Posts from 23 May 2025

Podcast Episode · Taskmaster The Podcast · 08/05/2025 · 51m

Ben and Andrew join host Richard to explore ecosyste.ms, a project using open source metadata to guide funding and support key projects with smart, ecosystem-aware algorithms.

A star of “The Office” comes to our office to answer your most pressing questions about tech.

In this episode of the Distributed podcast features Matt Wynne, staff software engineer at Mechanical Orchard and a longtime advocate for Agile and Behavior-Driven Development (BDD)

In this heartfelt and inspiring episode of 99 Dev Problems, host Tessa Kriesel chats with the multifaceted Kevin Blanco, a DevRel advocate, film enthusiast, and tech professional from Costa Rica. Kevin shares his remarkable journey from humble beginnings, discovering computers in high school, to becoming a passionate community builder and a creative force in developer advocacy.Topics covered include:Community Power: Kevin highlights how the Drupal community's generosity shaped his career and emphasizes the importance of giving back to the communities that uplift us.From Developer to Advocate: Transitioning from a 15-year tech engineering role to DevRel, Kevin discusses how his love for storytelling and creativity aligns with his work at AppSmith, an open-source low-code platform.Creative Approach to DevRel: Kevin reveals his process of blending film school storytelling techniques into developer advocacy, focusing on empathy-driven video content, user empowerment, and building meaningful partnerships.Lessons in Simplicity: The duo explore the pitfalls of overengineering and the virtues of simplicity, shedding light on practical solutions to achieve business goals.Inspiration and Uniqueness: Kevin shares profound advice on creativity, personal growth, and embracing one's unique journey, offering actionable insights for developers and tech enthusiasts at every level.Join us for this insightful conversation that bridges tech, creativity, and community, showcasing how authenticity and passion can drive both personal and professional success.Where to Find Kevin Blanco:LinkedInKevinBlanco.devYouTube

In this engaging episode of 99 Dev Problems, host Tessa Kriesel welcomes guest, Amy Dutton, a seasoned web developer with 24 years of experience. Amy shares her journey from starting web development at 16 to becoming the lead maintainer of RedwoodJS. The conversation touches on her evolution from design to development, her early career experiences, and her latest ambitious project, Build Twelve—a year-long challenge to develop 12 projects in 12 months.Amy dives deep into the tech stacks and decision-making processes behind her projects, including her experiences with Laravel and Next.js, as well as the complexities of framework development. She also discusses the challenges of balancing technical work with building and maintaining a community, particularly in her Part-Time Startup initiative.The two share insights on getting unstuck as developers, leveraging AI tools like Claude and ChatGPT, and balancing the desire for perfection with the need for progress. Amy highlights the importance of walking away when stuck and embracing tools and workflows that play to individual strengths.This episode is packed with valuable lessons for developers at every stage, from overcoming technical hurdles to balancing the human and technical aspects of community-building.Where to Find Amy DuttonTwitter/X: @SelfTeachMeWebsite: buildtwelve.com – Subscribe for project updates and insights.Podcast: Compressed.fmTune in to hear Amy’s inspiring journey and practical advice, and stay connected for future collaborations and insights!