Code with Jason

315 - Dave Thomas, RubyConf 2026 Keynote Speaker

In this episode, I talk with Dave Thomas about RubyConf 2026, the essence of a good conference, and the philosophy of programming, including abstraction and the art of using AI in coding.Links:The Pragmatic ProgrammerThe Pragmatic BookshelfPragDave.meNonsense Monthly

313 - David Santoro, CTO of Carwow

In this episode I talk with David Santoro, CTO of Carwow, about his journey from startup co-founder to leading a large engineering team. We discuss carwow's evolution, their focus on scalability, and how they tackled growth challenges across different countries. David also shares strategic product and technical decisions.Links:CarwowDavid Santoro on LinkedInCarwow Product Engineering BlogNonsense Monthly

312 - AI, Observability, and Entrepreneurship with John Gallagher

In this episode I talk with John Gallagher about changes in AI over the last 18 months and the impact of luck on success.Links:John's LinktreeJoyful ProgrammingJohn's LinkedInNonsense Monthly

311 - Tyler Ewing, Creator of Ductwork

In this episode I talk with Tyler Ewing about Ductwork, his innovative workflow framework for Ruby and Rails. We explore its unique position between background job libraries like Sidekiq and heavier solutions like Temporal, and how Ductwork aims to streamline complex workflows with a focus on durability and usability.Links:Ductwork WebsiteDuctwork GitHubDuctwork DocsNonsense Monthly

310 - Brad Taylor, Fractional CTO

In this episode I talk with Brad Taylor about his journey as a fractional CTO and advisor for various companies. We discuss his experience with open source medical records, the importance of business objects, and navigating complexity in software projects. We also touch on storytelling in code and managing technical debt.Links:Brad Taylor's CompanyBrad Taylor's SubstackNonsense Monthly