A podcast about the design, development, and business of software. Guest based show.
Episodes
16 Apr 2026
AI-driven development projects explore generating production-ready Rails apps via "Ready, Set, Go," addressing AI code quality, automation challenges, mobile app conversions, geofencing apps, low-code trade-offs, and balancing speed with ethics, security, and long-term maintainability in AI-assisted workflows.
Open episode2 Apr 2026
It examines how payment system innovations, like MasterCard's healthcare-focused tools and AI-driven solutions, can streamline healthcare processes, enhance efficiency, and drive cross-industry transformation through strategic design and adaptive technology.
Open episode26 Mar 2026
Development of an AI agent for Ruby on Rails using TDD confronts challenges in reliability and independence, sparking debates on AI's productivity potential, risks of over-reliance, corporate misuse, and the necessity of balancing innovation with ethical practices and structured methodologies.
Open episode19 Mar 2026
UK AI regulation prioritizes balancing innovation with consumer protection through principles like trust, transparency, and human agency, addressing legislative delays and advocating global collaboration, ethical development, and inclusive governance to mitigate societal risks.
Open episode12 Mar 2026
The British Business Bank's role in enhancing access to finance for SMEs is highlighted, including its pandemic response and collaboration with private sector partners to drive economic growth and address market inefficiencies.
Open episode19 Feb 2026
Thoughtbot is developing an open-source rapid application development tool that enables non-technical users to build functional Ruby on Rails web applications through natural language prompts.
Open episode12 Feb 2026
Truecar's "Motivated Buyers" project uses machine learning to analyze data and boost lead conversion rates, but faces challenges with AI definition, bias, and the importance of human oversight in AI-assisted tech.
Open episode29 Jan 2026
The podcast discusses the integration of AI in product development and coding, advocating its use as a supportive tool that requires human oversight and collaboration to ensure effective and responsible utilization.
Open episode22 Jan 2026
The conversation covers a range of topics, including personal stories, historical discussions, and the 12-year history of the Giant Robots podcast.
Open episode15 Jan 2026
The podcast discusses Thoughtbot's transition to a "Being Bold" theme for 2026, focusing on intentional decision-making and company values.
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