Special Guest: Jeff Nickoloff is the author of the Manning Publications book Docker in Action, Second Edition. In this interview, Leanpub co-founder Len Epp talks with Jeff about his background and career in software engineering, what it's like working for Amazon, the nature and importance of scalable communication, expert observations on working in coffee shops, the crucial importance of long-form writing when it comes to running a successful company at scale, his book, Docker, and his experience as a author.

This interview was recorded on February 21, 2020.

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This interview has been edited for conciseness and clarity.