Changelog Master Feed

Amal Hussein, a seasoned software engineer from Istari Digital with a rich history at companies like NPM and Stripe, discusses her career trajectory and the evolving landscape of tech. She shares her thoughts on agentic coding and the emotional complexities AI brings to developers. The conversation also delves into the challenges of integrating AI tools in coding, the rise of 'vibe coding', and her transformative journey through motherhood. Amal's insights combine technical trends with personal reflections, making for an engaging dialogue.

Lara Hogan, author of *Resilient Management* and a management coach, delves into crucial leadership dynamics. She emphasizes the importance of sponsorship over advice for career growth and how it uniquely benefits marginalized communities. The discussion explores the distinct roles of mentoring, coaching, and providing feedback, alongside practical strategies for effective leadership. Additionally, Hogan highlights the neuroscience of belonging and the transition from engineer to manager, advocating for self-reflection and a focus on adaptability in leadership.

Dive into the future of coding with agentic coding and its financial implications. Discover life-altering Postgres optimization techniques that will empower junior developers. Explore the hurdles of GitHub Actions in CI setups while needing efficiency. Lastly, check out CASCII, a web-based tool that's transforming ASCII diagram creation. It's a blend of humor, insights, and actionable strategies for developers!

Justin Searls, a software developer and podcaster from Breaking Change, explores significant topics in tech. He discusses Apple’s recent struggles with Siri and its credibility crisis, highlighting missed opportunities against competitors. The conversation shifts to the evolving job market, where contracting roles are preferred, and the pressure startups face for funding. Searls also introduces POSSE Party, a new venture aimed at helping users achieve an algorithm-free online experience, while humorously delving into the challenges of coding and domain management.

Ilya Grigorik, a distinguished engineer at Shopify, shares insights on securing e-commerce checkouts against rising cyber threats like digital skimming. He discusses the complexities of compliance with PCI standards and the innovations needed to maintain security while fostering customization. Ilya also highlights the critical role of advanced engineering solutions and AI in enhancing the integrity of transactions. His experiences shed light on the evolving landscape of online shopping and the importance of collaboration in tackling security challenges.

Amelia Wattenberger laments the loss of sensory interaction in technology. Discover how the Learnk8s team is integrating Kubernetes management with spreadsheets for a smoother experience. Jan Swist shares a surprising encounter with Cursor, while the French and German governments collaborate on an open-source alternative to Notion. XPipe is also highlighted, showcasing a way to access server infrastructures directly from your desktop. Dive into these innovative tools and concepts that aim to enhance workflow and productivity!

Adam’s friend on the frontend, John Long joins the show to explore his usage of AI, design tools and the stack he prefers. We talk Next.js vs Rails, maintaining open source, building websites with Framer, their mutual love for Figma, and more. Join the discussionChangelog++ members save 9 minutes on this episode because they made the ads disappear. Join today!Sponsors:Retool – The low-code platform for developers to build internal tools — Some of the best teams out there trust Retool…Brex, Coinbase, Plaid, Doordash, LegalGenius, Amazon, Allbirds, Peloton, and so many more – the developers at these teams trust Retool as the platform to build their internal tools. Try it free at retool.com/changelog Augment Code – Developer AI that uses deep understanding of your large codebase and how you build software to deliver personalized code suggestions and insights. Augment provides relevant, contextualized code right in your IDE or Slack. It transforms scattered knowledge into code or answers, eliminating time spent searching docs or interrupting teammates. Temporal – Build invincible applications. Manage failures, network outages, flaky endpoints, long-running processes and more, ensuring your workflows never fail. Register for Replay in London, March 3-5 to break free from the status quo. Fly.io – The home of Changelog.com — Deploy your apps close to your users — global Anycast load-balancing, zero-configuration private networking, hardware isolation, and instant WireGuard VPN connections. Push-button deployments that scale to thousands of instances. Check out the speedrun to get started in minutes. Featuring:John Long – Website, GitHub, XAdam Stacoviak – Website, GitHub, LinkedIn, Mastodon, XShow Notes: Radiant GitHub Framer Opine Opine Docs - Getting Started Guide Lovable Gierd Generated Photos Zest Icons Iconic Heroicons Something missing or broken? PRs welcome!

Beyang Liu from Sourcegraph discusses the industrialization of software development through AI tools. The conversation touches on enhancing developer productivity with innovative code search and review agents. They also explore the dual joys and challenges of coding in large codebases, and the role of automation in streamlining processes. Insights into the evolution of code editors and the integration of AI models highlight the changing landscape of software development. The paradox of industrial economies of scale offers food for thought about team dynamics.

Discover how the Model Context Protocol (MCP) is revolutionizing AI interactions, likened to the versatility of USB-C ports. Dive into the challenges social media poses for teenagers and learn strategies for healthier engagement. Explore the balance between advancing automation tools and the irreplaceable value of human creativity. Finally, hear about the evolving role of managers in tech, emphasizing their need to stay in touch with the codebase while contributing through code reviews and problem-solving.

Our award-winning JS Party game show is back with a new name, a new channel, and the same ol’ survey-response-guessing fun! The JS Party crew join us to see who knows y’all best. Survey says! Join the discussionChangelog++ members save 9 minutes on this episode because they made the ads disappear. Join today!Sponsors:Augment Code – Developer AI that uses deep understanding of your large codebase and how you build software to deliver personalized code suggestions and insights. Augment provides relevant, contextualized code right in your IDE or Slack. It transforms scattered knowledge into code or answers, eliminating time spent searching docs or interrupting teammates. Retool – The low-code platform for developers to build internal tools — Some of the best teams out there trust Retool…Brex, Coinbase, Plaid, Doordash, LegalGenius, Amazon, Allbirds, Peloton, and so many more – the developers at these teams trust Retool as the platform to build their internal tools. Try it free at retool.com/changelog Temporal – Build invincible applications. Manage failures, network outages, flaky endpoints, long-running processes and more, ensuring your workflows never fail. Register for Replay in London, March 3-5 to break free from the status quo. Featuring:Nick Nisi – Website, GitHub, Bluesky, Mastodon, XAmal Hussein – GitHub, XKevin Ball – Website, GitHub, LinkedIn, XChristopher Hiller – Website, GitHub, Mastodon, XAmy Dutton – GitHub, XAdam Stacoviak – Website, GitHub, LinkedIn, Mastodon, XJerod Santo – GitHub, LinkedIn, Mastodon, XShow Notes: More dev game shows! Something missing or broken? PRs welcome!