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

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

Summary

In this episode of the Overcommitted Podcast, host Erika and co-host Brittany Ellich welcome Tammy Metz, a software engineer at GitHub, who shares her unique journey from teaching and library science to software engineering. The conversation explores the challenges of transitioning careers, the importance of transferable skills, and the value of mentoring in the tech industry. Tammy discusses her involvement in the Women to Women Mentoring Program, offering insights into common struggles faced by students and the significance of giving back. The episode concludes with a fun segment where the hosts share their unexpected teaching skills.

Takeaways

• Tammy transitioned from a librarian to a software engineer.
• Non-traditional paths can lead to successful careers in tech.
• Soft skills from teaching are valuable in engineering roles.
• Job searching can be challenging for career switchers.
• Mentoring can provide guidance and support to students.
• It's common for students to feel lost in their career paths.
• Volunteering can fit into busy schedules and be rewarding.
• Career paths are often not linear and can change over time.

Links

• Tammy Metz on LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/tammy-metz/⁠
• Girls Who Code: https://girlswhocode.com/
• Woman to Woman Mentoring: https://www.womantowomanmentoring.org/

Hosts

• Overcommitted: https://overcommitted.dev
• Brittany Ellich: https://brittanyellich.com
• Eggyhead: https://github.com/eggyhead