Coder Radio

The Dev Jungle | Coder Radio 57

8 July 2013

The guys bust some myths around outsourcing, and insourcing development work. Striking a balance when trying to codify better practices in the workplace, sticking with good old tech for bad reasons… Plus a big batch of your feedback!

Microsoft’s in a Funk | Coder Radio 56

1 July 2013

Stinging from a Build conference hangover, the guys focus on their current disappoints with Microsoft. Then Mike gets a new OYUA box and has a few surprises, plus your emails, and more!

Software Exorcism | Coder Radio 55

24 June 2013

Even when you know better, you sometimes find yourself contributing to the problem, just to get the job done. This week the guys bare it all and discuss how they’ve ended up making things worse when they were hired to make it all better.

Pining for Tux | Coder Radio 54

17 June 2013

Mike and Chris discuss the tough choices that have to be made when the hardware or software you depend on, is killed by the creator. Plus a few more thoughts on the OUYA, the PS4 impresses but Mike’s cautious, your emails, and much more!

The Tribe Has Spoken | Coder Radio 53

10 June 2013

Mike and Chris struggle with pragmatism taking a backseat to tribalism. They discuss how the culture of the Toolchain warrior is leading to short term choices. Plus a your feedback, a practical MVC chat, and why sometimes a little magic code is the right solution.

52 Commits | Coder Radio 52

3 June 2013

Mike and Chris chat about Firefox OS’s big boost, and how things could be starting to get very interesting for mobile and HTML5 developers. Then debate if Canonical is surrendering the desktop war. Plus Mike reviews his new HTC One, your emails, and more!

Living Room Brawl | Coder Radio 51

27 May 2013

Mike’s had his Ouya for a couple weeks and shares his review, plus Microsoft announces the Xbox One but the developer situation seems a bit murky. Meanwhile Chris suspects the world is ignoring the big chances Apple could dominate the living in just a few minutes, with the push of some bits. Plus picking the right language for an open source project, Openshift v Heroku, and thoughts on the future of Go.

Me Oh My I/O! | Coder Radio 50

20 May 2013

Google I/O has wrapped up and the guys have two very different takeaways. Has Google addressed our pleas from episode 49, or did we only see half the answer from I/O? Mike and Chris debate. Plus: How Google’s focus on G+ could be great for developers, the new guy challenge, and a batch of your emails!

Google I/O Wish List | Coder Radio 49

13 May 2013

What we’d like to see come out of Google I/O, and the real changes they need to make to boost Android development to the next level. We’ve got our list, and we’re checking it twice. Plus is there such a thing as a VPS on the cheap? The real improvements Apple needs to make in iOS 7, your feedback and more!

Calling all Coders | Coder Radio 48

6 May 2013

We open the lines and take live calls. From billing for your time, java, FirefoxOS, and more, Mike and Chris answer questions and help solve your problems! Plus: Mike releases a new app, Chris get’s grumpy about Ubuntu, and your emails!

Conference Blues | Coder Radio 47

29 April 2013

Is it time to reboot the big development conferences? We contrast WWDC to a community focused event like LinuxFest Northwest and attempt to answer the value question behind the larger conferences, why pressing the flesh can be important, and if Google Hangouts can be part of the solution. Plus working from home tricks, making the switch from a 9-5 job to contracting, the start of the great app exit, and does using Chrome make you against the free web?

Payola Problems | Coder Radio 46

22 April 2013

A leaked email blows the lid off App store payola practices, Mike lays out why this is a major issue that undermines the future of the software industry. Plus getting in the zone to do your best work, breaking the bad news to your boss or client about their bad code, and the 25% problem.

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