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Refactored
By Chris Tonkinson, Frank KoehlTechnology
Refactored episodes
- 004: 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!
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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1 hr 11 min - 003: 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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1 hr 11 min - 002: 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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1 hr 7 min - 001: 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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1 hr 5 min
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A casual, ongoing conversation between two technology leaders with Chris Tonkinson and Frank Koehl.