Loonie Engineering

Loonie Engineering
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A Canadian software engineering podcast featuring two software engineers (Chris Naismith and Andrew Clarkson) with a wide range of experience, discussing their uniquely northern perspectives.

  1. 2024-03-04

    We're Back!

    Andrew and Chris chat about the last 6 months while the podcast was paused about their life changes and what's next! --  Use my special link https://zen.ai/IZRlmky_LXvVMZXT79w9ubbrDI2f1rs9x7GNcZloWeY to save 30% off your first month of any Zencastr paid plan.

    1h 13m

  2. 2023-06-13

    Technical debt: the silent killer!

    Technical debt can slow down software projects. In this episode, Andrew Clarkson and Chris Naismith discuss technical debt, how to identify it, the impact it has on software projects, how to manage and mitigate technical debt, and how to prevent technical debt.

    50 min

  3. 2023-06-01

    How to have effective 1-on-1s

    Chris Naismith and Andrew Clarkson discuss how to have effective one on ones with your manager, and skip managers. How to remain visible for review and promotion time to attempt to maximize your potential.

    49 min

  4. 2023-05-16

    Culture in the workspace

    In this episode, Chris and Andrew delve into the exciting topic of workplace culture. The challenges in creating a good culture, how to affect it and how to identify a current or potential bad culture fit in a company.

    48 min

  5. 2023-05-02

    The future of programming is here

    Chris and Andrew discuss AI and how it's already transforming multiple fields, as well as different tools, their thoughts and where the future may end up for software developers.

    52 min

  6. 2023-04-18

    Our current side projects

    Andrew and Chris discuss their current side projects, what led them to start them, how they stay motivated and how side projects can help accelerate your career.

    58 min

  7. 2023-04-04

    Code Quality: How to test your code

    Andrew and Chris discuss various levels of software testing, the common tools and benefits. Additionally they discuss their backgrounds with testing frameworks and how to improve your code quality!

    57 min

  8. 2023-03-21

    Navigating software engineering interviews

    Chris Naismith and Andrew Clarkson discuss what the interview process is like as a software engineer. They share their past experiences on both sides of the interview, as well as what to expect for those who have never gone through the process starting at the phone screen to the offer/negotiation stage. They provide tips on how to prepare, and what to expect including some questions they have been asked.

    57 min
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About

A Canadian software engineering podcast featuring two software engineers (Chris Naismith and Andrew Clarkson) with a wide range of experience, discussing their uniquely northern perspectives.

Information

  • Creator
    Loonie Engineering
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2024
  • Episodes
    14
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    Loonie Engineering