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Episode Synopsis
In this episode of the Dead Code podcast, host Jared Norman interviews Robby Russell, the CEO of Planet Argon and creator of Oh My Zsh, who shares insights from his extensive experience in software development, particularly Ruby on Rails. Robby discusses the challenges of software maintenance and technical debt, emphasizing the importance of understanding and managing different types of debt within teams. He advocates for building simpler, more maintainable systems, taking ownership of the codebase, and integrating maintenance work into regular workflows through effective communication and documentation.Links:Robby’s TikTokRobby’s LinkedInRobby’s XOh My ZshPlanet ArgonMaintainable Software PodcastMichael Feathers' book "Working Effectively with Legacy Code"Ward Cunningham and the concept of Technical DebtRailsConfRuby on RailsRefinery CMSSolidus SpreeMartin Fowler's book "Refactoring"John Osterhout's book "A Philosophy of Software Design"Rails World 2024Dead Code on MastodonDead Code on XJared on MastodonJared on XEpisode Transcript Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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