Refactored

By Chris Tonkinson, Frank Koehl

A casual, ongoing conversation between two technology leaders with Chris Tonkinson and Frank Koehl.... more

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The podcast currently has 164 episodes available.

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December 29, 2020004: Creature Comforts
Refactored #004: “Creature Comforts”
On this episode of Refactored…
The guys talk a lot about office ergonomics, and especially keyboards (like the Fantech and Moonlander), mice (like the MX Master).
Frank declares himself Ron Swanson.
The guys explain why they like to let developers choose their own equipment, and how they approach that.
Everyone agrees that training availability (like PluralSight, Udemy, and MSDN) are worth more than the cost of admission.
Frank lays down a great framework for evaluating your attrition on an annual basis - are your departures largely voluntary and regrettable?
The pick of the week is the Logitech MX Master with it’s sweet MagSpeed scroll wheel.
… and much more!
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1h 11min
December 22, 2020003: Working With a 10x Developer
Refactored #003: “Working With a 10x Developer”
On this episode of Refactored…
Top lessons learned from working with a 10x developer by Jeffrey Bakker
The guys debate the definition of “Legacy” code. Frank says it boils down to age & depedencies, while Chris thinks it has more to do with a [lack of] control.
The guys agree that code reviews MUST be dispassionate analysis. No names. No emotions. “You are not your code.”
Chris has a bone to pick with BDD. Frank agrees it’s bunk.
Kent Beck, of Extreme Programming fame, doesn’t advocate 100% test coverage.
Frank and Chris agree that documentation, tests, and all the other “meta” are non-negotiable parts of writing software.
The pick of the week is the Das Keyboard 5Q.
… and much more!
Don’t be shy! Reach out at [email protected].
Visit https://refactored.work/ for the full archive, show notes, and more. Hosted by Chris Tonkinson and Frank Koehl.
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1h 11min
December 15, 2020002: Continuous Reflection
Refactored #002: “Continuous Reflection”
On this episode of Refactored…
Chris shares that everything he does is always in beta, just like the Gmail of yore.
Frank has questions about the “Continuous Reflection” process Chris implemented to replace boring & useless HR annual reviews.
The guys agree that career goals are a good thing to think about.
It’s no secret that you can’t do everything you used to do, the way you used to do it, through Zoom.
John Maxwell has entered the chat when Failing Forward gets referenced.
The guys untangle the differences between objectives and KPIs.
The pick of the week is Dan Carlin’s Hardcore History podcast.
… and much more!
Don’t be shy! Reach out at [email protected].
Visit https://refactored.work/ for the full archive, show notes, and more. Hosted by Chris Tonkinson and Frank Koehl.
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1h 7min
December 08, 2020001: As These Things Tend to Happen
Refactored #001: “As these things tend to happen”
On this episode of Refactored…
Co-hosts Frank Koehl and Chris Tonkinson introduce themselevs, and the show.
The entire mantra for the show is: All you have to do to succeed is suck a little less every day.
The guys talk about hiring and firing, as being the single most important leadership functions.
The guys discuss résumés, interviews, and negotiations.
The guys compare and contrast the benefits of experience coming from startups vs enterprises.
Frank does a better job at explaining the difference between sympathy and empathy. Chris sounds like a jerk.
… and much more!
Don’t be shy! Reach out at [email protected].
Visit https://refactored.work/ for the full archive, show notes, and more. Hosted by Chris Tonkinson and Frank Koehl.
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1h 5min

FAQs about Refactored:

How many episodes does Refactored have?

The podcast currently has 164 episodes available.