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Code with Jason

Jason Swett
Software Development
Ruby On Rails
Artificial Intelligence
Ruby
Rails
Freelancing
Product Development
Sin City Ruby
Flaky Tests
Test-Driven Development
Consulting
Testing
Software Engineering
Railsconf
Devops
Usability Testing
Abstraction
Project Management
Hotwire
Continuous Integration

On the Code with Jason podcast I discuss technical topics with interesting people. Guests include people from companies like GitHub, Google and Stripe.

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Latest Episodes

In this episode I talk with Riccardo Carlesso, Google developer advocate and co-founder of Rubycon, a Ruby conference held in Rimini, Italy in May 2026. Riccardo explains how a joke about PyCon became the conference's name. He covers why they set it ... more

In this episode I talk with Travis Dockter, organizer of Blastoff Rails in Albuquerque. When Sin City Ruby and RailsConf both ended, Travis decided to start his own conference. We discuss how cheaply you can run a conference outside a big city (about... more

In this episode I talk with Julien Danjou, CEO of Mergify, about merge queues: why PRs that pass CI separately can still break main together, and how testing changes in a queue keeps main green. We discuss how Mergify grew out of OpenStack and open-s... more

In this episode, I talk with Kevin Dias about his journey from investment banking to programming in Japan, building Ambiki for speech language pathologists, and tackling feature requests with a problem-first mindset.

Links:

- Ambiki

- Kevin's Person... more

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Recent Guests

Roy Tomeij
Co-founder and brand ambassador of AppSignal
AppSignal
Episode: 332 - Roy Tomeij, Co-Founder of AppSignal
Eleni Arvanitis Konior
Senior staff software engineer at Cisco Meraki
Cisco Meraki
Episode: 331 - Eleni Konior on Using AI Without Reinventing the Wheel
Irina Nazarova
CEO of Evil Martians and organizer of the San Francisco Ruby community
Evil Martians
Episode: 330 - Irina Nazarova on SF Ruby Conference, Structured Networking, and Ruby Hiring
Adam Dawkins
CTO of Dragon Drop, a company that builds internal tools using Rails
Dragon Drop
Episode: 329 - Adam Dawkins, CTO of Dragon Drop, Returns
Mike Bowler
Agile coach, trainer and consulting hypnotist
Episode: 328 - Mike Bowler - Agile Coach, Trainer & Consulting Hypnotist
Will Carey
CTO of Brand New Box
Brand New Box
Episode: 327 - Will Carey, CTO of Brand New Box
Bruno Sutic
Creator of RailsBilling, a gem for Rails + Stripe subscriptions
RailsBilling
Episode: 326 - Bruno Sutic, Creator of RailsBilling
Joe Masilotti
Hotwire Native and Rails/JavaScript consultant, creator of Purchase Kit and Saturn CI
masilotti.com / Purchase Kit / Saturn CI
Episode: 322 - Joe Masilotti
Bob Martin
Author of Clean Code; experienced programmer and thinker on software architecture
Author/Programmer
Episode: 321 - Uncle Bob Martin

Host

Jason
Software developer and consultant

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 45 ratings
  • Surprisingly philosophical

    I went in thinking I would get an interesting conversation between two coders about code. I got that, but also much more. Tangents into consciousness, infinity, and other philosophical topics make this show stand out.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LouFranco
    United Statesa year ago
  • You should code with Jason.

    Jason. This is not terrible.

    It is quite good, in fact.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JP Camara
    United States2 years ago
  • Great guests and topical questions

    I really like Jason’s interviewing style. He has really interesting guests and he is not afraid to ask uncomfortable questions or disagree with his guests. I highly recommend it!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    etagwerker
    United States4 years ago
  • Such a wealth of knowledge! 🧠

    Code with Jason is so insightful and I’ve enjoyed every episode I’ve listened to so far! Jason is a very skilled interviewer - he does such a great job of sharing his own personal wisdom and I love how he’s also able to lead meaningful conversations with industry experts who bring so much experience and actionable insight to the table. Highly recommend checking this show out - you won’t be disappointed!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ASobering
    United States5 years ago
  • A top recomendation

    I have been following this podcast from the start. Jason’s relaxed easy going style and willingness to dig into the why of a topic is just one of the values you can get out of this podcast. So much is learned from the tangents, that often occur, while talking with guest that those side-tracks are icing on the cake. I find myself sharing links to many of the episodes with my team since the topics are so pertinent to current development ideals.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    rsmokeUM
    United States5 years ago

Listeners Say

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Jason's relaxed interviewing style makes room for direct questions, disagreement, and meaningful follow-up.
Listeners praise the strong Ruby and Rails coverage and the host's candid, engaging approach.
Listeners value the experienced guests and practical insights they can apply to software development and team work.
Technical discussions often extend into philosophical tangents, which listeners see as a distinctive part of the conversations.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#186
Sweden/Technology
Apple Podcasts
#194
United Arab Emirates/Technology
Apple Podcasts
#225
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

329 - Adam Dawkins, CTO of Dragon Drop, Returns
Q: What's behind the idea that it's not about the code?
Dawkins says the goal is to solve the underlying problem and deliver a working solution, which may sometimes mean changing a policy instead of writing code. Code quality matters because maintainable code supports that goal, but a polished pull request is not success until the solution is live and useful.
329 - Adam Dawkins, CTO of Dragon Drop, Returns
Q: How have things changed for you now that AI exists, and client expectations have changed?
Dawkins says some clients now build quick, single-purpose apps to create reports or alternative views of their data. Development teams can support this with better APIs or access while focusing their own work on the larger product and its safeguards.
331 - Eleni Konior on Using AI Without Reinventing the Wheel
Q: Tell me what you're telling me a little bit about pre-show, where people will reinvent the wheel with AI.
Konior says AI makes it easy to create bespoke versions of existing tools, such as Jira boards or skill marketplaces, creating extra maintenance work and wasting resources that could go toward solving new problems.
331 - Eleni Konior on Using AI Without Reinventing the Wheel
Q: For anybody who didn't catch the first episode, do you want to tell us a little bit about yourself?
Eleni Arvanitis Konior says she is a senior staff software engineer at Cisco Meraki, a first-generation Greek-American college graduate, and enjoys the outdoors and bass guitar.
330 - Irina Nazarova on SF Ruby Conference, Structured Networking, and Ruby Hiring
Q: When do tickets go on sale, and where can I buy one?
Early bird tickets will be announced at RubyConf and linked from sfruby.com. SF Ruby community subscribers on Luma can receive access earlier.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Code with Jason

What is Code with Jason about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Relaxed, in-depth conversations about software development, with a particular focus on Ruby and Rails, software design, testing, and the changing role of AI in engineering. Jason speaks with developers, founders, technical leaders, authors, and consultants who bring experience building products, tools, and software businesses. Discussions move between practical choices, such as architecture, observability, and payment systems, and broader questions about programming, entrepreneurship, and how teams work. The conversational format leaves room for personal stories and philosophical tangents alongside technical detail. Its distinctive appeal is the mix of hands-on engineering advice and candid discussion of the business and human challenges be... more

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Recent guests on Code with Jason include:

1. Roy Tomeij
2. Eleni Arvanitis Konior
3. Irina Nazarova
4. Adam Dawkins
5. Mike Bowler
6. Will Carey
7. Bruno Sutic
8. Joe Masilotti

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