Dev Interrupted
LinearB
Software itself is fundamentally changing. We explore the transition to agentic orchestration, vibe coding, and AI-native development, grounding the conversation in the principles that have always defined great engineering.On Tuesdays, we interview the founders, architects, and builders of the world’s most impactful tech to uncover the timeless engineering principles and strategies shaping the next era of development.And on Fridays, we drop an end-of-week roundup of the biggest news in AI and software, and what it actually means for your career, your craft, and your life as a developer.Subscribe to stay ahead of the next era of code.
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Jul 2, 2024 • 44min
Realistic Product Roadmaps and Other Lies | Best Egg’s Johnny Ray Austin
Engineering leader Johnny Ray Austin discusses handling unrealistic expectations in product development, aligning roadmaps with business goals, managing ambiguity in teams, and debunking common industry delusions like 'build it and they will come'. The conversation emphasizes the importance of transparency, meaningful metrics, and fostering a high-performing engineering culture to drive successful outcomes.
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Jun 25, 2024 • 39min
Labs: Everything You Need to Know About Software Engineering Intelligence (SEI)
Exploring Software Engineering Intelligence (SEI) platforms in this podcast, discussing data optimization, profitability in engineering, and how SEI can benefit VPEs and CTOs. The future of SEI platforms, automation, and managerial effectiveness are highlighted, emphasizing the importance of data-driven decision-making and workflow optimization.
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Jun 18, 2024 • 23min
Data Science & AI: Getting Buy-In and Demonstrating ROI | PagerDuty’s Sanghamitra Goswami
Sanghamitra Goswami, Senior Director of Data Science at PagerDuty, discusses leveraging AI in engineering teams, measuring ROI, and practical AI applications. Topics include the importance of LLMs, getting buy-in for AI, and finding use cases for AI in products.
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Jun 4, 2024 • 24min
The Power of Micro Frontends & Breaking Down Monoliths | Thayse Onofrio
Thayse Onofrio, Software Engineer, delves into micro frontends, highlighting their independence and deployment benefits over monoliths. She discusses the challenges of transitioning, the importance of coordination, and cultural impacts on developers. Exploring bounded contexts, testing challenges, and team collaboration, she emphasizes flexibility and continuous evolution in frontend development.
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May 28, 2024 • 46min
Deliver Better Results: How to Unlock Your Organization's Potential | Gil Broza
Author Gil Broza discusses achieving better results through Agile processes, system thinking, and mindful mindset adjustments. He highlights pitfalls leaders face, like viewing people as resources, and emphasizes the importance of a unified organizational mindset.
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May 21, 2024 • 39min
How to Increase Adoption of Internal Developer Tooling | Bloomberg’s Luis Vega
Bloomberg's Engineering Manager Luis Vega shares insights on enhancing developer engagement with internal tools by applying UX design and branding. He discusses creating intuitive applications, giving mascots to apps, and fostering a culture of innovation at Bloomberg. Vega also reflects on his journey into development and future plans for the company's internal tools.
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May 14, 2024 • 38min
Labs: Setting Engineering Goals and Reporting to Stakeholders
CTO of LinearB, Yishai Beeri, joins the podcast to discuss setting and reporting engineering goals. They cover methodologies for predictability, key metrics like planning accuracy and cycle time, and effective communication with business stakeholders. Learn how to align engineering goals with business priorities for operational excellence.
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Apr 30, 2024 • 44min
Why You Need to Take Risks as an Engineering Leader | GitHub’s VPE Neha Batra
Neha Batra, VP of Engineering at GitHub, discusses the importance of taking risks in leadership, establishing communication pathways, and conducting AMAs with your team. She also shares insights on building trust, accountability, and gathering signals from team members. Neha highlights the pitfalls leaders should avoid and the value of curiosity in navigating experiences like dating.
Apr 23, 2024 • 29min
Unlocking Employee Engagement and Innovation | ADP’s Chuck Lafferty
Chuck Lafferty, VP of CRM at ADP, discusses employee engagement, trust-building in teams, and innovative techniques like 'Survey Roulette'. Understanding individual needs and fostering meaningful work leads to increased productivity. Actionable steps include personalized interactions and empathetic leadership to improve engagement.
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Apr 16, 2024 • 45min
Automated ≠ Autonomous: Developer Productivity and AI | MongoDB’s Tara Hernandez
Tara Hernandez, VP of Developer Productivity at MongoDB, delves into achieving developer productivity through outcomes, minimizing noise, and balancing tech, processes, and communication. She discusses three horizons for investment breakdown, the importance of goal setting for noise reduction, and the role of AI in developer productivity.
