Join Derek and Jeremy, as they talk about software — from product design to software development to the soft skills you need to make it in the industry. They'll drop at least a few nuggets of wisdom each episode, 96.7% guaranteed.
This week our heroes discuss creativity, or the act of creating something new. Computer science often gets a bad rap for being "too technical." How can the entire software team flex their creative muscles?
This week our heroes get a bit philosophical. Tune in as Derek and Jeremy ask themselves "Why do we do what we do?" Find out what makes them roll out of bed every morning.
This week our heroes discuss The Butterfly Effect in software. Where seemingly insignificant decisions we make today can greatly impact our products down the road. How can we plan for this inevitability?
Over 800 miles and 10,000 boxes later, our heroes have landed in Cincinnati. This week, Jeremy and Derek take a break from unpacking to give a quick update on their cross country trek.
This week, our heroes revisit the concept of empathy. Finding empathy is not just for UX designers and your users. Empathy truly is "the secret sauce" to great software development. Empathy is for everyone.
This week our heroes take a break from 18 weeks of the daily grind of self quarantine, screaming over toddlers during meetings, and eating junk food to catch up and check in.
This week, our heroes interview the one and only Tom Greever, author of "Articulating Design Decisions." They'll talk about working with stakeholders and might reveal how O'Reily picks their cover animals.
This week, our heroes discuss freelance and how you might handle the stress that comes along with doing freelance work. They'll also share some tips to set you up for success on your next freelance gig.