Many Gophers build projects as a team of one. Sometimes these are side projects, other times they are projects used by millions of people but who are still maintained by a single individual. In this episode, the panel discusses techniques for developing and maintaining Go projects as a solo developer. Join the discussionChangelog++ members save 2 minutes on this episode because they made the ads disappear. Join today!Sponsors:Fastly – Our bandwidth partner. Fastly powers fast, secure, and scalable digital experiences. Move beyond your content delivery network to their powerful edge cloud platform. Learn more at fastly.com Fly.io – The home of Changelog.com — Deploy your apps and databases close to your users. In minutes you can run your Ruby, Go, Node, Deno, Python, or Elixir app (and databases!) all over the world. No ops required. Learn more at fly.io/changelog and check out the speedrun in their docs. Typesense – Lightning fast, globally distributed Search-as-a-Service that runs in memory. You literally can’t get any faster! Changelog News – A podcast+newsletter combo that’s brief, entertaining & always on-point. Subscribe today. Featuring:Ben Johnson – Twitter, GitHub, WebsiteKris Brandow – Twitter, GitHubIan Lopshire – Twitter, GitHubShow Notes:Something missing or broken? PRs welcome!

Ben Johnson, creator of Litestream and LiteFS, talks about his involvement in SQLite development and the challenges of open source contributions. They discuss the different use cases for Litestream and LiteFS, as well as the greater server-side SQLite landscape. Ben also shares his thoughts on the unique contribution policy of SQLite and their personal experiences with disallowing contributions on their own projects.

Discussing the importance of creative destruction in innovation, the speakers share their journey of ending one venture to focus on another. They reflect on personal transformation, embracing new beginnings, and the challenges of transitioning to a new business model. The podcast explores the mindset shift needed for self-employment, simplification, and the value of a supportive community in motivating change.

Return guests Ben Johnson & Chris James join Mat & Kris to talk about the files and folders of your Go projects, big and small. Does the holy grail exist, of the perfect structure to rule them all? Or are we doomed to be figuring this out for the rest of our lives? Join the discussionChangelog++ members save 3 minutes on this episode because they made the ads disappear. Join today!Sponsors:Fastly – Our bandwidth partner. Fastly powers fast, secure, and scalable digital experiences. Move beyond your content delivery network to their powerful edge cloud platform. Learn more at fastly.com Fly.io – The home of Changelog.com — Deploy your apps and databases close to your users. In minutes you can run your Ruby, Go, Node, Deno, Python, or Elixir app (and databases!) all over the world. No ops required. Learn more at fly.io/changelog and check out the speedrun in their docs. Changelog News – A podcast+newsletter combo that’s brief, entertaining & always on-point. Subscribe today. Featuring:Ben Johnson – Twitter, GitHub, WebsiteChris James – Twitter, GitHubMat Ryer – Twitter, GitHub, LinkedIn, WebsiteKris Brandow – Twitter, GitHubShow Notes: Ben’s post about package layout Russ Cox saying this is NOT standard Chris’ unpopular opinion Something missing or broken? PRs welcome!

Ben Johnson, an Olympic athlete who once clinched gold in the 100 meters final, reflects on his incredible yet tumultuous journey. He shares thrilling details of his shocking victory at the 1988 Seoul Olympics, only to have it marred by a doping scandal. The conversation dives into the intense rivalry with Carl Lewis, the emotional impacts of competition, and the ongoing battle against performance-enhancing drugs in sports. Through candid revelations, Johnson explores themes of redemption and the high stakes of athletic ambition.

Ben Johnson, a database aficionado, joins Jerod to tackle the tricky question of database selection. They delve into the strengths of PostgreSQL versus MySQL and SQLite, stressing the importance of data consistency and maintenance. The conversation navigates various database types, highlighting the simplicity of SQLite for certain applications. They also discuss innovative tools like LiteFS for efficient data management. Ultimately, the pair emphasize the value of tailored solutions in software development, arguing that simplicity should be a guiding principle.

Wyatt Winborne from Studio Khimaira, along with Nick Pitts and Ben Johnson from Wolverine VFX, share their journey of creating a stunning motion magazine cover for Entertainment Weekly promoting Borderlands. They delve into the transition from print to engaging animation, highlighting teamwork and the unique capabilities of Blender. The trio discusses overcoming creative collaboration challenges, utilizing innovative cloud solutions for workflow, and the open-source community's impact on their projects. Tune in for an inspiring look at professional visual effects!

Ben Johnson, CEO of Particle41, shares insights on product management, agile scrum processes, app modernization, and team formation. He emphasizes balancing work and life through faith, family, fitness, and finance, and the importance of outcome-based communication in business. Discussions include strategies for maximizing project efficiency, building supportive team systems, and marketing strategies for successful product development.

Join a 'Classic' session with Michael Card as he honors fallen soldiers and remembers friends who have passed on. Dr. Lane talks about the Cycle of Discipleship, John shares insights during cancer treatments, and Dr. Johnson discusses Negro Spirituals. Discover how faith and sacrifice intersect in this Memorial Day special.

Dr. Ben Johnson, oral surgeon and founder of Dental Influencers Alliance, joins host Shane McElroy at Dental Influencers Alliance in Atlanta. They discuss the consolidation of oral surgery field, the role of Instagram in building connections, and play a game called DIA family feed where they guess what mothers like about going back to work.