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Pablo Curell
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Two people (usually) and I discuss a subject loosely related to tech and subjects that interest me. A few themes that have emerged are: - Agile (and derived practices, TDD, BDD, XP, etc) - Relationship betwee other departments and tech departments - OOP, Testing and other nitty gritty details - A few oddballs (like crossword puzzles)

  1. Jul 22

    35 - On Observability with Rachel and Liz

    The conversation delves into the concept of observability, defining it as the degree to which systems can be understood and managed based on telemetry data. It explores the levels of observability, challenges of scale and storage, and the importance of structured logging and data transformation for effective observability. The conversation covers a wide range of topics including query speed, data access, insider risk, access control, data privacy, data security, data retention, observability, AI, and user testing. The discussion emphasizes the importance of balancing data access with privacy and security concerns, as well as the role of observability in understanding user behavior and system performance. Takeaways Observability is the degree to which systems can be understood and managed based on telemetry data.Challenges of scale and storage impact the maintenance of observability as systems grow. Balancing data access with privacy and security is crucialObservability plays a key role in understanding user behavior and system performance Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Observability01:02 Defining Observability02:26 Levels of Observability04:12 Observability in Google Search05:35 Data Aggregation and Pre-processing10:19 Dynamic Sampling and Compression13:42 Challenges of Scale and Storage18:37 Structured Logging and Data Transformation22:04 The Challenge of Query Speed23:01 Optimizing Query Performance25:25 Data Access and Insider Risk26:23 Access Control and Data Privacy27:48 Data Security and Privacy Concerns28:18 Data Access and Anonymization28:48 Data Access Auditing and Monitoring29:18 Data Privacy and Access Control29:46 Data Privacy and Access Control (Contd.)31:43 Observability and Data Retention32:11 Data Retention and Privacy32:41 Data Retention and Privacy (Contd.)35:32 Observability and AI36:27 Observability and AI (Contd.)41:07 Observability and User Testing42:06 Observability and User Testing (Contd.)43:05 Advice for Beginners Find rachel at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachel-grey-b69319/ https://bsky.app/profile/greyoctagon.bsky.social   Find Liz at: lizthegrey.com linkedin.com/in/efong  bsky.app/profile/lizthegrey.com

  2. Jul 15

    34 - AI and Music with Asli and Stefano

    The conversation delves into the intersection of AI and music, exploring its historical context, impact on music creation, and the ethical and legal implications. It addresses the artistic, cultural, and economic aspects of AI in music, highlighting the role of artists and the future of music creation in the context of AI. The discussion also touches on the business of AI in music and its potential impact on the music industry. Takeaways AI in music productionEthical concerns in AI-generated music Chapters 00:00 Introduction to AI and Music01:03 History of AI in Music Production02:00 The Use of AI in Music Production02:55 The Impact of AI on Music Creation05:15 The Artistic Value of AI in Music06:15 The Business of AI in Music07:10 The Cultural and Economic Impact of AI in Music09:33 The Technical and Artistic Aspects of AI in Music10:03 The Role of AI in Music Production11:02 The Future of AI in Music12:26 AI and the Music Industry13:24 AI and the Cultural Significance of Music17:17 AI and the Economic Impact on Music19:13 AI and the Legal and Ethical Implications27:09 AI and the Future of Music Creation32:47 AI and the Role of Artists in Music

  3. May 22

    33 - On Working With LLM Assistants

    In this conversation, Paul and Tim discuss their experiences with AI assistance in coding and its impact on their workflows. They explore the influence of AI assistance on learning and skill development, as well as the challenges and adjustments required in their coding processes. The conversation also delves into the reliability and trust in AI assistance, as well as the concept of authorship and the influence of AI assistance on coding practices. The conversation delves into the themes of code ownership and responsibility, as well as the impact of AI on coding practices. It also explores the concept of the Centaur and the augmentation of human intelligence by AI. Additionally, it discusses the role of experience and expertise in coding, highlighting the challenges and opportunities for new programmers entering the industry. The conversation delves into the application of agile principles in legacy code, emphasizing the importance of incremental development and the concept of walking skeletons. It also explores the resurgence of XP principles and their relevance in modern agile adoption. Additionally, the discussion touches on the cost and viability of AI code assistants, highlighting the need to balance their utility with associated expenses. Takeaways AI assistance impacts coding workflowsAI assistance influences learning and skill development Code ownership and responsibilityImpact of AI on coding practices Incremental developmentAgile principlesCost of AI code assistants Chapters 00:00 Authorship and Influence of AI Assistance33:28 Code Ownership and Responsibility42:34 Experience and Expertise in Coding01:08:20 Working with Legacy Code and Agile Principles01:16:19 Old Becoming New Again: XP Principles and Agile Adoption01:35:45 Cost of AI Code Assistants Find Paul: https://feedbackdriven.dev/ https://www.youtube.com/@FeedbackDrivenDev https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-hammond-bb5b78251/ Find Tim: https://www.linkedin.com/in/agileotter agileotter.blogspot.com https://leanpub.com/u/tottinge https://techhub.social/@tottinge Notes and links: https://www.industriallogic.com/blog/work-to-be-interruptible/ https://agileotter.blogspot.com/2022/03/splitting-stories-resource-list.html https://www.geepawhill.org/2021/10/26/mmmss-a-closer-look-at-steps/ The Systems Bible - By John Gall. https://www.industriallogic.com/blog/story-points-why-is-this-so-hard/

