Overcommitted | Tech Careers and Programming Insights Ep. 41 | Building Without the Buzzwords: Real Talk on System Design with Bassem Dghaidi
Jan 6, 2026
50:11
Summary
In this episode of the Overcommitted Podcast, hosts Brittany and Bethany with guest Bassem Dghaidi discuss a range of topics from Bassem's current learning journey in system design to his diverse career path at GitHub. They explore the value of experience over formal education, the challenges of microservices, and the importance of practical knowledge in software engineering. Bassem shares insights from his technical content creation, his philosophy as a de-influencer in the tech space, and memorable conversations with industry leaders.
Takeaways
- Bassem's career has included various roles, enhancing his perspective.
- Experience in different roles provides a broader understanding of software engineering.
- Education is valuable, but practical experience often outweighs formal credentials.
- Bootcamps can bridge the gap for graduates lacking practical skills.
- Bassem's Git content aims to demystify complex concepts.
- Microservices can complicate development if implemented prematurely.
- Content creation in tech requires balancing depth with audience engagement.
Links
- Bassem Dghaidi: https://linktr.ee/glich.stream
- Beyond Coding podcast episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LeUUxLRdvho
- Practical System Design Waitlist: https://maven.com/forms/b69857
- Kamran Ahmed's site: https://roadmap.sh
- Ghostty: https://ghostty.org/
- Catppuccin themes: https://catppuccin.com/
- Chezmoi: https://www.chezmoi.io/
- Tmux: https://github.com/tmux/tmux/wiki
- Bethany's dotfiles: https://github.com/bethanyj28/dotfiles
Hosts
- Overcommitted: https://overcommitted.dev
- Bethany Janos: https://github.com/bethanyj28
- Brittany Ellich: https://brittanyellich.com