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.
Episodes
Mentioned books
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
Jul 27, 2021 • 49min
105 - The Benefits of a Test-Oriented Development Workflow with Chris LaBarge
On this episode I'm joined by Chris LaBarge who works with me at Meadows Healthcare. Chris and I discuss testing in general as well as using TDD to lower the cognitive burden of coding.Ruby on Rails SlackChrisLaBarge.comJason's email address
Jul 20, 2021 • 49min
104 - Nick Agliano, Software Engineer
In this episode, Nick Agliano and I discuss finding your first programming job, infrastructure, and AWS.Nick Agliano's websiteNick Agliano on Twitter
Jul 13, 2021 • 1h 6min
103 - From Junior to Intermediate with Aweys Ahmed
In this episode, Aweys Ahmed and I discuss life as a junior developer, leveling up your skill set, and how to market yourself as a job candidate.Aweys Ahmed on TwitterAweys Ahmed on LinkedInAweys Ahmed on Dev.toRefactoring by Martin FowlerClean Code by Robert MartinPractical Object-Oriented Design in Ruby by Sandy MetzDomain-Driven Design by Eric EvansPatterns of Enterprise Application Architecture by Martin Fowler
