Coder Radio
Episodes
Tricks of the Trade | CR 241
23 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Your emails this week get us discussing & sharing some really hard learned lessons & insights. Plus Mike spends the weekend preparing to shame Chris ...
Disillusioned NixBeards | CR 240
16 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Chris start things off with some traditional feedback, get into some Dart discussion & then get into the hardware throw down.
Living in a Clamshell | CR 239
09 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
After we answer some audience feedback and chat about the week’s Hoopla & a fresh batch of Coder Radio 2017 predictions!
Undockered | CR 238
05 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Mike’s got three wishes for the new year, Chris has a new Echo Dot & Google has partnerships to put Assistant in your TV. Plus why Mike got rid of ...
Shuffling Code | CR 237
26 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
We've given the guys the week off after a year of hard work, so in this episode we'll take a look back at a series of events where the guys ended up r...
Refactoring 2016 | CR 236
19 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
We reflect on the trainwreck that was 2016 & what might be emerging in 2017 as a real market opportunity. It's our last live show of the year, so we t...
Okay Google, Take Over the World | CR 235
12 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Mike reviews his Google Home and we discuss Google Actions, Fitbit buying Pebble & the usefulness of some of these products. Plus Mike adopts a new p...
Legend Of The Snow Leopard | CR 234
05 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Mike shares his swift migration pain from over the weekend & opens up a bar in the office in honor of his new Google Home.
Stalker Box | CR 233
28 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Mike reviews the state of hybrid development in the last days of 2016 & chat about his new Google Home and what he’s looking forward to testing. Pl...
Minimal Functional Product | CR 232
21 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Mike is back from vacation has somethings on his mind he shares this week. Hardware follow up, customer management for devs, book recommendations & mo...
Scrum Burger | CR 231
14 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
We ponder why Docker is a dumpster fire, doubt Samsung’s new Ai Bot platform, discover Botkit & discuss killing the Scrum.
Microsoft’s Public Shame | CR 230
07 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Ballmer is trying to pin it all on Bill, MacBook follow up & Lemur struggles.
Old Men Yell at Macbooks | CR 229
31 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Let's get real about the tools we use this week.
A Lemur Eats an Apple | CR 228
24 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Mike betting on server side bots & AI, making the big jump from the MacBook to a System76 Lemur running Linux. We talk about the platform development ...
Everybody's Keyboard Fighting | CR 227
17 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
The Dash debacle gets the full Coder this week & Mike’s got a new sweet keyboard he tells us all about. Plus how it feels to learn Javascript in a...
Coder Profiling | CR 226
10 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
We flunk and debunk the Joel test, and ponder the long tail of coder interviews gone wrong, Apple's removal of Dash, KDevelop on windows & more!
The ROI of Things | CR 225
03 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Mike & Chris share hard earned lessons for the first time about the expected value in the effort we put into our various next great ideas, marketing, ...
Vaporware on the Server | CR 224
26 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
The growing case for Swift on the server & Java 8’s underplayed success are the two main topics this week. We also discuss Dart on Android & some pl...
Get Swifty | CR 223
19 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Mike & Chris travel interdimensionally to discuss the pressure to get Swifty, marvel at Vapor.codes, witness the fall of Eclipse & the rise of Microso...
Rusty Support | CR 222
12 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
The world's most egregious gadget sin is committed, why Mike still wants Star Trek gadgets, a Rust divorce, learning the fragile state of state & more...
Bag of jQuery | CR 221
05 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
The guys daydream about making the perfect developer platform, follow up a bit on Android N & grouse about Mike’s new Note getting recalled. Plus s...
Docker Dumpster Fire | CR 220
29 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Docker quality appears to be getting worse, Mike & Chris analyze the mystery of Docker’s decline & likely causes. Plus we discuss the possibility ...
Dollar Store Quality | CR 219
22 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Chris share their experiences with selling yourself just enough to get your foot in the door. Is productizing yourself and your work is worth...
Agile Scapegoat | CR 218
15 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Fresh off new Agile courses Mike shares what he feels might be his core problems with Agile software development. Our thoughts on software quality in ...
Botpocalypse Now | CR 217
08 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Special guest Ryan Sipes from Mycroft joins us to discuss his ambitious projects & fulfilling the mission of an open source project. Plus our thought...
