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   E196 · 21 Jan 2025 · 43 min

   Carola Lilienthal: Tackling Technical Debt with Patterns and Domain Knowledge

   What role do architecture, modularity, and domain knowledge play in reducing technical debt? Join Robby as he chats with Carola Lilienthal about designing maintainable software, using cognitive science to simplify systems, and the importance of patterns for sustainable development.

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   E195 · 14 Jan 2025 · 46 min

   Joel Hawksley: The Hidden Costs of Frontend Complexity

   Joel Hawksley, Staff Software Engineer at GitHub, joins Robby to discuss the challenges of scaling frontend systems and ensuring accessibility across a massive platform. With over six years of experience at GitHub, Joel reflects on the evolution of their design system, Primer, the importance of changeability in software, and strategies for addressing the complexities of frontend maintenance.

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   E194 · 10 Dec 2024 · 47 min

   Austin Story: Making Software Easier to Change, Remove, and Evolve

   What makes software maintainable and easy to evolve? Austin Story shares his approach to simplifying systems, migrating architectures, and fostering a culture of intentional development.

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   E193 · 3 Dec 2024 · 49 min

   Dan Moore: Building Developer-Friendly Authentication Solutions

   What makes software maintainable in the long run? Robby chats with Dan Moore, Principal Product Engineer at FusionAuth, about legacy systems, developer empathy, and the balance between SaaS and self-hosted solutions. Dan Moore, Principal Product Engineer at FusionAuth, shares his journey through legacy systems, building authentication tools, and fostering developer empathy. With 25 years of experience, Dan sheds light on improving software maintainability and the evolving challenges in the industry.

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   E192 · 26 Nov 2024 · 43 min

   Tom Johnson: From Auto-Documentation to Better Collaboration

   Tom Johnson shares his journey of tackling complex distributed systems, the challenges of managing technical debt, and how tools like Multiplayer are revolutionizing auto-documentation and debugging.

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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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    E186 · 8 Oct 2024 · 48 min

    Alan Ridlehoover: Building Robust Systems Through Behavior-Centric Testing

    How do you build robust systems that last? Alan Ridlehoover, Senior Engineering Manager at Cisco Meraki, shares his approach to behavior-centric testing, clean code practices, and navigating the balance between fast development and sustainable maintenance.