

453: The Bike Shed Wrapped 2024
Dec 31, 2024
Happy New Year! Reflect on 2024 with insightful moments as Joël and Stephanie share personal growth and the importance of stepping outside comfort zones. They discuss intriguing programming challenges, such as navigating 'nil' values and their experiences at RubyConf and RailsConf. The hosts reminisce about their favorite episodes and creative endeavors, including unique book cover choices. Finally, they identify key reading influences that shaped their projects and look forward to new aspirations for 2025.
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Nil Discussion
- Stephanie Minn recalled discussing the meaning of "nil" on The Bike Shed.
- The conversation explored the concept's depth and impact on bugs.
Cohesive Code Episode
- Stephanie Minn and Joël Quenneville interviewed Jared Norman about cohesive code.
- The trio discussed code encapsulation and value objects.
Idealistic vs. Pragmatic
- Joël Quenneville enjoyed discussing idealistic vs. pragmatic programming.
- The episode explored different coding mindsets and career changes.