14 episodes

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.

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    • 5.0 • 6 Ratings

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.

    We're Back!

    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!

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    • 1 hr 13 min
    Technical debt: the silent killer!

    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
    How to have effective 1-on-1s

    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.

    • 48 min
    Culture in the workspace

    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.

    • 47 min
    The future of programming is here

    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.

    • 51 min
    Our current side projects

    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.

    • 57 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
6 Ratings

6 Ratings

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Highly valuable content from exceptional leaders

Andrew Clarkson’s content has been instrumental in my programming career. I always feel encouraged and inspired to be better and do better. I cannot recommend this podcast more, especially if you are considering a career in programming.

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