Code with Jason

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  327 - Will Carey, CTO of Brand New Box 05.09.2026 56min

  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
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  326 - Bruno Sutic, Creator of RailsBilling 31.08.2026 56min

  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
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  325 - Adam Burgess, Creator of Domain Tracker 01.08.2026 45min

  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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  324 - Renaissance Code 2026 Speaker Dave Thomas: Fundamentals of Software Development 05.07.2026 51min

  In this episode I talk with Dave Thomas about the rapid changes in technology and the importance of returning to software development fundamentals. We discuss the pitfalls of relying solely on AI-generated code and the value of elegance, simplicity, and deep understanding in software design. Links: - Renaissance Code - RubyConf - Nonsense Monthly
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  323 - David Yanacek on 20 Years of Innovation at AWS 01.07.2026 1t 10min

  In this episode I talk with David Yanacek about his journey from operating Amazon's web server fleet to revolutionizing DevOps at AWS. We discuss AI in software development, spec-driven development, and universal testing techniques. David shares insights into operational excellence and the Amazon Builders Library. Links: - Amazon Builders Library - Nonsense Monthly
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  322 - Joe Masilotti 16.06.2026 1t 1min

  In this episode I talk with Joe Masilotti about his new podcast with Colleen Schnettler, 'Permission Not Required.' We discuss how two independent consultants navigate the challenges and opportunities in business today, especially regarding the evolving role of AI in our field. Links: - Joe Masilotti's Website - Nonsense Monthly
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  321 - Uncle Bob Martin 03.06.2026 58min

  In this episode I talk with Bob Martin about his work with programming languages using AI, the essence of software engineering, and why understanding epistemology matters for developers. We also explore dependency inversion and the benefits of a robust test suite. Links: Uncle Bob on TwitterBob Martin's websiteClean CodeNonsense Monthly
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  320 - John Nunemaker of Fireside.fm, Box Out Sports and Very Good Software 23.05.2026 57min

  In this episode I talk with John Nunemaker about his journey with Ruby, acquiring Fireside.fm, and his ventures in software focused on podcast hosting and feature flag services. We also explore the potential impacts of AI in the development space and John's vision for the future. Links: - Box Out Sports - Very Good Software - Flipper Cloud - Fireside.fm - Nonsense Monthly
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  319 - Kellen Presley of Rhizome Compliance 27.04.2026 1t 1min

  In this episode I talk with Kellen Presley about Rhizome Compliance, an anti-money laundering platform. We discuss the challenges of gaining initial customers, leveraging AI with Ruby on Rails, and the evolving role of developers in the AI age. Links: - Rhizome Compliance - RubyConf 2026 - Nonsense Monthly
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  318 - Adam Dawkins, CTO of Dragon Drop 09.04.2026 52min

  In this episode I talk with Adam Dawkins, CTO of Dragon Drop, about building internal tools using Ruby on Rails, the challenges of growing codebases, and how to effectively manage design and technical debt. We explore abstractions, code quality, and the philosophy behind good testing practices. Links: - Dragon Drop - adamdawkins.com - Adam Dawkins on LinkedIn - Nonsense Monthly
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  317 - Edward Tewiah, Creator of PropertyWebBuilder 29.03.2026 51min

  In this episode I talk with Edward Tewiah about his journey with PropertyWebBuilder, a Ruby on Rails toolkit for real estate websites. We discuss the challenges of building a flexible UI, meeting client needs, and how AI is revolutionizing Edward's approach to development. Links: - PropertyWebBuilder on GitHub - Nonsense Monthly
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  316 - Adapting to AI in the Agency World with Errol Schmidt 27.03.2026 1t 3min

  In this episode I talk with Errol Schmidt from reinteractive about the evolving role of development agencies amid rapid AI advancements. We explore the impact of AI tools on productivity and the future of software development, as well as the cultural differences in responding to AI's rise. Links: reinteractiveRubyConfNonsense Monthly
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  315 - Dave Thomas, RubyConf 2026 Keynote Speaker 16.03.2026 1t 8min

  In this episode, I talk with Dave Thomas about RubyConf 2026, the essence of a good conference, and the philosophy of programming, including abstraction and the art of using AI in coding. Links: The Pragmatic ProgrammerThe Pragmatic BookshelfPragDave.meNonsense Monthly
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  313 - David Santoro, CTO of Carwow 02.03.2026 57min

  In this episode I talk with David Santoro, CTO of Carwow, about his journey from startup co-founder to leading a large engineering team. We discuss carwow's evolution, their focus on scalability, and how they tackled growth challenges across different countries. David also shares strategic product and technical decisions. Links: CarwowDavid Santoro on LinkedInCarwow Product Engineering BlogNonsense Monthly
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  312 - AI, Observability, and Entrepreneurship with John Gallagher 26.02.2026 59min

  In this episode I talk with John Gallagher about changes in AI over the last 18 months and the impact of luck on success. Links: John's LinktreeJoyful ProgrammingJohn's LinkedInNonsense Monthly
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  311 - Tyler Ewing, Creator of Ductwork 14.02.2026 1t 8min

  In this episode I talk with Tyler Ewing about Ductwork, his innovative workflow framework for Ruby and Rails. We explore its unique position between background job libraries like Sidekiq and heavier solutions like Temporal, and how Ductwork aims to streamline complex workflows with a focus on durability and usability. Links: Ductwork WebsiteDuctwork GitHubDuctwork DocsNonsense Monthly
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  310 - Brad Taylor, Fractional CTO 14.02.2026 1t

  In this episode I talk with Brad Taylor about his journey as a fractional CTO and advisor for various companies. We discuss his experience with open source medical records, the importance of business objects, and navigating complexity in software projects. We also touch on storytelling in code and managing technical debt. Links: Brad Taylor's CompanyBrad Taylor's SubstackNonsense Monthly
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  309 - How I Built SaturnCI (Starring JP Camara) 09.02.2026 1t 17min

  In this episode I talk with JP Camara about RubyConf 2026, submitting CFPs, and why everyone should give talks. JP shares his experience using SaturnCI on the Mastodon project, and we dig into Saturn CI's Docker-based setup, Kubernetes architecture, and test-focused UX philosophy. Links: jpcamara.comSaturnCINonsense Monthly
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  308 - Christian and Jason Fail to Talk About AI 03.02.2026 1t 24min

  In this episode I talk with Christian Genco about IQ, the pros and cons of high intelligence, the Big Five personality traits, evolutionary differences between men and women, hypergamy, the origins of money, and whether Yuval Harari's "shared fiction" concept holds up. We never got to the AI topic we planned. Links: Nonsense Monthly
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  307 - Kody Kendall, Co-Founder and CEO of LlamaPress AI 25.01.2026 1t 23min

  In this episode I talk with Cody Kendall about building software for his dad's HVAC business, learning usability testing, pivoting from contractor software to AI-generated code, and why he built LlamaPress. LlamaPress AINonsense Monthly