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Code with Jason · July 5 · 51 min

324 - Renaissance Code 2026 Speaker Dave Thomas: Fundamentals of Software Development

In this episode I talk with Dave Thomas about the rapid changes in technology and the importance of returning to software development fundamentals. We discuss the pitfalls of relying solely on AI-generated code and the value of elegance, simplicity, and deep understanding in software design. Links: - Renaissance Code - RubyConf - Nonsense Monthly

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In this episode I talk with Dave Thomas about the rapid changes in technology and the importance of returning to software development fundamentals. We discuss the pitfalls of relying solely on AI-generated code and the value of elegance, simplicity, and deep understanding in software design.

Links:
- Renaissance Code
- RubyConf
- Nonsense Monthly

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