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On the Code with Jason podcast I discuss technical topics with interesting people. Guests include people from companies like GitHub, Google and Stripe.
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In this episode I talk with Roy Tomeij, co-founder of AppSignal, about how AppSignal started in 2012 as a Rails-only APM tool when everyone used New Relic, and how it grew to support Elixir and other languages. Roy explains how its first customers came from co-founder Thijs biking around Amsterdam, why usability was the big selling point, and why aiming for "80% of what competitors have" works. We also talk about brand marketing for small companies: sponsoring conferences like Rails World, ha...
In this episode I talk with Eleni Arvanitis Konior, returning to the show, about the downsides of AI: people using it to reinvent the wheel, AI slop in code and on social media, the hype, and rising costs. We also discuss why proven practices like TDD still matter, and how to guide AI toward writing better tests. Links: - Eleni's personal website - Martin Fowler's testing resources - Nonsense Monthly
In this episode I talk with Irina Nazarova, CEO of Evil Martians and organizer of SF Ruby, about the 2026 San Francisco Ruby Conference. We get into her plan to make structured networking half the program: intros on stage, matching people into small groups, and sessions that connect startup founders with engineers. We also talk about why Ruby hiring feels broken for both employers and job seekers, the conference's free startup job board, and why San Francisco has more Ruby companies than anyw...
In this episode I talk with Adam Dawkins about the paradigm shift in development with AI, how expectations have changed, and the essential principles of good software design. We discuss the balance between AI-generated and manually crafted solutions, and the importance of iterative design. Links: - Dragon Drop - Adam Dawkins' Website - Nonsense Monthly
In this episode I talk with Mike Bowler about teaching psychological safety in teams, using affect labeling to manage stress, and exploring motivation models like self-determination theory. We also discuss Mike's approach to organizational consulting and his experiences with corporate training. Links: - Mike's website - Nonsense Monthly
In this episode I talk with Will Carey, CTO of Brand New Box, about evolving software development practices, the shifting role of AI in coding, and the importance of understanding client needs. We also dive into Will's unique code editor project, Reins, and the importance of observability in development. Links: - Will Carey on Twitter - Brand New Box - Reins on GitHub - Nonsense Monthly
In this episode, I talk with Bruno Sutic about his journey creating Ruby and Rails projects, including a modern broken link checker and RailsBilling, a gem for advanced Stripe subscription integrations. We discuss the complexities of billing integration and his insights into the ever-evolving Stripe ecosystem. Links: - Bruno Sutic's Personal Site - RailsBilling - Nonsense Monthly
In this episode I talk with Adam Burgess about his unique journey from accounting to software engineering. We discuss his career transition, the coding bootcamp experience, launching his domain monitoring app, and the challenges of building and marketing a software product as a newcomer in the Rails community. Links: - The Domain Tracker - Nonsense Monthly
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