Colin Loretz

Colin Loretz


I like to build software and communities. Building software at @orbitmodel 🪐 Coworking at @renocollective 🎙Sharing software learnings on @buildandlearn_

Appears in 46 Episodes

Custom codegen for SDKs

Custom codegen for SDKs

Episode 16 · · 41:31

In this episode of Build and Learn, we discuss code generation (codegen) and how Stripe uses it to generate SDKs for its APIs automatically. We talk about how a declarative shape of ...

Building Developer Relations Teams with Trag

Building Developer Relations Teams with Trag

Episode 15 · · 37:14

In this podcast episode, we are diving into the world of developer advocacy and developer relations with Chris Traganos, aka "Trag."

Building things that excite you with Charlie Gerard

Building things that excite you with Charlie Gerard

Episode 14 · · 46:09

In this episode, we're joined by Charlie Gerard to discuss various topics related to learning technology and building cool projects.

IC to Lead: Building Confidence In Your Skills with Lindsay Barrett

IC to Lead: Building Confidence In Your Skills with Lindsay Barrett

Episode 13 · · 41:17

In this episode, you'll hear Lindsay's path from graphic designer to support engineer and how she now manages a team of support engineers. We discuss what this transition has looked ...

AWS Amplify and Front-end Frameworks with Erik Hanchett

AWS Amplify and Front-end Frameworks with Erik Hanchett

Episode 12 · · 41:44

Welcome to the episode on AWS Amplify and Front-end frameworks! In this episode, we delve into Erik's experience as a developer and discuss some of the front-end trends he is seeing....

Mike Bifulco: Building a Developer Brand

Mike Bifulco: Building a Developer Brand

Episode 11 · · 42:17

Chatting with Mike Bifulco about his philosophies behind building a personal brand as a developer.

Getting hired as a developer

Getting hired as a developer

Episode 10 · · 39:31

The podcast discusses various ways to go about finding a job, with a focus on the tech industry. We'll talk about making a list of the tools and companies you're interested in, doing...

CFPs! Submitting talks to conferences

CFPs! Submitting talks to conferences

Episode 9 · · 34:04

This week we talk about Call for Proposals and how to submit a talk to a developer conference.

Content creation for developers

Content creation for developers

Episode 8 · · 42:04

This episode of Build & Learn is all about content creation for developers. We'll discuss various types of content, including tweets, blog posts, newsletters, live streaming, and You...

Code Reviews: Giving and Receiving Feedback

Code Reviews: Giving and Receiving Feedback

Episode 7 · · 36:27

This episode is all about giving and receiving feedback via code reviews. Use some of these tips and tricks in your next code review.

Build vs. Buy

Build vs. Buy

Episode 6 · · 42:38

This episode is all about the build versus buy decision that every software company has to make at some point. We discuss whether it makes more sense to build something from scratch ...

PTO and Taking Time Off

PTO and Taking Time Off

Episode 5 · · 30:24

This week we dig into "unlimited" PTO and taking take off from work.

Is there a “traditional background” for programmers anymore?

Is there a “traditional background” for programmers anymore?

Episode 4 · · 48:46

Debating traditional computer science vs bootcamp vs self taught paths into tech.

The 2022 Stack Overflow Survey

The 2022 Stack Overflow Survey

Episode 3 · · 45:14

In this episode, CJ and Colin dig into the results of the 2022 StackOverflow Survey including the most loved and dreaded technologies and how developers are learning in 2022.

The First Pancake: Hello World

The First Pancake: Hello World

Episode 2 · · 42:11

In this episode, CJ and Colin share their origin stories and what led them to become software developers. They also set the stage for what to expect on the show - building and learni...

Introducing Build & Learn

Introducing Build & Learn

Trailer · · 00:51

Welcome to Build & Learn, a podcast about software development and developing ourselves as software engineers. Hosted by CJ Avilla and Colin Loretz.