Parhaat Software Zen Podcastit (2024)

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The Zen of Programming: Part Six 7:20

9d ago7:20

7:20

In this episode, Adam reads haikus from The Zen of Programming (1988) by Geoffrey James. This book is unlike any programming book you've encountered. So, let's try something new for the podcast to showcase this poignant, accurate, and funny book. Want more? 🚀 New listener? Start with the introduction. 🧭 Get the Small Batches Way guide to software d…

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GraphQL SDK development & Arc and Zen browser futures 41:51

2d ago41:51

41:51

TJ Miller and Chris Gmyr discuss the challenges of homeownership, including renovations and unexpected issues. They delve into the world of home automation, sharing experiences with smart devices and thermostats. The conversation shifts to the development of a GraphQL SDK, exploring the complexities and potential solutions for better integration. F…

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Cold Brew, HVAC, Rewriting Docs and BlueSky 36:11

9d ago36:11

36:11

Chris Gmyr and TJ Miller discuss their recent personal and professional experiences, including updates on work projects, challenges in documentation, home renovation projects, and the potential shift in podcast scheduling. They also explore the emerging social media platform Blue Sky and its community dynamics, as well as new features for their pod…

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All Things Open Recap and Our Most Challenging Projects 51:01

14d ago51:01

51:01

TJ Miller and Chris Gmyr share their recent experiences, including camping adventures, Halloween festivities, and insights from the All Things Open conference. They discuss the challenges of various projects they've worked on, highlighting the importance of thoughtful problem-solving and collaboration in development. The conversation emphasizes the…

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Conferences, Prism image support and server 42:48

21d ago42:48

42:48

Chris Gmyr and TJ Miller discuss their recent experiences with autumn, family activities, and the upcoming All Things Open conference. They delve into the pros and cons of multi-track conferences, sharing insights from their own experiences. The conversation shifts to the latest developments in the Prism project, particularly focusing on the new im…

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The Zen of Programming: Part Five 11:01

23d ago11:01

11:01

In this episode, Adam reads book four in The Zen of Programming (1988) by Geoffrey James. This book is unlike any programming book you've encountered. So, let's try something new for the podcast to showcase this poignant, accurate, and funny book. This episode features koans from the fabled zen Master Lan-Hsi. Want more? 🚀 New listener? Start with …

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The Art of Mocking & Building JSON Schema in Prism 48:26

28d ago48:26

48:26

TJ Miller and Chris Gmyr discuss their personal updates, work challenges, and the transition from Lumen to Laravel. They delve into mocking strategies in testing, particularly in the context of API calls, and share insights on the development of the Prism package, focusing on JSON schema creation and its implications for software development. Socia…

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The death of IO domains? Long live Prism! 42:05

1M ago42:05

42:05

Chris and TJ discuss their recent life updates, including family adventures and seasonal activities. They delve into the potential retirement of the IO domain due to geopolitical changes and its implications for tech companies. The conversation shifts to the successful launch of TJ's new project, Prism, highlighting community engagement and support…

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The Zen of Programming: Part Four 9:39

1M ago9:39

9:39

In this episode, Adam reads book three in The Zen of Programming (1988) by Geoffrey James. This book is unlike any programming book you've encountered. So, let's try something new for the podcast to showcase this poignant, accurate, and funny book. This episode features analects from the fabled zen Master Rinzai. Want more? 🚀 New listener? Start wi…

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Creativity flywheel, AI & Captcha, and Sparkle is now Prism 47:33

1M ago47:33

47:33

TJ Miller and Chris Gmyr discuss their experiences with knowledge management systems, the creativity flywheel, and the evolution of AI and CAPTCHA systems. They delve into the importance of open source contributions, the challenges of learning new programming languages, and the comfort of familiar frameworks like Laravel. The conversation culminate…

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Coffee, developer styles, and pair programming 39:22

2M ago39:22

39:22

Chris Gmyr and TJ Miller discuss their recent life changes, including social media absence and family milestones. They delve into their coffee journeys, exploring how their tastes and brewing methods have evolved over the years, while also touching on health-conscious choices in coffee consumption. The conversation shifts to programming styles, emp…

