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The Scripting Den Podcast
by Fernando Doglio
Insights about the Software Development industry from a senior developer (with more than 20 years of experience). Short, to-the-point episodes where I share my insights. Give it a listen and see if you learn a thing or two!
Episodes
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Episode 40 - Should you be using AI to code at work?
In this episode of "The Scripting Den Podcast" I dive into one of the most debated questions in today’s software development world: Should you use AI to code at work? During the episode we explore how AI tools like GitHub Copilot and Tabnine can boost productivity by automating repetitive coding...
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Episode 39 - Let's talk about AI ethics and your role as a developer
In this episode, I dive deep into one of the most pressing topics in tech today: AI ethics. I try to explore how well-meaning developers can unintentionally create AI systems that harm society. From bias in AI models to privacy concerns, accountability challenges, and even the environmental…
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Episode 38 - Navigating your first technical interview
Understanding how to prepare for your first technical interview, and what to expect from the process is not easy. Companies will have their own hiring process, and some of them will confuse you with their own process getting you to think all of them are like that. Whiteboard coding, for instance,...
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Episode 37 - Why is everyone talking about Vector Databases?
If you haven't been living under a rock, you might've heard about this specific type of NoSQL database being mentioned quite often lately. Now, why do you think that is? In fact, do you know what a Vector database actually is? And what you can do with it? In this episode I go over all those...
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Episode 36 - Why and how to use AI to become a better developer
Many developers avoid using AI in their day-to-day simply because they don't know how to use it. Maybe you're one of them? If reading AI automatically takes you to Copilot then you need to listen/watch to this episode. In this episode I cover 4 different ways in which AI can help you be a more...
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Episode 35 - The impact of LLMs in software development with Dave Thomas, co-author of the Pragmatic Programmer
In today's episode I got to interview Dave Thomas, co-author of one of the most influential books in our industry: The Pragmatic Programmer. During the interview, we talk about the potential impact of LLMs (like Claude or ChatGPT) on the software development profession. Will we still be…
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Episode 34 - How to include AI into your dev workflow?
Have you considered using AI as part of your dev workflow? Are you aware of all the benefits LLMs can bring to the table? Some companies fear AI simply because of misconceptions, or just lack of understanding. In this episode I cover the reasons why developers should include LLMs into their...
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Episode 33 - How to pick the right tech stack for your product?
Sometimes as developers we spend way too much time thinking about the "perfect" tech stack for our projects, and while that doesn't exists, there are some considerations that you can take to make a somewhat smart decision when deciding on what tech to use. Some of the factors that can help you...
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Episode 32 - Working at a startup vs working for bigger companies, which one is better?
Where do you prefer to work, smaller startups with very small teams? Or huge multi-national companies where your team is just one of many inside a big department? Have you tried both worlds? I have! And in this episode, I share my own experience of what it's like to work for small, young…
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Episode 31 - How (and why) to optimize your unit tests for performance?
Unit tests are usually 2nd (if not 3rd) class citizens in any codebase, teams usually work on them only once they're done with all the "important" features. However, if you do it like that, chances are those tests will eventually start slowing your development process down. They will affect your...
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Episode 30 - How to have a side project without burning out
Getting burned out by a side project is, sadly, quite common in our industry. While side projects are not mandatory for developers, they are quite common. Whether your own side project is technical or not is irrelevant, if you're not careful about it, you will end up burned out by it. So to help...
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Episode 29 - How to get IT and Business to work together
In this new episode of the podcast, I get to talk about how IT (or the dev department) should align with the Business and what strategies are there to do it. Remember, IT and Business are not always aligned, to the point that sometimes IT is neglected and treated as a second-class department that...
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Episode 28 - DevOps for dummies with Bret Fisher
In this information-packed episode, I got to interview Bret Fisher, DevOps expert, YouTuber, Course creator and more. If you're new to the DevOps space, or just working adjacently to it, this episode covers everything you ever wanted to know about DevOps but were too afraid to ask. Meet Bret...
