High-quality software is built by small, interdisciplinary teams aligned to a shared outcome. Teams that have a shared context, tight feedback loops, and free-flowing communication—attributes that are even more critical for a project with seemi

Serverless Architecture: Hype vs. Reality with Bill Wanjohi

Apr 27th, 2023 42m 36s

These days it seems like everyone’s walking around with their head in a cloud. On-prem hardware has an almost antiquated feel, while serverless options promise reduced cost, greater scalability, and increased team productivity. But is that rea

Programming for the Unhappy Path with Jeff Ramnani

Mar 23rd, 2023 27m 31s

Will AI take our jobs? If only software was that simple. New technologies have a way of sparking our imagination in ways that don’t match the frustrating realities of integrating complex systems. Even a tool as thrilling as ChatGPT will only ev

Demystifying Machine Learning with Myles Megyesi and Pierce Edmiston

Feb 23rd, 2023 37m 20s

In a continued series on all things data, Jerome meets with 8th Light Principal Crafters Myles Megyesi and Pierce Edmiston to talk about machine learning. Along with AI, it's an area of tech that gets a lot of attention and is often spoken abou

Relentless Optimism: The Future of Data Engineering with Brad Ediger

Jan 19th, 2023 34m 1s

Kicking off a new series on all things data, Jerome talks with Brad Ediger, 8th Light's Head of Technology, about the state of data engineering, and takes the opportunity to scratch beneath the surface of Brad’s notorious optimism. They also di

Community Reflections on the Past, Present, and Future of the Apprenticeship Program

Jul 22nd, 2022 29m 19s

In this episode, members of the 8th Light community reflect on the impact of the apprenticeship program on their careers and discuss the value of the program’s holistic approach on future generations of crafters.

Continuous Learning: Cultivating Engaged Teams with Paul Pagel

Mar 24th, 2022 29m 5s

Getting started in software development is more accessible than ever. Advancements in toolchains and frameworks have moved the starting point to a higher level where you can get results much more quickly. Beyond that baseline, developers and de

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We're Back for Season 2 of Collaborative Craft

Mar 9th, 2022 2m 26s

Welcome back to Season 2 of Collaborative Craft, where we navigate the ins and outs of software design and development. Join Jerome Goodrich for each episode to build a better understanding of the ever-shifting craft of software by hearing from

Just in Time: Hands-On Learning with Aaron Patterson

Feb 1st, 2022 48m 44s

“In my small way, hopefully I can help push society forward somewhat, in an as accessible way as possible. So you don't have to reinvent this particular wheel; you’ve got some kind of base you can build on. That's why I like to do stuff in publ

Into the Unknown Unknowns: Observability with Charity Majors

Oct 14th, 2021 39m 58s

The speed of development and change in software engineering enables exponential growth and innovation. It can also give rise to ever-increasing complexity and the creation of critical, yet fragile, systems. Recently the idea of achieving observ

Stay Tuned!

Sep 30th, 2021 1m 27s

Thanks for tuning in to Collaborative Craft! We’ll be back in two weeks for more regularly scheduled content. Thomas Countz is a Senior Software Crafter at 8th Light where he works with a variety of ambitious teams on a variety of ambitious pro

Know Your History: Ethical Source with Coraline Ehmke

Sep 16th, 2021 41m 58s

Coraline Ehmke’s path to the tech industry was non-traditional. It took someone to turn the key for her to find the community that she sought. 25 years later, Coraline is still in the tech industry and has been open about her experience as a tr

It's a Process: More than Machine Learning with Hana Lee

Sep 2nd, 2021 48m 17s

"You can build an initial model, but you have to keep updating it. You have to continually operate it, doing things incrementally rather than trying to solve the whole problem in one go. One of the benefits is that we have a good framework for

Stealing Fire: Ambitious Side Projects with Kofi Gumbs

Aug 19th, 2021 46m 6s

"I feel like the whole process has to feel like play as I'm working on it or else I get bored. I have to be learning something new. One of the reasons my solo projects end up being so all over the place is because I want to have a little play a

Tech's Pre-Seatbelt Phase with Eva PenzeyMoog

Aug 5th, 2021 41m 51s

“Designing for safety is about designing against interpersonal harm. I use the stories of real life people who have gone through experiences with technology-facilitated violence and abuse. Telling these stories is a really powerful way to get p

How Design Works with Jon Wettersten

Jul 22nd, 2021 37m 34s

“The term designer can be applied to so many different people in so many different experiences. Designers see firsthand how important it is to be influential and inspiring teachers, not just makers.” – Jon WetterstenThomas and Jerome are but tw

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A Love Letter to Curiosity

Jul 1st, 2021 1m 51s

Hey Everyone! Welcome to Collaborative Craft, the latest podcast from the team at 8th Light with hosts Jerome Goodrich and Thomas Countz.This is a love letter to curiosity. Curiosity for the stories of our fellow developers, designers, and lead

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