Best Jeff Ruby Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 263 - Clear Eyes, Dark Heart - The Murder of Lynn Hernan 58:23

5d ago58:23

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Join us, as we examine the murder of Lynn Hernan – a death initially believed to be a tragic suicide. You'll learn how a routine toxicology report uncovered a sinister secret hidden in Lynn's blood and how suspicious financial clues and her family's questions pointed detectives toward an unexpected suspect. How to support: For extra perks including…

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Episode 267 Bobby Baker Part 1 An Introduction Along With The Early Years 37:54

5d ago37:54

37:54

This is Part 1 of the mini-series that covers the story of Bobby Baker. This mini-series is part of a larger series covering Billy Sol Estes, Mac Wallace, Bobby Baker and other members of Johnson's Texas inner circle. All of these men were quite intertwined around Johnson at the time of the assassination. They were involved in circumstances that we…

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Episode 266 Mac Wallace Part 3 The Kinser Murder And Wallace On Trial 33:17

11d ago33:17

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We temporarily leave the Billie Sol Estes Mini-Series and pivot now to a Mini-Series on Mac Wallace. Today's episode is the third in our story about Wallace as we cover the Douglas Kinser murder trial. Wallace was charged and convicted of the murder but received only a five year sentence which was suspended. In Texas at the time, this was a crime t…

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Episode 262 - Shattered - The Strange Death of Barbara Kendhammer 1:01:24

12d ago1:01:24

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Join us, as we examine the strange death of Barbara Kendhammer—a loving mother whose life ended under bizarre and tragic circumstances. You'll hear how such an unimaginable misfortune, as described by Barbara’s husband, led to investigators uncovering troubling inconsistencies that cast doubt on his story and raised serious questions. How to suppor…

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Episode 261 - Six Stories, No Truth - The Murder of Toni Westover 1:00:54

19d ago1:00:54

1:00:54

Join us, as we examine the murder of Toni Westover - an innocent bystander who was in the wrong place at the wrong time with the wrong people. You'll hear how a week-long meth binge inside a small apartment spiraled into tragedy, told through the voices of six people who were there—including the man arrested and tried for murder. How to support: Fo…

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CRAZY FOR YOU with Shannon Lewis 1:13:01

20d ago1:13:01

1:13:01

"Let me give you the lowdown, we're K-razy for 'Lew!'" This week we're covering a game changing musical based on a game changing musical (get ready for Jeff's "Expired Ketchup" metaphor) featuring the Broadway debut of a performer who's now enjoying her Broadway debut as a choreographer! It's CRAZY FOR YOU with Shannon Lewis! Shannon (JUST IN TIME,…

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Episode 265 Mac Wallace Part 2 The Murder of Douglas Kinser 47:08

22d ago47:08

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We temporarily leave the Billie Sol Estes Mini-Series and pivot now to a Mini-Series on Mac Wallace. Today's episode is the second in our coverage of Wallace and continues to chronicle his life through the late 1940's and through the murder of Douglas Kinser. You now know most of the scandalous aspects of Estes and how Wallace might have fit in...a…

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Episode 260 - Gone Girl? - The Disappearance of Jennifer Dulos 50:54

26d ago50:54

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Join us, as we take a look at the mysterious disappearance of Jennifer Dulos - a wealthy mother-of-five who vanished from her Connecticut mansion, leaving behind a blood-spattered garage. You’ll hear the shocking claims made by her estranged husband who claimed, that Jennifer staged her own disappearance “Gone Girl” style. You’ll also hear how thes…

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Episode 264 Lets Pivot To Mac Wallace Part 1 Of A Deeper Dive 36:41

26d ago36:41

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We temporarily leave the Billie Sol Estes Mini-Series and pivot now to a Mini-Series on Mac Wallace. Today's episode rewinds the tape and takes us all the way back to 1945 when Wallace was in college. After 12 episodes covering the story of Billy Sol Estes, it's time to take a temporary pivot in order to learn more abut Mac Wallace, at this point i…

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Episode 259 - Roaming Rosie - The VanLife Murder of Emily Ferlazzo 59:53

1M ago59:53

59:53

Join us, as we dive into the murder of Emily Ferlazzo – a 22-year-old nursing assistant with an adventurous spirit. You'll hear how a young bride with dreams of traveling the world found herself swept up in a whirlwind romance that seemed perfect for Instagram…and how what began as a romantic getaway in Vermont's autumn foliage, soon ended in murde…

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Episode 263 Billie Sol Estes Part 12 Estes Balks After Agreeing to Talk To The DOJ 41:02

