The Changelog: Software Development, Open Source Kaizen! NOT a pipe dream (Friends)
Jun 28, 2024
Dive into the world of continuous improvement with a celebration of milestones and the philosophy of Kaizen. The hosts reflect on their journey, embracing humor as they share insights into their redesign efforts and the significance of community engagement. Discover the innovative features of Retool and the advancements in database technology shaping developer experiences. Plus, explore new strategies for enhancing newsletter design and the integration of sponsorships, all wrapped in lighthearted tech discussions.
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Shipit.show Anniversary
- Gerhard Lazu likes round numbers and noticed the shipit.show domain was created on June 21st, 2021.
- This date became important to him because it marked the beginning of shipit.show.
Kaizen Definition
- Kaizen is a Japanese term meaning "continuous improvement" or "change for the better."
- The Changelog adopted Kaizen to regularly improve their setup and discuss the process.
Navel Gazing
- The hosts discuss "navel-gazing," which is the contemplation of one's navel for meditation.
- They connect this to their Kaizen process of self-reflection and improvement.