
Code with Jason
On the Code with Jason podcast I discuss technical topics with interesting people. Guests include people from companies like GitHub, Google and Stripe.
Latest episodes

Sep 9, 2022 • 59min
161 - Adrian Marin, Founder of Avo Admin
In this episode, I talk with Adrian Marin about Avo Admin and how it compares to Jumpstart and Bullet Train, the origins of Avo Admin, the early struggles of developing Avo Admin, making the leap to working on Avo full time, the size of the Rails community, achieving profitability and the price of ramen.Adrian Marin on TwitterAvo AdminAdrianthedev.com

Aug 29, 2022 • 57min
160 - PostgreSQL with Andrew Atkinson
In this episode I talk with Andrew Atkinson about PostgreSQL and databases. We talk about check constraints, foreign keys, and other PostgreSQL/database concepts.Andy Atkinson.comAndrew Atkinson on TwitterAndrew Atkinson on GitHubPuny to Powerful PostgreSQL Rails Apps (RailsConf 2022 talk)Creating a constraint that is initially "not valid"Slides 16 & 17 of this presentation also deal with "not valid" constraintsThe Strong Migrations gem at GithubLukas Fittl's pganalyzeHaki Benita's post on adding constraints without validating immediately

Aug 22, 2022 • 34min
159 - Early Developer Career Stage with Brian Hogan
In this episode, I'm joined by Brian Hogan for a conversation about the state of hiring in tech, the problems surrounding the need to generate new senior developers, and developing your personal network with an eye towards career advancement. Brian P. Hogan's websiteBrian P. Hogan on Twitter

Aug 12, 2022 • 44min
158 - Andrew Mason, Senior Product Engineer at Podia
This week, I'm joined by Andrew Mason, Senior Product Engineer at Podia and co-host of Remote Ruby and Ruby for All for a discussion about tailoring content for an audience of junior developers, Andrew's newsletter Ruby Radar, SIM swapping, and dealing with internet problems.Andrew Mason on TwitterAndrewM.codesRemote RubyRuby for AllRuby Radar

Jul 25, 2022 • 42min
157 - Seth Tucker, Developer at KNOWiNK
In this episode, Seth Tucker returns to discuss the Crystal programming language, developing a contextually-aware chatbot, developing for SEO, page loading time and ad spending. Seth Tucker on DEV.toSeth Tucker on TwitterSeth Tucker on GitHub

Jul 18, 2022 • 59min
156 - Hotwire with Matt Swanson
On this week's episode, I'm joined once again by Matt Swanson for a wide-ranging conversation that touches on blog writing, Hotwire, Turbo Frames, plants, making mistakes in the physical realm, books and science fiction, historic firsts and the impacts of innovation, and Stack Overflow.Boring RailsMatt Swanson on TwitterMatt Swanson on GitHubMatt Swanson on DevTo

Jul 7, 2022 • 51min
155 - John Knapp, Startup Whisperer
This week, I sit down for a conversation with multi-hyphenate John Knapp. Our wide-ranging discussion touches on inventing, sailing, understanding user stories, deliberately building flexibility into your career, the need for domain expertise when starting a new company, and things to look for when seeking a new startup opportunity.Sailing Alone around the World by Joshua SlocumFour Steps to the Epiphany by Steve BlankOn Starting and Scaling Boom with Blake SchollJohn Knapp.comJohn Knapp on LinkedInJohn Knapp on TwitterJohn Knapp on GitHub

Jul 4, 2022 • 48min
154 - Chris Seaton, Researcher at Shopify
In this episode, Chris Seaton and I discuss just-in-time compiling for Ruby, Chris's path to becoming a researcher, speed concerns with Ruby, Truffle Ruby, the book Chris is currently writing and the value of having a non-technical side project. Shopify Invests in Research for Ruby at ScaleThe Ruby BibliographyChris Seaton.comChris Seaton on TwitterChris Seaton on GitHubChris Seaton on LinkedIn

Jun 28, 2022 • 1h 2min
153 - Collin Donnell
In this episode, I welcome Collin Donnell back to discuss how to learn new techniques and technologies, Smalltalk, service objects and models, RailsConf, and speaking at conferences.Spooler.fmCollin Donnell.com Collin Donnell on Twitter

Jun 20, 2022 • 54min
152 - Tom Rossi, Co-Founder of Buzzsprout
In this episode, Tom Rossi and I discuss his principles for developing applications, guiding your efforts via mantras, being intentional about culture, providing a safe space for mistakes and questions, understandable code, and how to hire programmers who fit your culture. Built to Last by Jim CollinsVisioneering by Andy StanleyGetting Real from BasecampHigher PixelsBuzzsproutTom Rossi on Twitter