Fundamentals of Software Engineering
This podcast explores what it truly means to be a software engineer, going beyond just writing code. Hosted by Dan Vega and Nate Schutta, it delves into the principles, practices, and mindset that define the profession. Each episode offers insights for developers at all levels, covering topics like architecture, testing, and career growth.
Episodes
Why We Hate Legacy Code (and How to Work With It Anyway)
In this episode of Fundamentals of Software Engineering, Nate and I dig into the love hate relationship every developer has with the inherited code base. We unpack what actually makes code 'legacy', why working with it feels so painful, and the strategies that turn it from a burden into something you can confidently change. From Mike Feathers' definition ('legacy code is code without test
E06 - Why Software Engineering Fundamentals Matter More in the Age of AI
In this episode of Fundamentals of Software Engineering, Nate and I dig into what we learned at the Arc of AI conference in Austin. We discuss the big conversations happening around AI-generated code in production, why vibe coding falls apart at scale, and how tools that let developers move faster can also get them off course just as quickly. From an AI agent that tried to delete producti
E05 - Exploring Career Paths for Software Engineers with Dan Vega and Nate Schutta
In this episode of Fundamentals of Software Engineering, we dive deep into the diverse career paths available to software engineers beyond just writing code. Many engineers start their careers thinking the only options are coding until retirement or eventually becoming a manager, but the reality is far more exciting. We explore how the tech industry offers numerous opportunities that comb
E04 - Why Continuous Learning Is Your Secret Weapon in Software Engineering
We kicked off Episode 4 by tackling something every developer faces but rarely masters: learning to learn. In our industry, the technology changes constantly, and staying relevant means embracing a lifetime of learning. Nate and I dove into how successful engineers aren't just smart, they're insatiably curious. We talked about moving past the misconception that learning ends with school a
E03 - Will AI Replace Software Developers
In this episode, we tackle the question that's been keeping developers up at night: will AI replace software developers? As your hosts, we dive deep into the real impact of AI on our industry, drawing parallels to historical technological shifts like the Jacquard loom and ATMs. I share insights from our new book, The Fundamentals of Software Engineering, and we explore how AI tools from C
E02 - Avoiding Burnout
In this episode, we tackle the elephant in the room for so many developers: burnout. Whether you're just starting out or you've been coding for decades like us, the constant pressure to learn, ship, and stay relevant takes a serious toll. I share my own experiences with that Sunday evening dread and how setting boundaries at home became non-negotiable. Nate opens up about the challenges o
E01 - 👋🏻 Hello, Fundamentals
Launching the Fundamentals of Software Engineering Podcast with Dan Vega and Nate SchuttaWe are thrilled to introduce Episode One of the Fundamentals of Software Engineering podcast. In this inaugural episode, we share the origin story of how this book and podcast came to be, starting with a simple tweet about goals for the year. I talk about how Nate responded to my tweet saying he could
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