CaSE: Conversations about Software Engineering

Theo Schlossnagle on Meat, Machines, and Mastery in Software Engineering


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Theo Schlossnagle is a world-class software engineer, serial entrepreneur and owner of a butcher shop. In the podcast he unpacks the mindset, practices, and strategies that have shaped his approach to software development. From the power of curiosity to the challenges of debugging distributed systems, we explore what it takes to build resilient, maintainable software in an ever-evolving landscape.

Along the way, we dive into automation of butchery equipment, the pitfalls of legacy systems, and the delicate balance between abstraction and simplicity. Whether you're scaling architectures, optimizing code, or integrating outdated APIs, this conversation is packed with insights to sharpen your engineering craft.

Tune in to explore what makes great software—and great engineers—stand out.

  • Theo Schlossnagle on Bluesky
  • Butchers Club of Maple Lawn
  • DTrace
  • OpenZiti
  • Chapter Marks:
    • 00:00:00 The Intersection of Software Engineering and Butchery
    • 00:07:42 Automation and Consistency in Butchery Operations
    • 00:26:36 The Role of Curiosity in Software Development
    • 00:47:40 Debugging and Troubleshooting Techniques
    • 01:16:13 The Challenges of Distributed Systems
    • 01:39:27 Future Directions in Software and IoT
    • ...more
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