JavaScript Jabber

Panel: Charles Max WoodJoe EamesAimee Knight Special Guests: Kent BeckIn this episode, the JavaScript Jabber panel talks to Kent Beck. Kent left Facebook 4 months ago after working for them for 7 years and is now self-unemployed so that he can decompress from the stressful environment that he was a part of for so long. He now travels, writes, creates art, thinks up crazy programming ideas, and is taking a breather.  They talk about what he did at Facebook, what his coaching engagement sessions consisted of, and the importance of taking time for yourself sometimes. They also touch on what he has learned from his experience coaching, how to create a healthy environment within the workplace, and more!In particular, we dive pretty deep on:Kent intro/updateRuby Rogues Episode 23Worked at Facebook for 7 yearsWhat were you doing at Facebook?Unique culture at FacebookHis strengths as a developer didn’t match with the organization’sCoaching developersTDD and PatternsAdvantages as an old engineerWhat did coaching engag