Best Kevin J. Camps Podcasts (2024)

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RailsConf 2024 Crossover — Ruby Podcasters Live in Detroit 31:23

22d ago31:23

31:23

In this special crossover episode recorded live from RailsConf 2024 in Detroit, join us for a unique gathering of prominent Ruby podcasters. Julie teams up with Elise from the 'Ruby on Rails' podcast, Jason from 'Code with Jason,' Joël from 'The Bike Shed,' and Drew from 'Code and the Coding Coders Who Code It.' The group discusses their experience…

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RailsConf 2024 Workshop Spotlight — Build High Performance Active Record Apps with Andy Atkinson 43:52

2M ago43:52

43:52

In this episode of 'Ruby for All', Andrew and Julie discuss drawing inspiration from MC Escher through games like Monument Valley, to dealing with the intricacies of Discord roles and authorization, and the importance of immediate and continuous feedback through tools like Google Docs during talks. Then, guest Andrew Atkinson joins us and shares in…

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RailsConf 2024 Countdown — Behind the Scenes with Kevin Murphy 28:46

2M ago28:46

28:46

In this episode of 'Ruby For All', hosts Andrew and Julie welcome guest Kevin Murphy, Software Developer at Pubmark and member of the RailsConf program committee. The discussion kicks off with Andrew and Julie catching up, then transitions into an in-depth conversation about the RailsConf planning process. Kevin and Julie, the Speaker Liaison, shar…

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Coding Campfires — Unplugged Adventures at Rails Camp West with Bobbilee Hartman 35:01

3M ago35:01

35:01

On this episode of "Ruby for All," hosts Andrew and Julie catch up with Julie returning after a bout of strep throat, and then share their excitement about having guest Bobbilee Hartman, the founder of Rails Camp West USA, joining them. Bobbilee discusses the origins of Rails Camp, its unique unplugged experience, and the variety of activities atte…

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Vegas Vibes — Sin City Ruby 2024 Recap with Drew Bragg 33:04

3M ago33:04

33:04

In this episode of 'Ruby for All', host Andrew is joined by guest Drew Bragg to talk about the ins and outs of the Sin City Ruby conference. Drew provides a comprehensive breakdown of the event, highlighting the mix of technical and lifestyle talks presented, the benefits of regional conferences for building community and networking, and the unique…

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The State of Debugging in Ruby — A Puts-tastic Journey 34:56

3M ago34:56

34:56

In this episode of "Ruby for All," hosts Andrew and Julie take us through a journey of debugging, from dealing with weather-induced moods to squashing tricky bugs in their code. They touch on the challenges of debugging without audio guidance, leveraging logs for troubleshooting, and the logical approach to handling errors in Ruby or JavaScript. Th…

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Ski Slopes, Sorbet, and Copilot — Effective Learning with Ryan Caldwell 31:31

4M ago31:31

31:31

In this episode of Ruby for All, Andrew and Julie chat about their recent experiences, including a ski trip with challenges due to a storm, and discuss burnout and returning to regular podcasting. Special guest, Ryan Caldwell, a software engineer at GitHub working on Copilot, joins the conversation to discuss his work, particularly on chat-related …

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Mastering Rails Callbacks – Deciphering the Secrets of Active Record 30:42

5M ago30:42

30:42

In this episode of Ruby for All, Andrew and Julie discuss the intricacies of callbacks in Active Record models. They talk about their experiences, the pros and cons of using callbacks, and the issues they faced. They also share some helpful use cases for callbacks, including user authentication, logging and auditing, custom slug generation, and the…

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New Onboarding Experiences — Julie's Transition to a New Team 27:54

5M ago27:54

27:54

In today’s episode, Andrew and Julie dive into the topic of onboarding onto new teams. Julie discusses her latest venture of switching teams, and Andrew sheds light on the innovative “Shape Up” method by Basecamp that’s shaking things up in the project management world, and why he prefers this over Agile. There’s talk of the dreaded technical debt,…

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The Power of Community in Learning Ruby on Rails — Agency of Learning's Role in Shaping Developer Careers 37:19

