Andrew and Julie introduce their new podcast 'Ruby for All', sharing their journey in Ruby development, their experiences at RailsConf 2022, and their focus on helping junior developers in the Ruby community. They discuss imposter syndrome, growth in coding skills, and the value of compliments in code reviews and pair programming.
Creating beginner-friendly content in Ruby community
Importance of pair programming for skill development
Deep dives
Introduction of Hosts and Background
The podcast episode introduces the hosts, Andrew Mason and Julie, who share their roles as developers at Podia. Andrew, a senior product developer with experience in Rails engineering, and Julie, a junior developer, recount how they connected through Twitter and community events like RailsConf 2022, highlighting their journey into podcasting.
Purpose of the Podcast
They discuss the motivation behind starting the podcast 'Ruby for all,' emphasizing the need for beginner-friendly content in the Ruby community. Julie expresses a desire to provide resources catering to junior developers, addressing topics like imposter syndrome, leveling up, and seeking input from experienced developers to foster a more inclusive and supportive environment for newcomers.
Reflections on Development Journey and Pair Programming
The hosts delve into personal growth as developers, sharing experiences of navigating imposter syndrome, code reviews, and testing practices. They reflect on the evolution of their coding skills over time and the importance of pair programming for productivity and skill development. Both hosts express appreciation for the learning opportunities and insights gained through collaborative coding sessions.
Description: Andrew and Julie introduce Ruby for All and talk about how they met and what listeners can expect from the newest Ruby podcast. They also chat about code reviews and Andrew gives advice on how to leave meaningful code reviews.