Software Development interviews conducted by Jason Swett.
Episodes
16 Mar 2026
Dave Thomass discusses revitalizing RubyConf 2026 through social interaction and unstructured engagement, exploring Ruby's class-based philosophy versus Elixir's functional approach, emphasizing data transformation, abstraction, clarity, variable naming, jargon critique, AI collaboration, systems thinking, and non-technical analogies to simplify complex processes and enhance software design readability.
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2 Mar 2026
A podcast discusses the launch of a physical newsletter, *Nonsense Monthly*, and a conversation on startup co-founder dynamics, idea validation, technical leadership, and engineering best practices.
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26 Feb 2026
The podcast covers topics related to programming, business, and personal development, including entrepreneurship, career growth, and emotional resilience, with discussions on strategy, marketing, and technology innovation.
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14 Feb 2026
The podcast discusses the development of a physical newsletter and a Ruby/Rails workflow framework, along with related topics such as framework design, product development, and customer feedback.
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14 Feb 2026
The podcast explores the creation of **Nonsense Monthly**, a physical programming newsletter covering diverse topics from software development to risk management and intentional design.
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9 Feb 2026
The podcast explores various topics, including a programming newsletter, tech experiences, and reflections on speaking at events, along with discussions on using a CI platform and plans for a Ruby concurrency book.
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3 Feb 2026
This conversation covers the societal implications of intelligence, its measurement, and the interplay of genetics and environment in determining success, wealth, and status in society.
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25 Jan 2026
Ruby on Rails, tools like Llama Press, and user-centered design strategies are discussed in the exploration of building a practical app and AI-assisted development practices for an HVAC business.
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23 Jan 2026
Software dependency management is fraught with risks including licensing conflicts, security issues, and maintenance challenges, requiring careful library selection and strategic use of tools and open source resources.
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14 Jan 2026
Modern software development complexity is being addressed by simplifying architecture and minimizing dependencies, particularly with the resurgence of Ruby on Rails and alternative frameworks like HTMX and Hotwire.
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