In this episode, Krish and Jason discuss the evolution of software development and the changes they have witnessed over the years. They reflect on their first lines of code and compare the differences between then and now. They also explore the pace of change in technology and the challenges it presents for developers. The conversation touches on the importance of being a lifelong learner and staying up to date with new languages and frameworks. They also discuss the benefits and drawbacks of specializing in a specific language or framework and the role of opinions and design patterns in different languages. Krish and Jason go on to discuss the evolution of software development and the challenges and opportunities it presents. They explore the importance of flexibility in programming languages and the need for developers to have an open mind and adapt to new frameworks and technologies. They also delve into the difference between a developer and an engineering mindset, emphasizing the value of problem-solving skills and self-learning. The conversation touches on attention spans and generational shifts, highlighting the impact of smartphones and social media on society. Finally, they discuss the importance of finding fulfillment in one's work and making productive use of time.
Takeaways
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
01:19 The Evolution of Software Development
13:59 The Pace of Change in Technology
24:53 Specializing in a Language or Framework
29:12 Opinions and Design Patterns in Different Languages
31:25 The Importance of Flexibility in Programming Languages
36:25 Developer vs Engineering Mindset
41:56 Attention Spans and Generational Shifts
57:24 The Detrimental Effects of Smartphones and Social Media
01:02:07 Finding Fulfillment in Software Development
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(Part 2/2) AWS Summit, DC: My thoughts (on workshops, sessions, etc).
(Part 1/2) AWS Summit, DC: My thoughts (on workshops, sessions, etc).
PowerSync: Have a need to keep your data in sync with on-device databases?
Importance of Design Decisions in Software Development: It can hardly ever be overstated.
Testing API on Postman: Some of the features Postman offers (and should you use them?)
Go SDK and Go Recipes: A first look at our approach.
There’s always a few ways to learn something new: Tutorials, Training, Classes, Lessons (some work slightly better than others!)
Why I think the hiring process is broken. And lacking. Do you agree?
Development Efficiency is not optional. And it is no less important than Production Stability.
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Postman Workspaces, Collections, Folders: From a testing perspective.
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