5M ago37:19

37:19

In this episode of Ruby for All, Andrew and Julie welcome special guests, James Garcia, Eric Halverson, and Caleb Mitchell, all part of The Agency of Learning run by Dave Paola. Today, they share their unique journeys into software development, ranging from music to technical support backgrounds, and their involvement in The Agency of Learning. The…

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Rekindling Ruby — A Journey through Burnout, Books, and Career Aspirations 23:37

6M ago23:37

23:37

In this episode of Ruby for All, Andrew and Julie reconnect after a three-week break to share how they spent their vacation and their plans for the new year, as Julie talks about her family’s newest addition, a Whippet named Lucy, and Andrew getting plenty of rest, some rock climbing, and a hot yoga class. Then, they dive into the topic of burnout,…

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Exploring the Mind of a Content Creator — Bhumi Shah's Perspective on Learning and Sharing 34:34

6M ago34:34

34:34

In this episode of Ruby for All, host Andrew kicks things off with a warm welcome and well wishes to his absent co-host, Julie. Then he welcomes guest, Bhumi Shah, a self-taught web developer who transitioned from doing low-level embedded software for implantable medical devices. She shares her journey of learning Ruby on Rails, her love for teachi…

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Teaching Code, Shaping Futures — John Crepezzi on Ruby, Bootcamps, and AI 33:54

6M ago33:54

33:54

In this episode, Andrew and Julie chat with guest John Crepezzi, a veteran in the Ruby community, founder of All Aboard Bootcamp, and currently a Software Engineer at Jane Street. Today, they discuss John’s experience running a coding bootcamp, share insights on teaching programming, and emphasize the importance of community in learning. Additional…

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RubyConf Reflections — The Importance of TDD with Elise Shaffer 27:21

6M ago27:21

27:21

In this conversation live from RubyConf San Diego, Andrew and Julie sit down with Elise Shaffer, host of The Ruby on Rails Podcast. They kick things off with sharing conference experiences, the joy of reconnecting with friends, and the unique energy the in-person events bring. The discussion shifts to the concept and practice of Test Driven Develop…

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Live From Rubyconf 2023 — Conference Recap, Talk Highlights, Ruby 4, Hacking on OSS, Restaurant Reviews, and Much More 22:56

7M ago22:56

22:56

Welcome to our first ever live episode of Ruby for All, where Andrew and Julie share their vibrant experiences from RubyConf in San Diego. Today, they share their excitement at attending a live conference and their interesting experiences, including their interaction with fellow attendees, sessions they attended, and community building activities t…

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Building Rails-Powered Mobile Apps with Joe Masilotti 38:41

7M ago38:41

38:41

On this episode of Ruby for All, Andrew and Julie welcome Joe Masilotti, known as the ‘Turbo Native Guy,’ to discuss Turbo Native. They cover what Turbo Native is, its advantages when building apps, and how it can be an effective tool for Rails developers. Joe also gives us an update on his library, Turbo Navigator, and provides some insightful adv…

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Ruby Mastery and Community Love with Ufuk Kayserilioglu 39:24

8M ago39:24

39:24

In this episode of Ruby for All, Andrew and Julie kick off with their excitement for RubyConf and then introduce their special guest Ufuk Kayserilioglu, an Engineering Manager at Shopify, to discuss his passion for Ruby and his contributions to the Ruby community. They also touch upon the importance of mastering your choice of programming language …

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Bridging Design and Development with Jerimie Lee 34:04

8M ago34:04

34:04

Join us for an insightful episode of Ruby for All, where Andrew and Julie have a discussion with special guest, Jerimie Lee, a Senior Product Designer at Codecademy. Jerimie shares his journey into the world of EdTech, and his experiences in the health tech industry. The conversation touches upon the evolution of design roles, the importance of und…

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The Art of Conference Speaking with Kevin Murphy 29:46

8M ago29:46

29:46

Ruby For All – Episode 50 In this episode of Ruby for All, join Andrew and Julie as they welcome Kevin Murphy, a software developer at Pubmark, to discuss the fascinating world of speaking at conferences. Kevin shares his journey as a speaker and describes his experiences at conferences. The conversation dives into the nuances of submitting confere…

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Microservices, Mayhem, and Main Branches 34:41

