You want to measure what matters. But your measurements might change what matters. Understanding that anything that is measured might modify behaviors, it's important to then understand what should be targeted. How can we incentivize the right actions that produce the side effects we want, rather than incentivizing direct manipulation of those side effects?
Published: 1/4/2021Length: ~21m↓ Download this Episode
Your actions speak louder than words. You already know that. But have you asked yourself what your actions are saying about who you are?
Published: 12/31/2020Length: ~26m↓ Download this Episode
It's hard to construct with deconstruction in mind. It's difficult to imagine designing for final shutdown. In this episode, we talk about the importance of transformation and change, and the ultimate reality of everything: it all ends, at some point. If we want to build better software and lead better lives, we should build with open eyes about the end. Today, we also celebrate the shutdown of Spec.fm, the podcast network Developer Tea has been a part of for over 5 years!
Published: 12/28/2020Length: ~15m↓ Download this Episode
Our conscious thinking is optimized to remove as much as possible. The more we can accomplish without hard thinking, the easier it is on our brains. As a side effect, much of the reality of our lives becomes invisible to us.
Published: 12/23/2020Length: ~21m↓ Download this Episode
Becoming enlightened may not mean rising above everything. Instead, maybe it means zooming in.
Published: 12/21/2020Length: ~9m↓ Download this Episode
Exceptions are, by definition, unusual. An exception is something we wouldn't expect - out of the norm. Yet, we often craft much of our behavior around an abundance of perceived exceptions. In this episode, we talk about how this is a problem in code and in life, and a way to look at things differently.
Published: 12/16/2020Length: ~21m↓ Download this Episode
As the year comes to a close, many are thinking about their resolutions. In today's episode, we'll discuss one thing that I hope makes it into your resolution-making efforts.
Published: 12/14/2020Length: ~25m↓ Download this Episode
This week we're talking to another person who is dedicated to learning in public. Today's guest is Shawn Swyx Wang and this week we're talking about his new book, "The Coding Career Handbook".
Published: 12/9/2020Length: ~34m↓ Download this Episode
In today's episode we talk to another person who is dedicated to learning in public. Today's guest is Shawn Swyx Wang and this week we're talking about his new book, "The Coding Career Handbook".
Published: 12/7/2020Length: ~27m↓ Download this Episode
This week, we sit down with Kent C. Dodds to talk about learning and teaching code in public.
Published: 12/2/2020Length: ~48m↓ Download this Episode
This week, we sit down with Kent C. Dodds to talk about learning and teaching code in public.
Published: 11/30/2020Length: ~35m↓ Download this Episode
Keith Pitt, co-founder and CTO of Buildkite joins the show this week to talk about his journey into building Buildkite.
Published: 11/25/2020Length: ~28m↓ Download this Episode
Keith Pitt, co-founder and CTO of Buildkite joins the show this week to talk about his journey into building Buildkite.
Published: 11/23/2020Length: ~40m↓ Download this Episode
Robby is the co-founder and CEO of Planet Argon and the original creator of OH-MY-ZSH.
Published: 11/18/2020Length: ~58m↓ Download this Episode
Robby is the co-founder and CEO of Planet Argon and the original creator of OH-MY-ZSH. In this part 1 of the two part interview with Robby we focus on Robby's background and importance of maintainability on your team.
Published: 11/16/2020Length: ~57m↓ Download this Episode
In today's episode we sit down with Venkat Venkataramani to talk about his role as a co-founder and CEO of Rockset.
Published: 11/11/2020Length: ~36m↓ Download this Episode
In today's episode we sit down with Venkat Venkataramani to talk about his role as a co-founder and CEO of Rockset. In this part 1 of our two part interview, we dig into leading a company during difficult times.
Published: 11/9/2020Length: ~33m↓ Download this Episode
We've been talking about making decisions and in today's episode, we're going to focus on the status quo.
Published: 11/6/2020Length: ~11m↓ Download this Episode