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   E191 · 19 Nov 2024 · 38 min

   Gulcin Yildirim Jelinek: Maintaining Postgres for Modern Workloads

   What makes a database truly maintainable? Gulcin Yildirim Jelinek shares her journey from legacy database struggles to Postgres innovation, revealing how automation and accessibility can redefine modern database practices. Dive into this conversation about evolving technology and inclusive community building.

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   E190 · 12 Nov 2024 · 48 min

   Justine Gehring: Refactoring Software at Scale with AI

   Justine Gehring joins Robby to discuss how AI is revolutionizing code maintenance, scaling refactoring processes, and reshaping maintainability in large and legacy codebases.

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   E189 · 5 Nov 2024 · 37 min

   Katerina Skroumpelou: Bridging Engineering and Advocacy for Scalable Software

   In this engaging conversation, Robby is joined by Katerina Skroumpelou, product advocate and engineer at Nx. Together, they explore the vital role of product advocacy in software development, focusing on how Katerina supports Nx users by helping them optimize their workflows and maintain a scalable, well-documented codebase. Katerina shares practical advice for creating documentation that aids, rather than burdens, developers, and the conversation covers a broad range of topics from managing technical debt to understanding the power of monorepos for growing teams. Whether you’re considering…

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   E188 · 22 Oct 2024 · 46 min

   Moriel Schottlender: The Challenges of Modernizing MediaWiki's Monolith

   Join Robby and Moriel Schottlender as they dive into the challenges of modernizing the MediaWiki platform, the backbone of Wikipedia. Learn about the evolution of a 23-year-old codebase, balancing flexibility with maintainability, and fostering a thriving open-source community.

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   E187 · 15 Oct 2024 · 52 min

   Kate Holterhoff: From Front-End Engineering to Developer Advocacy

   Discover how Kate Holterhoff, Ph.D., transitioned from front-end engineering to advocating for developers at RedMonk, and learn about the evolving role of documentation, AI, and developer influence in shaping the tech industry.

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   E185 · 1 Oct 2024 · 52 min

   April Wensel: Navigating Legacy Code with Compassion

   In this episode of Maintainable, April Wensel, Founder of Compassionate Coding, delves into how empathy and compassion transform the way we approach legacy code, technical debt, and team dynamics. Discover her insights on fostering a positive work environment, mentoring junior developers, and cultivating a compassionate mindset in code reviews and beyond.

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   E184 · 24 Sep 2024 · 41 min

   Saron Yitbarek: The Balance Between Maintainable Code and Multiple Streams of Income

   Saron Yitbarek dives into the art of balancing code maintainability with financial independence. Hear how she built DiscoLink and embraced multiple streams of income—all while navigating the challenges of running a startup.

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   E183 · 10 Sep 2024 · 45 min

   Lutz Hühnken: Crafting Resilient Systems with Event-Driven Design

   How can event-driven architecture transform your software design? Lutz Hühnken of Upvest shares his insights on crafting resilient systems that scale and simplify complex workflows. Discover the power of event-driven design in this engaging conversation.

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   E182 · 3 Sep 2024 · 44 min

   Noel Rappin: Reviving the Pickaxe— A Journey through Ruby's Legacy

   Ever wondered what it takes to update a classic technical book for a modern audience? Noel Rappin shares his journey of reviving the iconic "Pickaxe" book, Programming Ruby, while drawing parallels to maintaining legacy codebases.

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    E181 · 27 Aug 2024 · 43 min

    Cassidy Williams: Navigating the Career Jungle Gym in Tech

    In this episode of Maintainable, Cassidy Williams shares her journey through the "career jungle gym" of tech, offering insights on software maintainability, clever code, and career pivots. Don't miss this engaging conversation!