Theo Schlossnagle on Meat, Machines, and Mastery in Software Engineering

Theo Schlossnagle is a world-class software engineer, serial entrepreneur and owner of a butcher shop. In the podcast he unpacks the mindset, practices, and strategies that have shaped his approach to software development. From the power of curiosity to the challenges of debugging distributed systems, we explore what it takes to build resilient, maintainable software in an ever-evolving landscape. Along the way, we dive into automation of butchery equipment, the pitfalls of legacy systems, and the delicate balance between abstraction and simplicity. Whether you're scaling architectures, optimizing code, or integrating outdated APIs, this conversation is packed with insights to sharpen your engineering craft. Tune in to explore what makes great software—and great engineers—stand out.

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Theo Schlossnagle on Meat, Machines, and Mastery in Software Engineering is an episode from CaSE: Conversations about Software Engineering by CaSE Podcast Team.

This episode is 110:42 long.

This episode was published on Feb 25, 2025.

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