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Maintainable Software Podcast

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Curious Conversations on the Art of Software Maintenance. Hosted by @PlanetArgon.com CEO @robbyonrails.com. maintainable.fm

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Maintainable Software Podcast @maintainable.fm · 29/09/2026
What does maintainability look like when you’re maintaining a programming language? José Valim joins Robby to talk about Elixir, long-term evolution, restraint, extensibility, and how AI is changing software maintenance. maintainable.fm/episodes/jos...
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Maintainable Software Podcast @maintainable.fm · 10/09/2026
Before you remove the weird thing, find out why it’s there. @JohnAthayde.com talks about understanding how people actually use software before removing workflows, replacing patterns, or reaching for a rewrite. Listen here: maintainable.fm/episodes/joh...
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Maintainable Software Podcast @maintainable.fm · 08/09/2026
What does maintainability look like from the user’s side? @johnathayde.comjoins @robbyonrails.com on Maintainable to talk front-end sprawl, design systems, AI-assisted software archaeology, and rewrite vs. refactor. Listen here : maintainable.fm/episodes/joh...
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Maintainable Software Podcast @maintainable.fm · 03/09/2026
Kristin Isaac argues that the strongest case connects maintenance work to customer impact, revenue, reliability, and risk. Sometimes the best way to advocate for invisible engineering work isn't a better technical argument. It’s a better story. Listen here maintainable.fm/episodes/kri...
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Maintainable Software Podcast @maintainable.fm · 01/09/2026
Customers don't call it “technical debt.” They say your product is slow, unreliable, or broken. Kristin Isaac joins @RobbyRussell to talk about connecting maintenance work to customer experience, revenue, reliability, and trust. Listen here: buff.ly/T7iUEcb
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Maintainable Software Podcast @maintainable.fm · 27/08/2026
"A multitude of workers." That's how Obie Fernandez described his AI architecture in 2024. We call it agent orchestration now. What makes the episode worth revisiting is that he frames it as a maintainability decision, not a capability one.
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Maintainable Software Podcast @maintainable.fm · 20/08/2026
If you missed this week’s episode, David Hayes joined @Robbyonrails.com to talk about the realities of maintaining software that people depend on. One of the themes that stood out: sometimes “boring” software is exactly what success looks like. Listen here: maintainable.fm/episodes/dav...
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Maintainable Software Podcast @maintainable.fm · 18/08/2026
New on Maintainable 🎙️ David Hayes of FusionAuth joins @Robbyonrails.com to explore what it takes to maintain software. They talk APIs, technical debt, self-hosted software, customer outcomes, & why “boring” software can sometimes be exactly what you want. Listen: maintainable.fm/episodes/dav...
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Maintainable Software Podcast @maintainable.fm · 11/08/2026
A lot of us are writing context files for AI agents, but actually, the rules are the same ones we've been ignoring for humans. Daniela Baron and Robby discussed this topic long before agents were reading our repos, so this episode offers practical advice for those keeping humans in mind when coding.
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Maintainable Software Podcast @maintainable.fm · 06/08/2026
If you missed it this week 👀 Diana Pfeil joined @Robbyonrails.com on Maintainable to talk about evals, input drift, human review, and the real maintenance work behind AI systems. Plus, why starting with the simplest model is often the smartest move. 🎧 Listen here: maintainable.fm/episodes/dia...
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Maintainable Software Podcast @maintainable.fm · 04/08/2026
AI systems can change even when the code doesn’t. This week, Diana Pfeil joins @Robbyonrails.com on Maintainable to talk evals, input drift, production monitoring, and why simpler models are often the better place to start. 🎧 Listen here: maintainable.fm/episodes/dia...
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Maintainable Software Podcast @maintainable.fm · 21/07/2026
In the age of AI-generated code, this vault episode seems timely. Arpit Mohan (Appsmith) on why the best code is written for humans- readability, useful comments, the why behind every decision 🎧 maintainable.fm/episodes/arp...
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Maintainable Software Podcast @maintainable.fm · 02/07/2026
3 components of really well-maintained software, according to Alan Ridlehoover:
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Maintainable Software Podcast @maintainable.fm · 30/06/2026
AI is writing more of your code than ever. But who's checking the behavior? From the Vault: Alan Ridlehoover makes the case for behavior-centric testing to keep systems maintainable. Worth a (re)listen right now. maintainable.fm/episodes/ala...
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Maintainable Software Podcast @maintainable.fm · 18/06/2026
If you missed it 👀 @chriscoyier.net joined @robbyonrails.com on Maintainable to talk about CodePen, long-term software maintenance, and why maintainability is often a people problem more than a code problem. Listen here: maintainable.fm/episodes/chr...
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Maintainable Software Podcast @maintainable.fm · 16/06/2026
New episode 👀 @chriscoyier.net joins @Robbyonrails.com to talk about maintaining CodePen over 15+ years, migrating from Rails to Go, and why maintainability is often more about people than code.
