The Stack Overflow Podcast WBIT #6: Be curious, ask questions, and don’t argue with JavaScript
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Apr 9, 2025 Jesse Tomchak, a software engineer at ClickUp, shares his riveting journey from photography to tech. He discusses the complexities of modern coding, highlighting the shift from iOS to AWS. Jesse opens up about transitioning from a tech generalist to a JavaScript specialist, tackling imposter syndrome along the way. The conversation touches on programming fearlessness and the productivity contrasts between languages like Elixir and Ruby. Finally, Jesse compares startup culture to consulting, emphasizing the importance of curiosity in tech interviews.
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From Fine Arts to AWS
- Jesse Tomchak's career began in fine arts but transitioned to tech through an Apple Store job.
- He progressed from fixing computers to iOS development, backend work, and now cloud infrastructure at AWS.
YAML and Lambda Workflow Tip
- For YAML-based Lambda deployments, develop and test Python code within the AWS Lambda console.
- Download the zip file and provide the YAML and zip to the deployment team.
Lambdas: A Spicy Take
- Jesse argues that while Lambdas are good in isolation, applications built entirely on them create a high maintenance burden.
- He believes this cost outweighs the benefits, especially given the complexities of AWS's ecosystem.
