The Mob Mentality Show

Nov 19 2024 100 ep. 38 mins 72
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Chris Lucian and Austin Chadwick discuss all things agile and product development from a mob programming perspective. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgt1lVMrdwlZKBaerxxp2iQ

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From Fear to Flow: Coaching Code Reading and Refactoring

Nov 19 2024 20 mins  
What does it take to shift from fear to flow when reading and refactoring code? In this episode of the Mob Mentality Show, we dive deep into **"Paradigms of Code Reading"**, exploring the mindsets and techniques that shape how developers approach software understanding. Whether you're navigating legacy code or striving for clean, maintainable designs, this discussion offers actiona

The Software Professional Resources Board

Nov 13 2024 16 mins  
In this episode of the Mob Mentality Show, we dive into our Software Professional Resources Board, a dynamic Trello-based hub designed for software professionals looking to enhance their learning and collaboration in the industry. Join us as we share the board’s origin story and our journey in creating a comprehensive resource for everything from Extreme Programming (XP), mobbing

Continuous Delivery to Cappuccinos: Jeff “Cheezy" Morgan’s Journey from Agile DevOps to Lean Cafés

Nov 05 2024 51 mins  
In this Mob Mentality Show episode, we dive into the journey of Jeff “Cheezy” Morgan, a coach in Continuous Delivery (CD) and lean thinking. Known for his role in advocating for CD within companies, Jeff shares how his experiences with software development and his recent shift into the café business have shaped his philosophy on people and just-in-time. This discussion explore

The Discovery of Ignorance in Product Development: Time for a Smarter Way to Deliver Customer Value with Gary Cohen

Oct 29 2024 50 mins  
In this episode of the Mob Mentality Show, join us as we delve into "The Discovery of Ignorance in Product Development: Time for a Smarter Way to Deliver Customer Value" with our special guest, Gary Cohen. Drawing on his rich experience across diverse sectors—from government agencies to startups—Gary brings a wealth of insight into optimizing product discovery and delivery for

Goal-Centricity and Beyond Test First with Kyle Griffin Aretae

Oct 22 2024 45 mins  
In this exciting episode of the Mob Mentality Show, we are joined by Kyle Griffin Aretae to dive deep into the nuances of Test-Driven Development (TDD) and the crucial concept of "Goal-Centricity" in Agile practices. Kyle breaks down why TDD is so much more than just "test first" and challenges common misconceptions about this widely used development practice. If you're a software

From Code to Culture: Chesterton’s Fence vs. Five Monkeys Experiment

Oct 15 2024 16 mins  
In this episode of the Mob Mentality Show, we explore the profound concept of "Chesterton’s Fence" and how it applies to software development and organizational culture. Chesterton’s Fence refers to the idea that before removing or changing a rule, tradition, or practice, one must first understand why it was put in place. We dive into this principle, discuss real-world coding e

Is All CD/CD Pipeline Code Instant Legacy Code?

Oct 08 2024 15 mins  
In this Mob Mentality Show episode, Chris Lucian and Austin Chadwick dive into the complexities of modern CI/CD (Continuous Integration / Continuous Delivery) pipeline code and IaC (Infrastructure as Code), exploring why these critical components of software delivery often exhibit the same problematic attributes as classic Legacy Code. Drawing inspiration from Michael Feathers' sem

The Dark Side of Metrics: Goodhart’s Law, Cobra Effect, and the Metrics That Damage Teams

Oct 01 2024 14 mins  
In this episode of the Mob Mentality Show, we explore the unintended consequences and pitfalls of relying too heavily on metrics with a dive into Goodhart’s Law. If you’ve ever wondered why well-intentioned measurements can backfire and cause harmful behaviors in software development, leadership, and beyond, then this episode is for you! **What is Goodhart’s Law?**Goodhart’

How Mob Programming Dissolves the Ego to Boost Team Function: A Conversation with Michael K Sahota

Sep 24 2024 53 mins  
In this insightful episode of the Mob Mentality Show, we sit down with Michael K Sahota to dive deep into the transformative power of **Mob Programming** and **Pair Programming** in dissolving the ego and enhancing team dynamics. Michael shares his unique perspective on how mobbing/pairing can lead to profound psychological shifts, ultimately boosting team function, empathy, and hu

The Nuances behind SRP, YAGNI, DRY, and #NoEstimates with Dave Copeland

Sep 17 2024 49 mins  
In this episode of the Mob Mentality Show, we are excited to have Dave Copeland share his experiences in the world of agile development, focusing on the critical nuances behind well-known principles such as SRP (Single Responsibility Principle), YAGNI (You Aren’t Gonna Need It), DRY (Don’t Repeat Yourself), and the often-debated #NoEstimates approach. Drawing from his journey t