
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

Oct 5, 2021 • 53min
114 - 7 Years at GitHub with John Nunemaker
In this episode, John Nunemaker and I discuss what it's like to work at GitHub for seven years, and how Microsoft's acquisition of GitHub impacted John's job and career.John Nunemaker.comJohn Nunemaker on TwitterJohn Nunemaker on GitHubJohn Nunemaker on Instagram

Sep 28, 2021 • 58min
113 - Matthew Bellantoni, Creator of RailsGigs
In this episode, Matthew Bellantoni and I discuss useful definitions of good and bad code, problems in modeling and communicating reality, how to find clients as a freelancer, and the job market for junior and senior coders.Matthew Bellantoni on TwitterMatthew Bellantoni.com RailsGigs

Sep 21, 2021 • 57min
112 - Code, Food, and Philosophy with Collin Donnell
In this episode, Collin Donnell and I discus regional cuisine, philosophy reading recommendations, the strengths of various programming languages, and whether we have anything to fear from AI.Collin Donnell on TwitterKey and NibCollin Donnell's websiteThe Wisdom of InsecurityHow to Win Friends and Influence People

Sep 7, 2021 • 54min
111 - Dockerizing Development and Production with Nick Janetakis
In this episode, Nick Janetakis and I discuss freelancing, Dockerizing for development versus Dockerizing for production, and Kubernetes.Nick Janetakis's websiteMy interview on Nick's podcast

Aug 31, 2021 • 1h 17min
110 - Code Organization, Project Management, and Freelancing with Riaz Virani
Riaz Virani joins me for a discussion that covers strategies for project management, the realities of freelancing, declarative versus imperative programming, and productive disagreements.Riaz Virani's website

Aug 23, 2021 • 1h 4min
109 - Peter Cooper, Publisher of Ruby Weekly
In this episode, Peter Cooper and I discuss the publishing of Ruby Weekly and the benefits of podcasting and blogging. We also talk about cars and the Smashing Pumpkins.Ruby WeeklyPeter Cooper on Twitter

Aug 17, 2021 • 50min
108 - Docker, Kubernetes and Lambda with Ken Collins
In this episode I talk with Ken Collins, Principal Engineer at Custom Ink, about Dockerizing development environments, Dockerizing production environments, and hosting containerized applications with Kubernetes and AWS Lambda.Ken Collins on TwitterLamby.custominktech.comThe Case for Rails on LambdaLamby on Github

Aug 11, 2021 • 33min
MEGA Crossover Episode (The Bike Shed x Rails with Jason x Remote Ruby x Ruby on Rails Podcast)
This is a "mega" episode featuring guests from The Bike Shed, Remote Ruby, The Ruby on Rails Podcast, and this podcast, Rails with Jason.

Aug 10, 2021 • 59min
107 - Object Modeling and Testing Techniques with Lee McAlilly
In this episode Lee McAlilly and I discuss how to decide where to put your code, the benefits of good naming conventions, and how testing can help you figure out what to do and how to do it.McAlilly.comLee McAlilly on TwitterChris Oliver at GoRailsOriginal Fuzz Guitar Straps

Aug 3, 2021 • 1h 9min
106 - The Benefits of Working on One Thing at a Time with Josh Thompson
In this episode, Josh Thompson and I discuss iterative teaching and the curse of knowledge, managing frustration by managing your expectations, metrics for evaluating a dev team, and lessons learned from attempting to maximize income as a freelancer.A Twitter thread about frustrationJosh's Twitter thread that lead to 3 customers at $1k eachMillion Dollar Consulting by Alan WeissDeveloper Hegemony: The Future of Labor by Erik DietrichJosh Thompson on TwitterJosh.worksIntermediate Ruby.com