Welcome back to Break, a Fallthrough aftershow! In this episode, the panel continues their conversation from Fallthrough #46.Enjoying the aftershow? Let us know on social media! If you prefer to watch instead of just listen, head over to YouTube where you watch this episode of Break!Thanks for...

The tech industry is terrible at marketing things. From AI to Blockchain to Git, we constantly miss the actual innovation by looking too closely at the surface level. In this episode, Kris is joined by the full panel of Ian, Matthew, and Dylan to discuss the marketing problem AI seems to have and...

The crew chat about our current toolset for building things as software engineers. Tips and tricks for staying on track and building things with our teams!LinksJaegerVisual Studio Live Share⁠Overcommitted on Bluesky⁠Hosts⁠Overcommitted.dev⁠Bethany Janos: ⁠https://github.com/bethanyj28⁠Brittany Ellich: ⁠https://brittanyellich.com⁠Eggyhead: ⁠https://github.com/eggyhead⁠

SummaryIn this episode of the Overcommitted Podcast, the hosts discuss the concept of personal branding for software developers. They explore what a personal brand means, the importance of authenticity, and how to build visibility within the tech community. The conversation highlights the balance between promoting oneself and staying true to one's values, as well as the challenges faced by individuals in a male-dominated industry. The hosts also share their thoughts on admired personal brands in tech, emphasizing the significance of community and mentorship.TakeawaysPersonal branding encompasses your values and how you want to be perceived.It's important to be authentic when developing a personal brand.Building a personal brand can help in career advancement and visibility.Sharing your work and interests is crucial for building a personal brand.The perception of personal branding can differ based on gender and identity in the workplace.It's valuable to recognize what you want to be known for in your career.Engaging with your community can enhance your personal brand.Maintaining authenticity while sharing your work is a challenge for many.Finding platforms that align with your values is important for personal branding.Admiring others' personal brands can inspire your own branding journey.LinksStaff Engineer by Will LarsonJulia EvansCassidy WilliamsGergely OroszCharity Majors⁠⁠⁠Tech book club Repo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Overcommitted Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hosts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Overcommitted.dev⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bethany Janos⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Brittany Ellich⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Eggyhead⁠⁠Jonathan Tamsut⁠

SummaryIn this episode of Overcommitted, hosts Erika and Brittany interview Adrienne Braganza, the author of the book Looks Good to Me. The conversation delves into the critical role of communication in code reviews, emphasizing that misunderstandings often lead to issues. It highlights the importance of understanding the purpose behind code reviews rather than just focusing on tools and speed.TakeawaysMisunderstandings are at the heart of code reviews.It's important to understand the purpose of code reviews.Focusing on tools can distract from the main goals.Collaboration is key in software development.Clear communication can prevent many issues.Taking time to reflect on processes is valuable.Agreeing on objectives enhances team alignment.Code reviews should foster learning and improvement.Understanding each other's perspectives is crucial.Effective communication leads to better outcomes.LinksAdrienne’s Website: https://adrienne.io/Adrienne on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/abt.bsky.socialAdrienne on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriennetacke/Book: Looks Good to Me: https://www.manning.com/books/looks-good-to-me HostsOvercommitted Website: https://overcommitted.devBrittany Ellich: https://brittanyellich.comEggyhead: https://github.com/eggyhead

SummaryIn this episode of the Overcommitted Podcast, hosts Bethany, Brittany, and Erika discuss their experiences with the book 'Thinking in Systems' by Donella Meadows. They explore the concepts of systems thinking and its applications in software engineering, team dynamics, and societal issues. The conversation delves into the importance of feedback loops, user experience, and the impact of organizational structures on individual performance. The hosts also reflect on their book club experience, sharing insights on how to foster engaging discussions and learning opportunities.LinksThinking in Systems⁠⁠The point of the system is what it does - Anil Dash⁠Just for fun⁠Changelog episode about COBOL⁠TakeawaysThe book 'Thinking in Systems' is approachable and easy to read.Systems thinking can be applied to various fields, not just software engineering.Feedback loops are crucial in understanding how systems function.Understanding the goals of a system can help identify problems.Organizational systems can be challenging to change compared to software systems.The book club format enhances learning and engagement.It's important to recognize the motivations within a system.Technical discussions can be enriched by diverse perspectives.Hostsovercommitted.devBethany Janos: https://github.com/bethanyj28Brittany Ellich: https://brittanyellich.comEggyhead: https://github.com/eggyhead