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Maintainable Software Podcast @maintainable.fm · 07/05/2026
Catch up with Sally Lait & @Robbyonrails.com on Maintainable as they talk about confidence as a signal of maintainability. You can feel it in a codebase immediately. 🎧 Listen here: buff.ly/4vZMQeU
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Maintainable Software Podcast @maintainable.fm · 05/05/2026
Sally Lait joins @robbyonrail.com on Maintainable to talk about confidence as a signal of maintainability. Not just code quality… but how teams feel working in a system. Listen here: maintainable.fm/episodes/sal...
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Maintainable Software Podcast @maintainable.fm · 21/04/2026
Stay sharp. Skip the noise. Join the Maintainable Podcast newsletter. One email when a new episode drops. That's it. maintainable.fm/newsletter/
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Maintainable Software Podcast @maintainable.fm · 16/04/2026
If you missed it this week 👀 Rein Henrichs joined @Robbyonrails.com on Maintainable to talk about maintenance, understanding, and how teams stay aligned. Listen here: maintainable.fm/episodes/rei...
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Maintainable Software Podcast @maintainable.fm · 16/04/2026
Rein Henrichs joins @Robbyonrails.com on Maintainable to explore why software maintenance is really about understanding. It’s not just about code, it’s about how teams make sense of complex systems together. Listen here: maintainable.fm/episodes/rei...
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Maintainable Software Podcast @maintainable.fm · 02/04/2026
If you missed it this week 👀 Russ Olsen joined @Robbyonrails.com on Maintainable Software Podcast to talk about maintainability, legacy systems, and why context matters. Listen here: maintainable.fm/episodes/rus...
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Maintainable Software Podcast @maintainable.fm · 31/03/2026
Russ Olsen joins @Robbyonrails.com on Maintainable Software Podcast to explore why maintainability depends on context. It is not about perfect code, it is about code people can understand and work with over time. Listen here: maintainable.fm/episodes/rus...
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Maintainable Software Podcast @maintainable.fm · 19/03/2026
If you missed it this week 👀, Joel Oliveira joined @Robbyonrails.com on Maintainable Software Podcast to talk about predictable codebases, legacy systems, and improving software one small step at a time. Listen here: maintainable.fm/episodes/joe...
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Maintainable Software Podcast @maintainable.fm · 17/03/2026
Joel Oliveira joins @Robbyonrails.com on Maintainable Software Podcast to explore why predictability makes software easier to maintain. Consistent patterns, small refactors, and thoughtful changes help teams keep systems healthy long after the first release. Listen: maintainable.fm/episodes/joe...
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Maintainable Software Podcast @maintainable.fm · 24/02/2026
The conversations that sustain long-lived software rarely make headlines, but they matter deeply to the teams doing the work. Maintainable is where we have those conversations. Thank you to Podranker for naming us in your 15 Best Developers Podcasts of 2026! podranker.com/podcast/main...
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Maintainable Software Podcast @maintainable.fm · 12/02/2026
What if your app’s history is actually its biggest advantage? Maintainable explores this every week. maintainable.fm/newsletter/
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Maintainable Software Podcast @maintainable.fm · 05/02/2026
If you missed it, Lucas Roesler joined @Robbyonrails.com on Maintainable to talk about readability, observability, and understanding what your systems are really doing. Listen here: maintainable.fm/episodes/luc...
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Maintainable Software Podcast @maintainable.fm · 03/02/2026
Lucas Roesler joins Robby to dig into readability, observability, and why fast feedback loops matter so much when maintaining long lived software. If you have ever inherited a system you could not quite understand, this one is for you. Listen here: maintainable.fm/episodes/luc...
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Maintainable Software Podcast @maintainable.fm · 23/01/2026
If you missed it, @Brittanyellich.com explains why maintaining existing systems often beats rewriting them and how to use coding agents without chaos. Catch up on her conversation with @Robbyonrails.com on @maintainable.fm: maintainable.fm/episodes/bri...
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Maintainable Software Podcast @maintainable.fm · 22/01/2026
Legacy is not a burden. It’s evidence and history. Something to be proud of. Subscribe for conversations with people who treat software like a long-term commitment. maintainable.fm/newsletter/
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Maintainable Software Podcast @maintainable.fm · 21/01/2026
@Brittanyellich.com shares lessons from maintaining GitHub’s long-lived systems, why most rewrites stall momentum, and how teams can use coding agents without creating new debt. Listen on Maintainable with @Robbyonrails.com: maintainable.fm/episodes/bri...
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Maintainable Software Podcast @maintainable.fm · 08/01/2026
If your codebase feels complicated… good. That means it’s lived a life and served real users. But there are ways to simplify and move forward confidently. Maintainable shares stories from teams who’ve been in your shoes. Join us! maintainable.fm/newsletter/
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Maintainable Software Podcast @maintainable.fm · 18/12/2025
Your app has a future. And so do you. Every episode brings ideas that helps you reclaim momentum. Subscribe. maintainable.fm/newsletter/
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Maintainable Software Podcast @maintainable.fm · 11/12/2025
Catch up on this week’s episode with @KentBeck.com He breaks down how teams burn optionality, why structure matters, and how making the hard change easy shapes every feature that follows. Listen with host @robbyonrails.com: maintainable.fm/episodes/ken...