8M ago34:41

34:41

In this episode, Julie begins by expressing concern about technical issues with Zoom and her camera being off, Andrew discusses the shortage of certain ADHD medication in the U.S. due to supply issues, and then the topic of keeping tidy beds and using chopsticks for eating comes up. The conversation then shifts to Andrew introducing asdf as a runti…

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Plants, Zombies, and Pull Requests 25:19

9M ago25:19

25:19

On today’s episode of Ruby for All, Andrew and Julie kick things off with a nostalgic discussion about the beloved game, “Plants vs. Zombies.” Julie explains the game’s concept, setting the stage for a lively conversation that brings us into their gaming experiences and preferences, including cooperative versus competitive gaming. The conversation …

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From CoffeeScript to curl 25:25

9M ago25:25

25:25

In this episode of Ruby for All, we start with a conversation about Julie’s challenges in adjusting to a calendar migration, which leads to discussions about productivity tools, color-coding calendars, and the use of extensions like “Better Comments” for code organization. Andrew and Julie explore the purpose and potential pitfalls of code comments…

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Welcome back! 29:23

9M ago29:23

29:23

Welcome back to a brand new season of Ruby for All! After a summer hiatus, Andrew and Julie are back and ready to catch up with each other and you! Julie kicks things off sharing her thrilling road trip up the West Coast, visits to national parks, and even some sandboarding in Oregon. Andrew shares his camping and hiking adventure to the Grand Cany…

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How We Use ChatGPT 31:11

9M ago31:11

31:11

Welcome to Ruby for All Season 2! This was the last episode we recorded before the break that we wanted to share. Today’s episode of Ruby for All is mix of personal experiences, tech discussions, and the ever-evolving world of artificial intelligence. Andrew and Julie dive deep into their utilization of ChatGPT, an artificial intelligence tool that…

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Summer Vacation 0:51

1y ago0:51

0:51

Hey Everyone! Ruby for All is taking a summer vacation since it's been hard to juggle vacations, school being out, and other responsibilities we have going on right now. We will be back at the end of summer and can't wait to talk to you all again soon!By Andrew Mason & Julie J

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Rubber Duck Dev Show Crossover with Julie J 33:15

1y ago33:15

33:15

This week the tables are turned on Ruby for All because this is a crossover episode with the Rubber Duck Dev Show with Chris and Creston, where Julie was a guest recently talking about leveling up for Juniors. Today, they explore Julie’s growth as a junior developer, her experiences mentoring others, and the impact of podcasting on her career. They…

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Code and the Coding Coders who Code it Crossover 40:26

1y ago40:26

40:26

This week the tables are turned on Ruby for All, as our friend of the show, Drew Bragg, interviews Julie J. This was originally on Code and the Coding Coders Who Code it Podcast. If you haven’t checked it out, please go smash the subscribe button. Today, Drew asks Julie J his 3 questions: What are you working on? What's blocking you? What's somethi…

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RailsConf 2023: Recapping What You Missed 27:21

1y ago27:21

27:21

On this episode of Ruby for All, Andrew attended RailsConf 2023 and talks about his experience at it, how he focused on socializing with friends and co-workers, and attended fewer talks than before. There were some great talks he heard and keynotes he really enjoyed, especially Aaron Patterson, who proposed the idea of Rails shipping its own LSP fo…

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Exploring UX Research with Megan Brown 32:35

1y ago32:35

32:35

On this episode of Ruby for All, Andrew and Julie are excited to have as their guest, Megan Brown, who’s a Product Manager, UX Researcher, and Julie’s mentee. In today’s conversations, we’ll cover various topics related to coding and career advice. Megan tells us what UX research is, how UX Researchers and engineers have a lot in common, and she ta…

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Leveling Up: What Does It Take to Be a Senior? 29:21

1y ago29:21

29:21

On this episode of Ruby for All, Andrew and Julie have a conversation about being a senior software engineer and mentoring. Since Andrew is a senior software engineer, he talks about the differences between his current and earlier roles, and what experience you need to become a senior developer. Andrew has so much passion for mentoring, so we’ll fi…

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Establishing Trust and Improving Communication at Work with Josh Goldberg 29:13