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Episode 27 - Creating your own company as a developer with Tapas Adhikary
In this episode I got to interview the great Tapas Adhikary, he's been working as a developer for 16 years, and recently launched his own startup, and has been successfully growing ever since. During this episode, he shares the entire journey to becoming his own boss, from saving up for years,...
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Episode 26 - How to build applications that scale?
What exactly does it mean for your application to scale? How do you architect its backend so you make sure there is room for scaling? In this episode I cover different tips and techniques you can apply to your backend architecture to help it scale. The main topics covered are: The benefits of...
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Episode 25 - Understanding open-source licenses
In this episode, I cover 5 open-source licenses that every developer dealing with open-source (either creating it or using it) should be aware of. In this episode I also talk about what open-source actually is and how it affects the overall software industry. The licenses covered in this episode...
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Episode 24 - Top 5 skills you should have as a backend developer
In this episode I cover some of the basic skills you should focus on learning or perfecting if you're looking to become a backend developer. Are these all the technologies/skills to focus on? Absolutely not! This is just a starting point. There are many more aspects of the role to look into, and...
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Episode 23 - How to get your manager to love you
In this episode, I'm covering some of the tasks that as developers we need to worry about, even when they're not really about coding. As developers, we're often faced with tasks that are just not "fun", like tracking our work, going into meetings, etc. Truth is, all "cool developers" tend to say...
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Episode 22 - Getting started with Open Source, with Santosh Yadav
In this episode I got to interview Santosh Yadav, Developer, GDE and Github Star about his own Open Source journey. During the episode, we discuss different topics around the practicality and usefulness of contributing to Open Source for new developers. As well as how easy it is, in reality, to…
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Episode 21 - Microservices vs Monolith, what's the better architecture pattern?
In this episode I try to answer the age-old question: are microservices really better than monoliths? What do you think? During the episode talk about: - What exactly is a monolith? - What exactly are microservices? - What are the implications of going monolith? - The implications of going...
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Episode 20 - Moving from developer to tech lead
Kind of a long episode, but in these 40-ish minutes I cover everything you need to know about the process of going from dev to tech lead. I recall how my particular process was, and how I became a tech lead for the first time, what went wrong, and what went right. I also cover what to expect and...
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Episode 19 - Culture vs Code - Building successful dev teams
In this short episode, I cover the topic of "Culture vs Code" when building development teams. What should be the priority? And the type of effects prioritizing one over the other will have on the dev team. In the end, I also provide some advice on how to build a successful and welcoming culture...
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Episode 18 - The journey to becoming a developer with Sergii Kirianov
In this episode I got to interview the JavaScript Messiah himself: Sergii Kirianov. Sergii is a former seaman who after 10 years of working at sea decided to switch careers and become a developer. During this episode, Sergii shares his journey, how he managed to start learning development, how…
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Episode 17 - How to stay relevant in the IT industry and not die trying
As developers, if we're not constantly updating ourselves, we're easily replaced by others who do. So how can you stay up-to-date in our industry without collapsing under the weight of all the new technologies being released every day? Here's the gist of the episode: Figure out the best way for…
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Episode 16 - Dealing with JavaScript fatigue with Natalia Venditto
In this week's episode, I got to interview Natalia Venditto, ex-MVP and current GDE, working on JavaScript tooling in Microsoft. She's been working with JavaScript for a long time and shares her insights into how best to stay updated without getting burned out by the ever-changing JS ecosystem.…
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Episode 15 - What comes after the MVP with Alex Olivier
On this episode of the podcast, I got to interview Alex Olivier, co-founder of Cerbos about what comes after the initial MVP stage of a new project. During our conversation, we focused on the role of security and how relevant it is for founders and solo builders after they publish the initial...
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Episode 14 - The art of code review
In this episode I cover some aspects of the code review process. Some good and bad practices as well as some recommendations as to how to tackle a code review from the reviewer and the reviewee. Main concepts takled: Code review should be part of every dev process. Establish a secure place during…
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Episode 13 - Framework first vs Fundamentals first
What process do you go through when learning a new language or a new piece of technology? Many developers will suggest you should first focus on going through the fundamentals of the technology before jumping into a framework. Others would argue that going framework first is a much faster way to...
