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Maintainable

Robby Russell
Technical Debt
Software Maintenance
Ruby
Maintainability
Open Source
Microservices
Performance Optimization
Wunderlist
Legacy Code
Software Development
Flipper
Ruby On Rails
Agile Development
Refactoring
Moduliths
Dependency Management
Code Quality
Programming Education
Onboarding
Database Optimization

Do you feel like you're hitting a wall with your existing software projects? Are you curious to hear how other people are navigating this? You're not alone. On the Maintainable Software Podcast, Robby speaks with seasoned practitioners who have overcome the technical and cultural problems often associated with software development. Our guests will share stories in each episode and outline tangible... more

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Kent Beck: You’re Ignoring Optionality… and Paying for It

In this episode of Maintainable, Robby speaks with Kent Beck, a foundational voice in modern software development and author of Tidy First?. Kent joins from California to explore why optional... more

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Episode Highlights

[00:00:48] What Makes Software Maintainable

Don explains why unnecessary complexity is the biggest barrier to maintainability, drawing on themes from A Philosophy of Software Design.

[00:03:14] The Cost of Clever Abstractions

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Episode Summary

In this conversation, Robby sits down with software engineer and author Chris Zetter to explore what building a relational database from scratch can teach us about maintainability, architectural thinking, and team culture. Chris shar... more

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Maintaining consistency across a sprawling codebase is one of the hardest challenges in software engineering. Denis Rechkunov, a Principal Software Engineer at Elastic, joins Robby to share how his team turned consistency into a cultural practice rat... more

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Recent Guests

Don MacKinnon
Lead Architect and Engineering Manager at Search Craft
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Episode: Don MacKinnon: Why Simplicity Beats Cleverness in Software Design
Chris Zetter
Software engineer, speaker, and author of the book 'Build a Database Server'
Episode: Chris Zetter: Building a Database to Better Understand Maintainability
Denis Rechkunov
Principal software engineer at Elastic
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Episode: Denis Rechkunov: When Consistency Becomes a Culture
Nathan Ladd
Principal at BrightWorks Digital with two decades in the software industry.
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Episode: Nathan Ladd: Relentless Improvement and the Cost of Neglect
Taylor Otwell
Founder and CEO of Laravel
Laravel
Episode: Taylor Otwell: What 14 Years of Laravel Taught Me About Maintainability
Joel Chippindale
CTO coach with over 20 years of experience leading software teams.
Monkeystum
Episode: Joel Chippindale: Why High-Quality Software Isn’t About Developer Skill Alone
Melanie Sumner
Product Accessibility Lead for Design Systems at HashiCorp
HashiCorp
Episode: Melanie Sumner: Why Continuous Accessibility Is a Strategic Advantage
Mercedes Bernard
Staff Software Engineer at KIT, advocating for thoughtful technical debt management.
KIT
Episode: Mercedes Bernard: Friendly Code Welcomes Everyone In
Evan Phoenix
CEO of Mirror
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Episode: Evan Phoenix: The Why of the One Line

Host

Robby Russell
Host of Maintainable

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 106 ratings
  • So far great!

    Love this show. Each episode has something they've experienced which maps to my own experience in long-running codebases.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Exe Gete
    United States2 years ago
  • Entertaining and relevant.

    Appreciate it

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    McZul
    Germany2 years ago
  • A great listen!

    The host's ability to draw out detailed and meaningful conversations with each guest is awesome. This podcast is a must-listen for anyone keen on improving their knowledge in software.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jimmy Kl.
    Philippines2 years ago
  • Great Perspetives on Keeping Software Alive

    Absolutely my favorite podcast. Robby does a great job covering the breadth of the industry and getting different insights and perspectives about what it takes to ensure a codebase can survive the test of time, employee turnover, industry changes, and so much more.

    It’s refreshing to get insights that balance technical idealism with the reality that building software is messy work done by imperfect humans who also have goals outside of writing that next line of code.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Garrett Dimon
    United States4 years ago
  • So far great!

    Listened to a few episodes so far, and there are substantial nuggets in each episode. Loving it!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Exe Gete
    United States4 years ago

Listeners Say

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Many find the conversations relatable and beneficial for overcoming challenges in their own software projects.
Listeners appreciate the engaging discussions and insights on software maintainability, seeing the value in the varied experiences shared by guests.
The host is noted for drawing out rich conversations with each guest, enhancing the overall listening experience.
The series is recognized for providing practical and actionable advice, appealing especially to professionals in the software development field.

Chart Rankings

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#219
Italy/Technology
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#11
Ukraine/Technology
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#129
Denmark/Technology
Apple Podcasts
#219
Netherlands/Technology
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#234
Sweden/Technology

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Don MacKinnon: Why Simplicity Beats Cleverness in Software Design
Q: What are your thoughts on automation and testing with strong typing?
Strong typing simplifies automated testing since it provides clear contracts for what is expected.
Don MacKinnon: Why Simplicity Beats Cleverness in Software Design
Q: What practices do you find help in keeping your team aligned around simplicity?
We write RFCs for larger features to think critically about the problem and discuss solutions as a team before implementation.
Don MacKinnon: Why Simplicity Beats Cleverness in Software Design
Q: Can you share a story about inherited projects and how you simplified them?
I inherited a Node.js API project with complex abstractions on the data model layer that made it painful to develop. I focused on making the code more straightforward and understandable.
Don MacKinnon: Why Simplicity Beats Cleverness in Software Design
Q: What do you believe are common characteristics of well-maintained software?
Software that avoids unnecessary complexity or abstraction; it should be easy to read and understand, making it easier to onboard new team members.
Chris Zetter: Building a Database to Better Understand Maintainability
Q: Can you explain the concept of 'boring technology'?
Boring technology is about choosing reliable and well-maintained tech stacks to avoid the risks associated with newer, less stable options that could create maintainability issues.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Maintainable

What is Maintainable about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This series provides insights from experienced practitioners in the software industry, focusing on the challenges of maintaining and improving software projects. Each episode features conversations that delve into technical and cultural hurdles faced in software development, emphasizing the significance of simplicity, documentation, and team collaboration. Listeners can expect practical advice and strategies for managing technical debt, understanding legacy systems, and fostering an inclusive coding culture, thereby improving the maintainability of their projects. Unique to this series is the consistent invitation of guests who hold substantial experience in software development and maintenance, creating a diverse array of perspectives and ... more

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1. Don MacKinnon
2. Chris Zetter
3. Denis Rechkunov
4. Nathan Ladd
5. Taylor Otwell
6. Joel Chippindale
7. Melanie Sumner
8. Mercedes Bernard

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