Episodes

  • 216: Ben's New Job
    May 8 2025

    In this week's episode, the team discusses Ben's new job in a radically different domain, the common difficulties when joining a new team with a new 'language', and the unique challenges of working at a manufacturing focused business as opposed to a start-up style tech business.

    Follow the show and be sure to join the discussion on Discord! Our website is workingcode.dev and we're @workingcode.dev on Bluesky. New episodes drop weekly on Wednesday.

    And, if you're feeling the love, support us on Patreon.

    With audio editing and engineering by ZCross Media.

    Full show notes and transcript here.

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    57 mins
  • 215: New Endeavours, New Challenges
    May 1 2025

    In this week's episode, the full crew is back to discuss the challenges and strategies of managing development teams. Tim shares his new role as Director of Development and his approach towards improving developer experience and scaling applications.

    Follow the show and be sure to join the discussion on Discord! Our website is workingcode.dev and we're @workingcode.dev on Bluesky. New episodes drop weekly on Wednesday.

    And, if you're feeling the love, support us on Patreon.

    With audio editing and engineering by ZCross Media.

    Full show notes and transcript here.

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    57 mins
  • 214: Is Tech the Bad Guy Now?
    Apr 17 2025

    In this week's episode, Adam, Ben, and Tim discuss the evolving perception of technology, shifting from an optimistic view in the 80s and 90s to a more critical stance today due to its potential negative impacts.

    They delve into the consolidation of tech power among major companies like Facebook and Amazon, contrasting it with ideas like Amazon's two pizza teams for maintaining team efficiency.

    Adam also has some authentication issues that Ben and Tim weigh in on.

    Follow the show and be sure to join the discussion on Discord! Our website is workingcode.dev and we're @workingcode.dev on Bluesky. New episodes drop weekly on Wednesday.

    And, if you're feeling the love, support us on Patreon.

    With audio editing and engineering by ZCross Media.

    Full show notes and transcript here.

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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • 213: Staying Motivated Through Long Projects
    Apr 10 2025

    In this week's episode, Adam, Ben, and Tim discuss strategies to stay motivated during long-term projects or repetitive tasks.

    If you've been at the same company or working on a project for a very long time, how do you stay motivated doing the same thing for a long time?

    Mentioned Links:

    • Ze Frank - An Invocation for Beginnings - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RYlCVwxoL_g
    • Cat Purr Generator - https://purrli.com/

    Follow the show and be sure to join the discussion on Discord! Our website is workingcode.dev and we're @workingcode.dev on Bluesky. New episodes drop weekly on Wednesday.

    And, if you're feeling the love, support us on Patreon.

    With audio editing and engineering by ZCross Media.

    Full show notes and transcript here.

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    51 mins
  • 212: You Are Not a Coder
    Apr 5 2025

    In this week's episode, Adam, Ben, and Tim tackle the intriguing and timely topic of AI and its implications for the future of coding.

    They delve into how AI is currently being used, including the hype around LLMs, its perceived threat to coding jobs, and the limitations of AI in professional software development.

    Follow the show and be sure to join the discussion on Discord! Our website is workingcode.dev and we're @workingcode.dev on Bluesky. New episodes drop weekly on Wednesday.

    And, if you're feeling the love, support us on Patreon.

    With audio editing and engineering by ZCross Media.

    Full show notes and transcript here.

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    59 mins
  • 211: Roast My Desk, Rate My Clean-up
    Mar 27 2025

    In episode 211, Adam, Carol, and Tim play 'Roast My Desk, Rate My Clean-up.' Listeners submitted before and after photos of their desks, and the crew roast their setups and rate their clean-up effort.

    The photos and reactions can be viewed on our Discord, Instagram, and BlueSky accounts.

    Follow the show and be sure to join the discussion on Discord! Our website is workingcode.dev and we're @workingcode.dev on Bluesky. New episodes drop weekly on Wednesday.

    And, if you're feeling the love, support us on Patreon.

    With audio editing and engineering by ZCross Media.

    Full show notes and transcript here.

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    1 hr
  • 210: Free as in Speech, not as in Beer
    Mar 20 2025

    In week's this episode, the crew explores the often confusing phrase 'free as in speech, not as in beer.'

    They discuss the differences between software that's free in terms of cost (beer) and free in terms of user freedoms (speech). The conversation delves into open-source licensing, the implications for users and developers, and comparisons to various software models.

    Follow the show and be sure to join the discussion on Discord! Our website is workingcode.dev and we're @workingcode.dev on Bluesky. New episodes drop weekly on Wednesday.

    And, if you're feeling the love, support us on Patreon.

    With audio editing and engineering by ZCross Media.

    Full show notes and transcript here.

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    40 mins
  • 209: MVP Therapy
    Mar 13 2025

    In this week's episode, Adam seeks support from Ben and Tim as he ventures into creating a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) for a new app designed to digitize the operations of drop zones.

    The discussion centers on the importance of developing a solid hypothesis, engaging potential users early on, and navigating the emotional hurdles associated with bringing a side project to market.

    Follow the show and be sure to join the discussion on Discord! Our website is workingcode.dev and we're @workingcode.dev on Bluesky. New episodes drop weekly on Wednesday.

    And, if you're feeling the love, support us on Patreon.

    With audio editing and engineering by ZCross Media.

    Full show notes and transcript here.

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    58 mins