Recompiled Podcast

Meetings can be productive... or painfully pointless. Abi and Ariel break down how to host meetings that people won’t dread - and might even enjoy. We cover how to decide if you need a meeting or if an email will suffice, how to plan effectively (including choosing attendees, setting a clear agenda, and accounting for time zones), and how to keep things engaging during the meeting itself. Plus, we share tips for effective follow-up and how to ensure action items actually get done. https://lnkd.in/ez8sD79F #meetings #engineering #softwareengineering #womeninstem #podcast

Want to talk about blockchain without sounding like a block head? Check out this episode where we dive deep into the technology behind crypto, the history of bitcoin, the phenomenon of crypto bros, and even more! https://lnkd.in/gj9PetJe #bitcoin #blockchain #cryptocurrency #softwareengineering #stem #podcast

An increasing number of software companies are adopting AI testing tools - but are they effective enough to replace engineers? Abi and Ariel explore this question by reviewing AI-generated unit tests for a REST API application using GitHub Copilot. They also dive into modern software testing methods, including Chaos Monkey, Testing on the Toilet, and Canary Testing. Plus, they share insights on building a robust software testing process and highlight the advantages of having real engineers in the loop. https://lnkd.in/ezW523i8 #engineering #softwareengineering #AI #womenintech

It is Ariel's birthday!! ?? Celebrate with us while we learn fun facts about software innovations the year she was born, famous software named Ariel, and a famous software innovator named Ariel. https://lnkd.in/ezdJaRnU #engineering #softwareengineering #STEM #womenintech

?? Bad news for remote workers: It’s predicted that 87% of companies that went remote during the pandemic will have some amount of rto by the end of 2025 (https://lnkd.in/ePaHd-RF) ?? Learn about how to create a workplace that people are excited to return to and more in this week’s episode! Covid shook up the tech space by pushing companies into remote work, and now many employees are reluctant to return to office. Abi and Ariel share their experiences with in-person, remote, and hybrid work styles, discussing the pros and cons of each. They reveal hidden motives behind companies' return-to-office policies and examine data-driven strategies to build employee trust and boost productivity. https://lnkd.in/ecRRPZxV #engineering #softwareengineering #STEM #rto #remote #womenintech

Have you ever felt personally attacked by the phishing training your company does every quarter? Get the inside scoop on real cyber security and why it matters in software in this exclusive interview with cyber security expert, Caleb Stagayama. https://lnkd.in/e3RwyF_A #engineering #softwareengineering #softwaredevelopment #cybersecurity #STEM #podcasts #womenintech

What’s happening with r/engineeringstudents? Abi and Ariel dive into reddit to find out what engineering students are talking about these days. Listen in to hear about study tips, interview tricks, and the hosts college days. https://lnkd.in/ek84thzf #engineering #softwareengineering #softwaredevelopment #STEM #podcasts #womenintech

Agile gets all the attention, but can we find the rainbow in the value of Waterfall? Abi and Ariel discuss the benefits of different software project management approaches and share their experiences in what makes a project succeed or struggle. We also review the Scrum Guide to see how closely we've been following the most popular Agile method and share our tips for running a happy software team. https://lnkd.in/erh7sTpV #engineering #softwareengineering #softwaredevelopment #STEM #podcasts #womenintech

First episode out now ?? Meet Abi and Ariel! We're two friends who stuck together through the challenges of engineering college and made it into the professional world. In this episode, we share how we survived, the importance of maintaining strong friendships during college, and (most importantly) which programming language we think best represents us. https://lnkd.in/ex68EAnm #engineering #softwareengineering #softwaredevelopment #STEM #podcasts #womenintech