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 A show for software engineers and programmers that are passionate about learning and career growth. Join the women in tech hosts as they share with each other and interview influential folks in the world of software on their career strategies. We cover subjects like AI, software ethics, social media, engineering and leadership strategy, all with the goal of getting better at what we love to do.overcommitted.dev | A crew of overcommitted software engineers
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  • Ep. 43 | Accessibility, Fiber Arts, and ADHD with Abbey Perini

    Ep. 43 | Accessibility, Fiber Arts, and ADHD with Abbey Perini
    Jan 20 2026
    SummaryIn this episode of the Overcommitted Podcast, hosts Bethany, Brittany, and Erika engage in a rich conversation with Abbey Perini, a web developer and fiber artist. They explore Abbey's current projects, the intersection of fiber arts and programming, and the importance of accessibility in web development. The discussion also delves into personal experiences with ADHD, community building in both knitting and open source, and the challenges and strengths that come with neurodiversity. Abbey shares her insights on how to make coding and web development more inclusive and accessible for everyone, emphasizing the need for empathy and understanding in the tech industry.TakeawaysThere is a deep connection between fiber arts and programming.Accessibility should be a priority for all developers.Community building in knitting can inform open source practices.Accessibility is not just a front-end concern; it extends to back-end development.ADHD can present challenges but also unique strengths in coding.Flexibility in work can benefit everyone, not just those with disabilities.Negative self-talk can be harmful, and you are awesome, so stop it.Developers should focus on problem-solving skills rather than just technical tools.Creating inclusive environments in tech is essential for progress.LinksAbbey Perini’s website: https://abbeyperini.dev/Abbey on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/abbeyperini.devAbbey on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abbey-perini/Knitting as programming blog post: https://abbeyperini.medium.com/knitting-as-programming-9c34090e4992Web Development === Accessibility blog post: https://dev.to/abbeyperini/web-development-accessibility-f8iAn accessible dark mode toggle blog post: https://dev.to/abbeyperini/an-accessible-dark-mode-toggle-in-react-aopCoding and ADHD blog post: https://dev.to/abbeyperini/coding-and-adhd-where-we-excel-454jDesigning data-intensive applications https://www.amazon.com/Designing-Data-Intensive-Applications-Reliable-Maintainable/dp/1449373321Aria article: https://dev.to/abbeyperini/what-the-first-rule-of-aria-really-means-192eHow to do chores while drowning: https://www.amazon.com/How-Keep-House-While-Drowning/dp/1668002841/ref=sr_1_1?crid=14ND3S4IR3YLG&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.ue6gifKzpUZ5byIrJ4RUyA.9EOnSDfKG5rpl9Or07gVfVfYityMMWTqBEL4EAsN1Mw&dib_tag=se&keywords=how+to+do+chores+while+drowning&qid=1766080922&s=books&sprefix=how+to+do+chores+while+drowning%2Cstripbooks%2C83&sr=1-1Ask Jan: https://askjan.org/Study: ADHD powerful strengths - https://scitechdaily.com/adhd-isnt-just-a-deficit-new-study-reveals-powerful-psychological-strengths/HostsOvercommitted: https://overcommitted.devBethany Janos: https://github.com/bethanyj28Brittany Ellich: https://brittanyellich.comEggyhead: https://github.com/eggyhead
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    48 min
  • Ep. 42 | Making Silly Software with Christina Martinez

    Ep. 42 | Making Silly Software with Christina Martinez
    Jan 13 2026

    Summary

    In 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.


    Takeaways

    • Christina 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.


    Links

    • Christina Martinez: https://christinacodes.dev
    • Silly Software Club: https://sillysoftware.club
    • Resend: https://resend.com/
    • Gen Z slang Babel plugin: https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cxvwz76vBus/ | https://github.com/christina-de-martinez/babel-plugin-glowup-vibes
    • Taylor Swift themed commit linting tool: https://youtube.com/shorts/eOS5Q2I9LHM?si=LC8JVUKTkLgwKtDF | https://github.com/christina-de-martinez/swift-commits
    • CodeTV & Mux's Worst Video Player Competition: https://www.mux.com/blog/actual-worst-video-player
    • React Miami: https://www.reactmiami.com/


    Hosts

    • Overcommitted: https://overcommitted.dev
    • Bethany Janos: https://github.com/bethanyj28
    • Brittany Ellich: https://brittanyellich.com
    • Eggyhead: https://github.com/eggyhead
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    29 min
  • Ep. 41 | Building Without the Buzzwords: Real Talk on System Design with Bassem Dghaidi

    Ep. 41 | Building Without the Buzzwords: Real Talk on System Design with Bassem Dghaidi
    Jan 6 2026

    Summary

    In 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.


    Takeaways

    • Bassem'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.


    Links

    • Bassem Dghaidi: https://linktr.ee/glich.stream
    • Beyond Coding podcast episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LeUUxLRdvho
    • Practical System Design Waitlist: https://maven.com/forms/b69857
    • Kamran Ahmed's site: https://roadmap.sh
    • Ghostty: https://ghostty.org/
    • Catppuccin themes: https://catppuccin.com/
    • Chezmoi: https://www.chezmoi.io/
    • Tmux: https://github.com/tmux/tmux/wiki
    • Bethany's dotfiles: https://github.com/bethanyj28/dotfiles


    Hosts

    • Overcommitted: https://overcommitted.dev
    • Bethany Janos: https://github.com/bethanyj28
    • Brittany Ellich: https://brittanyellich.com
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    50 min
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