Mismatch Patterns in Productivity | CR 216
01 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Mike & Chris rip up the thinking behind iPad-only is the new desktop Linux mantra, discuss the date of LaunchKit, announce a new coding challenge & mu...
Real Life on the Ratel | CR 215
25 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Mike shares his recent Linux switch experience & why he thinks it might stick this time. We chew on Verizon buying Yahoo & the grief Marissa Mayer is ...
Make Coding Great Again | CR 214
18 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Mike reflects on some critical feedback, shares impressions of his new Linux PC, we announce the new Coding Challenge & more!
PokéCode | CR 213
11 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Nintendo has a hit on their hands, is this a game changer for the company? Mike & Chris discuss the big picture ramifications of Pokémon GO. Plus be...
Derailing Java | CR 212
04 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
This week Noah steps in to host while Chris is out and cover Rails 5, Oracle’s suspicious silence around Java EE, talk about mike’s latest linux a...
Ai Theater | CR 211
27 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
What is Machine Learning? How are companies & developers using it? We discuss that, the major approaches in the market & Apple’s use of Differential...
Productivity Theater | CR 210
21 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
It’s death by a thousand scrums this week & then admit there may be some value in frequent project communication. Then we start the machine learnin...
WWDC Hypercap | CR 209
13 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
We start with some developer news of the week, then dig into the best bits from WWDC. Plus Mike shares his thoughts on some new hardware & the guys ...
Fair-use Frustrations | CR 208
06 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Mike & Chris have very different opinions on how interview tests should be conducted & this week they try to come to some common ground. Plus the real...
AGILE: Too Big to Fail | CR 207
30 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Mike shares a humbling war story, then we dig into the great “Android Instant App Conspiracy”, the announcement that destroyed the .Net ecosystem ...
Fat Bottom APIs | CR 206
23 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
We dig through the relevant bits of Google I/O, the possible anti-web move Instant Apps represent, no Kotlin & big improvements we’re excited about....
Git off the Rails | CR 205
16 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Github’s new pricing has a bit of a catch, Rob Robinson says Rails is yesterday’s software in light of Swift & GO. Which we simply have to talk ab...
Revenge of the Swift | CR 204
09 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In a podcast far far away, you asked for it & this week we delivered. It’s code review time, with a twist! Plus the FUD seems strong with the seco...
Go Go Golang | CR 203
02 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
A little reflective & contemplative after a successful human forking, our hosts reflect on a well stated OO vs Functional rant, the bot frameworks tha...
GO Swift Yourself | CR 202
25 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Could Google be about to make a major shake up in future development for Android? We discuss the scuttlebut about Swift on Android. Plus Mike’s new...
Tough Market | CR 201
18 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Noah joins Chris to talk about the whole hiring process & experiences they've had while also taking a look back into the past of the ...
Bot Your Life | CR 200
11 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Has the whole world gotten hot for bots? Slack’s recent $3.8B & Microsoft’s new Bot SDK suggests there is serious interest there. Mike and Chris s...
The Good Xamaritan | CR 199
04 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Fresh off Build 2016, we talk about everything from free Xamarian, Bash on Windows & the changing case for .NET. Plus Mike shares some assumption sma...
Brave New Code | CR 198
28 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Is Google dumping to compete with Nuance as they prepare to unleash their voice API to developers for free? Mike updates us on his Linux switch advent...
Rails Crazies React | CR 197
21 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss Mike’s general thoughts on ReactJS, the NY bill that would provide a tax credit for open source contributions & the interesting details i...
Hybrid Hijinks | CR 196
14 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Whenever we discuss Hybrid development, a big elephant is sitting in the room. This week, we give this elephant the mic. Then, reflecting on a recent...
The Xamarin Hand | CR 195
07 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
We break down what we see as the top motivations, the big competitive move & what Microsoft is really saying about Android with their Xamarin acquisit...
Xamarin through the Ages | CR 194
01 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Mike couldn't make it this week, so we decided that with Microsoft purchasing Xamarin that this would be the perfect time to take a glance back on our...
Big Blue's Swift Move | CR 193
22 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Mike shares his adventures in Ubuntu land this week, after a MacBook disaster. Then we discuss the implications of IBM backing Swift on their cloud. ...