  4. May 13

    32 - Hot Tech-e: We are failing too late

    In this episode of Hot Tech(e), Philippe Van Eerdenbrugghe and I talk about failure. Mostly about how we keep saying that we should fail early, and then somehow manage to do the opposite. We talk about bugs, TDD, experiments that become permanent by accident, product ideas that are not quite dead enough to remove, and code that was “good enough for now” until “now” became eighteen months. We also talk about the emotional side of failure. Because a failing test does not feel like shame. But a failing feature? A failing design? A failing product bet? That is harder. It was a really nice conversation about failing sooner, learning faster, and maybe not making engineers silently pay for every bad decision forever. Find PhilippePhilippe on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philippevaneerdenbrugghe Nodalview: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nodalview/ Provide SRL: https://www.provide-srl.com If you are looking for guidance, Philippe is a great coach for software engineers, tech leads, and CTOs.

  5. Apr 28

    Tangent - Creating Crossword Puzzles with Rachel

    In this special episode, Rachel shares insights into the world of crossword puzzles, discussing collaboration in puzzle creation, the selection and tightness of themes, and the process of creating a crossword puzzle. Takeaways Collaboration in crossword puzzle creationTheme selection and tightnessThe process of creating a crossword puzzle Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Crossword Puzzles05:50 Creating a Crossword Puzzle Find all about creating NYT crossword puzzles here:  https://www.nytimes.com/article/submit-crossword-puzzles-the-new-york-times.html Find Rachel at:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachel-grey-b69319/  https://bsky.app/profile/greyoctagon.bsky.social

  6. Apr 15

    31 - Hot Tech-e: Estimates are the wrong solution to a problem you don't have - Kevin

    The conversation delves into the nature of estimates, the conflation of complexity and time, implicit contracts and expectations, the impact of inaccurate estimates, the usefulness of estimates in business, hierarchy and decision-making, and diverse perspectives on estimates. The conversation delves into the complexities of estimation, planning, and decision-making in software development. It explores the impact of estimates on deadlines, reassurance, and miscommunication, as well as the challenges of standardization and long-term efforts. The speakers discuss the value of small tasks, strategies for handling external deadlines, and the influence of business realities on planning and prioritization. Takeaways Estimates conflate complexity and timeImplicit contracts and expectations arise from estimates Estimates impact decision-makingChallenges with standardization and long-term efforts Chapters 00:00 The Nature of Estimates08:12 Implicit Contracts and Expectations13:48 Usefulness of Estimates in Business19:58 Diverse Perspectives on Estimates25:02 The Process of High-Level Architecture30:23 Challenges with Management Layers and Miscommunication35:30 Realistic Considerations for Deadlines and Prioritization41:02 Granularity and Handling Small Tasks47:08 The Challenge of Standardization and Long-Term Efforts Find Kevin at: vzb.ioprologuekit.comspott.hr

  7. Mar 25

    30 - Hot Tech-e: I can do TDD on the Front End (and AI) - Paul

    Paul discusses the possibility and effectiveness of TDD on the front end, emphasizing the importance of testing based on behavior rather than syntax. He shares his experiences with TDD at the BBC and the early days of React, highlighting the philosophy behind front-end testing and the efficiency and confidence it brings. The conversation covers topics related to Test-Driven Development (TDD), AI, mutation testing, and the application of Extreme Programming (XP) and Agile practices in the context of AI. It explores the challenges and benefits of these practices, as well as the limitations and adaptations required when applying them to AI development. The discussion provides valuable insights into the intersection of AI and traditional software development practices, highlighting the potential for improved efficiency and quality in software development processes. Takeaways TDD on the front end is possible and works brilliantlyBehavior-driven development (BDD) is about testing based on behavior, not just using given-when-then syntax AI and TDDMutation TestingXP and Agile Practices Chapters 00:00 Efficiency and Confidence in Front-End Testing35:21 TDD and Describe Blocks in Testing43:50 Mutation Testing57:14 XP and Agile Practices Find Paul at: https://feedbackdriven.dev and https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-hammond-bb5b78251/ Referenced videos: https://youtu.be/E2ZlufvErk8 https://youtu.be/T5wwVK0Xcxo Pauls Dotfiles: https://github.com/citypaul/.dotfiles Ian Cooper's TDD talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EZ05e7EMOLM

  8. Mar 19

    29 - On Hiring with Martin and Kostas

    In this conversation, Kostas and Martin discuss the qualities they look for when hiring in a technical role, emphasizing the importance of being a team player and the need to diversify the hiring network. They also explore the use of technical screenings and tests in the hiring process. The conversation delves into the use of pair programming for technical evaluation and the challenges associated with technical tests during the hiring process. It also explores the role of networking in the hiring process, highlighting the importance of diversifying candidate pools and the impact of hiring decisions on both job seekers and companies. Takeaways Universal qualities for hiringImportance of being a team playerDiversifying the network for hiring Pair programming for technical evaluationChallenges of technical tests during hiring Chapters 00:00 Technical Screenings and Tests34:33 Challenges of Technical Tests During Hiring44:24 The Role of Networking in Hiring

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Two people (usually) and I discuss a subject loosely related to tech and subjects that interest me. A few themes that have emerged are: - Agile (and derived practices, TDD, BDD, XP, etc) - Relationship betwee other departments and tech departments - OOP, Testing and other nitty gritty details - A few oddballs (like crossword puzzles)

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  • Creator
    Pablo Curell
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    36
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    Explicit
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    © 2025 Pablo Curell
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