We're joined by Travis Wagner, Senior Software Engineer at Crunchyroll. He is a Twitch streamer and avid contributor to open source with work including a fork of Rust called Crablang.

This week, our chat touches on a variety of topics including:

• His history getting into tech
• Onboarding into new teams
• Introducing and training teams on new tech
• Challenges related to contributing to large codebases

We're joined by Shashi Lo, Senior UI/UX Engineer at Microsoft. Outside of work, he runs a mini-bootcamp to help new grads learn how to work on a proper software dev team.

This week, our chat touches on a variety of topics including:

• Mentoring and community involvement
• Running the Gridiron Survivor project
• Team dynamics and communication
• Comparing coaching and mentoring

We're joined by Robin Heinze, Director of Engineering at Infinite Red. When she's not leading her team in creating impactful React Native projects, Robin shares her expertise as a co-host on the React Native Radio podcast.

This week, our chat touches on a variety of topics including:

• Making code reviews easier and more effective
• Navigating the shift from individual contributor to managerial roles
• Strategies for onboarding new team members
• Adapting team size to meet project requirements
• How to reduce meeting overload

In this first episode of the "Software is a Team Sport" mini-series, Corbin Crutchley, a Staff Software Engineer at Descript, shares his incredible career journey—from scripting as a system admin to leading teams at startups and corporations like Hilton.

🎙️ Topics Covered:

• Challenges of small vs. large teams in software development
• Effective onboarding strategies for developers
• The power of clear documentation and knowledge-sharing tools
• The importance of openness and collaboration in team dynamics

📚 Corbin also discusses his passion for writing technical books and impactful documentation to empower teams and developers. Tune in for expert advice, fascinating stories, and practical tips on fostering teamwork in the software industry!