1M ago41:02

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This is Part 12 in the series that covers the story of Billy Sol Estes, Mac Wallace, Bobby Baker and other members of Johnson's Texas inner circle. Part 12 continues the story of Billy Sol Estes and addresses the episode which occurred in 1984 when Estes balked after agreeing to tell all to the Department of Justice. Estes had just gotten out of pr…

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BEETLEJUICE with Ryan Breslin 1:06:01

1M ago1:06:01

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Beetlejuice...Beetlejuice...Beetle-just kidding, we're not that crazy. Today, we're talking about "you know who," and we're doing it with original Broadway cast member and current dance captain on the BEETLEJUICE national tour, Ryan Breslin! (NEWSIES, THE BOOK OF MORMON, CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY) Join us as we delve into the history of thi…

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253 - Dave Thomas, Author of The Pragmatic Programmer and Sin City Ruby 2025 Keynote Speaker 1:27:12

1M ago1:27:12

1:27:12

In this podcast episode I talk with Dave Thomas, co-author of The Pragmatic Programmer and Sin City Ruby 2025 keynote speaker, who discusses his upcoming book Simplicity and how software development has become unnecessarily complex. Dave and I explore how developers can regain control by questioning established practices, trusting their intuition w…

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Episode 262 Billie Sol Estes Part 11 The Clint Peoples Story 32:15

1M ago32:15

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This is Part 11 in the series that covers the story of Billy Sol Estes, Mac Wallace, Bobby Baker and other members of Johnson's Texas inner circle. Part 11 continues the story of Billy Sol Estes and addresses the 1962 grand jury that addressed whether Henry Marshall's death was a suicide or a murder. It is in this episode that we introduce the fame…

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252 - What is Good Code? with Jerad Gallinger 1:10:10

1M ago1:10:10

1:10:10

In this episode, I talk with Jared Gallinger about what makes good code. We agree that code must first work correctly, but real quality comes from being understandable and maintainable. We discuss how different code requires different quality standards - throwaway scripts can be messy while core systems need careful design. We explore how UI design…

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Episode 258 - Tactical Solutions - The Murder of Michael Cochran 1:02:11

1M ago1:02:11

1:02:11

Join us, as we uncover the shocking murder of Michael Cochran. A man who spent his life building something extraordinary, only to have it ripped away in an instant. A story of ambition, deception, and betrayal. And a truth so devastating… it cost him everything. How to support: For extra perks including exclusive content, early release, and ad-free…

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Episode 257 - Sinister Stabbing - The Murder of Rachelle Brewsaugh 46:12

2M ago46:12

46:12

Join us, as we dive into the sinister murder of Rachelle Brewsaugh. You’ll hear the story of a 50-year-old grandmother attempting to begin a brand new chapter in her life and the horrifying details behind her gruesome murder. Was it the tragic result of a drug trafficking vendetta? Or was it a betrayal from someone much closer? How to support: For …

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FUNNY GIRL with Ruby Karp 1:15:26

2M ago1:15:26

1:15:26

This week we're the luckiest people in the world as "funny girl" Ruby Karp joins us to discuss the legendary musical FUNNY GIRL. Throughout the conversation there is plenty of love for Babs, plenty of "not love" for Nicky Arnstein, and even a hypothesis regarding who Fanny Brice's third husband would have been in the 2020s. Follow Ruby on Instagram…

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Episode 261 Billie Sol Estes Part 10 RFK And The World Comes Crashing Down On Estes 41:26

2M ago41:26

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This is Part 10 in the series that covers the story of Billy Sol Estes, Mac Wallace, Bobby Baker and other members of Johnson's Texas inner circle. Part 10 accelerates the story of Billy Sol Estes as his world begins to fall apart. His high profile play on cotton allotments now exposed and the fraud of his fictitious storage containers about to bus…

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Episode 256 - The Serpent Keeper - The Death of Ryelee Manente-Powell 55:02

2M ago55:02

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Join us, as we examine the death of Ryelee Manente-Powell. You’ll hear how an 18-year-old father was shot dead minutes after Angela’s discovery and how one split-second decision left a teenager dead, his mother imprisoned, and a former police officer on trial — leaving a small community to question whether it was self-defense or a calculated execut…

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Episode 260 Billie Sol Estes Part 9 Things Start to Get Real In Billie Sol's World 33:38

2M ago33:38

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This is Part 9 in the series that covers the story of Billy Sol Estes, Mac Wallace, Bobby Baker and other members of Johnson's Texas inner circle. Part 9 continues the rewind of the tape for Billy Sol Estes. This episode continues to cover events during the 1950's which were key to the growth of Billie Sol Estes' financial empire and his business d…

