
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

May 19, 2020 • 43min
045 - Jeff Geerling, Author of Ansible for DevOps
In this episode I talk with Jeff Geerling, author of Ansible for DevOps. Jeff and I talk about what Ansible is and why you would want to use it, some alternatives to Ansible and how Ansible is different, my experiences and Jeff's experiences with using Ansible, and much more.Jeff Geerling on TwitterAnsible for DevOpsAnsible 101 by Jeff Geerling

May 12, 2020 • 36min
044 - Cameron Gray, Co-Founder of Convox
In this episode I talk with Cameron Gray about Convox which is a free, open-source tool to assist with deploying applications to various cloud platforms. Cameron and I talk about how Convox works under the hood and how to get started with Convox for deploying an application. Technologies we touch on include AWS, Elastic Beanstalk, ECS, Docker and Kubernetes.ConvoxCameron Gray on Twitter

May 5, 2020 • 51min
043 - AWS Lambda with Ken Collins, Staff Engineer at Custom Ink
In this conversation I talk with Ken Collins about what Lambda is, what use cases it's good for, why they started using Lambda at Custom Ink, and much more.Ken Collins on TwitterLambyCustom Ink Tech Blog

Apr 28, 2020 • 46min
042 - Docker and Kubernetes with Kelsey Hightower
In this episode I ask Kelsey all kinds of noob questions such as "Under what scenarios should I use Docker?", "How does Kubernetes relate to Docker?" and "Can I borrow your toaster?" This is a great one for people who, like me, still have a hard time wrapping their head around Docker and K8s.Kelsey Hightower on TwitterKubernetes Up and Running

Apr 21, 2020 • 56min
041 - Frank Rietta, Founder & CEO of Rietta.com
In this wide-ranging discussion about Rails security Frank and I talk about the security value of keeping gems updated, the security risk of infrequent deployment, state-sponsored hacking, and much more.Rietta.comFrank Rietta on TwitterHelloConf 2020

Apr 14, 2020 • 53min
040 - Active Storage, CDNs and Image Performance with Mark Hutter, Lead Engineer at Landing
Mark and I talk about Active Storage, CDNs (including what one is and why you would use it), image performance, RailsConf, the Birmingham on Rails conference, and more.Mark Hutter on TwitterMarkHutter.comBirmingham on RailsLandingChromium Blog: Moving towards a faster webActiveStorage Feature Request - Support for CDN (Cloudfront)

Apr 7, 2020 • 1h 6min
039 - Talking Software Consulting with Justin Searls, Co-Founder of Test Double
In this conversation Justin and I talk about our respective experiences in software consulting, the different types of consulting/agency work, and how to get started in consulting.Justin Searls on TwitterTest DoubleSecrets of ConsultingMillion Dollar Consulting

Mar 31, 2020 • 53min
038 - Andy Leverenz, Creator of Hello Rails
In this episode Andy and I talk about learning Rails, Tailwind CSS, graphic design, usability testing, entrepreneurial mistakes, and more.Hello RailsAndy Leverenz on TwitterSpaceship ZSH theme

Mar 24, 2020 • 58min
037 - Server Infrastructure, systemd, and the Business Side of Sidekiq with Mike Perham
Me and Mike start with a detailed discussion of how systemd and systemctl work in Linux, then transition into server infrastructure in general, then finally we talk about the business side of Sidekiq.SidekiqDerry Girls

Mar 17, 2020 • 48min
036 - Jason Gedge, Staff Production Engineer at Shopify
In this episode I talk with Jason Gedge, Staff Production Engineer at Shopify, about Shopify's Rails monolith.Jason Gedge on TwitterDomain Driven Design