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Always be ready to hand off the project

Episode 18

Why is it important to think about a future project hand-off at the beginning of a client relationship? Aaron and Joel share their approach.

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5 years, 4 months ago

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Finding and fixing a performance issue

Episode 17

Last episode we discussed how to deal with a "slow app" complaint. This episode we discuss some technical approaches to find and fix the issue.

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5 years, 4 months ago

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Someone said my app is slow. Now what?

Episode 16

The dreaded support ticket gets filed: App is slow! Before you get defensive or close as "Won't fix", consider a few tips on how to successfully appr…

5 years, 5 months ago

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How long does it take to get your project running?

Episode 15

Aaron and Joel have joined a fair number of projects over the years. Listen as they share some tips on how to make process less painful for your team…

5 years, 5 months ago

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Is it a good idea to install that package?

Episode 14

Laravel and PHP have a rich ecosystem, but it's good to weigh the pros and cons before reaching for a new package. We share some things to consider.

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5 years, 6 months ago

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Where do I start making things better?

Episode 13

Where are some good starting points for modernizing and improving a legacy codebase? Joel and Aaron discuss a few ideas where you could start.

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5 years, 6 months ago

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How long is that going to take?

Episode 12

The eternal question that every developer hears: How long is that going to take? Aaron and Joel discuss some ways to frame that question, and how to …

5 years, 7 months ago

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Getting started with a legacy codebase

Episode 11

Stepping into an unfamiliar codebase with a long history can be a challenge. Aaron and Joel share some tips on how to get started and build confidenc…

5 years, 7 months ago

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Why even review when my code is perfect?

Episode 10

Some shy away from code review, not wanting to be critiqued. Aaron and Joel share some tips on how to get the most out of code reviews, and things to…

5 years, 8 months ago

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Are you testing me?

Episode 9

Aaron and Joel talk about why they write tests and what sorts of tests they find valuable.

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5 years, 8 months ago

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