Adrienne Braganza Tacke

Adrienne Braganza Tacke, a Senior Developer Advocate at Cisco and author of "Looks Good To Me: Constructive Code Reviews", teams up with Paul Slaughter, a Staff Fullstack Engineer at GitLab and creator of Conventional Comments. They discuss how communication and soft skills enhance code reviews. Insights from Adrienne's book highlight the need for a positive feedback culture, while both share personal experiences on fostering collaboration during disagreements. Their conversation connects the art of writing with coding, showcasing how constructive feedback can improve both domains.

Adrienne Braganza Tacke is a software development engineer at DebtTrader and author passionate about STEM education. She shares her unique journey into tech and the unexpected paths that shaped her career. The conversation dives into the significance of effective code review patterns and how they enhance developer collaboration. Adrienne discusses common pitfalls in code reviews, emphasizing the need for clear communication and automation tools. The evolution of how developers communicate during reviews, including the role of chatbots, also sparks an engaging dialogue.

Authors Adrienne and Dylan share insights on technical book writing, publisher process, book outlines, and review experiences. They discuss strategies for overcoming writer's block, titling in tech, and Python books for kids with the turtle module. A fun and informative podcast for aspiring tech authors.