Maintainable

Dec 10 2024 199 ep. 44 mins 523
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Do you feel like you're hitting a wall with your existing software projects? Are you curious to hear how other people are navigating this? You're not alone. On the Maintainable Software Podcast, Robby speaks with seasoned practitioners who have overcome the technical and cultural problems often associated with software development. Our guests will share stories in each episode and outline tangible, real-world approaches to software challenges. In turn, you'll uncover new ways of thinking about how to improve your software project's maintainability.

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Austin Story: Making Software Easier to Change, Remove, and Evolve

Dec 10 2024 47 mins  
What makes software maintainable and easy to evolve? Austin Story shares his approach to simplifying systems, migrating architectures, and fostering a culture of intentional development.

Dan Moore: Building Developer-Friendly Authentication Solutions

Dec 03 2024 49 mins  
What makes software maintainable in the long run? Robby chats with Dan Moore, Principal Product Engineer at FusionAuth, about legacy systems, developer empathy, and the balance between SaaS and self-hosted solutions. Dan Moore, Principal Product Engineer at FusionAuth, shares his journey through legacy systems, building authentication tools, and fostering developer empathy. With 2

Tom Johnson: From Auto-Documentation to Better Collaboration

Nov 26 2024 43 mins  
Tom Johnson shares his journey of tackling complex distributed systems, the challenges of managing technical debt, and how tools like Multiplayer are revolutionizing auto-documentation and debugging.

Gulcin Yildirim Jelinek: Maintaining Postgres for Modern Workloads

Nov 19 2024 38 mins  
What makes a database truly maintainable? Gulcin Yildirim Jelinek shares her journey from legacy database struggles to Postgres innovation, revealing how automation and accessibility can redefine modern database practices. Dive into this conversation about evolving technology and inclusive community building.

Justine Gehring: Refactoring Software at Scale with AI

Nov 12 2024 48 mins  
Justine Gehring joins Robby to discuss how AI is revolutionizing code maintenance, scaling refactoring processes, and reshaping maintainability in large and legacy codebases.

Katerina Skroumpelou: Bridging Engineering and Advocacy for Scalable Software

Nov 05 2024 36 mins  
In this engaging conversation, Robby is joined by Katerina Skroumpelou, product advocate and engineer at Nx. Together, they explore the vital role of product advocacy in software development, focusing on how Katerina supports Nx users by helping them optimize their workflows and maintain a scalable, well-documented codebase. Katerina shares practical advice for creating documenta

Moriel Schottlender: The Challenges of Modernizing MediaWiki's Monolith

Oct 22 2024 46 mins  
Join Robby and Moriel Schottlender as they dive into the challenges of modernizing the MediaWiki platform, the backbone of Wikipedia. Learn about the evolution of a 23-year-old codebase, balancing flexibility with maintainability, and fostering a thriving open-source community.

Kate Holterhoff: From Front-End Engineering to Developer Advocacy

Oct 15 2024 51 mins  
Discover how Kate Holterhoff, Ph.D., transitioned from front-end engineering to advocating for developers at RedMonk, and learn about the evolving role of documentation, AI, and developer influence in shaping the tech industry.

Alan Ridlehoover: Building Robust Systems Through Behavior-Centric Testing

Oct 08 2024 48 mins  
How do you build robust systems that last? Alan Ridlehoover, Senior Engineering Manager at Cisco Meraki, shares his approach to behavior-centric testing, clean code practices, and navigating the balance between fast development and sustainable maintenance.

April Wensel: Navigating Legacy Code with Compassion

Oct 01 2024 52 mins  
In this episode of Maintainable, April Wensel, Founder of Compassionate Coding, delves into how empathy and compassion transform the way we approach legacy code, technical debt, and team dynamics. Discover her insights on fostering a positive work environment, mentoring junior developers, and cultivating a compassionate mindset in code reviews and beyond.