1y ago29:13

29:13

On this episode of Ruby for All, Andrew and Julie are joined by guest, Josh Goldberg, who’s an Open Source Developer and former mentor of Julie. In today’s conversation, Andrew, Julie, and Josh discuss the benefits of having a good manager and how to establish trust in a manager-employee relationship. There’s also a conversation on the importance o…

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Ruby Interviews & Community Building with Adrian Valenzuela 22:17

1y ago22:17

22:17

On this episode of Ruby for All, Andrew and Julie are excited to have as their guest, Adrian Valenzuela, who’s a Ruby Developer, open source contributor, and maintains a tutorial blog called, Mugen Ruby. Today, Adrian talks about how he got into web development and picking up contract gigs, which he was hired for based on his involvement in the com…

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The Agency of Learning with Dave Paola 29:54

1y ago29:54

29:54

On this episode of Ruby for All, Andrew and Julie have joining them, Dave Paola, Founder of Sierra Rails, a Ruby on Rails Software Development Agency. Today, Dave talks about his experience coaching Junior Developers and Early Career Developers. There’s a discussion on the success of Pivotal Labs and the importance of hiring Early Career Developers…

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We Hired a Junior Dev with Mike Munroe 30:35

1+ y ago30:35

30:35

On this episode of Ruby for All, Andrew and Julie welcome Mike Munroe, Co-founder of OBLSK, a Rails consultancy, who’s here today to discuss their Junior Developer Apprentice Program. Today, we’ll learn all the details about the program, the importance of having a mentor and a framework in place to guide the Junior developer’s progress, and how Mik…

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Career and ADHD Management with Celso De Sá 28:54

1+ y ago28:54

28:54

On this episode of Ruby for All, ChatGPT was down for Julie today which left her frazzled, so she brings up making pancakes, and Andrew shares his love of cooking breakfast food and wrestling with Turbo all morning. Thankfully, they have a great guest with them to brighten their day. Today, Andrew and Julie are joined by Celso De Sá, who’s a Develo…

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From Bootcamp to Community Advocate and Mentor 27:30

1+ y ago27:30

27:30

On this episode of Ruby for All, Julie recently decided to go back to the gym, and Andrew has been chilling and focusing on things in his life that he hasn’t taken care of. But today, we’re going to have fun, like we do every episode, and Andrew is going to interview Julie and ask her questions about being a Junior Developer and get her honest insi…

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Development Gems 26:43

1+ y ago26:43

26:43

On this episode of Ruby for All, Andrew aka the “VS Code Whisperer “ and Julie are excited to start something new and fun! Join Andrew and Julie as they dive into the world of Development Gems that they like to use in development and testing. Some of these gems that you use in development are things that enhance your life and make things easier. To…

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Debugging Rails: Essential Tools and Where to Start 26:47

1+ y ago26:47

26:47

Ruby For All – Episode 32 On this episode of Ruby for All, it’s raining a lot by Julie, chilly outside by Andrew, and Andrew’s birthday is this week! Happy Birthday, Andrew! Since it’s a new month, Andrew and Julie decided to talk about debugging. So today, they’ll be discussing various debugging tools for troubleshooting Rails applications such as…

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Favorite Ruby Methods: Part 4 - Enumerables + Bonus Methods 37:58

1+ y ago37:58

37:58

On this episode of Ruby for All, Julie tells us she’s fostering a seven week old puppy and having lots of fun, and Andrew reveals he would love to get a dog in the future. Also, it’s the end of the month and you know what that means? Andrew and Julie are wrapping up their February series on Ruby Methods, so first up, they’ll be discussing the modul…

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Favorite Ruby Methods: Part 3 - Strings 22:32

1+ y ago22:32

22:32

On this episode of Ruby for All, Andrew and Julie are having an ADHD day since Andrew’s had a lot going on with work stuff and Julie’s been hyperfocused learning about the mobile app. But that won’t stop them from discussing their favorite Ruby Methods. Today, they’re excited to talk about the basics of Strings in programming because Andrew loves a…

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Favorite Ruby Methods: Part 2 - The Hash 30:16

1+ y ago30:16

30:16

On this episode of Ruby for All, Julie tells us she’s working on a new app and she’s calling it “Today,” which is going to help her organize her day-to-day tasks. We’re also continuing with our February series talking about different object types in Ruby and our favorite methods with them. Today, we’re talking about the Ruby Hashes, such as merge, …

