Coder Radio

Death of the Freelancer | CR 190

February 1st, 2016  |  50 mins 30 secs

A brutally honest episode. Mike and Chris air some hard learned lessons, toss out the episode playbook & tell it like it is!

I'm OOPting Out | CR 189

January 25th, 2016  |  1 hr 9 mins

We discuss a compelling case against Object-Oriented programming, is it truly all bad? Plus the cold chills the new Rails Doctrine gives us, the long-term ramifications of progress over stability & convention vs configuration strategy & more!

Linux: Bug or Feature? | CR 188

January 18th, 2016  |  48 mins 10 secs

Ang and Mike discuss business operational tools, practices & common issues, how Ang got her kids started on computers, good languages to get started with & she makes a poignant comment about Linux. Mike discusses TarDisk & whether he recommends it & more!

Slacking while Coding | CR 187

January 11th, 2016  |  52 mins 50 secs

Is the age of Apps finally coming to an end? Data points to yes & we discuss how platforms like Slack might offer more potential.

Then, more web developers are switching to Linux, this may be the start of a trend & more!

Decision 2016: Native vs Hybrid | CR 186

January 4th, 2016  |  55 mins 6 secs

Can Web standards make mobile apps obsolete? The new generation of hybrid apps aren't your grandparents solution to code once, run everywhere.

Plus why Swift is going to be big on Linux in 2016, Google has a thing with openJDK & much more!

Predictive Coder | CR 185

December 28th, 2015  |  1 hr 8 mins

When you look back at the year, a few really big things jump out for developers. Mike & Chris discuss the trends that seem to have really mattered, then debate about how things might change in 2016.

Mike’s Big Year | CR 184

December 21st, 2015  |  1 hr 2 mins

As we gear up for our end of year episode, we look back at a few moments in 2015 that we loved. From big news, new directions & industry trends that reflected into our personal lives.

It’s a very special edition of Coder Radio!

Android Instability | CR 183

December 14th, 2015  |  1 hr 10 mins

The Pixel C is the perfect example of a compromised device thanks to Google’s Strategy Tax. We cover Mike’s plans are as an Android dev & why the long-term picture might be rosy. Plus some iPad Pro follow up, the reality of the “pro tablet” market & more!

Open Season on Swift | CR 182

December 7th, 2015  |  1 hr 14 mins

Ballmer calls out Microsoft’s bogus revenue numbers over Azure, & we expand on his point to discuss an overall trend towards “hero CEOs”. The open sourcing of Swift, what Apple got really right & what areas still really need improvement & more!

Code a Little Deeper | CR 181

November 30th, 2015  |  53 mins 36 secs

Mike shares his open source picks for 2015 & why they are a real game changer for him. Then we read through a few submissions by the audience & then discuss Microsoft’s huge new PowerApps initiative.

Plus some feedback that cuts deep & more!

Barkeep, Ionic, Please | CR 180

November 23rd, 2015  |  54 mins 41 secs

Mike has a big announcement! Plus why Chris is a bit offended by the idea of Swift on the server, Microsoft delivers on the open source goods & a few quick gift ideas for anyone who wants to focus.

I Came, I Saw, Ionic | CR 179

November 16th, 2015  |  58 mins 52 secs

Microsoft kills a major Windows development initiative & becomes one of the top contributors to Go.

Mike has a new love & gets a bit ironic about Ionic.

Plus some great feedback & we bask in the dawn of the age of utility.

Windows XP of the Net | CR 178

November 9th, 2015  |  53 mins 33 secs

Is open source software immoral in some market conditions? The guys debate. Plus Google’s impressive new open source project, standing while you work is going out of style & how to adapt to the changing need of your users gracefully & more!

Coder Puppy Mills | CR 177

November 2nd, 2015  |  1 hr 4 mins

Mike & Chris discuss the hard problem of identifying opportunity costs vs staying flexible and cheap & why making communication a priority is almost never a priority.

Plus when to ship, and why testing can really make Mike testy, your feedback & more!

Material Matters | CR 176

October 26th, 2015  |  1 hr 3 mins

The guys admit there is a growing amount of evidence pointing to going your own way. What the Linux desktop has finally gotten right, why Mike is ready to can his wearable project.

Plus a Android BuildConfig pro tip, feedback & more!

What The Zuck! | CR 175

October 19th, 2015  |  40 mins 10 secs

Well known devs are trying out risky and bold methods to fund development, but are they really all that practical?

A popular app is using a dirty trick to stay in the background and consume battery. We ponder why it hasn’t been shut down already & more!