JSJ 324: with Kent Beck

Panel: Charles Max WoodJoe EamesAimee Knight Special Guests: Kent BeckIn this episode, the JavaScript Jabber panel talks to Kent Beck. Kent left Facebook 4 months ago after working for them for 7 years and is now self-unemployed so that he can decompress from the stressful environment that he was a part of for so long. He now travels, writes, creates art, thinks up crazy programming ideas, and is taking a breather.  They talk about what he did at Facebook, what his coaching engagement sessions consisted of, and the importance of taking time for yourself sometimes. They also touch on what he has learned from his experience coaching, how to create a healthy environment within the workplace, and more!In particular, we dive pretty deep on:Kent intro/updateRuby Rogues Episode 23Worked at Facebook for 7 yearsWhat were you doing at Facebook?Unique culture at FacebookHis strengths as a developer didn’t match with the organization’sCoaching developersTDD and PatternsAdvantages as an old engineerWhat did coaching engagement consist of?Takes time to build trustDischarging shameNeed permission to take care of what you need toBeing at your best so you can do your best workVacation in placeWhat have you learned in your time working with people?The nice thing about coachingEveryone is differentHow do we create a healthy environment within the workplace?Mentor in Ward CunninghamWhat is it costing us?Why did you decide to leave?And much, much more!Links:Ruby Rogues Episode [email protected]’s GitHubSponsorsKendo UISentryDigital OceanPicks:CharlesThe Five Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick LencioniCrucial Accountability by Kerry PattersonAimeen-backJoeTest Driven Development: By Example by Kent BeckKentThe Field Guide to Understanding 'Human Error' by Sidney DekkerConspiracy: Peter Thiel, Hulk Hogan, Gawker, and the Anatomy of Intrigue by Ryan HolidaySupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/javascript-jabber/donationsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/javascript-jabber--6102064/support.