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overcommitted.dev | A crew of overcommitted software engineers
Software Engineering
Github
Imposter Syndrome
Pull Requests
Mental Health
Career Change
Thinking In Systems
Developer Workflows
CI/CD
Gophercon EU
Programming Language
Software Development
Donella Meadows
Github Copilot
Self-Worth
AI Ethics
Technical Debt
Team Dynamics
Feedback Loops
System Goals

A show for software engineers and programmers that are passionate about learning and career growth. Join the women in tech hosts as they share with each other and interview influential folks in the world of software on their career strategies. We cover subjects like AI, software ethics, social media, engineering and leadership strategy, all with the goal of getting better at what we love to do.

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This week on Overcommitted, Erika and Brittany welcome Idan Gazit, head of GitHub Next — a senior-heavy innovation team making strategic "long bets" on the future of software engineering and software projects. Idan shares insights into runni... more

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In this special in-person episode recorded at the GitHub office, Brittany and Bethany dive into the evolving role of AI agents in software development and programming as of early 2026. They discuss the impact of AI tools like Copilot and Cla... more

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Sean Goedecke, a staff engineer on GitHub's Copilot team and a prominent voice in software development, shares his unique frameworks for software engineering and improving programmer productivity. In this episode, discover how understanding ... more

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What do composing music and fixing bugs have in common? More than you'd think.In this episode of Overcommitted, hosts Erika and Bethany sit down with Marco Herrera Rendon, Senior Engineer at Comcast specializing in Rust development who, not long ago,... more

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Recent Guests

Sean Goedecke
Staff engineer on GitHub's Copilot team and influential blogger
GitHub
Episode: How Staff Engineers Impact Software Projects and Programmer Productivity with Sean Goedecke
Marco Herrera Rendon
Senior Engineer at Comcast specializing in Rust development
Comcast
Episode: From Score to Source Code: Non-Traditional Careers, Rust, and Embracing What You Don't Know Yet
Sam Rose
Developer educator at Ngrok and software engineer turned educator
Ngrok
Episode: Interactive Computer Science Education: Sam Rose on Visual Learning & Developer Teaching
Robby Russell
Creator of Oh My ZSH and founder of Planet Argon
Planet Argon
Episode: Sustainability in Software Development: Robby Russell on Tech Debt and Engineering Culture
Abbey Perini
Mid-level web developer, fiber artist, and speaker
Hygenia
Episode: Accessibility, Fiber Arts, and ADHD with Abbey Perini
Christina Martinez
Developer Experience Engineer and advocate for making silly software.
Resend
Episode: Making Silly Software with Christina Martinez
Bassem Dghaidi
Senior Software Engineer at GitHub and Content Creator at Glitch.Stream
GitHub
Episode: Building Without the Buzzwords: Real Talk on System Design with Bassem Dghaidi
Tammy Metz
Software engineer at GitHub, former middle school librarian
GitHub
Episode: From Librarian to Software Engineer: Tammy Metz on Career Pivots and Mentorship
Cassidy Williams
Senior Director of Developer Advocacy at GitHub
GitHub
Episode: Lifting as you Climb: Cassidy Williams on DevRel, Mentorship, and Building for Developers

Hosts

Bethany
Host with a focus on technology careers and mentorship
Brittany
Co-hosts and hosts episodes on system design, leadership, and engineering culture
Erica
Host with a focus on engineering practices and storytelling in tech

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How Staff Engineers Impact Software Projects and Programmer Productivity with Sean Goedecke
Q: How do you think of the importance of system design for engineers?
Sean emphasizes the enduring significance of system design fundamentals in the evolving tech landscape, especially with AI advancements.
How Staff Engineers Impact Software Projects and Programmer Productivity with Sean Goedecke
Q: Do you think that your writing has changed now that you have a large audience?
Sean reflects on how feedback from readers has influenced his engineering perspective and writing.
How Staff Engineers Impact Software Projects and Programmer Productivity with Sean Goedecke
Q: What is one thing that you are currently building or obsessed with learning right now?
Sean shares his experience and challenges in building a system for generating cryptic crossword puzzles.
Interactive Computer Science Education: Sam Rose on Visual Learning & Developer Teaching
Q: How has your writing evolved since you started blogging?
I focus on being respectful of the reader's time and aim for clarity while reducing unnecessary content.
Interactive Computer Science Education: Sam Rose on Visual Learning & Developer Teaching
Q: What made you decide to write about something so personal publicly?
My wife urged me to share our experiences because not many people do, and it helps to connect with others facing similar challenges.

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The show centers on practical software engineering careers, leadership, and technology topics through candid conversations with engineers, educators, and developer advocates. Episodes frequently cover system design, AI's impact on development, career pivots, mentorship, developer relations, and accessibility in tech, often weaving in personal stories to illustrate professional growth. A distinctive thread is the blend of technical depth with humane, career-focused guidance—from navigating complex systems and sustainable coding to nurturing mental health and building inclusive developer communities. This mix is well suited for listeners who want actionable insights for engineering leadership, career advancement, and community building in tec... more

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