Michael Dominick

Coding Transitions | CR 82

December 30th, 2013  |  1 hr 3 mins

With a little reflection on the years big moments, the guys look ahead to 2014. We’ll debate what’s going to be the big stories of 2014 for developers, and the tech industry at large.

The Freelancer Dilemma | CR 81

December 23rd, 2013  |  1 hr 8 mins

The guys take some calls and discuss a wide range of great topics. From workspace setups, developer hardware, C vs C++, and the real problems facing contract programmers.

Plus a batch of your feedback, the best editor ever (for Windows), and more!

The SteamOS Conspiracy | CR 80

December 16th, 2013  |  1 hr 12 mins

Early builds of SteamOS have landed, and we wonder what the larger implications are. Plus our thoughts on Microsoft's clear challenges, the problem with Qt Creator, and betting on the future.

Two French Presses | CR 79

December 9th, 2013  |  56 mins 18 secs

After discussing our caffeine regimes, we take a crack at getting Q&A right. We’ll share some personal experiences with Q&A gone wrong, and our tips for fixing it.

Plus a look back at one of the giant’s shoulders developers stand on today.

Code Your Enthusiasm | CR 78

December 2nd, 2013  |  1 hr 44 mins

It’s a mailbag special with a hidden message. Mike and Chris discuss burnout a bit more, the pitfalls of bad Q&A, automated UI testing, and the open source projects we’re thankful for this year.

The Big Xbone | CR 77

November 25th, 2013  |  1 hr 6 mins

Is the Xbox One the next big App platform? We’ll share theories. Plus where to books fit in for self education? Are they too slow, or is there a place for the printed medium in a rapidly developing industry?

Burned by Agile | CR 76

November 18th, 2013  |  1 hr 19 mins

Burnout kills your productivity, creativity, and ability to get things done. The worst part? It can sneak up in different ways. Mike and Chris share how to recognize burnout, a quick fix to get you through, and their personal long term fixes.

Deploying the Haterade | CR 75

November 11th, 2013  |  1 hr 11 mins

A recent snafu has left Mike in a bit of a bind with a client, and technical glitches nearly threatened to toss Chris out on the side of the road.

Justifying Java | CR 74

November 4th, 2013  |  1 hr 10 secs

After discussing recent hardware gadget purchases, and why, the guys jump into the case of Java. Mike’s ready to justify his love, for Java.

Plus a little dev world hoopla, your feedback, and more!

Baby Got Backend | CR 73

October 28th, 2013  |  1 hr 9 mins

From backups to deployment, we go back to the backend! The new solutions giving us the opportunity to reconsider the infrastructure around our projects.

Plus gearing up for 64bit development, and much more.

Relatively Laid Out | CR 72

October 21st, 2013  |  1 hr 17 mins

With big Google and Apple events on the horizon we look at how Google’s early investment in relative UI layouts will be paying dividends in Android 4.4 KitKat.

Plus: Your emails, our php follow up, a few near-term predictions, and even an RMS rap.

Betting on Linux | CR 71

October 14th, 2013  |  1 hr 13 mins

When targeting Linux, developers have to face some tough choices. Mike’s spent a year planning his move and discusses the opportunity and the risk of supporting Linux, how much effort should be put into targeting Ubuntu.

Toolchain Transitions | CR 70

October 7th, 2013  |  1 hr 17 mins

Mike’s making some big changes to his workflow, and sharing the tools in his box. We’ll look at the transition to Ubuntu Linux for Mike and his dev team, and the productivity advantages they see.

With Apologies to Texas | CR 69

September 30th, 2013  |  1 hr 3 mins

Mike and Chris chew on the major problems patent trolls are creating for small and large development shops.

Then it’s a race to the bottom for software prices, and the guys have a few theories on what, if anything, developers can do to carve out a living

ASP.Magic | CR 68

September 23rd, 2013  |  1 hr 18 mins

Mike discusses the culture clash between the ASP.Net framework diehards, and the recent converts.

Blazing 7 | CR 67

September 16th, 2013  |  1 hr 34 mins

iOS 7 is landing and Mike and Chris discuss what’s in store for developers, and the real reason to put a 64bit CPU in a cell phone.

Plus the core of what’s wrong with Microsoft, practicing security from the start, your emails and more!