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RTO vs WFH & the case for strong static typing (Changelog News #65)

Oct 9, 2023

Jacob Kaplan-Moss discusses remote and colocated teams. Duarte Carmo created a neural search engine from Changelog transcripts. Tom Hacohen advocates for strong static typing. Orhun Parmaksız created a CLI to make your keyboard sound like a typewriter. Luke Plant shares hard truths about simplicity.

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Quick takeaways

Remote vs office work depends on the context and specific roles, challenging binary return-to-office thinking.

Strong static typing in programming languages reduces bugs and enhances developer experience compared to dynamic languages like JavaScript.

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The importance of contextual work models

In the podcast episode, Jacob Kaplan-Moss discusses the importance of viewing office work and remote work in a contextual manner. He argues that neither remote nor office-only work is globally better and that the correct model depends on the context. Jacob provides default guidance on which types of roles are better suited for in-office work and which make more sense for remote arrangements. This nuanced approach challenges the binary thinking around return-to-office policies.

Introduction

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Return to Office vs Work from Home & the Importance of Strong Static Typing

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Neo4j's Nodes Online Conference, Ducktillo Program, and Perspectives on Simplicity

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Jacob Kaplan-Moss’ recommendations for remote vs colocated teams, Duarte Carmo created a neural search engine from Changelog transcripts, Tom Hacohen says strong static typing is a hill he’s willing to die on, Orhun Parmaksız created a CLI that makes your keyboard sound like a typewriter & Luke Plant spits hard truths about simplicity.

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