Best API The Docs Podcasts (2024)

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The Secret Sauce of Developer Programs: A Conversation with Byrne Reese 56:46

17h ago56:46

56:46

Byrne Reese had the opportunity to build a number of developer programs over the years. In this episode, he explains his unique Developer Pyramid framework which he uses as a guide to build a successful and scalable developer program now at RingCentral. He also dives into his passion for board games and how it influences his approach to documentati…

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Listener Q&A: ChatGPT, Laravel Hangups & Best Practices, API Docs, Inertia Next Steps 44:26

4d ago44:26

44:26

In this episode, we dive into listener-generated questions. Join us as we cover a wide range of topics, from hangups in new Laravel apps and best practices for bigger apps, to the impact of AI tools on our workflows. We'll discuss common mistakes when building your first Laravel application, tips for documenting APIs, Laravel's transformative impac…

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Episode 180 Laura Vass, Co-Founder of Pronovix and Host of API The Docs 43:03

25d ago43:03

43:03

Awards are often maligned for being more concerned with who you know, rather than what you know. But can developer awards be an outlier in the field? According to Laura Vass, our guest on today's episode, they absolutely can. Laura is the Co-Founder of Pronovix, an open source developer portal. She is also one of the organisers of the DevPortal awa…

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Julia Furst Morgado 29:16

16h ago29:16

29:16

Today we're revisiting this career guidance episode from last year! Julia has a background in law, marketing and now is a successful developer relations guru. Julia generously shares her journey to DevRel in an accessible chat and with an achievable pathway. But be prepared to commit time and effort to community building. According to Julia Furst M…

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Exploring Use cases and Limitations of GenAI in Technical writing with Rene, Box 21:04

1d ago21:04

21:04

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430: Test Suite Pain & Anti-Patterns 40:57

3d ago40:57

40:57

Stephanie and Joël discuss the recent announcement of the call for proposals for RubyConf in November. Joël is working on his proposals and encouraging his colleagues at thoughtbot to participate, while Stephanie is excited about the conference being held in her hometown of Chicago! The conversation shifts to Stephanie's recent work, including comp…

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Episode 186 Philipp Krenn, Head of Developer Relations at Elastic 50:36

3d ago50:36

50:36

When it comes to Developer Relations, today’s guest believes the word “developer” comes first in that label for a reason. We’re speaking to Philipp Krenn, Head of DveRel and developer Advocacy at Elastic, and he’s here to chat to us about the work he and his 20 person DevRel team are currently doing. Philipp discusses the adjustment to meetups afte…

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Monoliths, GraphQL, Next.js, and DevRel Insights 38:47

4d ago38:47

38:47

Colin and CJ explore the ongoing debate between monolithic architectures versus API-driven frontends, touching on the pros and cons of GraphQL and REST. The conversation also covers the intricacies of integrating Next.js with Rails applications. On the personal front, CJ shares his solar pool heater project and Colin prepares for his upcoming relay…

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Episode 185 Tushar Mathur Founder and CEO of tailcall 31:01

8d ago31:01

31:01

Today we're talking about bridging the gap between back end development and front end experience. Our guest is Tushar Mathur, and he's the Founder and CEO of Tailcall, an open-source platform for building GraphQL APIs on existing endpoints. As you might imagine, we take the opportunity to ask Tushar about the ever expanding API sprawl currently goi…

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429: Transforming Experience Into Growth 43:38

10d ago43:38

43:38

Stephanie has a newfound interest in urban foraging for serviceberries in Chicago. Joël discusses how he uses AI tools like ChatGPT to generate creative Dungeons & Dragons character concepts and backstories, which sparks a broader conversation with Stephanie about AI's role in enhancing the creative process. Together, the hosts delve into professio…

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Episode 184 Jake Ward Co-Founder and CEO of Data Protocol 37:59

10d ago37:59

37:59

Today we’re speaking to Jake Ward, Co-Founder and CEO of Data Protocol. Data Protocol is a developer engagement and support platform that hosts and produces high quality video content to help companies effectively communicate to developers. We all know that interactive and video content has the power to teach and engage people in a way that written…

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Episode 183 Maryrose Lyons, Founder of AI Institute 27:37

15d ago27:37

27:37

AI and LLMs specifically have revolutionised the world of marketing. But will the revolution be restricted to the workplace, or should we start preparing our techpocalypse survival bunkers now? Today’s wonderful guest, Maryrose Lyons, doesn't think we’re quite there yet. Maryrose is the Founder of AI Institute, and she joins us for a chat about her…

