

Code with Jason
Jason Swett
On the Code with Jason podcast I discuss technical topics with interesting people. Guests include people from companies like GitHub, Google and Stripe.
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Dec 21, 2021 • 55min
125 - Anurag Goel, CEO of Render
In this episode with Anurag Goel, CEO of Render, I probe Anurag to try to find out how he became employee #8 at Stripe and how he managed to successfully start a PaaS/hosting startup.Anurag Goel on TwitterRenderCareer opportunities at Render

Dec 14, 2021 • 57min
124 - Testing JavaScript with Kent C. Dodds
In this episode, Kent C. Dodds and I talk about testing JavaScript. Among other things, Kent and I have a debate about whether it's possible to have good code without tests.Kent C Dodds.comKent's Office Hourstestingjavascript.comKent C Dodds on TwitterKent C Dodds on GitHub

Dec 5, 2021 • 1h 3min
123 - Scaling a Rails App with Tom Rossi of Buzzsprout
In this episode, Tom Rossi and I talk about what types of challenges one might encounter when scaling a Rails application. We also talk about podcasting.Tom Rossi on TwitterHigher PixelsBuzzsprout

Nov 30, 2021 • 54min
122 - Deployment from Scratch with Josef Strzibny
In this episode, Josef Strzibny and I talk about his book, Deployment from Scratch, and, naturally, deploying and running web applications.Deployment from Scratchnts.strzibny.nameJosef Strzibny on Twitter

Nov 25, 2021 • 51min
[LIVE from RubyConf 2021] Crossover Episode
This multi-podcast crossover episode was recorded live at RubyConf 2021 in Denver. In this episode you'll hear Jemma Issroff, Emily Giurleo, Nick Schwaderer, Jason Charnes, Andrew Mason and Jason Swett.

Nov 23, 2021 • 46min
121 - API Design with Damir Svrtan, Senior Software Engineer at Netflix
In this episode, Damir and I take a deep dive on API design.Damir.Svrtan.meDamir Svrtan on TwitterDamir Svrtan on GitHub

Nov 20, 2021 • 7min
[LIVE from RubyConf 2021] I Tell Nick Schwaderer About My Soup
In this episode I tell Nick Schwaderer about some soup I ate. We touch on ingredients, spice level, utensils and consumption logistics.Links:Saigon Bowl

Nov 14, 2021 • 1h 2min
120 - Functional Programming with Jono Stiansen
In this episode, Jono Stiansen and I discuss the philosophy of science as it applies to programming, debugging methodology, and functional programming.Jono Stiansen on TwitterThe Three Virtues of a Great ProgrammerGilded Rose Refactoring KataAn Introduction to Pattern Matching in RubyElixir's pin operatorThe Hangman Challenge

Nov 9, 2021 • 50min
119 - Refactoring Techniques and Working with Large Codebases with Dana Kashubeck
In this episode, Dana Kashubeck and I discuss working in a rapidly growing environment, deciding when to refactor, the benefits of organizational knowledge, and how to effectively share knowledge as opposed to simply giving answers.Within 3Working Effectively with Legacy Code by Michael Feathers

Nov 8, 2021 • 1min
[LIVE from RubyConf 2021] Joel Hawksley Tells Me About His Drink
In this special episode of Code with Jason, recorded live in Denver at RubyConf 2021, I ask Joel Hawksley what he's drinking and he tells me.