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The Zen of Programming: Part Three 12:37

2M ago12:37

12:37

In this episode, Adam reads book two in The Zen of Programming (1988) by Geoffrey James. This book is unlike any programming book you've encountered. So, let's try something new for the podcast to showcase this poignant, accurate, and funny book. This episode features folktales from the fabled zen Master Noa-Op. Want more? 🚀 New listener? Start wit…

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Remote work and building a developer's toolkit 42:39

2M ago42:39

42:39

TJ and Chris discuss their experiences with new programming languages, the challenges of remote work, and the importance of creating a productive workspace. They share insights on managing dot files and the tools that help them stay organized and efficient in their work. The conversation also touches on the implications of Amazon's return-to-office…

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Concert Memories, AI Tooling, LLMs, and Custom Workflows 40:32

2M ago40:32

40:32

TJ and Chris share personal updates, discuss first concerts and their experiences with AI tools. They explore various Large Language Models (LLMs), prompt engineering techniques, and custom AI workflows. The conversation touches on integrating AI into daily life and the potential of these technologies. Socials https://slightlycaffeinated.fm https:/…

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Laravel Funding, Community Support, Debugging & Static Analysis 39:36

2M ago39:36

39:36

TJ and Chris discuss recent updates in their lives, including TJ's layoff and new job offer, as well as Laravel's recent $57 million Series A funding. They also talk about their preferred debugging tools, such as DD, Ray, and Xdebug, and the benefits of using static analysis tools like PHPStan and Larastan. Socials https://slightlycaffeinated.fm ht…

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The Zen of Programming. Part Two. 9:17

2M ago9:17

9:17

In this episode, Adam reads book two in The Zen of Programming (1988) by Geoffrey James. This book is unlike any programming book you've encountered. So, let's try something new for the podcast to showcase this poignant, accurate, and funny book. This episode features chronicles from the fabled zen Master Ninjei. Want more? 🚀 New listener? Start wi…

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Post-Laracon and co-located tests 41:41

3M ago41:41

41:41

Chris and TJ talk school year kick-off for the kiddos, Laracon 2024, co-located testing, and an update to Sparkle’s API. Socials, Links, and References Mentioned https://slightlycaffeinated.fm https://x.com/slightlycaffpod https://x.com/cmgmyr https://chrisgmyr.dev https://x.com/heytjmiller https://www.tjmiller.me https://laracon.us https://bikeshe…

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laravel make:podcast 46:30

3M ago46:30

46:30

Chris and TJ introduce their new podcast and what to expect in the future. They share how they got started in web development, how Laravel and the community have impacted their lives, and mentions of side projects, interests, and TJ's Sparkle AI package. Socials, Links, and Mentions https://x.com/cmgmyr https://chrisgmyr.dev https://x.com/heytjmill…

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Reading the Zen of Programming. Part One. 18:27

3M ago18:27

18:27

In this episode, Adam reads the preface, forward, and introduction to The Zen of Programming (1988) by Geoffrey James. This book is unlike any programming book you've encountered. So, let's try something new for the podcast to showcase this poignant, accurate, and funny book. Want more? 🚀 New listener? Start with the introduction. 🎁 Enter the FREE …

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S02E06 - Kolkata Doctor Case - How Can We Do Better As A Society? (2 Key Points) 21:46

3M ago21:46

21:46

On Aug 9th, 2024, news about a heinous crime in Kolkata, West Bengal, India started to go viral across all social media platforms and news channels - a 31 year old doctor Moumita Debnath was found brutally raped and murdered at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital. The devastating news, enough to send chills down the spine of even the cold…

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Incidents & Operations with Dan Slimmon 1:01:48

3M ago1:01:48

1:01:48

In this episode, Adam welcomes Dan Slimmon, an experienced Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) to discuss aspects of incident response and troubleshooting in software engineering. Dan explains his methodology for clinical troubleshooting, the importance of maintaining a common mental model, and techniques for leading effective incident response efforts…

