Overcommitted

SummaryIn this episode, the hosts meet with Christina Martinez, a developer experience engineer from Resend, who shares insights on her creative process and current projects. She shares her delight in building silly software and how she's using that to learn in her current role.TakeawaysChristina is the creative mind behind the Gen Z Babel plugin.She also developed the Swift commits tool.Taking existing tutorials and adding a creative twist can make them more fun.Continuous development is important at all parts of your career.LinksChristina Martinez: https://christinacodes.devSilly Software Club: https://sillysoftware.clubResend: https://resend.com/Gen Z slang Babel plugin: https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cxvwz76vBus/ | https://github.com/christina-de-martinez/babel-plugin-glowup-vibesTaylor Swift themed commit linting tool: https://youtube.com/shorts/eOS5Q2I9LHM?si=LC8JVUKTkLgwKtDF | https://github.com/christina-de-martinez/swift-commitsCodeTV & Mux's Worst Video Player Competition: https://www.mux.com/blog/actual-worst-video-playerReact Miami: https://www.reactmiami.com/HostsOvercommitted: https://overcommitted.devBethany Janos: https://github.com/bethanyj28Brittany Ellich: https://brittanyellich.comEggyhead: https://github.com/eggyhead

SummaryIn this episode of the Overcommitted Podcast, hosts Brittany and Bethany with guest Bassem Dghaidi discuss a range of topics from Bassem's current learning journey in system design to his diverse career path at GitHub. They explore the value of experience over formal education, the challenges of microservices, and the importance of practical knowledge in software engineering. Bassem shares insights from his technical content creation, his philosophy as a de-influencer in the tech space, and memorable conversations with industry leaders. TakeawaysBassem's career has included various roles, enhancing his perspective.Experience in different roles provides a broader understanding of software engineering.Education is valuable, but practical experience often outweighs formal credentials.Bootcamps can bridge the gap for graduates lacking practical skills.Bassem's Git content aims to demystify complex concepts.Microservices can complicate development if implemented prematurely.Content creation in tech requires balancing depth with audience engagement.LinksBassem Dghaidi: https://linktr.ee/glich.streamBeyond Coding podcast episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LeUUxLRdvho Practical System Design Waitlist: https://maven.com/forms/b69857Kamran Ahmed's site: https://roadmap.shGhostty: https://ghostty.org/Catppuccin themes: https://catppuccin.com/Chezmoi: https://www.chezmoi.io/Tmux: https://github.com/tmux/tmux/wikiBethany's dotfiles: https://github.com/bethanyj28/dotfilesHostsOvercommitted: https://overcommitted.devBethany Janos: https://github.com/bethanyj28Brittany Ellich: https://brittanyellich.com

SummaryIn this episode of the Overcommitted Podcast, host Erika and co-host Brittany Ellich welcome Tammy Metz, a software engineer at GitHub, who shares her unique journey from teaching and library science to software engineering. The conversation explores the challenges of transitioning careers, the importance of transferable skills, and the value of mentoring in the tech industry. Tammy discusses her involvement in the Women to Women Mentoring Program, offering insights into common struggles faced by students and the significance of giving back. The episode concludes with a fun segment where the hosts share their unexpected teaching skills.TakeawaysTammy transitioned from a librarian to a software engineer.Non-traditional paths can lead to successful careers in tech.Soft skills from teaching are valuable in engineering roles.Job searching can be challenging for career switchers.Mentoring can provide guidance and support to students.It's common for students to feel lost in their career paths.Volunteering can fit into busy schedules and be rewarding.Career paths are often not linear and can change over time.LinksTammy Metz on LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/tammy-metz/⁠Girls Who Code: https://girlswhocode.com/Woman to Woman Mentoring: https://www.womantowomanmentoring.org/HostsOvercommitted: https://overcommitted.devBrittany Ellich: https://brittanyellich.comEggyhead: https://github.com/eggyhead

SummaryIn this episode of the Overcommitted Podcast, hosts Bethany, Brittany, and Erika are joined by Cassidy Williams, Senior Director of Developer Advocacy at GitHub. They discuss Cassidy's journey in the Developer Relations (DevRel) space, her philosophy of lifting others as she climbs, and the evolution of DevRel in the tech industry. Cassidy shares insights on content creation, the importance of community, and her personal experiences with mentorship. The conversation also touches on the challenges and changes in the DevRel landscape, as well as Cassidy's passion for keyboards and her dream typing experience.TakeawaysFeedback, even when rough, is a valuable gift for growth.DevRel is evolving, adapting to new technologies and community needs.Companies should prioritize understanding the developer mindset over follower counts.Listening to developers is crucial for effective advocacy and content creation.Human problems in tech are often more complex than coding challenges.Cassidy's journey showcases the blend of engineering and advocacy roles.Mentorship plays a significant role in career development and guidance.LinksCassidy’s website: https://cassidoo.co/Microjournal Blog Post: https://cassidoo.co/post/micro-journal/Keycaps: https://drop.com/buy/drop-dsa-astrolokeys-keycaps-by-sailorhg-and-cassidoo?defaultSelectionIds=966968Cassidy’s mechanical keyboard recs: https://github.com/cassidoo/ama?tab=readme-ov-file#what-mechanical-keyboard-should-i-buyHostsOvercommitted: https://overcommitted.devBethany Janos: https://github.com/bethanyj28Brittany Ellich: https://brittanyellich.comEggyhead: https://github.com/eggyhead

SummaryIn this episode of the Overcommitted Podcast, hosts Brittany, Bethany, and Erika engage in a deep conversation with Piotr Sarna, co-author of 'Writing for Developers.' They explore the journey of co-authoring a book, the importance of writing in engineering, and the challenges and joys of technical writing. The discussion also touches on the significance of blogging as a continuation of learning and sharing knowledge, as well as the role of writing culture in engineering teams. The crew kicks off the next book club, where the Overcommitted engineers will be reading Writing for Developers together over the next 2 months!TakeawaysWriting a book can be seen as a series of extended blog posts.There is a gap in resources for writing engaging blog posts for developers.Good writing in tech should have an educational aspect.Writing culture in engineering teams enhances clarity and collaboration.The book 'Writing for Developers' fills a niche in technical writing resources.Embracing cringe-worthy writing experiences is part of the learning process.LinksPiotr Sarna on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarna-dev/Cynthia Dunlop on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cynthiadunlop/Piotr and Cynthia's first book: Database performance at scale: https://bookshop.org/p/books/database-performance-at-scale-a-practical-guide-cynthia-dunlop/f384c1f0d973803c?ean=9781484297100&next=t Writing for Developers book: https://bookshop.org/p/books/writing-for-developers-blogs-that-get-read-cynthia-dunlop/af343340c60cd806?ean=9781633436282&next=tWrite that blog!: https://writethat.blog/Writing for Developers GitHub Repo: https://github.com/scynthiadunlop/WritingForDevelopersBookDiscord community for Overcommitted: https://discord.gg/fxvEjs7fHostsOvercommitted: https://overcommitted.devBethany Janos: https://github.com/bethanyj28Brittany Ellich: https://brittanyellich.comEggyhead: https://github.com/eggyhead