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Refactored
By Chris Tonkinson, Frank KoehlTechnology
Refactored episodes
- 104: Build vs Buy
Refactored #104: “Build vs Buy”
On this episode of Refactored…
- Chris - visionary thought leader that he is - complains about his smartphone while insulting modern chemists.
- The guys recommend use of a password manager: Bitwarden, 1Password, etc., doesn’t matter, just use one ya bum.
- Should you build or buy your next solution? Glad you asked! The guys debate.
- … and much more!
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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 2 min - 103: Scared? Lazy? Stupid?
Refactored #103: “Scared? Lazy? Stupid?”
On this episode of Refactored…
- Chris really is reporting live from the brink of sanity this week. Should we order a wellness call or just take away his vim?
- Frank makes some good points about BS-o-meter calibration.
- The guys complain about finding the delicate balance of under- vs over-reacting as a leader.
- Is your org chart upside down? The guys debate the usefulness of inverting the graphic.
- Layoffs.fyi is great. Also, it’s not the whole story. (some extra context)
- Is Apple actually a bank now? Not really - but Silicon Valley has been financialized possibly beyond the point of salvation, according to Chris.
- … and much more!
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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 3 min - 102: Focus: Sponsored by Big Seltzer
Refactored #102: “Focus: Sponsored by Big Seltzer”
On this episode of Refactored…
- Correction: Copilot uses Codex, not GPT.
- Did you know Chris uses vim?
- Focus & simplicity go hand in hand. The guys break it down.
- It’s about understanding the assignment.
- Chris really contrives an analogy of team dynamics in OOP terms. It’s… a bit painful.
- Hey - Chris still uses vim.
- Frank explains his concept of “flailing” - failing fast, early, often, and loud: “flagrantly failing”
- Dude. Chris seems to really want you to hear that he uses vim. Did you know Chris uses vim?
- Frank drops a bomb about some ridiculous Splunk/Datadog spending. It’s mind boggling.
- Ok, we get it Chris. Shut tf up about vim already. Gosh.
- … 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 4 min - 101: Microservices Suck
Refactored #101: “Microservices Suck”
On this episode of Refactored…
- Frank argues that Microsoft is the best… because they’re consistenly poor. The logic kinda hurts Chris’ brain, but also works, oddly. It’s a strange world we live in.
- The guys talk about microservices. Do you want to build them? Probably not. But! They are web scale (NSFW)… so… ya got that going for you.
- For a lot of businesses, the guys argue it’s an antipattern. Distracts from getting the jerb done.
- Microservices may just be worse than NoSQL. Maybe.
- The guys debate innovation - how much “new” you should bite off with each project.
- SIMPLICITY is a first class feature. Don’t forget it, schlub!
- The pick of the week is ChatGPT Plus, Chris’ new junior developer. Now you too can become a prompt engineer!
- … and much more!
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51 min - 100: Birthday Security
Refactored #100: “Birthday Security”
On this episode of Refactored…
- The guys celebrate 100 episodes!
- Chris learned that saying something out loud over and over again really can trick your brain into doing it. Aren’t humans dumb?
- Frank gained confidence providing advice and feedback in different situations.
- The guys are both filthy with verbal tics.
- The guys marvel at the power of silence. You know how they say it’s golden? It really can make you money!
- Be a more attentive listener and active conversation partner - for fun and profit!
- The guys announce that Refactored is going viral! Well… at least going video. We will be hip young kids, dammit.
- Are you focused on the wrong details? Probably… but it happens. But you should stay frosty.
- The guys discuss the security of “security” cameras.
- Frank invokes The Queen’s Duck. Read the story if you’re unfamiliar (it’s #5 on the list).
- Wanna hate life, yourself, and everything by knowing how all your medical data is handled? Chris has the solution: FHIR.
- … 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 - 099: Perfection Is for the Dogs
Refactored #099: “Perfection is for the Dogs”
On this episode of Refactored…
- Chris teases episode 100 news - what could it be? Why would he upgrade to an M2 Max?
- Chris has a puppy now. He’s elated. /s
- “Excel is one of the most successful development platforms ever created” is almost inarguably a true statement.
- Frank makes a good point about defining Good Enough™.
- The guys talk about scope creep and requirements.
- Ask The Internet: “How much emphasis is placed on code quality?” from r/AskProgramming.
- … 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 3 min - 098: Are Your Tweets Good Enough?
Refactored #098: “Are your Tweets good enough?”
On this episode of Refactored…
- Chris starts off with a PSA: self-care is no joke.
- Perfect: Enemy of Good (AlwaysHasBeen.jpg)
- What really is Good Enough™ though? The guys explore.
- Chris starts talking about the Interstate Highway System for some reason? And then repeats an urban myth about some emergency airstrip bullspit which is summarily false.
- Frank predicts that Twitter will totes Gloria Gaynor (that means it will survive, for you younger jerks).
- … 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 2 min - 097: Nick Burns: Project Manager
Refactored #097: “Nick Burns: Project Manager”
On this episode of Refactored…
- Frank wants you to TONE IT THE HELL DOWN when someone comes at you with a problem, jeeze.
- The guys agree: It’s not you vs me, it’s us vs the problem.
- The guys debate the “three” most important skills for a developer:
- Writing documentation
- Organizing projects
- Talking to humans
- Using git
- Chris reps for the C4 Model of software architecture visualization again. It really is superior. Trust me, bro.
- … 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 2 min - 096: Subjectively Returning to the Office
Refactored #096: “Subjectively Returning to the Office”
On this episode of Refactored…
- Return to the Office: FIGHT!!
- What is the motivation, philosophy, economics, ergonomics, and effects?
- What should it look like? What is the spectrum of “reasonableness?”
- Is it all bulls***? (spoiler: probably yes, yes it is)
- Ask The Internet: “Do formal engineering practices have any application in the companies you’ve worked at?” from r/AskProgrammers.
- Chris argues that no one actually needs a Bachelor’s degree. Most of the time.
- … 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 8 min - 095: Just Call It Security
Refactored #095: “Just Call It Security”
On this episode of Refactored…
- Chris lubed up his Cherry MX Browns and likes the result. What are the primary benefits? In order:
- Bragging rights
- Feel
- Sound
- Frank asks, why can’t developers seem to say “no?”
- Are programmers and biz/dev prone to forming an abusive codependency?
- Technical communication — and this is a novel revelation you’ll only find on Refactored — is hard.
- Frank thinks “cars are great.” We’re vying hard for ad money from GM.
- Business is finally starting to understand at least invest in, infosec. Is there something to learn apropos to other “hidden complexities?”
- Ask the Internet: “What books should every programmer read?” from r/AskProgramming.
- Rob Fitzpatrick, Kent Beck, Leo Babauta, and Jim Collins all enter the chat at the same time, kinda awkwardly crowding the doorway as the guys recommend The Mom Test, Extreme Programming Explained, The Power of Less (which Chris erranly called “Less is More”), and Good to Great, respectively.
- The picks of the week are the G-Lube and Brush by Glorious, to give your mechanical keeb switches that smooth and silky thock.
- … 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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