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428: Ruminating on Ruby Enumerators 35:44

17d ago35:44

35:44

Joël explains his note-taking system, which he uses to capture his beliefs and thoughts about software development. Stephanie recalls feedback from her recent RailsConf talk, where her confidence stemmed from deeply believing in her material despite limited rehearsal. This leads to a conversation about the value of mental models in building a compr…

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Episode 182 David Tuite, Founder of Roadie 23:14

17d ago23:14

23:14

We all have that one piece of information that is absolutely key to us doing our jobs. Yet for many of us, accessing this piece of information involves manually searching a keyword in either your email or a slack channel to find the one message from 2 years ago where it was mentioned. Today’s guest is here to let us know that there actually might b…

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Last RailsConf, Gameboy Nostalgia, and Platform Risk 47:19

18d ago47:19

47:19

This week, CJ and Colin talk about content clickbait, Gameboy nostalgia, and the in-vogue topic of AI/LLMs. CJ dives into some cautionary tales around more API integrations and his steps to avoid platform risk while trying to build software at a growing company. Finally, we bid farewell to RailsConf and discuss the market for Ruby/Rails conferences…

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Episode 181 Chad Whitacre, Head of open Source at Sentry 41:01

23d ago41:01

41:01

Today, we’re chatting with the head of Open Source at Sentry, Chad Whitacre. Everyone knows that once a startup begins to make the move from garage band to stadium tour, they’re going to need some investors. But how do we bridge the gap between them? Chad’s background as a developer has undoubtedly contributed to his talent for communicating with d…

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An Open-Source Panel, the Future of PHP, and Delegation in Business 43:12

24d ago43:12

43:12

In this episode of the Laravel podcast, Matt and Taylor explore a variety of topics, including ones suggested by listeners! Taylor shares insights from his recent trip to San Francisco, where he participated in an open-source discussion panel hosted by the venture capital firm, Accel. They also discuss the current state of PHP, how it is perceived …

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UX Writing: Breaking Down the Essentials 6:49

30d ago6:49

6:49

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Episode 179 Ryan Donovan Senior Content Marketer at Stack Overflow 32:02

30d ago32:02

32:02

We’ve got an episode for our writers out there today! Ryan Donovan joins us to discuss his 15 years of experience in technical writing, and just how that experience is serving him in his current role - senior content marketer at Stack Overflow. One thing to know about Ryan is that he is a stickler for getting technical details right, a great qualit…

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Episode 178 Sandy Dunlop, Mythology Expert & Brand Identity Consultant (Repeat) 36:24

1M ago36:24

36:24

Don’t you just love a familiar face? We certainly do here on the Fireside with Voxgig podcast, as we’ve got another guest coming back for a catch-up interview! Sandy Dunlop is a mythology expert and brand identity consultant. He helps brands to define their identity with the help of ancient myths and legends. In his last appearance on the podcast, …

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427: RailsConf Recap and Conversing About Coupling 37:03

1M ago37:03

37:03

Joël and Stephanie talk RailsConf!. Joël shares how he performed as a D&D character, Glittersense the gnome, to make his Turbo features talk entertaining and interactive. Stephanie's talk focused on addressing test pain by connecting it to code coupling, offering practical insights and solutions. They agree on the importance of continuous improveme…

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Slow Productivity, Write The Docs 40:23

1M ago40:23

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In this episode, you'll hear about the Write the Docs conference in Portland, a must-attend for anyone in the tech writing community. CJ and Colin chatted about the unique, community-focused vibe of the event, which was akin to RailsConf or RubyConf, and shared some standout talks. One highlight is Calvin Fung's "Beyond Words: Strategies for Leveli…

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Episode 177 Tun Shwe, VP of data and DevRel at Quix 34:52

1M ago34:52

34:52

Today we’re speaking to Tun Shwe. Tun is the VP of data/DevRel at Quix, and he came on to chat to us about Quix’s work creating real time data developer tools and he also gives us an insight as to his experience working at a completely Python focused company. Catering to only one programming language may sound like a dream (especially to those runn…

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Episode 176 Stephanie Prenderville Founder and Talent Development Director 32:22

1M ago32:22

32:22

Stephanie Prenderville is here to tell us why and how generative AI is on its way to making us more human than ever. Stephanie is a talent development director and Founder of People, Strategy and Change consulting. Stephanie’s curiosity, and desire to understand others has taken her across so many industries, but she’s here to tell us about the wor…

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Episode 175, Julie Hubschman, Head of Developer APIs at FIS 39:05

