Listen "Ep 79 – Dependences with Jason Rice"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode, hosts Chandra and Paul are joined by Senior Principal Software Engineer Jason Rice to dive into the complexities of dependencies within JD Edwards (JDE). The conversation covers the shift from major release upgrades to continuous integration and how this impacts dependency management for customers. Jason explains the types of dependencies—including logical and blind dependencies—and reveals how enhancements and bug fixes are intertwined in the current update model. The team discusses practical strategies for staying current with updates, minimizing technical debt, and handling customizations, all while emphasizing the importance of regular maintenance to avoid overwhelming upgrade projects. 06:00 Introducing Jason Rice 07:15 What are Dependencies? 08:28 Evolution of Continuous Delivery 13:17 Types of Dependencies 18:21 Why Dependencies Have Grown Over Time 22:17 Managing Dependencies in Real Life 26:18 Why Customizations Complicate Things 30:35 Staying Current Without Burning Out 37:58 Midwesternism of the Day Resources: If you have concerns or feedback on this episode or ideas for future episodes, please contact us at [email protected]
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