Coder Radio

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.

Great App Recession | Coder Radio 45

15 April 2013

Things get real this episode as the guys look at the market pressures that are creating the conditions for a console like the Ouya, and it’s discounted software titles. Plus Mike’s results from playing the “free” game. Plus observations from the shuttering of LucasArts, and the drama of an always on future, your questions, and much more!

Browser War 2.0 | Coder Radio 44

8 April 2013

Blink a new fork of Webkit announced by Google looks to reignite the age old browser war, but this time around Mike and Chris think it’s only going to hurt developers, support personnel, and end users. Plus the return of a notorious patent troll, and you won’t believe what they are claiming this time. Betting on the OUYA, a big batch of your emails, and much more!

Risky Business | Coder Radio 43

1 April 2013

The Play Framework has been on Mike’s mind a lot recently. Also known as JavaPlay, an easy way to build web applications with Java and Scala. This week Mike shares what started out as a grand idea, but developed into a major reboot and overhaul of the project. And why in the end, no matter what platform, software stack, or store you choose or avoid is always a risky choice. Plus: How to bounce back from burnout, find new motivation, and get started.

License to Kill | Coder Radio 42

25 March 2013

Mike and Chris contemplate how to gracefully kill a project, end a contract, or quit a job. Then they debate the merits of Google killing Reader, the challenges of Android, and reservations about open sourcing your code. And much more, on this week’s Coder Radio!

Killer Chrome | Coder Radio 41

18 March 2013

Google shuffles the head of Android to a new role, folding Android under the Chrome division. We take live calls and speculate on the long-term possible transition from Android to ChromeOS, how it would impact developers and how the transition could be accomplished. Plus rumor has it Windows Phone 8 will lose support in July 2014, and the dark cloud of uncertainty around the struggling platform this creates. Then the hard choice when developing for desktop Linux, the Samsung problem, and much more!

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