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Strategic Thinking with Alex Nesbitt 58:13

4M ago58:13

58:13

In this episode of Small Batches, host Adam Hawkins welcomes Alex Nesbitt, a strategy expert and member of the Flow Collective, to delve into the nuances of strategic thinking. The discussion covers different types of strategies, pro-tips on strategic thinking, and how strategy relates to the concept of flight levels. Nesbitt shares insights from h…

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S02E05 - Can WE Fix Politics & Beyond? (A Summary of The Beyond Politics Series) 44:04

4M ago44:04

44:04

Today's video is the last in The Beyond Politics Video Series on The Unlearning Playground by Chetan Narang & Rocco Jarman. Well, last in the first iteration (we hope!). This is my first standalone video in this series, and what I talk about is a summary of the entire series, key takeaways everyone can have from it and practical advices for everyon…

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Playing to Win 5:38

4M ago5:38

5:38

Adam discusses strategy in preparation for the next episode. Want more? 🚀 New listener? Start with the introduction. 🎁 Enter the FREE giveaway for a copy of "Playing to Win" 🧭 Get the Small Batches Way guide to software delivery excellence 🥋 Software Kaizen: My One-on-One System for Engineering Leadership 📘 Playing to Win by Lafely & Martin Chapter…

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On the Gemba 7:22

5M ago7:22

7:22

Adam discusses three (new-ish) ideas from time on a new gemba. Want more? 🚀 New listener? Start with the introduction. 🎁 Enter the FREE giveaway for a copy of "Modern Software Engineering" 🧭 Get the Small Batches Way guide to software delivery excellence 🥋 Software Kaizen: My One-on-One System for Engineering Leadership 📘 Flight Levels by Klaus Leo…

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Hexagonal Architecture 10:01

5M ago10:01

10:01

Adam describes using Hexagonal Architecture, also known as Ports and Adapters, for software delivery excellence. Want more? 🚀 New listener? Start with the introduction. 🎁 Enter the FREE giveaway for a copy of "Modern Software Engineering" 🧭 Get the Small Batches Way guide to software delivery excellence 🥋 Software Kaizen: My One-on-One System for E…

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Flow Engineering with Steve Pereira & Andrew Davis 57:27

6M ago57:27

57:27

Adam welcomes Steve Pereira and Andrew Davis to discuss their new book, Flow Engineering. They discuss the book's origin story and the use of cybernetics to drive effective action. Want more? 🚀 New listener? Start with the introduction. 🎁 Enter the FREE giveaway for a copy of "Modern Software Engineering" 🧭 Get the Small Batches Way guide to softwa…

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S02E04 - Do We Really Have Free Will? Exploring the Concept and What's Often Overlooked 34:57

6M ago34:57

34:57

The question of whether we have free will is a longstanding and complex debate in philosophy, neuroscience, and psychology. The internet is full of amazingly detailed and intriguing content talking about this concept in much detail. In today's episode, I wanted to talk about two extremely crucial concepts that I think are often overlooked in most d…

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T1 and T2 Signals 17:37

6M ago17:37

17:37

Adam presents the mental model behind T1 and T2 signals, a necessary lexicon for understanding production operations. Want more? 🚀 New listener? Start with the introduction. 🎁 Enter the FREE giveaway for a copy of "Flow Engineering" 🧭 Get your FREE Guide to software delivery excellence ☕️ Small Batches #103 - Understanding Production Operations (Th…

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S02E03 - Grief, Healing and Moving On (Life after Death) 36:58

7M ago36:58

36:58

Dealing with the loss of a loved one is a profound and personal journey. In today's heartfelt episode, the third one of season 2 of The Unlearning Playground Podcast by Chetan Narang, we discuss practical and emotional tips to help you process grief and navigate the complex emotions that follow.I feel that conversations around the topic of death ar…

