Mike Challis

Episode 45: Promoting Innovation and Collaboration

May 8th, 2024  |  34 mins 18 secs

Episode 41: Code Reviews

March 13th, 2024  |  50 mins 48 secs

Episode 40: Git

February 28th, 2024  |  47 mins 5 secs

Episode 39: Software Development and Music

February 14th, 2024  |  34 mins 52 secs

Episode 38: Burnout and Work-Life Balance

January 31st, 2024  |  41 mins 58 secs

Episode 37: Introduction to Ruby

January 17th, 2024  |  40 mins 56 secs

Episode 36: Dubugging Tools

January 3rd, 2024  |  45 mins 42 secs

Episode 34: Learning New Programming Languages

December 6th, 2023  |  44 mins 6 secs

Episode 33: How Does Modern AI Work?

November 29th, 2023  |  53 mins 34 secs

Episode 31: Should I Be A Team Lead?

November 1st, 2023  |  39 mins 30 secs

The panelists discuss the role of a team lead in a software development context. Mike shares a personal story about a family hike and draws parallels between being a team lead and guiding a group of hikers. The discussion revolves around the challenges and benefits of being a team lead, considering factors such as size, experience levels, and the balance between technical contributions and leadership responsibilities.

Afton, Matt, and Eddy share their perspectives on the role of a team lead, emphasizing that it can vary greatly depending on the team's dynamics and the individual's career goals. They discuss how being a team lead can provide opportunities for mentorship, architecture design, and a broader understanding of project management.

Overall, the conversation highlights the importance of considering one's career goals and the specific circumstances of the team when deciding whether to take on a team lead role and how it can enhance one's skill set and career trajectory.

Episode 30: Why is RSpec So Hard? (Part II)

October 25th, 2023  |  47 mins 6 secs

Episode 29: Why Is RSpec So Hard? (Part I)

October 11th, 2023  |  46 mins 20 secs

Episode 27: How Do You Keep Learning When There Are Endless Things to Do?

September 13th, 2023  |  35 mins 59 secs

Episode 24: What Project Did You Work on that Really Propelled Your Abilities to the Next Level?

August 2nd, 2023  |  38 mins 12 secs

Episode 23: Javascript vs Server-Side Rendering

July 19th, 2023  |  40 mins 42 secs

The conversation explores the complexities of modern web development, focusing on the evolution of front-end and back-end technologies. The group talks about the rise of front-end development, highlighting tools like Node and full-stack frameworks like Next.js, and covers the shift from traditional back-end frameworks like Rails to more versatile front-end-centric options like React.

Additionally, they emphasize the importance of understanding multiple languages, standardizing data-centric formats, and separating concerns. They also discuss the merits and challenges of different JavaScript frameworks, the role of Rails in quick prototyping, and Ruby's elegance as a language.

Episode 22: What Challenges Have You Faced on the Journey to Development Success?

July 5th, 2023  |  44 mins 21 secs