Working as Designed

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Dive into the world of software development with Robert and Chris, experienced professionals and co-hosts of this insightful podcast. Drawing inspiration from questions asked by interns and entry-level developers, they provide industry insights, personal experiences, and valuable guidance to help aspiring developers navigate the intricacies of the field, covering topics ranging from company dynamics and career progression to essential tips for success.

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July 7, 2023Episode 148 min

Will AI Replace You?

In this episode, we delve into the world of ChatGPT, an advanced language model with immense potential. Discover its applications in software development and how it's reshaping the industry. Explore the value of software itself and the evolving landscape of software development. We also speculate on when ChatGPT could reach the level of being integrated into devices like Alexa or becoming synonymous with online search. Join us as we uncover the transformative power and future possibilities of ChatGPT. Tune in for insights into this cutting-edge technology that is redefining software development and our digital experiences.

July 14, 2023Episode 252 min

Everything is NOT fine with SCRUM Estimates

Join us in this revealing episode of Working as Designed as we unravel the truth behind SCRUM estimates. Explore the challenges of estimating, its importance, and how it impacts development teams. From ideal estimation practices to handling uncertainty, we cover it all. Discover strategies for estimating in limited time, validating estimates, and teaching effective estimation. Dive into the intricacies of estimating small-scale work and learn to influence estimation practices. Challenge the illusion of stability in SCRUM estimates and revolutionize your approach. Tune in for invaluable insights that will transform your estimation process. 00:00 Intro 00:32 Give me a time machine 01:14 Why is estimating hard? 03:28 How important is estimating? 05:00 How does a team feel about estimating? 08:14 What does ideal estimating look like? 12:00 Hours vs Points 16:35 Designing a solution during estimation 18:15 Estimating for uncertainty 22:31 How to estimate in a limited time 28:24 Gut checking estimates with existing functionality 32:35 How to teach estimating 38:12 How do you estimate small scale work? 39:25 Size vs Estimate vs Sprint 49:09 How to influence the Estimate 52:18 Outro #software #podcast #planning #agile #uncertainty #scrum #coding

November 17, 2023Episode 2013 min

Dealing with BURN OUT

We explore how to deal with burn out in software development. #podcast #software #coding #webdevelopment #development #worklifebalance #burnout #career #advice

November 24, 2023Episode 218 min

My Manager doesn’t Manage

When a manager is not present it's difficult figure out what the expectations of your role. Listen in to a few tips that can make all the difference. #podcast #software #coding #webdevelopment #development #career #advice #management 00:00 - Get a Job Description 04:10 - Use a Project Management Tool 05:00 - Be Kind & Ask for Help 07:57 - Outro

December 1, 2023Episode 228 min

Code Documentation is Useless

It's easy to write what the code is doing, but does that really help? Let's talk about the WHY documentation can be useful and HOW to avoid the pitfalls. What kind of documentation has been helpful to you? #podcast #software #coding #webdevelopment #development #career #advice #documentation #api #restapi #sandcastles 0:00 - Intro 0:18 - Cognitive Load 1:20 - What's a bad comment 2:14 - What make's a good comment 3:40 - Documenting Rest API 8:13 - What's better? No Documentation or Heavy Documentation 8:50 - Outro

December 8, 2023Episode 239 min

Practical advice on code reviews

Code reviews are an extremely helpful tool. It can shine a light on the team's code quality and be used as a tool to teach others. #podcast #software #coding #webdevelopment #development #codereview #codequality #quality #analysis

December 15, 2023Episode 2430 min

How To Stand Out

Breaking into the field is difficult. And just getting past the resume is challenging enough. Join in the conversation about what tips you have to improve your resume, and what to prepare for an interview! #podcast #software #coding #webdevelopment #development #interview #tips #resume #preperation

December 22, 2023Episode 2522 min

Find your Community

Having a community to lean on can help nurture ideas and learn from others. #podcast #software #coding #webdevelopment #development #community #networking

December 29, 2023Episode 2622 min

Why we NEVER meet our GOALS

Welcome to our deep dive into the reasons why we often struggle to achieve our goals. This insightful video is not just another motivational speech; it's a practical guide to understanding and overcoming the common barriers to success. #podcast #software #coding #webdevelopment #development #community #advice #newyears #goals #successmotivation 0:00 - Intro 0:43 - Unclear Goal 2:10 - Too Large 4:07 - Creating Barriers 6:05 - Not Celebrating Success 10:00 - Not Embracing Failure 15:00 - Lack of Sharing 19:26 - Recap 22:06 - Outro

January 5, 2024Episode 276 min

Shorter Days, More Productive?

There are more studies and examples discussing the impact of a 32 hour work week. Join us in understanding our take of what this may look like. What do you think will happen if a 40 hour work week is no longer the standard? Let us know in the comments! #podcast #software #coding #webdevelopment #development #worklifebalance #workweek #office #officeculture

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