Everyday Things by Don Norman Stuck?  Diagrams Help by Abby Covert How to Make Sense of Any Mess by Abby Covert Gamestorming by Dave Gray, Sunni Brown, and James Macanufo About Face by Alan Cooper, Et al. 3 Lessons From Teaching A Course On UX Design by Andrew Maier Flagrant Andrew Maier on Twitter Andrew Maier on Mastodon ..read more

On today's episode Jim Remsik, CEO of Flagrant joins me for a discussion that touches on finding clients as a freelancer or consultant, building word-of-mouth, networking at conferences, design in the development life cycle, gathering data to assist with the design process, and welcoming new members into the development community. Flagrant Jim Remsik on Ruby.social Jim Remsik on Twitter Madison Ruby - August 1 & 2, 2024 Sin City Ruby ..read more

On today's episode, Katie Langerman and Cameron Dutro of GitHub join me for a discussion of design systems, style guides and GitHub's design system Primer, view components, view-related logic, view testing, and how design changes can pass a system test and yet fail a common sense test.  Primer.style Cameron Dutro.com Complementary podcast Katie Langerman on GitHub Katie Langerman on Twitter  Katie Langerman on LinkedIn Cameron Dutro on GitHub Cameron Dutro on Mastodon Cameron Dutro on LinkedIn ..read more

In this episode, Matt Swanson returns to discuss YAGNI (you ain't gonna need it),  Kent Beck's quote "make the change easy (warning: this may be hard) then make the easy change," why educational materials for beginners abound, but that's not the case for intermediate and advanced developers, what drives people to create educational materials, the purpose of testing, and being judicious in what you spend your time thinking about. Matt Swanson on Twitter Matt Swanson on GitHub Matt Swanson on DevTo ..read more