205: Lessons Learned Along the Way

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“If we march into that village and we start trying to persecute people for using poison, something that's very illegal, nobody's going to talk to us. We're not going to find out where the poison came from. We're not going to be able to shut anything down. We should take the approach that people are using poison because they're desperate, because they see no other alternative.” – Andrew Stein Andrew Stein is a wildlife ecologist who spent the past 25 years studying human carnivore conflict from African wild dogs and lions in Kenya and Botswana to leopards and hyenas in Namibia. His work has long focused on finding ways for people and predators to coexist. He is the founder of CLAWS , an organization based in Botswana that's working at the intersection of cutting-edge wildlife research and community driven conservation. Since its start in 2014 and official launch as an NGO in 2020, CLAWS has been pioneering science-based, tech-forward strategies to reduce conflict between people and carnivores. By collaborating closely with local communities, especially traditional cattle herders, CLAWS supports both species conservation and rural livelihoods—making coexistence not just possible, but sustainable.…

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205: Lessons Learned Along the Way

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214: Is Tech the Bad Guy Now? 1:06:25

5 giorni fa1:06:25

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In this week's episode, Adam, Ben, and Tim discuss the evolving perception of technology, shifting from an optimistic view in the 80s and 90s to a more critical stance today due to its potential negative impacts. They delve into the consolidation of tech power among major companies like Facebook and Amazon, contrasting it with ideas like Amazon's two pizza teams for maintaining team efficiency. Adam also has some authentication issues that Ben and Tim weigh in on. Follow the show and be sure to join the discussion on Discord ! Our website is workingcode.dev and we're @workingcode.dev on Bluesky . New episodes drop weekly on Wednesday. And, if you're feeling the love , support us on Patreon . With audio editing and engineering by ZCross Media . Full show notes and transcript here .…

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213: Staying Motivated Through Long Projects 50:42

12 giorni fa50:42

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In this week's episode, Adam, Ben, and Tim discuss strategies to stay motivated during long-term projects or repetitive tasks. If you've been at the same company or working on a project for a very long time, how do you stay motivated doing the same thing for a long time? Mentioned Links: Ze Frank - An Invocation for Beginnings - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RYlCVwxoL_g Cat Purr Generator - https://purrli.com/ Follow the show and be sure to join the discussion on Discord ! Our website is workingcode.dev and we're @workingcode.dev on Bluesky . New episodes drop weekly on Wednesday. And, if you're feeling the love , support us on Patreon . With audio editing and engineering by ZCross Media . Full show notes and transcript here .…

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212: You Are Not a Coder 59:20

17 giorni fa59:20

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In this week's episode, Adam, Ben, and Tim tackle the intriguing and timely topic of AI and its implications for the future of coding. They delve into how AI is currently being used, including the hype around LLMs, its perceived threat to coding jobs, and the limitations of AI in professional software development. Follow the show and be sure to join the discussion on Discord ! Our website is workingcode.dev and we're @workingcode.dev on Bluesky . New episodes drop weekly on Wednesday. And, if you're feeling the love , support us on Patreon . With audio editing and engineering by ZCross Media . Full show notes and transcript here .…

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211: Roast My Desk, Rate My Clean-up 1:00:20

26 giorni fa1:00:20

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In episode 211, Adam, Carol, and Tim play 'Roast My Desk, Rate My Clean-up.' Listeners submitted before and after photos of their desks, and the crew roast their setups and rate their clean-up effort. The photos and reactions can be viewed on our Discord, Instagram, and BlueSky accounts. Follow the show and be sure to join the discussion on Discord ! Our website is workingcode.dev and we're @workingcode.dev on Bluesky . New episodes drop weekly on Wednesday. And, if you're feeling the love , support us on Patreon . With audio editing and engineering by ZCross Media . Full show notes and transcript here .…

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210: Free as in Speech, not as in Beer 40:11

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In week's this episode, the crew explores the often confusing phrase 'free as in speech, not as in beer.' They discuss the differences between software that's free in terms of cost (beer) and free in terms of user freedoms (speech). The conversation delves into open-source licensing, the implications for users and developers, and comparisons to various software models. Follow the show and be sure to join the discussion on Discord ! Our website is workingcode.dev and we're @workingcode.dev on Bluesky . New episodes drop weekly on Wednesday. And, if you're feeling the love , support us on Patreon . With audio editing and engineering by ZCross Media . Full show notes and transcript here .…

