A Junior, A Senior and I

Pablo Curell
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I invite two people to get different perspectives on tech subjects: -Continuous Learning, - Testing, - Practices, - AI, - Team Work, - Software Teaming

  1. JAN 7

    27 - On Ruby (and Rails?) with Lucian and Stan

    In this episode I am joined by Stan and Lucian to discuss Ruby (and Rails).We start by discussing why one would chose Ruby to start a new project and how weldoming it is for beginers. Then we discuss how the ecosystem of Ruby favors expressiveness and beauty . And end discussing the place of Rails in the environment. Takeaways Ruby's appeal lies in its elegance and creativityThe community's inflexibility and high standards can be a barrier for beginners Types in Ruby are a matter of choice and depend on the project's needs.Rails is a powerful addition to Ruby, providing convention over configuration and simplifying web app development. Chapters 00:00 Is Ruby Beginner Friendly?31:40 Exploring Types in Ruby40:22 The Role of Rails in Ruby Ecosystem46:39 Adhering to the Rails Way55:02 The Hidden Superpower of Rails-- Find Stan at: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/boyet/Personal website: https://stan.boyet.me/Find Lucian at: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucianghinda/ShortRuby Newsletter: https://newsletter.shortruby.comOther social media: https://bsky.app/profile/lucianghinda.com, https://x.com/lucianghinda, https://ruby.social/@lucian

    1h 1m

  2. 12/16/2025

    26 - On OOP with Tim and Rob

    Summary In this episode, We discuss Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) with Tim and Rob, its origins, principles, and practical applications. The guests share their experiences and insights on the importance of naming conventions, the balance between purity and practicality in OOP, and the impact of Object-Relational Mappers (ORMs) on design. They also explore the challenges of modeling reality with objects and provide recommendations for those looking to deepen their understanding of OOP. Takeaways Object-Oriented Programming is a way of organizing work.Naming things in code is a significant challenge.All models are wrong, but some are useful for abstraction.You can model both physical and unphysical concepts in OOP.Understanding design patterns helps in solving problems effectively.Clarity in code is essential to avoid misunderstandings.The use of ORMs can limit the flexibility of OOP.It's important to trust that objects behave as expected in OOP. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming 02:35 The Origins and Purpose of OOP 04:34 Purity in Object-Oriented Programming 10:50 Design Principles and Patterns in OOP 15:41 Types and Their Importance in OOP 20:58 ORMs and Their Limitations 24:48 The Role of Patterns in OOP 26:11 Understanding Patterns in Object-Oriented Programming 30:04 The Iterative Process of Object Design 35:52 Trusting Object Competence in Code 39:10 Modeling Reality with Objects 43:27 Building a Shared Vocabulary in Programming 50:07 Recommended Resources for Learning OOPFind our Guests: Rob: https://www.linkedin.com/in/purinkle/Tim: https://www.linkedin.com/in/agileotter/ and http://agileotter.blogspot.com/

    52 min
  3. 25 - On Taste with Sandjiv and Mathieu

    11/18/2025

    25 - On Taste with Sandjiv and Mathieu

    A couple days ago Mathieu and Sandjiv joined me to discuss the nebulous concept of "taste" in programming. Is taste universal?How do mistakes and 'pain' shape your taste? All that and more in this episode. Find Sandjiv at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandjiv/ Find mathieu at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mathieu-slegten-03933b29/

    55 min
  4. 24 - on Misunderstood concepts in tech (sort of) with Steven and Dave

    10/28/2025

    24 - on Misunderstood concepts in tech (sort of) with Steven and Dave

    A few days ago I was joined by Dave and Steven to discuss misunderstood concepts in tech. We strayed away from that so as a bonus you also get: - A comparison of the state of the car industry vs the tech industry 60 years in. - Thoughts about what the role of software developer should be. - And, thoughts on why so many concepts don't have a consensus understanding among tech professionals. --- find Dave at: - http://pragdave.me/ - https://x.com/pragdave find Steven at: - https://stevenrbaker.com/ - https://x.com/srbaker - https://fosstodon.org/@srbaker

    54 min
  5. 23 - On Bootcamps with Aslihan and Sami

    10/23/2025

    23 - On Bootcamps with Aslihan and Sami

    A couple days ago Aslihan and Sami joined me to talk about bootcamps. What has been their experience joining the industry after their bootcamps, what would they recommend to new graduates, and what is the place of bootcamps today and in the future. Were among the subjects we discussed. Find Sami at: https://samibirnbaum.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/samibirnbaum/ Find Aslihan at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aslihan-hird/https://open.spotify.com/artist/4HE3uqIoOfCRiwT0g8W6HY

    1h 2m
  6. 22- on Team Practices with Thierry and Martin

    10/06/2025

    22- on Team Practices with Thierry and Martin

    I had the honor to host Thierry and Martin to discuss team practices for writing excellent software. I learned a lot from them and hope you will too! --- Find Martin at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/martinvanaken https://www.joyouscoding.com/ Find Thierry at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tdpauw https://thinkinglabs.io/ --- Links and notes: https://thinkinglabs.io/articles/2022/06/14/the-practices-that-make-continuous-integration.html https://app.thestorygraph.com/books/3aa08f69-6e4b-4041-8eca-48bd7141726b https://app.thestorygraph.com/books/7c0a35f6-89c7-4634-a5d0-3e456ccbbc02 https://app.thestorygraph.com/books/a18e5dee-89e4-4c79-948e-ada45f61b476 https://app.thestorygraph.com/books/77eb0975-4194-42e7-9db3-005d4250940f https://socratesbe.org/

    55 min
  7. 21- on PWAs with Kevin

    09/28/2025

    21- on PWAs with Kevin

    A couple days ago Kevin joined me for an enlightening discussion around PWAs Are they viable? What niche do they serve? ---- Find Kevin at: http://vzb.io http://prologuekit.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinvzb https://x.com/kevinvzb

    34 min
  8. 20 - on LLMs with George and Sami

    08/19/2025

    20 - on LLMs with George and Sami

    George and Sami joined me to discuss LLMs a few days ago. What started innocently, ended with deep philosophical questions posed by Sami. How do they use LLMs? Should we use them? What questions arise with them? --- Find Sami at: - https://samibirnbaum.com/ - https://www.linkedin.com/in/samibirnbaum/ Find George at: - https://www.linkedin.com/in/george-kosmopoulos --- references: - https://thoughtbot.com/blog/ai-led-or-human-led-coding-you-decide - https://www.anthropic.com/learn - https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Life_3.0 - https://fchollet.substack.com/p/how-i-think-about-llm-prompt-engineering - https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Last_Question

    1h 7m
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I invite two people to get different perspectives on tech subjects: -Continuous Learning, - Testing, - Practices, - AI, - Team Work, - Software Teaming

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  • Creator
    Pablo Curell
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    27
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