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Did you just tell me to read the manual?

Did you just tell me to read the manual?

Episode 7 · · 16:08

How do you learn a new technology? Or how do you find out what's changed in the latest version of something you already use? Aaron and Joel share some tips on what they do.00:00 So m...

Do you have a clear mental model?

Do you have a clear mental model?

Episode 6 · · 16:07

The technologies we work with are extremely detailed. Without a clear mental model of how things work together, it's easy to get lost or confused.00:00 A common pattern when a dev is...

The best argument is no argument

The best argument is no argument

Episode 5 · · 16:08

Disagreements and debate can sap your team's energy. We'll talk about some ways to avoid unnecessary conflicts, and how to successfully handle a difference of opinion on your team.00...

What's with these flaky tests?

What's with these flaky tests?

Episode 4 · · 15:11

Croissants are great because they're flaky, but no one likes a flaky test. We share some strategies on how to make your tests more reliable.00:00 Flaky tests are the worst02:12 Why r...

When should I upgrade my Laravel project?

When should I upgrade my Laravel project?

Episode 3 · · 11:23

00:00 The desire to upgrade to a shiny new Laravel version02:20 I actually enjoy maintenance03:48 An analogy with cars04:30 The importance of communication05:30 Making it easier to u...

How do you figure out why your code isn't working?

How do you figure out why your code isn't working?

Episode 2 · · 15:22

00:00 The thought process when you get stuck01:40 An example with CSS03:40 Tools that can help locally06:15 Using a debugger to learn about Laravel06:30 Tools that can help in a remo...

When is the right time to automate a dev task?

When is the right time to automate a dev task?

Episode 1 · · 10:52

00:00 The urge to automate everything01:49 Document before you automate02:45 Weighing time spent versus time saved03:30 Automation isn't maintenance-free04:08 Types of automation05:1...