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209: MVP Therapy 57:53

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In this week's episode, Adam seeks support from Ben and Tim as he ventures into creating a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) for a new app designed to digitize the operations of drop zones. The discussion centers on the importance of developing a solid hypothesis, engaging potential users early on, and navigating the emotional hurdles associated with bringing a side project to market. Follow the show and be sure to join the discussion on Discord ! Our website is workingcode.dev and we're @workingcode.dev on Bluesky . New episodes drop weekly on Wednesday. And, if you're feeling the love , support us on Patreon . With audio editing and engineering by ZCross Media . Full show notes and transcript here .…

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208: Real or Fake? Esoteric Programming Languages 52:07

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In this week's episode, the crew play Real or Fake for esoteric programming languages. Are Whitespace, JSF***, Cow or DeadFish real or fake? Listen to find out. Follow the show and be sure to join the discussion on Discord ! Our website is workingcode.dev and we're @workingcode.dev on Bluesky . New episodes drop weekly on Wednesday. And, if you're feeling the love , support us on Patreon . With audio editing and engineering by ZCross Media . Full show notes and transcript here .…

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207: Potluck and Fun Facts 1:07:31

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In this week's episode, Adam, Ben, and Carol discuss a variety of topics including "disagree and commit", responsive design, and feature flags. We take a trip through time with some fun facts from internet and web development history. Follow the show and be sure to join the discussion on Discord ! Our website is workingcode.dev and we're @workingcode.dev on Bluesky . New episodes drop weekly on Wednesday. And, if you're feeling the love , support us on Patreon . With audio editing and engineering by ZCross Media . Full show notes and transcript here .…

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206: The Most Impactful Books 1:02:15

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In this week's episode of the podcast, Adam, Ben and Tim discuss various books that have significantly influenced their careers and coding philosophies. The conversation ranges from classics like 'Clean Code' and 'The Phoenix Project' to unexpected titles such as 'Fight Club' and 'The Four Agreements'. The discussion underscores the value of continuous learning and how different types of books can offer unique perspectives and practical wisdom. Follow the show and be sure to join the discussion on Discord ! Our website is workingcode.dev and we're @workingcode.dev on Bluesky . New episodes drop weekly on Wednesday. And, if you're feeling the love , support us on Patreon . With audio editing and engineering by ZCross Media . Full show notes and transcript here .…

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205: Lessons Learned Along the Way 1:05:58

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In this week's episode, the team discusses various software development topics and how their opinions on these subjects have evolved over time. Key topics include the benefits and challenges of testing, the balance between microservices and monoliths, the role of static typing in code, and the practicality of semver versus other versioning strategies. Follow the show and be sure to join the discussion on Discord ! Our website is workingcode.dev and we're @workingcode.dev on Bluesky . New episodes drop weekly on Wednesday. And, if you're feeling the love , support us on Patreon . With audio editing and engineering by ZCross Media . Full show notes and transcript here .…

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204: Relaying Requirements 51:07

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In this week's episode, the full crew is back to discuss the complexities translating user requirements to developers and the importance of clear communication to avoid wasted efforts. The conversation also touches upon the roles of project managers and developers, emphasizing the significance of a clearly defined problem statement and well-structured processes to ensure efficient project execution. Follow the show and be sure to join the discussion on Discord ! Our website is workingcode.dev and we're @workingcode.dev on Bluesky . New episodes drop weekly on Wednesday. And, if you're feeling the love , support us on Patreon . With audio editing and engineering by ZCross Media . Full show notes and transcript here .…

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203: The Hard Problem of Naming Things 1:00:49

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202: Um, Actually! 47:48

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201: LLMs vs StackOverflow 51:15

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We're back! and in this episode of the Working Code Podcast, the crew returns to dive into a thought-provoking discussion on the impact of Large Language Models (LLMs) like ChatGPT on technical communities such as Stack Overflow. They explore how LLMs are changing workflows, the ethical considerations of using AI for coding assistance, and personal experiences with these tools. Follow the show and be sure to join the discussion on Discord ! Our website is workingcode.dev and we're @WorkingCodePod on Twitter and Instagram . New episodes drop weekly on Wednesday. And, if you're feeling the love , support us on Patreon . With audio editing and engineering by ZCross Media . Full show notes and transcript here .…

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200: The Power of Pause - We're Taking a Break 1:03:40

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