In this episode I talk with Dave Thomas about the rapid changes in technology and the importance of returning to software development fundamentals. We discuss the pitfalls of relying solely on AI-generated code and the value of elegance, simplicity, and deep understanding in software design.

Links:
- Renaissance Code
- RubyConf
- Nonsense Monthly

In this episode I talk with David Yanacek about his journey from operating Amazon's web server fleet to revolutionizing DevOps at AWS. We discuss AI in software development, spec-driven development, and universal testing techniques. David shares insights into operational excellence and the Amazon Builders Library.

Links:
- Amazon Builders Library
- Nonsense Monthly

In this episode I talk with Joe Masilotti about his new podcast with Colleen Schnettler, 'Permission Not Required.' We discuss how two independent consultants navigate the challenges and opportunities in business today, especially regarding the evolving role of AI in our field.

Links:
- Joe Masilotti's Website
- Nonsense Monthly

In this episode I talk with Bob Martin about his work with programming languages using AI, the essence of software engineering, and why understanding epistemology matters for developers. We also explore dependency inversion and the benefits of a robust test suite.

Links:

• Uncle Bob on Twitter
• Bob Martin's website
• Clean Code
• Nonsense Monthly
  
  

In this episode I talk with John Nunemaker about his journey with Ruby, acquiring Fireside.fm, and his ventures in software focused on podcast hosting and feature flag services. We also explore the potential impacts of AI in the development space and John's vision for the future.

Links:
- Box Out Sports
- Very Good Software
- Flipper Cloud
- Fireside.fm
- Nonsense Monthly

In this episode I talk with Kellen Presley about Rhizome Compliance, an anti-money laundering platform. We discuss the challenges of gaining initial customers, leveraging AI with Ruby on Rails, and the evolving role of developers in the AI age.

Links:
- Rhizome Compliance
- RubyConf 2026
- Nonsense Monthly

In this episode I talk with Adam Dawkins, CTO of Dragon Drop, about building internal tools using Ruby on Rails, the challenges of growing codebases, and how to effectively manage design and technical debt. We explore abstractions, code quality, and the philosophy behind good testing practices.

Links:
- Dragon Drop
- adamdawkins.com
- Adam Dawkins on LinkedIn
- Nonsense Monthly

In this episode I talk with Edward Tewiah about his journey with PropertyWebBuilder, a Ruby on Rails toolkit for real estate websites. We discuss the challenges of building a flexible UI, meeting client needs, and how AI is revolutionizing Edward's approach to development.

Links:
- PropertyWebBuilder on GitHub
- Nonsense Monthly

In this episode I talk with Errol Schmidt from reinteractive about the evolving role of development agencies amid rapid AI advancements. We explore the impact of AI tools on productivity and the future of software development, as well as the cultural differences in responding to AI's rise.

Links:

• reinteractive
• RubyConf
• Nonsense Monthly

In this episode, I talk with Dave Thomas about RubyConf 2026, the essence of a good conference, and the philosophy of programming, including abstraction and the art of using AI in coding.

Links:

• The Pragmatic Programmer
• The Pragmatic Bookshelf
• PragDave.me
• Nonsense Monthly