Loonie Engineering
A Canadian software engineering podcast featuring two software engineers (Chris Naismith and Andrew Clarkson) with a wide range of experience, discussing their uniquely northern perspectives.
- Update frequency
- every 13 days
- Average duration
- 52 minutes
- Episodes
- 14
- Years Active
- 2022 - 2024
We're Back!
Andrew and Chris chat about the last 6 months while the podcast was paused about their life changes and what's next!
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Technical debt: the silent killer!
Technical debt can slow down software projects. In this episode, Andrew Clarkson and Chris Naismith discuss technical debt, how to identify it, the impact it has on software projects, how to manage a…
How to have effective 1-on-1s
Chris Naismith and Andrew Clarkson discuss how to have effective one on ones with your manager, and skip managers. How to remain visible for review and promotion time to attempt to maximize your pote…
Culture in the workspace
In this episode, Chris and Andrew delve into the exciting topic of workplace culture. The challenges in creating a good culture, how to affect it and how to identify a current or potential bad cultur…
The future of programming is here
Chris and Andrew discuss AI and how it's already transforming multiple fields, as well as different tools, their thoughts and where the future may end up for software developers.
Our current side projects
Andrew and Chris discuss their current side projects, what led them to start them, how they stay motivated and how side projects can help accelerate your career.
Code Quality: How to test your code
Andrew and Chris discuss various levels of software testing, the common tools and benefits. Additionally they discuss their backgrounds with testing frameworks and how to improve your code quality!
Navigating software engineering interviews
Chris Naismith and Andrew Clarkson discuss what the interview process is like as a software engineer. They share their past experiences on both sides of the interview, as well as what to expect for t…
Thriving as a remote software engineer
As more and more software engineers shift to remote work, the challenges of being visible and effective in a virtual environment become increasingly important.
Join hosts Andrew Clarkson and Chris Nai…
Building your network
Andrew Clarkson and Chris Naismith discuss the topic of building a strong network. They share tips on how to make meaningful connections, expand your network, and some dos and don'ts when it comes to…
When to start interviewing?
Chris Naismith and Andrew Clarkson discuss when is the best time for you to start interviewing. They offer practical tips on knowing how to identify when after your bootcamp or current role is ready …
Floundering
In this episode, Chris and Andrew discuss the new job that’s not all it was cracked up to be. You’ve started your first dev role, but it’s not going well. First your PRs aren’t being reviewed, then…
Maximizing your impact as a junior developer
In this episode of Loonie Engineering, Chris and Andrew delve into maximizing your value as a junior developer.They share tips you can implement from day one in your new role such as improving docume…
Building in public
In this episode of Loonie Engineering, Chris and Andrew delve into the concept of "building in public," a trend that has gained popularity among software engineers in recent years. Building in public…