This week PDM coaches Hugh + Ryan talk with David Cramer, Co-founder and CTO of Sentry!They delve into the journey of Sentry and its rise as an essential tool for developers.David highlights how Sentry's developer-first approach significantly contributed to its growth.They touch upon community-centric decisions and the emphasis Sentry places on giving back.The discussion also ventures into the synergy between Sentry and Python and the attributes they prioritize when hiring.This episode is a treasure trove of insights for anyone in the tech industry.Chapters00:00 Introduction03:00 Wins of week06:32 What is Sentry?09:37 Growth of Sentry + developer centered14:20 Top down decisions + giving back18:24 Industry events and branding21:18 Sentry and Python synergies24:50 Htmx developments and Python features27:19 Attracting talent in Sentry31:10 Valuable attributes of people you hire34:43 Pairing app and infrastructure metrics41:06 "Blade runner concept" to debugging production system41:46 Key message / insight / final thought for audience45:48 What do you do in your free time?47:20 Books & videos tips: Cal Newport + YT construction content49:48 Wrap up and resources50:36 Outro musicLinks and resources:- Check out Sentry here- David Cramer on LinkedIn- Factorio game- Blade runner movie