{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Tuple Podcast","title":"Thorsten Ball, Software Engineer at Zed","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":4378,"description":"In this episode, Ben chats with Thorsten Ball. This conversation fits neatly into two halves - in the first, Ben and Thorsten go deep on how to differentiate yourself, work in public, and make it easy for people to hire you. In the second part of the conversation, they talk more specifically about Zed, why it matters, and how it’s being built. \n\nLinks\nTuple.app (https://tuple.app) - The best app for pair programming\nThorsten’s website (https://thorstenball.com) - Where you can find his books, blog, and other podcast appearances\nZed (https://zed.dev) - The editor Thorsten is working on\n\nKey Takeaways\nCultivating a diverse skill set can lead to unique opportunities and make you a valuable asset in a company.\nEvidence of competence, such as published work or open-source contributions, can significantly impact your chances of getting hired.\nSoft skills, such as communication and problem-solving, are essential for success in engineering roles.\nTaking initiative and adding value beyond your job description can make you stand out and contribute to the growth of a company.\nInterviews should be seen as a chance to demonstrate your skills and fit within a company's culture, rather than just answering questions. Visual cues and real-time interaction are important in conversations to gauge resonance and maintain engagement.\nDifferent business models exist in the tech industry, and investment can provide the time and resources needed for product development.\nBuilding high-quality products in open source requires a focus on performance, quality, and attention to detail.\nThe landscape of text editors and funding is complex, with various models and approaches.\nWorking on a quality product with a talented team can be fulfilling and contribute to personal growth.\nNoticing and writing about interesting ideas can enhance creativity and lead to new insights.\n\nChapters","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/Sdm_sFuT5ypcvOnJt5s80MGFWMOT3mmSrXQmWRzRHF8/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS84MDEz/YjE1ZGQyNjVmYWNj/ZWVlMjg5YjYwM2E3/YWI5Ni5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}