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Favorite Ruby Methods: Part 1 31:01

1+ y ago31:01

31:01

On this episode of Ruby for All, Andrew and Julie discuss the cold temps where they live, their preferences for warmer temps, using layers to cope with the changing temperatures, and their experiences with snow sports. For the month of February, get ready because Andrew and Julie are doing something fun! They’ll be going through some of their favor…

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Common Pitfalls for Junior Ruby on Rails Developers 30:22

1+ y ago30:22

30:22

[00:01:29] Julie and Andrew tell us what the hardest part of learning Rails was for them. [00:02:03] Andrew explains what to test and not to test, provides examples, and mentions the Shoulda gem. [00:04:48] Julie wonders if there’s a way create data in your tests without adding to the database and Andrew explains using Factory Bot’s build_stubbed. …

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The Database Wizard with Andrew Atkinson 28:38

1+ y ago28:38

28:38

Timestamps [01:19] Andy tells us a bit about himself, and how his journey led him to becoming a database specialist. [03:17] How do you pronounce SQL? Andy explains why he pronounces it the way he does and what SQL actually stands for. [04:38] Have you ever wondered if PostgreSQL is faster than MySQL? What goes into measuring database performance? …

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PhD Kimoni Just RnB & HiP HoP Volume Featuring Beyonce Greatest Remixes 394 1-18-2023 6:00:07

1+ y ago6:00:07

6:00:07

1. iMAJN Nation ft. Amanda Cole - How I Wish 2. Sovanny - To Everything I used to Love 3. Subzerotocold - Girl i miss you 4. Tiara Brooks - Hard To Love 5. Endlyss - Distance 6. Fay Qalif ·- Pressure 7. Destiny Raion - Good Old Days 8. Sonzie - G.O.Y.S Music Video 9. Maria Katre - Fairweather 10. LaJé - Don't You 11. Cashma - Enticing 12. Lex Hynes…

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Integrations with Brittany Martin 28:17

1+ y ago28:17

28:17

Timestamps [00:45] Brittany Martin, co-host of the Ruby on Rails Podcast and engineering manager, joins the show and introduces herself to folks that may not know her yet. [02:00] Brittany asks Julie what her experience with integrations has been so far in her career and explains what integrations in software are. [08:15] Brittany explains what web…

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What's Going on in 2023? 22:11

1+ y ago22:11

22:11

Timestamps [00:30] Do you set New Years resolutions? Andrew and Julie talk about whether they set them for themselves and the problems they have had with them in the past. [03:27] Julie asks Andrew if he is a proactive or reactive person and how she wants to be more proactive in 2023 and the pair talk about deadlines. [07:00] Julie and Andrew share…

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Work Processes 27:37

1+ y ago27:37

27:37

Timestamps [2:04] Julie begins to explain her work process to Andrew before the pair tear off into a tangent on Agile vs Watefall methodology [07:15] Julie talks about she points stories and Andrew reveals he doesn't use a point system currently, but has in the past. What are your thoughts on changing story points? [13:02] Retros anyone? Andrew and…

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PhD Kimoni Just RnB & HiP HoP Volume 393 Special Christmas Holiday Mix 5:32:01

1+ y ago5:32:01

5:32:01

1. Ama Ka'rin - Christmas Ain't the Same 2. Charity - Seasoned 3. Xandi - You For Christmas 4. Dorrella - DND luv 5. Bigshay- Insecure 6. Deondre Black - Make Love 7. DJ Sleet feat. J mila - Jane 8. Bahja Rodriguez - You 9. Hennessy - She Can't 10. SHRETA - did you think of us. 11. Journey Montana - Rich Girl 12. Chris Brown - No Time Like Christma…

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Reading Source Code with Daniel Colson 31:48

1+ y ago31:48

31:48

Timestamps [00:45] Daniel Colson is our guest today and gives a brief introduction. He is also a FactoryBot maintainer and explains what it is. [02:40] Andrew is curious about the relation to Music majors and programming and Daniel has some ideas on it. [03:20] How much of your time is spent reading code? Daniel talks about the different types of c…

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