Podcast featuring Dave Thomas discussing learning, TDD, and Elixir

In this episode, Dave Thomas, known for his involvement in the Agile Manifesto and authoring influential books like 'The Pragmatic Programmer' and 'Programming Ruby', shares insights on a range of topics. He discusses the educational aspects of computer science, the realities of teaching it, and the differences between passionate students and those studying for career purposes. Dave reflects on his own learning journey, addressing why he no longer writes unit tests and offering thoughts on test-driven development. He explores concepts like domain-driven design, microservice architectures, and state in systems, while also sharing his perspective on writing and his current projects. The discussion delves into his experience at conferences, the books he has enjoyed writing, and his approach to engaging with the Elixir community. Highlighting his views on software architecture and the challenges in the field, Dave provides nuanced takes on programming and advice for those passionate about Elixir.