{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Fundamentals of Software Engineering","title":"E01 - 👋🏻 Hello, Fundamentals","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/3d8ba347\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3264,"description":"Launching the Fundamentals of Software Engineering Podcast with Dan Vega and Nate Schutta\nWe are thrilled to introduce Episode One of the Fundamentals of Software Engineering podcast. In this inaugural episode, we share the origin story of how this book and podcast came to be, starting with a simple tweet about goals for the year. I talk about how Nate responded to my tweet saying he could help with at least two of my goals, and that's when our collaboration began. We dive into the challenges of writing a technical book, from multiple rounds of editing to finding the right balance between comprehensive coverage and keeping content accessible. We also discuss why we decided to launch this podcast as a companion to the book, allowing us to explore topics we couldn't fit into the manuscript and go deeper on subjects that matter most to software engineers at every stage of their career.\nThroughout this episode, Nate and I introduce ourselves, share our backgrounds, and talk about what gets us excited about this industry. From my early days falling in love with web development to Nate's transition from chemistry to computer science, we reflect on our journeys and the lessons we've learned along the way. We talk candidly about imposter syndrome, the importance of learning to learn, and why reading code is often more important than writing it. We also touch on our shared passion for golf, spending time with family, and maintaining a healthy work-life balance in an industry that never stops evolving. This podcast is for anyone who wants to level up their software engineering skills, whether you're just starting out or have years of experience under your belt. Join us as we explore the fundamentals that make great software engineers and help you navigate your career with confidence.\n_______________________________________________________________________________\nKey Highlights:\n📖 The Book's Origin Story: How a tweet about New Year's goals sparked a collaboration between...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/1BiOcr3jOEw_uiwQk5MInsKiSAl8JXHgE7p7L1stz0g/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS82NmM2/MmE3OWEzYWVkMWFl/MWUxNzhkOWY1YzY1/Njg2Ny5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}