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Episode 259 Billie Sol Estes Part 8 The Mid Fifties And The Foundations of A Financial Empire 37:18

2M ago37:18

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This is Part 8 in the series that covers the story of Billy Sol Estes, Mac Wallace, Bobby Baker and other members of Johnson's Texas inner circle. Part 8 continues the rewind of the tape, and tells the story of the early years of Billy Sol Estes. This time covering the mid 50's and the foundations of his financial empire. Today is a continuation of…

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251 - Databases at Scale with Prarthana Shiva, Sin City Ruby 2025 Speaker 45:08

2M ago45:08

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In this episode of Code with Jason, host Jason Swett interviews Prarthana Shiva, a senior software engineer at NexHealth, who shares how her team is handling massive database scaling challenges. Prarthana explains their PostgreSQL database's growth to 24 terabytes (with projections to triple within a year) and details their innovative solutions inc…

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Episode 258 Billie Sol Estes Part 7 Cliff Carter Meets Billie Sol 31:16

2M ago31:16

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This is Part 7 in the series that covers the story of Billy Sol Estes, Mac Wallace, Bobby Baker and other members of Johnson's Texas inner circle. Part 7 continues the rewind of the tape, and tells the story of the early years of Billy Sol Estes. Today is a focus on how Cliff Carter and Billie Sol got together in the early years. All of these men w…

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Episode 255 - An Egregious Act - The Murder of Davis McClendon 40:02

2M ago40:02

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Greenwood, South Carolina is a town where folks leave their doors unlocked, and everyone knows each other's business. But on May 7th, 2023, that small-town sense of security was shattered. A father of three, hiding out at his parents' house after a fatal hit-and-run. A man left for dead in the middle of the road. And a storm of jealousy, rage, and …

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A STRANGE LOOP with L Morgan Lee 1:14:09

2M ago1:14:09

1:14:09

Be careful when you open the loop... A STRANGE LOOP is a musical outlier in many ways: it's one of the few Broadway shows to include book, music, and lyrics by one individual. It also won pretty much every award it could have (including the Pulitzer Prize for Drama) during its New York runs. But maybe most impressive is the sheer number of conversa…

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Episode 257 Billie Sol Estes Part 6 The Early Years 18:22

2M ago18:22

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This is Part 6 in the series that covers the story of Billy Sol Estes, Mac Wallace, Bobby Baker and other members of Johnson's Texas inner circle. Part 6 rewinds the tape a bit, and tells the story of the early years of Billy Sol Estes. All of these men who were quite intertwined around Johnson at the time of the assassination. They were involved i…

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Episode 256 A Tribute To Secret Service Agent Clint Hill Who Passed Away This Week at 93 17:55

2M ago17:55

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Former Secret Service Agent Clint Hill died at his home in Belvedere California just a few days ago on February 21st, 2025. He was 93. He’s the Secret Service man that will forever be remembered for his own courageous moment in Dealey Plaza. On November 22 1963, starting from one car behind, he would dash and land on the trunk of the presidential l…

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Introducing: CRIME HOUSE TRUE CRIME STORIES 15:56

2M ago15:56

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Crime House True Crime Stories is the ultimate destination for true crime fans. Every episode features two notorious cases from that week in crime history, tied by a common theme like infamous serial killers, mysterious disappearances, tragic murders, and more. Every Monday, uncover the full stories behind the headlines as host Vanessa Richardson t…

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Episode 254 - Heart Rate Zero - The Murder of Laken Riley 48:31

2M ago48:31

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Join us, as we examine the tragic murder of Laken Riley: a 22-year-old nursing student who went out for a run and never came home. You'll hear how Laken's loyal friends and roommates sounded the alarm in a desperate attempt to find their best friend, and how surveillance footage, digital breadcrumbs, and Laken's own final fight for survival would l…

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250 - Nick Schwaderer 1:08:14

2M ago1:08:14

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This podcast episode features a lively conversation between Jason Swett and Nick Schwaderer, covering a range of topics from Thanksgiving traditions to Ruby conferences, personal philosophies, and even the idea of starting a long-format, freeform podcast. They discuss their approaches to cooking turkey, the quirks of different Thanksgiving side dis…

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Episode 255 Billy Sol Estes Part 5 The Henry Marshall Murder Part 3 31:25

2M ago31:25

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This is Part 5 in the series that covers the story of Billy Sol Estes, Mac Wallace, Bobby Baker and other members of Johnson's Texas inner circle. Men who were quite intertwined around Johnson at the time of the assassination. These men were involved in circumstances that were closing in on Johnson too and that provided him great motive in the kill…

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Episode 253 - A Ghost in Marsh Loop - The Murders of Stephen & Wendy Reid 47:55