1M ago39:05

39:05

We’re taking a deeper look inward on this episode of the podcast, with today’s wonderful guest, Julie Hubschman. Julie is the head of developer APIs at FIS. If you haven’t heard of FIS, don’t worry, because if you’ve ever swiped a credit card, then at least you’ve unknowingly used their services. Julie joins us for an introspective discussion on th…

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426: Bringing "Our Selves" to Work 33:04

2M ago33:04

33:04

Joël shares his preparations for his RailsConf talk, which is D&D-themed and centered around a gnome character named Glittersense. Stephanie expresses her delight in creating pod-related puns within thoughtbot's internal team structure, like "cross-podination" for inter-pod meetings and the adorable observation that her pod resembles "three peas in…

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Episode 174, Veronica Breene, CEO and Founder of Vesta Insights 25:41

2M ago25:41

25:41

Today, we’re taking a step across the border between DevRel and AI, and seeing what the AI side of things has to offer. Our guest is Veronica Breene, CEO and Founder of Vesta Insights. Vesta is an AI startup looking to increase the availability of credit for all. Veronica began working on the company under her phD in explainable AI, and when she wa…

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Ep. #147, Secure Local Dev Environments with Chris Stolt and Ben Burkert of Anchor 20:40

2M ago20:40

20:40

In episode 147 of Jamstack Radio, Brian speaks with Chris Stolt and Ben Burkert of Anchor about securing local development environments. This talk explores dev/prod parity and how Anchor’s taking a developer-first approach to addressing the pains of internal TLS. The post appeared first on Heavybit.…

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Episode 173, Jack Bridger, Engineer and Host of Scaling DevTools 33:53

2M ago33:53

33:53

If there’s one thing to take away from this episode of Fireside, it’s this: do the scary thing. The proponent of this message is none other than Jack Bridger, fellow podcast host of ‘Scaling Devtools’. This is a great one for anyone thinking of getting into podcasting, whether independently or under a company umbrella! Jack’s background is in sales…

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Episode 172, Brian Rinaldi, Developer Experience Engineer at LaunchDarkly 33:35

2M ago33:35

33:35

Building an audience is always a bit of a paradox for DevRels. You have a genuine desire to foster a community, so you begin creating content. Yet the more effort you put into that content, the less it seems to draw people in. A balance between effort and authenticity must be struck in order to grow - and today’s guest, Brian Rinaldi has managed to…

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425: Modeling Associations in Rails 29:39

2M ago29:39

29:39

Stephanie shares an intriguing discovery about the origins of design patterns in software, tracing them back to architect Christopher Alexander's ideas in architecture. Joël is an official member of the Boston bike share system, and he loves it. He even got a notification on the app this week: "Congratulations. You have now visited 10% of all docki…

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APIs, Acquisitions, and Event Emitters 40:57

2M ago40:57

40:57

This week, we discuss building companies on top of API integrations and recent acquisitions that we've been following closely and dig into some tech we're both using in our daily work. If you feel like you have a lot going on in your world right now, we also tease our upcoming episode on Cal Newport's newest book, Slow Productivity. - Postman acqui…

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424: The Spectrum of Automated Processes for Your Dev Team 36:47

2M ago36:47

36:47

Joël shares his experience with the dry-rb suite of gems, focusing on how he's been using contracts to validate input data. Stephanie relates to Joël's insights with her preparation for RailsConf, discussing her methods for presenting code in slides and weighing the aesthetics and functionality of different tools like VS Code and Carbon.sh. She als…

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Episode 171, Jorge Barrachina Gutiérrez, DevRel, Engineer and Developer Advocate 28:44

2M ago28:44

28:44

Jorge Barrachina Gutiérrez may be an engineer by official title, but he hasn’t let those kinds of labels restrict him in his career, and neither should you. Jorge is our wonderful guest today on the podcast, and we’re delighted to have him in for a chat about authorship, adaptability and his work with AI. Jorge’s book, ‘DevRel Puzzle’ gives a hefty…

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Teaching and Learning Git - Discussion with Anna Skoulikari 27:30

2M ago27:30

27:30

When it comes to learning Git, it can be daunting to navigate the plethora of learning resources out there. Recognising the need for a visually engaging all-levels experience, Anna Skoulikari (JetBrains) decided to write her own self-study book to help learners along the way.