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Rules of Flow 11:48

7M ago11:48

11:48

Adam answers a listener's request of advice on succeeding in high-level company or project environments with seven tips. Want more? 🚀 New listener? Start with the introduction. 🎁 Enter the FREE giveaway for a copy of "Flow Engineering" 🧭 Get your FREE Guide to software delivery excellence 📘 Buy "Goldratt's Rules of Flow" 📘 Buy "Playing to Win" (my …

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Skill Zero: Test Driven Development 13:38

7M ago13:38

13:38

Adam presents TDD as skill zero, the one that unlocks all the others. Want more? 🚀 New listener? Start with the introduction. 🎁 April 2024 Giveaway instructions 🧭 Get your FREE Guide to software delivery excellence ☕️ Small Batches #65: Systems Thinking ☕️ Dave Farley on Small Batches 📘 Tidy First? by Kent Beck Chapters (00:00) - Skill Zero: Test D…

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On Ops Reviews 9:49

7M ago9:49

9:49

Adam presents a catch-all episode on ops reviews, visual management, call-to-actions, and SLOs. Want more? 🚀 New listener? Start with the introduction. 🎁 April 2024 Giveaway instructions 🧭 Get your FREE Guide to software delivery excellence ☕️ Small Batches #104: Blue-Yellow-Black Visual Management ☕️ Small Batches #26: Service Level Objectives wit…

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DevOps Patterns for Private Equity with Dave Mangot 43:23

8M ago43:23

43:23

Dave Mangot returns to discuss his new book "DevOps Patterns for Private Equity". Don't let the title fool you, this is best introduction to DevOps and many related software delivery topics. Buy this book for anyone in leadership. Want more? 🚀 New listener? Start with the introduction. 🎁 Enter the FREE March 2024 book giveaway 🧭 Get your FREE Guide…

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Blue-Yellow-Black Visual Management 16:50

8M ago16:50

16:50

Adam presents visual management using simple blue, yellow, and black color grading. This is an essential episode. Want more? 🚀 New listener? Start with the introduction. 🎁 March 2024 Giveaway instructions 🧭 Get your FREE Guide to software delivery excellence 📘 Learning to Lead, Leading to Learn (Katie's Book) ☕️ Small Batches #102: Chain of Learnin…

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Understanding Production Operations 11:04

9M ago11:04

11:04

Adam presents a series of questions to understand production operations, plus a method to practice: MMIVM. That's Model-Measure-Instrument-Visualize-Monitor. Want more? 🚀 New listener? Start with the introduction. 🧭 Get your FREE Guide to software delivery excellence 🎁 Enter the February 2024 Book Giveaway! ☕️ Small Batches #90: As Measured By ☕️ S…

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Chain of Learning with Katie Anderson 57:17

9M ago57:17

57:17

Adam's welcomes Katie Anderson to the show to discuss her book Learning to Lead, Leading to Learn, lean thinking, and the powerful growth mindset. Want more? 🚀 New listener? Start with the introduction. 🧭 Get your FREE Guide to software delivery excellence 📘 Learning to Lead, Leading to Learn (Katie's Book) 🎧 Chain of Learning (Katie's Podcast) ☕️ …

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Words of the Year 8:47

10M ago8:47

8:47

Adam's two most common words (verbal ticks even) from 2023. Is it a party foul to bring lean thinking into a New Year's Eve party? Want more? 🚀 New listener? Start with the introduction. 🧭 Get your FREE Guide to software delivery excellence ☕️ Small Batches #77: Managing to Learn ☕️ Small Batches #87: Set-Based Concurrent Engineering 📘 Managing to …

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Deming's Journey to Profound Knowledge with John Willis 1:03:51

10M ago1:03:51

1:03:51

Adam welcomes John Willis to discuss his new book, Deming's Journey to Profound Knowledge. We discuss why John wrote the book, Deming's career arc, and how we put Deming's ideas into action. The print edition is available now. Listen through to the end for announcements from Adam and John. Learn More 🚀 New listener? Start here. 🧭 Get your FREE guid…

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Wiring the Winning Organization 15:41