2M ago47:55

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Join us, as we examine the senseless murders of Stephen and Wendy Reid – a retired couple who went for a walk and never came back. You'll hear how a missed tennis match became the catalyst for a missing person's manhunt…and how a mysterious drifter turned a peaceful hiking trail into a hunting ground — then disappeared like a ghost without a trace……

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Episode 254 Billy Sol Estes Part 4 The Henry Marshall Story Part 2 38:24

3M ago38:24

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This is Part 4 in the series that covers the story of Billy Sol Estes, Mac Wallace, Bobby Baker and other members of Johnson's Texas inner circle. Men who were quite intertwined around Johnson at the time of the assassination. These men were involved in circumstances that were closing in on Johnson too and that provided him great motive in the kill…

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THE OUTSIDERS with Kevin Csolak 1:17:02

3M ago1:17:02

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This week we wrap our three-episode series on recent entries into musical theatre history with one of today's biggest Broadway hits! THE OUTSIDERS became standard reading for young people in the United States following its novel debut in the 1960s, and now the story has become essential viewing for all musical theatre fans. Joining us to discuss ho…

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Episode 253 Billy Sol Estes Part 3 The Henry Marshall Story Part 1 40:11

3M ago40:11

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This is Part 3 in the series that covers the story of Billy Sol Estes, Mac Wallace, Bobby Baker and other members of Johnson's Texas inner circle. Men who were quite intertwined around Johnson at the time of the assassination. These men were involved in circumstances that were closing in on Johnson too and that provided him great motive in the kill…

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249 - Neeraj Singh, Founder and CEO of BigBinary and Neeto 56:20

3M ago56:20

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The episode explores the challenges of remote work and the opportunities for connection that arise from engaging in community events like the Sin City Ruby conference. Neeraj Singh shares his experiences running a remote consulting agency, highlights unconventional hiring practices, and delves into the benefits of creating clone products, all while…

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Episode 252 - Cold Calculations - The Murder of Ashley Smylie 48:14

3M ago48:14

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Join us, as we unravel the heartbreaking case of Ashley Smylie, a devoted mother and beloved teacher whose life was cut brutally short. You’ll hear how a normal day, just like any other, was shattered in the blink of an eye and how even the most brilliant minds can harbor unfathomable darkness. How to connect: Website Instagram Facebook Twitter Ple…

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Episode 252 Billy Sol Estes Part 2 25:48

3M ago25:48

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Today's episode is Part 2 in the mini series that covers the story of Billy Sol Estes, Mac Wallace, Bobby Baker and other members of Johnson's Texas inner circle. Men who were quite intertwined around Johnson at the time of the assassination. These men were involved in circumstances that were closing in on Johnson too and that provided him great mo…

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248 - Ryan Kulp, Founder of TRMNL 1:04:24

3M ago1:04:24

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In this episode I talk with Ryan Kulp, creator of TRMNL, an e-ink dashboard. TRMNL ryanckulp.com Ryan Kulp on XBy Jason Swett

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Episode 251 - Blood in the Rockies - Heather Frank & Scott Sessions 55:15

3M ago55:15

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Join us, as we dive into the shocking murders of Scott Sessions and Heather Frank, a pair of Greeley, Colorado residents whose fates became tragically intertwined. You’ll learn how a budding romance in early 2020 quickly turned fatal and about the shocking twist investigators discovered while planning to arrest their prime suspect. How to connect: …

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Episode 251 Billy Sol Estes Part 1 An Overview 45:41

3M ago45:41

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Today's episode kicks off a new mini series that covers the story of Billy Sol Estes, Mac Wallace, Bobby Baker and other members of Johnson's Texas inner circle. Men who were quite intertwined around Johnson at the time of the assassination. These men were involved in circumstances that were closing in on Johnson too and that provided him great mot…

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A Conversation With Andy Purdy, Senior Counsel for the House Select Committee On Assassinations (HSCA) Over On Our YouTube Channel 2:21

3M ago2:21

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Join us over on our YouTube Channel for our most significant conversation yet on the interview series. Rick Russo and I engage in a discussion with Andy Purdy who was Senior Counsel for the HSCA reporting directly to Robert Blakey. Purdy had overall responsibility for the medical evidence review conducted by the HSCA and that is the topic of our co…

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247 - Steven R. Baker, Creator of RSpec 1:40:44

3M ago1:40:44

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In this podcast episode, Steven R. Baker dives into test doubles like mocks and stubs, discussing their essential role in robust code development and challenging traditional testing practices. The conversation covers the nuances of Test-Driven Development (TDD), including writing failing tests first for better code clarity and test coverage, and ex…

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