Engineering, etc.

How We Got Into Software Development Without A Degree

Mon, 08 May 2023 14:00:27 GMT

No degree? No problem! Your hosts Tony and Gabe are both professional software engineers with no degree in computer science but a lot of lived experience to share. We talk about our journeys to gainful employment doing something we love without a college education.

6 Years of Using React Later, Our Thoughts

Mon, 01 May 2023 14:00:33 GMT

If you work in a web facing company, you have no doubt come across React or one of its many flavors: NextJS, Create React App, Remix, Preact, etc. Tony and Gabe discuss their thoughts after using React for 6 years in professional settings. Is it really all that great?

GraphQL Gripes

Mon, 24 Apr 2023 14:01:13 GMT

GraphQL is a new technology found in most modern codebases, but does it belong there? We talk about our gripes with GraphQL and the ecosystem that has formed around it.

Why modern work is so exhausting (Platform Fatigue)

Mon, 17 Apr 2023 16:00:21 GMT

In the modern workplace we have so many tools that we are told make us efficient, productive, better in our every day tasks. From JIRA to Github to Gmail, it seems there's no end of "useful" services that effortless plug into our digital workflow. But it comes with a cost: platform fatigue. Join us today as we discuss our strategies for dealing with platform fatigue.

How to be a great leader in tech

Mon, 10 Apr 2023 16:00:40 GMT

What makes a good leader in tech? Today we discuss what qualities we look for in leaders in engineering and tech.

ChatGPT, AI coming for our jobs

Mon, 03 Apr 2023 16:00:57 GMT

Is ChatGPT the end of modern work as we know it? Or is it the beginning of a new era of glorious productivity? Join us today as we explore our experiences with ChatGPT, Copilot, and other ML/AI based technologies in our work.

SVB, Startups, & Getting a Job in 2023

Mon, 27 Mar 2023 16:00:45 GMT

Today's episode is packed with information for those looking for jobs in the tech industry. We're discussing the recent collapse of several well-known banks, particularly SVB, and how it's going to affect the startup and tech industry in the coming year. With an onslaught of talented individuals looking for work and startups struggling with funding, it's important to know how to best prepare yourself for the changes to come. We'll share our insights and plans for navigating this challenging time, so tune in for some valuable tips!