

Frontmatter
Leanpub
In Leanpub's Frontmatter podcast, we interview authors and special guests about their lives & careers, their areas of expertise and the issues of the moment, and their experiences as writers. Every episode is deeply researched and covers areas that are equally of human interest, general interest, and professional interest.
Episodes
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Jun 22, 2024 • 29min
Philip Gannon, Author of Become a Senior Developer

May 19, 2024 • 59min
Phil Sturgeon, Author of Surviving Other People's APIs
In this discussion, Phil Sturgeon, a skilled author known for his expertise in APIs, shares insights from his career and his environmental charity, Protect Earth. He recounts how the pandemic spurred his commitment to ecological activism. Phil describes his transformative cycling journey across Europe, highlighting challenges in urban woodland conservation. The conversation also delves into the hurdles of securing government grants for nonprofits and unpacks common API issues, making the topic accessible to all. His passion for writing and charitable causes shines throughout.

Apr 27, 2024 • 1h 11min
Isaak Tsalicoglou, Author of The Incredible Story of Deft

Apr 21, 2024 • 1h 4min
Barry O’Reilly, Author of Residues: Time, Change, and Uncertainty in Software Architecture

Apr 12, 2024 • 56min
Luca Minudel, Author of Succeed over difficult problems by embracing Complexity-Thinking

Apr 4, 2024 • 41min
Viktor Farcic, Author of Crossplane: The Cloud Native Control Plane
Viktor Farcic, an expert in cloud-native technology, shares fascinating insights from his career and highlights the importance of tools like Crossplane for enhancing developer efficiency. He humorously recounts a misadventure with a misdelivered package, illustrating the need for adaptive learning in tech. The conversation also touches on the challenges of virtual engagements and content creation, emphasizing the value of collaborative learning and the merging of different educational formats. Viktor inspires listeners to embrace knowledge-sharing and explore authorship.

Apr 1, 2024 • 56min
Marc Bless, Co-Author of Agile Games and Simulations: Field-tested games for Scrum Masters and Agile Coaches

Mar 22, 2024 • 1h 10min
Paul Hammant and Luc Courage, Authors of Value Stream Mapping for Software Delivery Teams

Jan 25, 2024 • 47min
Joaquim Torres, Author of Digital Transformation and Product Culture

Jan 18, 2024 • 47min