The hosts dive into the world of origami, showcasing Elecia's upcoming art show and the intricacies of creativity versus commercialization. They tackle the challenges of code reviews for solo developers and share insights on enhancing debugging techniques with tools like GDB. A heartwarming library story illustrates the joy of sharing art with others. The podcast also unpacks the complexities of hardware and software debugging, exploring breakpoints and the evolution of programming tools, all while adding a whimsical touch with playful narratives.
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Code Reviews for Solo Developers
For solo developers, incorporate design reviews before code reviews.
Explain the system's purpose and code's goals upfront to reviewers.
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Structured Self-Code Reviews
Use Git branching, create pull requests (PRs), and treat features as enclosed units.
This process helps with self-review and maintaining code structure.
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Stuffed Animal Code Review
Elecia suggests presenting code to stuffed animals for self-review.
This externalizes thoughts and can reveal hidden issues.
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Published in 1926, Winnie-the-Pooh is a beloved children's book written by A.A. Milne and illustrated by E.H. Shepard. The book follows the adventures of Winnie-the-Pooh, a honey-loving bear, and his friends including Christopher Robin, Piglet, Eeyore, Owl, Rabbit, Kanga, and Roo in the fictional Hundred Acre Wood. The stories are simple yet full of comic moments and insights into human behavior, making it a classic that appeals to readers of all ages.
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Chris and Elecia discuss her origami art show, ponder PRs for solo developers, attempt to explain GDB debugging, and make a to-do list for getting rid of Kanga. Elecia is having an Origami Octopus Garden art show at the Aptos Public Library for the month of November, 2024. The postcard advertisement is below. There are more pictures on her Instagram (@elecia_white). The python tessellation generator is here.
Memfault’s Interrupt Debugging Firmware with GDB post is a much more considered explanation of GDB and includes pointers to other resources (including using Python with GDB). Transcript
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