

Beyond Coding
Patrick Akil
Beyond Coding is a weekly podcast with conversations that go "beyond coding" in a fireside chat format.
Common topics are tech, entrepreneurship, and career journeys.
Authentic, informative and inspiring. That's the aim for each episode.
New episodes every Wednesday 🎙
Common topics are tech, entrepreneurship, and career journeys.
Authentic, informative and inspiring. That's the aim for each episode.
New episodes every Wednesday 🎙
Episodes
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Sep 11, 2024 • 37min
Measuring Engineering Productivity with Walter de Bruijn
Connect with Walter:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/walterdebruijnnl
Additional resources:
https://medium.com/expedia-group-tech/monte-carlo-forecasting-in-software-delivery-474bb49cb3f9
Full episode on YouTube ▶️
https://youtu.be/wai3_SmHU5U
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Sep 4, 2024 • 44min
Cloud Native Engineering and DevOps with Mischa van den Burg
Connect with Mischa:
https://www.youtube.com/@mischavandenburg
https://mischavandenburg.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mischavandenburg
https://www.skool.com/@mischa-van-den-burg-4040
Full episode on YouTube ▶️
https://youtu.be/CJwzsOqiV1o
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Aug 28, 2024 • 45min
QA in Software Engineering with Augustine Uzokwe
In this engaging conversation, Augustine Uzokwe, a QA expert in software engineering, dives into the evolving responsibilities of QA engineers and the essential role of quality in diverse industries. He emphasizes the need for adaptability in QA strategies, especially with modern tools and automation. Augustine discusses the impact of team dynamics on project delivery and the delicate balance between flexibility and established processes. He also shares insights about the collaborative nature of QA and the pursuit of continuous improvement in fast-paced environments.

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Aug 21, 2024 • 1h 8min
Peer to Peer Technology with Pear and Keet by Holepunch with David Mark Clements
David Mark Clements, an author at Holepunch and a passionate advocate for peer-to-peer tech, dives deep into the transformative potential of decentralized systems. He challenges misconceptions about messaging apps and illustrates how genuine peer-to-peer interactions can thrive without corporate control. Clements discusses the privacy benefits of technologies like HyperCore and Keet, while also sharing his journey from curious child to tech innovator. The conversation highlights the delicate balance between user engagement and privacy in building a sustainable digital ecosystem.

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Aug 14, 2024 • 57min
Q&A #10: Personal Branding and Content Creation with Patrick Akil
Patrick Akil, an expert in personal branding and content creation, discusses the critical role of these elements in advancing tech careers. He shares practical tips for starting a podcast, emphasizing its value in solidifying knowledge and gathering feedback. The conversation dives into the balance of work and leisure, with Akil drawing parallels to hobbies like skateboarding. He also highlights the importance of flexibility in software engineering and the need for understanding user problems in product development, all while fostering authentic engagement with diverse audiences.

Aug 7, 2024 • 46min
From Contributions to Career: Leo Kettmeir's Path to Deno
Connect with Leo Kettmeir:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/leo-kettmeir
https://twitter.com/crowlkats
Full episode on YouTube ▶️
https://youtu.be/Oe5LdKjYx3g
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Jul 31, 2024 • 44min
Web5 and The Future of Web Development with Adewale (Ace) Abati
Connect with Adewale:
https://www.acekyd.com
https://twitter.com/Ace_KYD
https://www.linkedin.com/in/acekyd
Full episode on YouTube ▶️
https://youtu.be/rTzlTgQgrHU
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Jul 24, 2024 • 40min
Building Products for Growth at VEED.IO with Willem Evers
Connect with Willem Evers:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/willem-evers-85a622a6
https://x.com/Willem__Evers
Full episode on YouTube ▶️
https://youtu.be/NibTzRUHcGg
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Jul 17, 2024 • 49min
HackYourFuture and Software Education with Stas Seldin & Utku K.
https://www.hackyourfuture.net
Connect with Stas Seldin:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/stasel
Connect with Utku K.:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/uk748392
Full episode on YouTube ▶️
https://youtu.be/ejgyef9PM4o
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Jul 10, 2024 • 56min
High Quality Software Development with Eugene Fidelin
Connect with Eugene Fidelin:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/eugef
https://x.com/eugenefidelin
Full episode on YouTube ▶️
https://youtu.be/alUfh7Nk4eE
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OUTLINE00:00:00 - Intro00:00:27 - What is high quality software?00:03:18 - Preventing software bugs completely00:05:29 - Tests becoming a bottleneck00:06:56 - Removing tests00:09:49 - Shift left approach00:12:11 - End to end tests and retries00:13:55 - Integration tests over unit tests00:18:05 - Test Pyramid vs Testing Trophy00:20:08 - The most important tests00:21:09 - Balancing speed and quality00:24:18 - DORA metrics00:25:36 - Metrics without context00:29:07 - Team performance metrics00:31:27 - Outcomes AND output00:32:46 - Early in career experience at big organizations00:37:32 - Hiring junior engineers00:39:54 - The joy of working in diverse teams00:41:53 - High performing teams00:44:35 - Domain chapter for sharing knowledge00:48:04 - Not working in sprints00:52:15 - Deciding your own way of working00:54:03 - Who is the audience of this podcast?