Coder Radio

A weekly talk show

About the show

A weekly talk show taking a pragmatic look at the art and business of Software Development and the world of technology.

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Episodes

  • 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!

  • Below the Surface | CR 174

    October 12th, 2015  |  56 mins 19 secs

    The cultural challenges of living too far out of a “tech hotzone” hit home today. And our reactions and lessons learned from LastPass selling & if Microsoft has nailed convergence.

    Plus a quick chat about Chef & more!

  • Sun Setting on Java | CR 173

    October 5th, 2015  |  52 mins 22 secs

    A really simple mistake that many of us have made in the past, led to the Patreon hack. We discuss the situation & the bigger picture.

    Plus our take on the rumors that Oracle is planning the “obsolescence” of Java.

  • Advertising Cold War | CR 172

    September 28th, 2015  |  48 mins 35 secs

    Mike and Chris discuss malware getting injected into unsuspecting developers apps. Then the advertising cold war that’s brewing, how it impacts users, content creators & developers.

    Also our top three must haves before you sign any dev work contract.

  • Coder Craftsmen | CR 171

    September 18th, 2015  |  55 mins 40 secs

    Mike shares his excitement for Ionic, an advanced HTML5 hybrid mobile app Framework. Then Chris asks if the tools used to make the product, as long as the end result is good, really matter?