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Episode 12 - 5 lies about the IT industry that we should all talk about
During this episode I'm going to play the "I'm an old & wise developer" card, and I'll cover 5 completely wrong and inaccurate lies about our industry that sadly, are still around in some communities. The points I'll cover are: You need to know math to be a good developer. You need to have…
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Episode 11 - The road to launching your own product as a developer with Lucas da Costa
In this fantastic episode, I get to interview Lucas da Costa, founder and CEO of Briefer, a Y-combinator-backed startup. Lucas as been through the entire process of using open-source to improve his career, and then changed paths to become his own boss (more on that during the episode), and...
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Episode 10 - 4 ways to improve your coding skills
We've made it to the 10th episode! First of all, thanks or sticking with the podcast, hopefully, this will go on for much longer! Now, onto the episode: this time I cover 4 ways in which you can improve your coding skills. And spoiler alert: they all revolve around you coding more. I don't think...
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Episode 9 - 3 mistakes you're probably making while unit testing your code
Hi again! In this rather technical episode, I'm covering some common mistakes you might be making while unit testing your code without even realizing it! These are very common and in some spaces, they're even common practice, so keep an eye out, you might be doing this thinking it's the right way...
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Episode 8 - The relationship between analytics and user feedback for a successful product
In this episode I get to interview Ivan Fresneda, ex-Google and ex-Amazon who's been delving into the relationship between analytics and user feedback to ensure the success of a software product. During the episode we'll discuss what are Ivan's most relevant data points (you'll be surprised!) and...
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Episode 7 - 3 non-coding skills to standout as a developer
When everyone's a developer, the easiest way to standout is not through technical skills, but rather, through non-technical ones. In this episode, I'm sharing 3 different skills that will set you apart in the eyes of your manager and everyone else around you. And the best part? They don't require...
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Episode 6 - 9 insights about software development that took me 20 years to figure out
In this episode I share 9 pieces of advice about our industry that took me 20 years to figure out. During the past 20 years, I've had the privilege of working in many roles. Yes, I have worked as a developer, but also as a team lead, a manager, even recently as a DevRel. And in this episode I'm...
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Episode 5 - Should you change companies for a raise?
While in other industries getting a raise through a company change might seem crazy and unorthodox, the IT industry is different. Lots of developers quit their jobs for a new one, just so they can get a raise or a promotion. Is this ethical? Does it make sense from a professional POV? In this...
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Episode 4 - Let's talk web accessibility with Graham Ritchie
In this episode I interview the amazing Graham Ritchie about one of his passions: Web Accessibility We discussed topics such as: What exactly is accessibility and who is affected by it. Reasons to care about accessibility. Why should companies invest in accessibility. And how to get started, as a...
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Episode 3 - Things you should never say to your manager
Are you part of a team? Do you care about your colleagues? In this episode I cover a few phrases that you should never say to your manager. Don't get me wrong! This is not an episode on what you should not do as a developer, but rather, about how to manage the communication with your manager and...
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Episode 2 - Is AI going to replace developers?
Ever since ChatGPT hit the public, developers have been asking this exact same question. Some of them claiming our job is going to disappear, and others simply laughing at the idea. What do you think? Will we be left out of a job thanks to AI? Listen and find out what I think about it and the...
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Episode 1 - Things you should never say to a client
In this first episode of The Scripting Den Podcast, I'll share some insights and advice for your client meetings. As developers, it's not very common to be client-facing, sometimes you're just used to staring at your monitor and having technical discussions with your colleagues. However, when it...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Insights about the Software Development industry from a senior developer (with more than 20 years of experience). Short, to-the-point episodes where I share my insights.
Give it a listen and see if you learn a thing or two!
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Fernando Doglio
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Insights about the Software Development industry from a senior developer (with more than 20 years of experience). Short, to-the-point episodes where I share my insights. Give it a listen and see if you learn a thing or two!
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