
On The Bike Shed, hosts Joël Quenneville and Stephanie Minn discuss development experiences and challenges at thoughtbot with Ruby, Rails, JavaScript, and whatever else is drawing their attention, admiration, or ire this week.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 485 | Founded | 11 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | NewsTech NewsTechnology | |||

Joël and Aji kick off a new season by discussing the best use cases for HTTP basic auth and talking all things security.
The pair ask when and why you would use basic auth over standard HTTPS, it’s pros, cons and vulnerabilities over other forms of s... more
Our Bike Shed trio check back in with one another to follow up on some topics that caught their attention over the course of season 1.
Sally covers her time working with React over the last few months and the challenges it still presents to her work... more
Joël and Sally compare various note taking styles as they set out to find which ones work best for them.
The pair break down the different ways of formatting their notes and what they’re used for, Sally explains her struggles with note taking in gen... more
Joël and Sally analyse their job titles as they try to figure out exactly which borrowed labels best define their work at thoughtbot.
Together they break down the components of commonly used titles such as engineer, architect and consultant to see w... more
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I am a Python developer and derive a lot of value and enjoyment from the podcast despite the fact that the hosts are Ruby developers. The podcast does an excellent job in presenting topics of interest to all software developer, so don’t be put off by the hosts “day jobs.”
The two co-hosts have chemistry and the show is also well edited. It wouldn't surprise me if somebody on the team has radio experience.
The show sounds like a bubbly chat ar the coffee machine between two senior engineers.
On the technical side it definitely leans toward Ruby on Rails subjects. It doesn't dive deep into any particular topic, so I in that sense can't say I've "learned" anything from it. It's a good way to stay aware of current software trends. It's where I first heard about... more
One of the best tech podcasts. Highly recommend!
I’m a long time dev and I have to say this is my favourite tech podcast. Both hosts are very humble but experienced. I find myself relating to their challenges and always learn something from their thought process. I appreciate the balance of brevity and diving into the weeds of a meaty technical problem, taking us on the journey with them.
Extremely nice hosts and always really fun
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Discussions focus on the various challenges and joys of software development, with particular attention to Ruby, Rails, JavaScript, and modern tools and practices that impact the development community. The hosts converse about everything from personal anecdotes related to technology to more technical discussions centering around code quality, project management, and productivity in software development. The variety of topics, including notions of mentorship, collaboration, and insights on personal experiences, engages listeners with relatable and practical insights. This fosters an environment where both novices and seasoned developers can learn and share ideas.
Unique to these discussions is the blend of personal experiences with technica... more
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