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The Bike Shed

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On The Bike Shed, hosts Joël Quenneville and Stephanie Minn discuss development experiences and challenges at thoughtbot with Ruby, Rails, JavaScript, and whatever else is drawing their attention, admiration, or ire this week.

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Joël and Sally sit down to discuss their green and red flags when it comes to PR review.

Joël breaks down the different ways humans review code vs AI, how they both break down large projects into smaller digestible PRs and clarifying your reasoning ... more

Sally and Aji discuss their experiences with invisible mentorship when it comes to code review.

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It’s board game night at the Bike Shed as Joël and Aji crack out the game pieces to assess how their work as programmers influences strategy when playing some of their favourite games.

As they make their way round the board they discuss the cycle of... more

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Joël prepares to write his new book by asking Sally some fundamental questions about Web browsers.

Together they look to answer the deceptively simple question of what is a browser, examining what they are at their core, what they’re capable of beyo... more

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Recent Guests

Adam McCrea
Founder of Judoscale
Judoscale
Episode: 470: All about queues with Adam McCrea
Jimmy Thigpen
Fellow Thoughtbotter and software developer
Thoughtbot
Episode: 469: How are we using AI? with Jimmy Thigpen
Rémy Hannequin
Developer and presenter focused on astronomy and Ruby development
ThoughtBot
Episode: 464: Modelling the stars with Rémy Hannequin
Elaina Natario
ThoughtBotter and designer with extensive experience in product design.
ThoughtBot
Episode: 463: All about modals with Elaina Natario
Aji Slater
A fellow ThoughtBotter who shares insights on developing with Ruby2D and Typescript
ThoughtBot
Episode: 458: Learning Typescript with Aji Slater
Fritz Meissner
Developer at ThoughtBot
ThoughtBot
Episode: 455: Noisy Animals Kata with Fritz Meissner
Steve Polito
Maintainer of the open-source gem, Suspenders, and a developer at ThoughtBot.
ThoughtBot
Episode: 452: Hotwire Essentials with Steve Polito
Noel Rappin
Co-author of 'The Pickaxe Book' and Ruby expert
Pragmatic Bookshelf
Episode: 441: The Pickaxe Book with Noel Rappin
Trevor Turk
Ruby on Rails consultant and co-founder of Hello Weather
Hello Weather
Episode: 439: Async Ruby & Rails with Trevor Turk

Host

Joël Quenneville
Host with a focus on software development practices, sharing experiences in tech and project management.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 243 ratings
  • Valuable for All Developers

    I am a Python developer and derive a lot of value and enjoyment from the podcast despite the fact that the hosts are Ruby developers. The podcast does an excellent job in presenting topics of interest to all software developer, so don’t be put off by the hosts “day jobs.”

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rintel
    United States2 years ago
  • Informative and just plain good radio

    The two co-hosts have chemistry and the show is also well edited. It wouldn't surprise me if somebody on the team has radio experience.

    The show sounds like a bubbly chat ar the coffee machine between two senior engineers.

    On the technical side it definitely leans toward Ruby on Rails subjects. It doesn't dive deep into any particular topic, so I in that sense can't say I've "learned" anything from it. It's a good way to stay aware of current software trends. It's where I first heard about... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    zman603
    United States3 years ago
  • 2 yrs of listening

    One of the best tech podcasts. Highly recommend!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    bnmounir
    United States4 years ago
  • Great mix of fun and depth

    I’m a long time dev and I have to say this is my favourite tech podcast. Both hosts are very humble but experienced. I find myself relating to their challenges and always learn something from their thought process. I appreciate the balance of brevity and diving into the weeds of a meaty technical problem, taking us on the journey with them.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Timwis
    United Kingdom5 years ago
  • Extremely nice hosts and always really fun

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Tiim
    5 years ago

Listeners Say

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Some note the strong technical focus and how it reflects current industry practices, although a few wish for deeper dives into specific subjects.
The casual yet knowledgeable conversational style is well-received, making complex topics accessible to a wide range of developers.
Many find the hosts relatable, often resonating with their challenges and approaches in software development.
Listeners appreciate the blend of technical insights and personal anecdotes, viewing it as an engaging and informative resource.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

470: All about queues with Adam McCrea
Q: Can you give us the quick elevator pitch of what kind of work you have?
Judoscale is an autoscaler that automatically provisions and deprovisions servers based on job and request queue metrics.
466: All about keynotes with Aji Slater
Q: What is the takeaway for your keynote?
It's mostly a secret but is based on insights from watching previous RailsConf keynotes.
466: All about keynotes with Aji Slater
Q: What tip do you have for someone giving a keynote?
Don't try to give a grandiose keynote. Stick to one or two major ideas that an audience can follow.
464: Modelling the stars with Rémy Hannequin
Q: What are some of the challenges that you've encountered while doing this kind of work?
Rémy expressed that learning astronomy was challenging because he lacks a formal scientific background and struggles with understanding the documentation and algorithms.
456: Typescript with Jimmy Thigpen
Q: What are some best practices for writing Typescript?
Use the Enable Strict Mode flag, trust Typescript to infer types, and utilize helpful utility types.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Bike Shed

What is The Bike Shed about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This series explores the world of software development, focusing on Ruby, Rails, JavaScript, and other related topics. Each episode features hosts sharing personal experiences, discussing industry challenges, and offering insights into best practices. Listeners are treated to a combination of technical discussions and relatable anecdotes as the hosts engage with various guests who contribute their expertise on a range of subjects, from AI in development to project management and software quality. The format encourages an open and approachable atmosphere, making complex topics accessible and enjoyable for developers of all skill levels.

The uniqueness of this show lies in its conversational style, which blends in-depth technical knowledge w... more

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