11M ago15:41

15:41

Adam presents the ideas in Wiring the Winning Organization with a vignette from his time on gemba. Plus, a giveaway! Here's how to win a FREE copy of Wiring the Winning Organization. First, follow me on LinkedIn. Second, post a link to Small Batches podcast episode with what you learned using the #SmallBatchesGiveaway hashtag. The giveaway runs thr…

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Tips for New Managers 5:33

1y ago5:33

5:33

Twelve tips for first-time engineering managers. Want more? ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ 🚀 New listener? Start here. 🧭 Get your FREE Guide to software delivery excellenceKirjoittanut Adam Hawkins

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S02E02 - How to live a better life by being more childlike? 50:54

1y ago50:54

50:54

A thought that every adult encounters ever so often is centred around the idea of how life was better when they were a kid, when they were more childlike. I think there are a lot of life lessons in this train of thought, and that is the epicentre of today's episode of The Unlearning Playground. Even The Bible reportedly says something to the tune o…

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S02E01 - What is the purpose of Life, and how to find yours? 1:03:58

1y ago1:03:58

1:03:58

One of the most fundamental questions every person asks at some point in their lives is - “What is the purpose of life?”. Not surprisingly at all, this is also one question that most of us learn to suppress very early on in our lives. In this episode, the first of season two of the unlearning playground podcast, I dive into this question head on. I…

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0042 - The end of season 1, and start of something better 5:11

1y ago5:11

5:11

Endings are hard indeed. But if we keep ourselves stuck in the same old same old, we hold ourselves back to what might be. And therefore, like a snake must shed its old skin someday to allow a new layer to flourish, I end season 1 of The Unlearning Playground podcast today with this episode. I talk about 2 major updates about the content you can ex…

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0041 - How to be better in a position of power (5 book recommendations) 9:37

1+ y ago9:37

9:37

Here are the 5 books I recommend in this episode: Book 1 (https://amzn.to/45mPqs3) Book 2 (https://amzn.to/455eRP8) Book 3 (https://amzn.to/45lWk0E) Book 4 (https://amzn.to/47qjbtH) Book 5 (https://amzn.to/3YtGuPj) -------------- As we grow up, we take up positions of power or at least aspire to do so at some point. That could mean becoming a paren…

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Boundaries 8:50

1+ y ago8:50

8:50

Adam presents thinking about boundaries, testing, and software design. Want more? ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ 🚀 New listener? Start here. 🧭 Get your FREE Guide to software delivery excellence 🖥️ Alistair Cockburn's posts on Hexagonal Architecture 📘 New Book! Deming's Journey to Profound Knowledge by John Willis ☕️ Small Batches #22: Derek C…

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0040 - Life lessons from the Jason Bourne movies 5:35

1+ y ago5:35

5:35

There are some movies that sometimes, out of the blue, end up teaching you life lessons that stay with you forever. I understand it to be very unlikely that an action thriller movie franchise would make the cut to such a list, but it is what it is I guess. What is Jason Bourne about? If you had asked me this question some years ago, my answer would…

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Estimates 10:33

1+ y ago10:33

10:33

Adam presents how he thinks about estimates and delivery. Plus, a special announcement on something new! Want more? ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ 🚀 New listener? Start here. 🧭 Get your FREE Guide to software delivery excellence 🥋 The Software Kaizen Substack 📘 Principles of Product Development Flow 📘 Making Work Visible ☕️ Small Batches #86 -…

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0039 - What is equality & where is it going wrong in 2023 (Indian context included) 19:20

1+ y ago19:20

19:20

Equality is a topic that is central to any relationship, family, community and society. And that makes it an extremely important subject to discuss, especially in today's world where like anything else it is subject to a host of interpretations and biases and opinions. In this video, I delve into the topic of equality in some detail. I talk about w…

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0038 - The courage to be disliked book summary [4 powerful life lessons] 14:14

1+ y ago14:14

14:14

The book I'm covering in this video - The courage to be disliked The courage to be disliked is a life changing book, if there ever was one. And I do not say that lightly. As someone who has spent a good few years reading, devouring & digesting multiple non fiction books, of the self help kind, of the philosophy kind, of the psychology kind etc, I h…

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