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Episode 170 Christos Gkoros (repeat) API Designer at Postman 31:35

2M ago31:35

31:35

Who said building robust, production grade APIs had to be hard? As we hope for all technology, the creation and design of APIs has only become easier and more accessible over time. This is due in part to today’s wonderful guest, Christos Gkoros, and his work at Postman as an API designer. Christos comes from a software engineering background and he…

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Ep. #146, Help Desks for Modern Teams with Brian Levine of Yetto 26:59

2M ago26:59

26:59

In episode 146 of Jamstack Radio, Brian Douglas speaks with Brian Levine of Yetto about customer support. Together they explore the pain points that lead small companies to adopt help desks or support tech stacks, as well as solutions for bolstering customer success like tools and hiring practices. The post appeared first on Heavybit.…

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Docs-as-Code vs Dedicated knowledge base with Brianne Bennett, Opensee 13:43

2M ago13:43

13:43

Thank you for tuning in, we have an exciting offer for our listeners: Explore Document360 Partner Programs and unlock a wide range of benefits by becoming our partner today! Visit www.document360.com/partners today! Knowledgebase Ninjas is powered by Document360.By Gowri Ramkumar

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Episode 169 Caroline Lewko, Co-Founder of DevRel.Agency 32:07

2M ago32:07

32:07

Caroline Lewko has an immense wealth of knowledge and experience in Developer Relations, to the extent where she’s been involved in codifying some of the now ubiquitous aspects of it, including the evolution of its name! Caroline is the co-founder of DevRel.Agency and according to her, she’s been doing community work pretty much since the day she w…

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GDC, Buckets, and more calendars 42:08

2M ago42:08

42:08

In this episode, Colin shares insights from the Game Developers Conference (GDC) on cutting-edge technologies like motion capture and AI-powered game creation. We'll chat candidly about the challenges of achieving work-life balance, recognizing burnout signs, and staying productive amid demanding software projects. Additionally, we'll explore perso…

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Ep. #145, The Future of Collaborative Docs with Cara Marin of Stashpad 21:59

2M ago21:59

21:59

In episode 145 of Jamstack Radio, Brian speaks with Cara Marin of Stashpad about collaborative documents. Together they explore the shortcomings of popular collaborative tools on the market today and how they can be improved. Additionally, Cara unpacks local-first technology and how it enables elevated real-time collaboration experiences. The post …

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Episode 168 Sean Falconer, Head of Marketing and Developer Relations at Skyflow 37:38

2M ago37:38

37:38

Today, we're sitting down to chat with Sean Falconer. Sean is the head of marketing and developer relations at Skyflow, and he brings us a fascinating inside look at the growing field of data protection. Skyflow's main selling point is their data privacy vaults, used in a similar way to an identity protector, but they've taken this concept from an …

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423: Cognitive Strategies for Coders 39:52

2M ago39:52

39:52

Stephanie is back with a book recommendation: "Thinking in Systems" by Donella Meadows. This book has helped to bolster her understanding of complex systems in environmental, organizational, and software contexts, particularly through user interactions and system changes. Joël describes his transformative experience watching last week's total solar…

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Episode 167 Andrew Grill (repeat) Futurist, Speaker and Author of Digitally Curious 27:38

3M ago27:38

27:38

Today, we're taking a look back at our 100th episode with Andrew Grill. We spoke to him back in June of last year all about Digital Curiosity, Andrew’s book, which came out at the end of 2023. We here are at the top of the hype cycle on AI (Generative AI in particular) it is hype that is prompting and causing government action. This is now mainstre…

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Episode 166 Diana Walsh, Principal Customer Success Manager at HubSpot 30:29

3M ago30:29

30:29

According to today’s guest, Diana Walsh, Developer Relations, at times, does actually require some real work. Of course most of us know this, but it helps to publicise this fact occasionally. Diana is the principal Customer Success Manager at Hubspot, and she joins us for a chat about the cross-functionality of DevRel. Diana and her teams help Hubs…

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Laravel 11 Release, Context, New Hires, & Open-Source Sustainability 33:29

3M ago33:29

33:29

Welcome back to another episode of the Laravel podcast! In this episode, we dive into the exciting release of Laravel 11 and discuss its impact since it has been out in the wild. Taylor also shares his insights on the release and other recent developments in the Laravel ecosystem, including the launch of Herd Pro. Additionally, we discuss the new h…

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Install ways to check on the overall health of the portal - Conversation with Rachel Lee Nabors 25:39

3M ago25:39

25:39

"Key results are the things you're going to do to move that number. Here's the thing where most people spin out. There should be a break mechanism on the things that you're doing […] a culture of experimentation, and objective critique around 'Is this the right thing to be doing?” Welcome back to our two parts episode with Rachel Lee Nabors, we con…

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