On this episode of if/else, host Mayuko Inoue explores a choice faced by developers and the companies that employ them: is it better to work remotely or in an office? Remote work can give employees and contractors greater flexibility and autonomy, but it can also lead to social isolation. On-site work can result in better social connection with co-workers, but it can also mean annoying commutes for employees, and expensive office space for businesses. The episode begins with a quick...

On this episode of if/else, host Mayuko Inoue explores a choice faced by independent developers and large companies alike: which cloud platform will best suit their needs now, and in the future? There are several companies offering services in the cloud computing space, but we’re going to focus on two of the more high-profile platforms: Amazon Web Services and Google Cloud Platform. You’ll get a quick backgrounder on these two options, and you’ll hear from several developers about what they...

On this episode of if/else, host Mayuko Inoue explores a choice faced by many software development teams: which agile methodology should they use? There are several different agile frameworks, including Lean, Crystal Clear, Extreme Programming, and Feature Driven Development, but we’ll focus on two of the more popular approaches: Scrum and Kanban. You’ll learn about the history and philosophy behind these two methodologies, and you’ll hear some perspectives from several developers about...

On this episode of if/else, host Mayuko Inoue looks at two software development version control platforms: GitHub and GitLab. While both platforms offer Git repository hosting, issue tracking, and integrations, there are important differences in cost, popularity, security, and philosophy. The episode begins with a quick backgrounder on these two platforms, and then you’ll hear from several software developers about their experiences with each. You’ll also meet Tim Skaggs. Tim is a VP of...

On this episode of if/else, host Mayuko Inoue looks at the past, present, and future of container orchestration with special guest Kelsey Hightower.

On this episode of if/else, host Mayuko Inoue explores a choice faced by many front-end developers: which JavaScript framework should you use? There are many frameworks available, including Angular, Relay, Next, Aurelia, Svelte, Ember, Meteor, Knockout, Backbone, Node, and Polymer. But we’re going to focus on the two most popular ones: React and Vue.js. Mayuko explains the history and philosophy behind these two frameworks, and you’ll hear from several developers about their experiences...

It’s an exciting time to be a software developer. It’s a growth industry with incredible opportunities for talented devs. But there are important decisions you need to make in order to have a sustainable career in tech. Whether you’re a newbie or an experienced coder; whether you manage a small team of programmers, or an entire corporate division, the if/else podcast is here to help you make those decisions. On this first episode of if/else, host Mayuko Inoue explores a choice faced by...

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