How do great teams build better software?
In this episode of the Distributed podcast, host Jack Hannah speaks with Josh Kerievsky, founder and CEO of Industrial Logic and one of the earliest pioneers of Agile software development. Josh shares insights into the practices that help teams thrive, including sufficient design, pairing, ensembling, and continuous deployment. He also advocates for a balance between in-person and remote collaboration, the evolving role of AI in software development, and why a focused approach is what matters most for success.
Highlights:
In this episode, we cover:
(00:00) – Kicking Things Off With Josh Kerievsky
(01:05) – When Agile Clicked: Lessons From the 90s
(05:05) – Sufficient Design: Knowing When Good Enough Is Enough
(09:50) – Remote, Hybrid, and In-Person Work: Finding the Right Balance
(12:27) – Social Programming: Why Pairing and Ensembling Matter
(20:43) – The Making of a High-Performing Software Team
(30:11) – AI, Specification-Driven Development, and the Future of Coding
(33:46) – Josh’s Advice: Collaborate More, Code Better
Referenced:
Agile Manifesto: https://agilemanifesto.org/
Where to connect further:
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