

A new era for the Changelog Podcast Universe
6 snips Dec 9, 2024
Exciting transformations are coming to the Changelog podcast as they enhance the developer experience. Discover how Git ingest simplifies codebase management. Simon Willison shares valuable insights from his time at Lanyrd and Eventbrite. Plus, Matheus Lima highlights six pitfalls to avoid for new managers. The conversation also dives into event time storage strategies and the importance of user intent. Engaging discussions and practical advice await listeners looking to deepen their knowledge in software engineering and management.
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Changes to Changelog Podcast
- The Changelog podcast is making changes in 2025, focusing on a single flagship podcast.
- Production of GoTime, JS Party, ShipIt, and Practical AI will stop, but continuations are planned.
Ghost Engineers Study Flawed
- The Stanford study on "ghost engineers" was flawed and didn't accurately reflect software engineering work.
- It overemphasized code changes and neglected other crucial aspects like planning and communication.
Git Ingest Tip
- Use Git Ingest to convert any GitHub repository into a text file.
- This allows you to easily feed entire codebases into LLMs for analysis.