Post Apocalyptic Linux Desktop | CR 192
15 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Chris talk about bombing job interviews, picking the right Android device for development, writing code that’s easy to delete & Mike shares...
Parsing Your Options | CR 191
08 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Something is rotten at GitHub. We discuss the big problem they're facing & why for most of us, we already have a backup plan. Plus why Project Rider ...
Death of the Freelancer | CR 190
01 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
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
25 Jan 2016
Contributed by Lukas
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 worry...
Linux: Bug or Feature? | CR 188
18 Jan 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Ang and Mike discuss business operational tools, practices & common issues, how Ang got her kids started on computers, good languages to get started w...
Slacking while Coding | CR 187
11 Jan 2016
Contributed by Lukas
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 deve...
Decision 2016: Native vs Hybrid | CR 186
04 Jan 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Can Web standards make mobile apps obsolete? The new generation of hybrid apps aren't your grandparents solution to code once, run everywhere. Plus w...
Predictive Coder | CR 185
28 Dec 2015
Contributed by Lukas
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, th...
Mike’s Big Year | CR 184
21 Dec 2015
Contributed by Lukas
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 r...
Android Instability | CR 183
14 Dec 2015
Contributed by Lukas
The Pixel C is the perfect example of a compromised device, caused in large part, by Google’s Strategy Tax. This week we debate if this is the under...
Open Season on Swift | CR 182
07 Dec 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Ballmer calls out Microsoft’s bogus revenue numbers over Azure, & we expand on his point to discuss an overall trend towards “hero CEOs”. But t...
Code a Little Deeper | CR 181
30 Nov 2015
Contributed by Lukas
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 d...
Barkeep, Ionic, Please | CR 180
23 Nov 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Mike has a big announcement & shares his insights for discovering an underserved niche and creating software for people most of us never considered. ...
I Came, I Saw, Ionic | CR 179
16 Nov 2015
Contributed by Lukas
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 Io...
Windows XP of the Net | CR 178
09 Nov 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Is open source software immoral in some market conditions? The guys debate. Plus Google’s impressive new open source project, standing while you wor...
Coder Puppy Mills | CR 177
02 Nov 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Mike & Chris discuss the hard problem of identifying opportunity costs vs staying flexible and cheap, why making communication a priority is almost ne...
Material Matters | CR 176
26 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
The guys admit there is a growing amount of evidence pointing to going your own way, regardless of the design vision of the platform. What the Linux d...
What The Zuck! | CR 175
19 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Well known developers are trying out risky and bold methods to fund future development, but are they really all that practical? We debate. A massivel...
Below the Surface | CR 174
12 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
The cultural challenges of living too far out of a “tech hotzone” hit home today. We discuss the recent revelations both of us have had. And our...
Sun Setting on Java | CR 173
05 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Advertising Cold War | CR 172
29 Sep 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Chris discuss malware getting injected into unsuspecting developers apps. Then the advertising cold war that’s brewing, how it impacts user...
Coder Craftsmen | CR 171
18 Sep 2015
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Apple Strokes The Tip | CR 170
14 Sep 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Is the new iPad a capable developer machine? We discuss 3D Touch, the impact on developers, the release of the iPad Pro & some quick tips for finding ...
Subscription Lock-in | CR 169
04 Sep 2015
Contributed by Lukas
With Mike’s move to Florida in progress he joins us via phone for a run through of the major JetBrains subscription hoopla, transitioning from a tes...
Template Driven Design | CR 168
24 Aug 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Is Amazon another paradise of brogrammer culture? We have reason to suspect the recent reports may be overblown. Then meet Gigster, the VC backed serv...
The Price Isn't Right | CR 167
14 Aug 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Developers are excited by Google’s announcement that Android will support Vulkan. We explain what Vulkan is, the issues developers face around openG...
Hamburger Non-Helper | CR 166
10 Aug 2015
Contributed by Lukas
The big debate over today’s biggest UI compromise comes to life, Microsoft open sources its iOS-apps-on-Windows compatibility layer, the process of ...
.Net or .Not? | CR 165
03 Aug 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Still smarting from his burn, Mike shares his hard learned lessons after flying too close to the sun. What really pushes us to move to the next big th...
Conditional Swift Justice | CR 164
27 Jul 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Mike argues why the web is the default platform of the future, we debate if third party mobile platforms should be written off, first impressions of t...
