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Water-cooler conversation about web-development. We want to entertain, inspire, and motivate you -- or to put it another way, make your coding career more enjoyable.

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LLMs have read everything, but they haven't spent fifteen years at the company learning which rules actually matter. Can a model ever bring a career's worth of experience to a decision, or is human wisdom overrated to begin with? And now that every a... more

Uncle Bob wrote the book on clean code, and the whole argument rests on one number: you read code ten times for every time you write it, so you'd better make it readable. His agents write it now, and he doesn't read a line. This week we discuss who c... more

We're back after a week off and we have some things to get off our chest. Carol's agent doesn't understand auth, Ben explores the nature of performative coding, Adam agreed that meetings are for decisions, then spent two hours writing an email to pro... more

Worrying about AI is the easy part. Everyone already has a list. The interesting part is what lands on it, what doesn't, and why. From military use, to an AI slop takeover, to the possibility that the tools are making us stupider.

This week, the hos... more

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Recent Guests

Shawn Oden
Tech expert and speaker on digital legacy
Episode: 240: Memento Mori with Shawn Oden
Sean Corfield
Working for an online dating company managing a large database of users.
Online dating company
Episode: 235: When Romance Becomes a Database Problem with Sean Corfield
Dan Wilson
Generative AI expert and Udemy course instructor
Udemy
Episode: 220: Embracing AI with Dan Wilson
Thelma Van
UI/UX Designer
Episode: 170: Thinking in UX with Thelma Van
Carol's Coworker
Co-worker of Carol's and UI/UX Designer
Episode: 170: Thinking in UX with Thelma Van

Hosts

Adam
Host of Working Code; frequent main speaker and contributor of personal anecdotes and technical insight.
Ben
Host contributing personal anecdotes and technical insights; known for candid discussions and humor.
Carol
Host sharing achievements and AI adoption experiences; provides leadership and project perspective.
Tim
Host contributing community perspectives and conference experiences; rounds out tech discussions with broader context.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 50 ratings
  • What a fantastic group of people

    These 4 people are truly awesome to listen to. I can’t wait to catch up and listen to the first 200 episodes while they release the new season! Keep up the good work and great vibes.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    The Caps of TX
    United States2 years ago
  • Okey podcast

    Not bad

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    SerhiiCho
    Ukraine3 years ago
  • Relatable people for actual programmers

    This is the podcast I look forward to every time it hits my feed. I also have learned quite a lot for these four talented people. Except Tim. I’m going to need his email address for my hate mail :)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    scallahan1119
    United States4 years ago
  • Love it

    Listening it every night, I love it

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SerhiiCho
    Ukraine4 years ago
  • Love the honesty and sharing of triumphs and fails. So relatable. Having followed Ben 20 years ago in the CF space, it's great to know even highly visible folks have the same problems as us little people.

    Keep it up!

    Podcast Addict
    mistergin
    4 years ago

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Four hosts deliver relatable, human-centric dev talk with real-world takeaways.
Fans love the openness and varied perspectives, with strong emphasis on coding culture and career growth.
Listeners praise camaraderie and practical insights across topics like AI, debugging, and workflows.
The show draws praise for honesty and actionable advice, though some appreciate sharper debates on AI ethics.

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209: MVP Therapy
Q: What emotional challenges are associated with sticking to the MVP concept?
The emotional challenge comes from the fear of rejection and the need to get over the wall of potential failure if users prefer traditional methods over the new digital solution.
170: Thinking in UX with Thelma Van
Q: What makes a good UI/UX designer?
Having an eye for layout, being comfortable talking to users, and thinking objectively.
170: Thinking in UX with Thelma Van
Q: How did you get into design?
I fell into UX design by accident while working as a creative director.
173: Shopping for Solutions - Payments and Compliance Auditing
Q: What questions do I need to be asking during the sales process where like I'm the customer and I'm going around trying to find the right auditor?
Focus on the functionality of their tools and their responsiveness to your needs, particularly using the software you already have.

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

A tech-focused roundtable features four long-standing hosts who routinely share real-world software development experiences, philosophies, and personal anecdotes. Episodes frequently tackle practical coding challenges, AI tooling in daily work, open-source dynamics, and the human side of being a developer—balancing craft with productivity, burnout, career moves, and community. Listeners often cite camaraderie, actionable takeaways, and candid discussions about tooling, leadership, and the evolving tech landscape as standout qualities. The format mixes teardown-and-tell stories with pragmatic guidance, making it appealing to both individual contributors and engineering teams looking for relatable perspectives and broad insights on modern web... more

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