Think Big Code Small
Step into the digital future with Think Big and Code Small, your essential tech podcast hosted by Dan Horton and Chris Westerhold. As seasoned technologists with a passion for innovation, Dan and Chris invite you to join their journey through the pulsating heart of technology. Experience the fusion of profound discussions and playful banter as our hosts demystify complex tech concepts, highlight cutting-edge trends, and engage with industry pioneers for unparalleled insights. Think Big and Code Small is more than a channel —it's a gateway for tech aficionados, experienced professionals, and the tech-curious to explore the dynamic tech landscape. Dive into the essence of tech leadership, the intricacies of implementation, and the latest in technology news. Look forward to captivating segments, enlightening interviews with guest experts, and deep dives into the most pressing tech topics of today. Elevate your knowledge, challenge your viewpoints, and savor a tech journey filled with discoveries and enjoyment. Subscribe to Think Big and Code Small to navigate the evolving world of technology with Dan and Chris. www.thinkbigcodesmall.io
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Welcome Back! Its been a while but we are finally back at it and are ready to kick off the new year! We talk about our recent struggles along with some predictions for 2025.
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This week, we will continue to focus on efficiency. We will explore the concept of the development triangle, which involves balancing speed, quality, and cost. Go through the importance of finding the right equilibrium to avoid poor quality and excessive technical debt. Finally, we discuss the importance of making informed decisions and consistently striving for improvement.
Join us for another great episode of Think Big Code Small
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We've been constantly seeking the next big thing in software development, always chasing innovation. However, despite our efforts, we seem to keep facing the same old challenges. Recently, Chris and I came across an article by Ray Carnes on Medium, where he mentioned not having seen a new software development problem in 30 years. This got us thinking - why does this cycle continue, and more importantly, how can we break free from i...
For decades, we've been riding the wave of innovation, chasing the next big tool, the next breakthrough in software development. And yet, here we are, still grappling with the same age old challenges. Chris and I came across an article from Ray Carnes on Medium. He titled it, I haven't seen a new software development problem in 30 years. And he's not wrong. It caused us to stop in our tracks and have a thought. And we wanted ...
On this episode, we're diving deep into the unique challenges and opportunities of managing engineering teams in a remote work environment. Chris had the opportunity to interview Eli Goodman, the head of product at Tuple. Together, they share their insights, experiences, and a wealth of knowledge on the nuances of remote work, emphasizing the value of pairing and the strategic use of tools to foster collaboration and overall succ...
Today, we're diving into a topic that resonates with many of us in software development: the distinction between being agile and doing agile. Our conversation explores a fundamental difference between these two concepts. We uncover why simply doing agile or following the methodologies and things like holding meetings and doing ceremonies often fall short.
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Welcome to this week's podcast, where we delve into the critical aspects of enhancing developer experience. Imagine eliminating slow build times, navigating through well-documented processes, and experiencing streamlined onboarding. Prioritizing developer experience isn't just beneficial; it's essential in today's market. We explore the importance of understanding developers' challenges to boost productivity, reduce tech debt, and...
Welcome to another episode, in which Chris and I dive deep into the difference between the science of project delivery and the art of project leadership. Over 70% of technology projects fail to achieve their goals. So, the question is, what does it take to steer a multi-year project or initiative to success?
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In this episode Dan and Chris take a deeper dive into one of our articles, “The significance of organizational decisions on engineering efficiency”. We dive deeper into more examples, discuss organizational change, and how developer seem to be left holding the bag when it comes to productivity. Join us for another great episode!
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Join us as we sit down with the CEO and co-founder of Port, a low/no code developer portal solution. We talk about all things developer portals, how the market was started, problems that we see people struggle with, and where we think the market is headed.
Join us for this interesting look into the developer portal market with the great people over at Port.
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Platforms seem to be everywhere these days but why are they so powerful and what do people get so wrong with them? Join Dan and Chris in a conversation around a platform mindset and how to best leverage this way of thinking.
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Imagine a state where you are completely absorbed in your task, pushing your skills to the limit, yet feeling totally in control and exhilarated. That's the power of deep work and flow state. And how often do you actually feel that way?
For most of us, it's hardly ever.
Emails, notifications, the open office layout, it's all ruining our ability to have focus. In this week's episode, Chris and I are going to dive deep into deep wor...
Topics and Takeaways
* Why planning is so hard
* We humans are just terrible at estimating
* How does system and organizational complexity add to planning issues
* Do we build in terrible planning in our processes
* Do we pretty much guarantee bad planning with the way we do “agile” and portfolio planning?
* If we are so bad at estimating… why do we do it?
* We are trying to use AI for everything these days… can we use it to help with pla...
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* Internal Developer Portals: Market Landscape
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* Internal Developer Portals: Use Cases and Key Components
* https://getdx.com/webinar/internal-developer-portals-overview/
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