Meta Tech Podcast ARCHIVE: What it's like to write code at Meta
Sep 1, 2025
Dive into the world of coding at Meta with insights from seasoned software engineers. Discover the intricacies of managing monorepos and how they streamline development amidst complexity. Learn about the art of code reviews and the role AI plays in enhancing code quality. The discussion also highlights the challenges of technical transitions, structured release processes, and the balance between speed and accountability in software delivery. This lively conversation sheds light on the innovative practices that keep Meta at the forefront of tech.
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Bootcamp SEV Led To Mobile Career
- Dustin caused a SEV during bootcamp that set everyone's life event to 'graduated from Stanford'.
- The incident led him to move into mobile after mentors supported him and he found a better fit.
Code Generation Drives Repo Size
- Much of the repo grows from generated code representing product graph objects and GraphQL types.
- Checked-in generated files multiply code size but standardise usage and safety across teams.
Standardise Frameworks To Improve Mobility
- Use common frameworks for DB access and objects to reduce bespoke implementations and ease internal mobility.
- Standardised infra lets engineers move teams without relearning idiosyncratic code.