Proprietary Stress Management | CR 163
20 Jul 2015
Contributed by Lukas
A special edition of Coder Radio that dives into the darker side of start ups, the practicality of building super portable apps, the wear advantage & ...
Wandering in the Woods | CR 162
13 Jul 2015
Contributed by Lukas
We look at the tough spot developers are finding themselves in, the huge changes in backend infrastructure over the years, some Swift surprises & the ...
Good Guy Mike | CR 161
06 Jul 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Mike is recovering from a weekend you wouldn't believe. Plus we revisit the web vs native topic with a vengeance & discuss the sun-setting of ActiveX.
Developer Commodity | CR 160
29 Jun 2015
Contributed by Lukas
How willing is Apple to leverage it’s developers to make a public statement? We look at the response to the confederate flag pullings & we debate if...
Hipster Tendencies | CR 159
22 Jun 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Mike makes the case for Chris’ slide into hipsterhood & Chris responds in kind. Between those hijinks the guys discuss the massive LLVM advantage Ap...
Privileged Programmers | CR 158
15 Jun 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Chris share their totally different perspective on the recent Yelp developer’s public exodus & discuss the big new industry trend developer...
Ahoy, El Capitan! | CR 157
08 Jun 2015
Contributed by Lukas
We recap and also compare & contrast WWDC 2015 with Google I/O 2015. Which new platform features stand out, which miss the target & what will really m...
You're Gitting it Wrong | CR 156
01 Jun 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Mike takes a victory lap as we discuss the big announcements from Google I/O. Then we get into a heated discussion around how GitHub should be used vs...
Google's Brillo Pad | CR 155
25 May 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Google may be planning to scrub the grime away from the Internet of Things devices with a new operating system designed for low resources in mind. We...
Chrome Took My Memory! | CR 154
22 May 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Mike shares his recent experience developing Chrome apps & we debate if Chrome platform tax is costing users a decent browser. Is Chrome becoming the ...
Bearded Buzzwords | CR 153
11 May 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Electron could be the Adobe Air we all hoped for. At least Microsoft, Github, Docker, and others think so. But is it all hype? We debate Electron’s ...
The Open Pivot | CR 152
04 May 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Chris reflect on Microsoft’s Build 2015 conference & discuss the undeniable shift to open industry wide. Mike also announces his new busine...
Compromising Virtual Clouds | CR 151
28 Apr 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Is Microsoft confusing the container market & blowing the implementation? Plus Apple gets caught rejecting Pebble compatible apps, we may have finall...
Interview Gauntlets of Pain | CR 150
20 Apr 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Mike's thinking about making the big switch, a J.O.B., but the interview process has been a nightmare. He shares his perspective after sitting out of ...
The Sociopath Code | CR 149
13 Apr 2015
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss the top stories submitted by the audience this week. From the ultimate bridge burn to Stack Overflow’s developer survey & being ok with a...
Magical Contract Bids | CR 148
06 Apr 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Mike had a dream & that dream didn’t work out. Today we discuss how fixed contracts lead to fixed death & with perfect hindsight we debate what we m...
The Sonic Philosophy | CR 147
30 Mar 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Transitions in life comes in many forms, work, relationships, gadgets. How we deal with the process of transition is key & why we shouldn't be anxious...
Open Source as a Trap | CR 146
23 Mar 2015
Contributed by Lukas
It’s a special open mic edition of Coder Radio. We discuss the complex reasons behind Microsoft’s choice to open source MSBuild, the quest for the...
Why Mike's Disgusted by Android | CR 145
16 Mar 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Chris shares what he’s loving about Android from a users perspective & Mike goes into what is driving him crazy from a developer's standpoint. Plus...
Apple Future vs Pebble Past | CR 144
09 Mar 2015
Contributed by Lukas
We revisit some of the audience's favorite editors, then discuss the reality of terrible engineers. Then Chris spends the weekend with a smartwatch &...
Not My Problem | CR 143
02 Mar 2015
Contributed by Lukas
The guys picture working a 9-5 job. If the security of a 9-5 paycheck is a myth, is it really just not having to worry about all the little things tha...
Accounts Percievable | CR 142
23 Feb 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Chris start the show by sharing some hard learned advice, and discussing the events of the last two weeks. Then we touch on SuperFish, Ubunt...