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Maintainable Software Podcast @maintainable.fm · 09/12/2025
@KentBeck.com shares why teams burn optionality faster than they realize and why making the hard change easy is the real work. He explains the balance between features and future options & how small structure care shapes progress. Listen with host @Robbyonrails.com: maintainable.fm/episodes/ken...
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Maintainable Software Podcast @maintainable.fm · 05/12/2025
You don’t need a rewrite. You need space to think. Maintainable offers you that space. maintainable.fm/newsletter/
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Maintainable Software Podcast @maintainable.fm · 04/12/2025
If you work in a code base that feels heavier than it should, @donmackinnon.dev explains why the real cause is often unnecessary structure, unclear layers, and too many ideas packed into simple problems. Catch up on his Maintainable episode with @Robbyonrails.com: maintainable.fm/episodes/don...
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Maintainable Software Podcast @maintainable.fm · 02/12/2025
@donmackinnon.dev explains why extra abstractions often make software harder to understand and harder to change. He shares what happens when teams add layers that do not provide real value and why simplicity lasts longer. Listen with @robbyonrails.com: maintainable.fm/episodes/don...
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Maintainable Software Podcast @maintainable.fm · 20/11/2025
Chris Zetter reminds us that progress in long-lived systems doesn’t come from rewrites, it comes from building momentum through small, intentional changes. Catch up on this week’s episode of @maintainable.fm with host @robbyonrails.com: maintainable.fm/episodes/chr...
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Maintainable Software Podcast @maintainable.fm · 19/11/2025
Do you feel like your codebase is one bad deploy away from chaos? Maintainable Software Podcast brings you calm voices, clear thinking, and real stories from people who’ve been there. Subscribe and breathe easier. maintainable.fm/newsletter/
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Maintainable Software Podcast @maintainable.fm · 18/11/2025
Chris Zetter shares why starting small is the key to building confidence in an older codebase, and how small wins create momentum for bigger changes. Listen on @maintainable.fm with host @robbyonrails.com: maintainable.fm/episodes/chr...
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Maintainable Software Podcast @maintainable.fm · 30/10/2025
Denis Rechkunov shares how automation, alignment, and open feedback loops make consistency last. Hear why maintainability depends more on people than architecture. Listen on Maintainable Software Podcast with host @Robbyonrails.com: maintainable.fm/episodes/den...
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Maintainable Software Podcast @maintainable.fm · 28/10/2025
It’s less about how you write code and more about creating a team culture that values maintainability. In this episode, Denis Richkunov explains why consistency should be cultivated, not enforced. Listen on Maintainable Software Podcast with host @robbyonrails.com: maintainable.fm/episodes/den...
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Maintainable Software Podcast @maintainable.fm · 16/10/2025
🔊 Catch up with @Robbyonrails.com as @realntl.bsky.social explains why monoculture can move fast but consensus sustains long-term progress. 🗳️ They discuss how, when original developers leave, new teams must take ownership of architectural decisions. 🎧 Listen here: maintainable.fm/episodes/nat...
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Maintainable Software Podcast @maintainable.fm · 14/10/2025
📻 Tune in and join @robbyonrails.com and @realntl.bsky.social as they discuss why “perfectly maintained software” might be a platonic ideal rather than a realistic target. 🎯 🎧 Listen here: maintainable.fm/episodes/nat...
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Maintainable Software Podcast @maintainable.fm · 28/08/2025
🔊 Catch up with @robbyonrails.com & @taylorotwell.bsky.social as they discuss why Laravel was designed to help average developers build apps quickly. 📱He explains why Laravel wasn’t extracted from an app, and how it evolved from real-world usage. Listen here: maintainable.fm/episodes/tay...
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Maintainable Software Podcast @maintainable.fm · 26/08/2025
📻 Tune in with @robbyonrails.com as guest @taylorotwell.bsky.social explains how Laravel started as an experiment and became his full-time work within months. 👣 He reflects on Laravel’s early influences, including Ruby on Rails. 🎧 Listen here: maintainable.fm/episodes/tay...
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Maintainable Software Podcast @maintainable.fm · 24/07/2025
🔊 Catch up on this episode with @robbyonrails.com and Sara Jackson as they talk about why teams should care about how their app behaves when third-party services go down. 🎧 Listen here: maintainable.fm/episodes/sar...
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Maintainable Software Podcast @maintainable.fm · 22/07/2025
📻 Join @robbyonrails.com as Sara Jackson discusses how good documentation can make teams faster, more confident, and less reliant on institutional memory. 🎧 Listen to the full episode here: maintainable.fm/episodes/sar...
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