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Social Engineering with James Lai

James Lai
Software Engineering
Software Development
Engineering
Burnout
Pull Request
Agile
Code Review
Collaboration
Mental Health
Work-Life Balance
Gartner Hype Cycle
Google
Agile Manifesto
Communication
Vacation
Hobbies
Occupational Health
Scrum
Kanban
Nosql

A podcast dedicated to the social and human elements of software engineering

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Our workstations are our de-facto tools of the trade. Yet many engineers spend little time investing in or improving their workstations. Having a great workstation can make you more productive, enjoy your time at your workstation, and even create con... more

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No one tends to think twice about their "company values". They tend to be meaningless words posted on the website or on a poster hung on the wall. They don't inform nor tell you anything about how your company operates. However, your company does act... more

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Pull requests are something we'll make thousands of times in our careers, but it's easy for them to go off the rails. Problems can emerge from the code, to the review comments, to the very concept of the pull request itself, turning what should have ... more

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Agile, when properly implemented, can be an exceedingly powerful philosophy on software development. But gone wrong, it can often hinder and harm more than it helps. In this episode, I discuss common agile implementation failures and pitfalls across ... more

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 3 ratings
  • Great new podcast!

    Congratulations on your new podcast James! It looks and sounds very professional. I've listened to a couple of episodes so far and I think you're on to something here. I appreciate all your insights on engineering and how you think it will be affected by AI. You definitely have the voice for this. Keep up the great work!

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    Rickwmo
    United States7 months ago

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The show balances technical topics with thoughtful commentary on workplace dynamics.
Listeners appreciate the host's practical take on engineering culture and real-world tech work.
Guests and topics are framed to be actionable for engineers seeking pragmatic improvements in their teams.

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

A thoughtful, practitioner-oriented show exploring the social and human side of software engineering. Episodes consistently tackle how teams collaborate, communicate, and manage practical realities like Agile misfits, PR workflows, burnout, and the tension between management rhetoric and actual behavior. There's a noticeable thread around avoiding overengineering, debating build vs. buy, and understanding Agile as a philosophy rather than a rigid process, all anchored by real-world anecdotes from a seasoned engineer. A distinctive angle is the emphasis on culture, leadership, and human factors as core levers for productivity and product quality, making it worth considering for listeners who want engineering outcomes to align with healthy or... more

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