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Hosted by Dan and Demian · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 19 episodes
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Developing software can be total chaos! Dan and Demian, with 35+ years of combined experience, share their journey from junior developers to principals. This isn't just tech talk — it's about people and fighting entropy. Think digital-age group therapy (minus actual therapists). We tackle stress, burnout, and growth pains through war stories, advice, and guest perspectives. Join our virtual seesaw as we navigate the world of software! New episodes monthly(ish).Visit https://bytesinbalance.com to follow, learn more or connect with us as mentors.
Dan and Demian hosts Bytes In Balance, a technology show with 19 episodes published.
In this episode we chat with Dominic Monn, the founder and CEO of MentorCruise. We discuss his unconventional path into tech, and how his own search for mentorship inspired him to create the platform. Dominic shares his
In this episode, we sit down with Robert Harris, VP of Engineering, to explore his fascinating journey as a "self-taught" programmer through psychology, anthropology, archaeology, and back again to software engineering a
In this episode, we talk about Imposter Syndrome in the tech industry: You are not alone, we have all been there. We share our personal experiences with feeling inadequate despite objective competence, from struggles in
In this episode, we sit down with Eric Mignot to explore the Core Protocols and how they can help teams build software products (though they apply to products in general) in a sustainable, high-performance way while avoi
We have avoided talking about generative AI and LLMs. No more. In this episode we decided to discuss the topic and expose the reasoning why we have been careful and have avoided it so far. We share our perspectives as ex
In this episode we chat about burn out. Yes, again... because this topic deserves an always ongoing conversation.This time Nav Rao, a self-described "floating software engineer" with experience in early-stage startups ac
In this episode, we explore leadership principles as tools to navigate complex situations and daily challenges. We discuss how these short, memorable phrases can serve as practical decision-making tools, become mental tr
In this episode, we discuss an essential question: how do we learn in software engineering? The conversation explores the need (and pressure) of continuous learning in our field and the anxiety of feeling constantly left
In this episode, we dive into the addictive nature of gaming and social media with our guest Ilya Bezdelev, co-founder of Metacast and author of The Pragmatic Podcaster. We explore our personal struggles with digital add
In this episode, we talk about legacy systems: we explore what makes a system "legacy", why engineers often avoid working with them, and what strategies help to effectively work with these systems. We share our thoughts
Inspired by recent corporate mandates for return-to-office, in this episode we explore the landscape of remote work and its impact on software engineering careers. We talk about our experiences transitioning in-office to
In this episode, we take a step back and reflect on our podcast journey and personal experiences in 2024. We discuss the process of launching and growing our podcast, including our evolving approach to recording, editing
In this episode, we explore the software design process as a key element of engineering culture. From concept to delivery, we share insights on creating designs that deliver value quickly while keeping teams aligned and
In this episode, we dive deep into the complex world of engineering culture. We explore what defines culture in an engineering organization, how to identify areas that need change, and strategies for influencing and tran
In this episode, we discuss the challenging issue of burnout that many engineers face in their careers. We share our personal experiences with burnout and offer strategies for identifying and managing it based on what ha
In this episode, we explore mentorship in the world of software engineering. We share our personal journeys of going from Amazon to coaching and mentoring, and compare notes on our different strategies and techniques. We
In this episode, we try to answer the question "how do I grow in my career?" We discuss career tracks and leveling, promotions, individual contributor roles vs. people management, and other related topics.
Technical interviewing is a hotbed of differing opinions, but its importance has loomed larger in recent years due to the challenging job market. In this episode, we explore software interviewing from both a candidate an
In our first episode, we introduce ourselves and explain the goals of the podcast. Then we dive into our first topic: exploring the skills and traits we've observed in good software engineers, why they matter, and how to
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