Michael Dominick | Jupiter Broadcasting

The year of Small Models | Coder Radio 567

24 April 2024

Llama 3 and Phi-3-mini are up and running on phones, Raspberry Pis, and we give them a go. Plus Google kills the vibe, and Meta opens up Horizon OS.

FOSS Feed & Care | Coder Radio 566

17 April 2024

We delve into the top 3 open-source revenue streams, expose the pitfalls, and discuss what could be done quickly to improve the situation.

The Great Llama | Coder Radio 565

10 April 2024

Why does Meta give away Llma for free? What's in it for them? Plus, our thoughts on the data showing the trades are starting to see a boom, and new coding jobs are declining.

Re-Re-Rewrite it in Rust | Coder Radio 564

3 April 2024

Microsoft wins the foot-in-mouth award this week, and Google gets the Rust religion - but Mike is skeptical.

Mike’s No Good Very Bad Rails Update | Coder Radio 563

27 March 2024

Mike makes the case for just going vanilla, a look at Google Carbon, and then we address the expensive elephant in the room.

Apple Loses It's Shine | Coder Radio 562

22 March 2024

The antitrust gloves are off as Apple’s legal brawl with Uncle Sam kicks into high gear. We dig through the documents and are surprised by a few things that seem off.

No CUDA for You! | Coder Radio 561

13 March 2024

NVIDIA locks CUDA down further, and we ponder what it might take to break their stranglehold on the market, Zuck's brilliant move that put an egg on his face, and we take a minute to appreciate new developments with Java.

Artificial Information | Coder Radio 560

6 March 2024

Apple is pissed, and we'll dig into why. Plus, there are some big hints at Apple's AI plans; Meta's had a rough morning, and Sergey Brin popped back up at Google and proceeded to blow it immediately.

Double Botched | Coder Radio 559

28 February 2024

Why we're awe-struck by Google, and NVIDIA's CEO says no one needs to learn how to code anymore.

Big Zuck Energy | Coder Radio 558

21 February 2024

We embrace the dad bod lifestyle and find out if Apple's Vision Pro demo sold Mike, and Chris is picking up on what the Zuck is putting down.

Betting it all on Green | Coder Radio 557

14 February 2024

Why we think Nvidia has become one of the most valuable companies in the world, Sam's new "mind boggling" idea, and more.

Facial Computing | Coder Radio 556

7 February 2024

Chris tries out Spatial Computing using a $3,200 trick, and Mike has a Rails treat you won't want to miss.

It's Good to be the King | Coder Radio 555

31 January 2024

If you're going to come at the king, you better not miss; now it's Apple's turn to make everyone feel pain.

The App Store Addiction | Coder Radio 554

24 January 2024

We knew they'd be petulant, but even our expectations were higher than this. We dig into how Apple dunked on devs after last week's show, yet another Microsoft hack, and more.

Fake AI Until You Make AI | Coder Radio 553

17 January 2024

They are building AI into toilets now; CES was a clown show. But we put our business hats on and find the bright side.

iPad Friend Zone | Coder Radio 552

10 January 2024

A prominent developer has brought the anti-trust heat against Apple to the public, kicking off a chain reaction that could have gone very wrong for Apple. Plus, why the Apple Vision Pro is destined for the Friend Zone.

The Workstation Lifestyle | Coder Radio 551

3 January 2024

Mike shares his adventures and process of coming from mobile app projects to working with Unreal Engine, and why he realized a laptop just wasn't going to cut it.

Buff Uncle Jeff | Coder Radio 550

27 December 2023

We reflect on how our work has changed over the last year and get some sage advice from buff Uncle Jeff.

Hacking The Gathering | Coder Radio 549

20 December 2023

The clever way one developer hacked an online game, why we're not buying the latest round of cyber war fear, and we finally have our Babylon 5 vs Star Trek debate.

Don't Fight the Music | Coder Radio 548

13 December 2023

The fantastic opportunity Google is letting slip through its hands, and why Apple might win the consumer LLM race.

The Slow and the Infuriating | Coder Radio 547

6 December 2023

After years of resistance, Mike finally surrenders to Xcode. And the secret Apple envy leaked to the public this week.

A Very Tidy Excuse | Coder Radio 546

29 November 2023

The messy details and tidy excuses we noticed in all this OpenAI upset, and some fundamental problems that have been plaguing desktop Linux for years.

Sam's Busy Weekend | Coder Radio 545

22 November 2023

OpenAI's weekend coup, plus our thoughts on Microsoft's gambit and their looming risk.

Microsoft Already Did It | Coder Radio 544

15 November 2023

Yet another thing Microsoft was early to, and still somehow missed the boat.

For Your Safety | Coder Radio 543

8 November 2023

New AI "regulation" from on high this week, a few signs you might be pissing in your own pond, and the game dev team that's been together for 40 years.

Fresh Cut Fraud | Coder Radio 542

1 November 2023

We've all made mistakes and tried to play dumb, but this week history is being made.

Better Late than Never | Coder Radio 541

25 October 2023

Rumors of internal panic at Apple, and concerns about the future of RISC-V. Plus, the software update of the century.

Sherlockin All Over the Place | Coder Radio 540

18 October 2023

We're about to see a wave of big tech AI features "inspired" by third-party developers at a scale that makes the Sherlocking on Apple's platform seem like chump change. Plus, how Dropbox turned around their dev retention rates, and more.

Mike Breaks the Build | Coder Radio 539

11 October 2023

Mike checks in from the grind and shares some challenges in recent cross-platform testing; then, we get into the avalanche of negative AI press coverage this week and the one massive story they're not touching.

You Never Forget Your First | Coder Radio 538

4 October 2023

How does your first major programming language/technology still shape your work and career? Then grab some popcorn and let's watch the next epic tech titan battle unfold.

Unity Mutiny | Coder Radio 537

30 September 2023

Our unique take on the Unity outrage, thoughts on RustRover, and Mike shares a very annoying mistake.

Grindr-in-Chief | Coder Radio 536

20 September 2023

The painful side of making video games, Grinder's big problems, and Google's sneakiest trojan horse.

Locally Sourced Carbon Neutral Consumer | Coder Radio 535

13 September 2023

Did Apple's event live up to our expectations? And our thoughts on what new goodies for developers might be in the new hardware and software.

Blame the Automation | Coder Radio 534

6 September 2023

Azure suffers a big outage, and Microsoft blames faulty automation; why we think there might be early signs of weak demand for Apple's Vision Pro and more.

Critical Failure in Open Source | Coder Radio 533

30 August 2023

U.S. officials are warning open-source software could be a cyber security threat. Their solution? Money. But do we want them picking the winners and losers of open source?

Take It to the Limit | Coder Radio 532

23 August 2023

Mike hits the limits of ChatGPT's knowledge, a chat about editors and what we'd do for a living if it had to be outside of tech.

C# as it Should Have Been | Coder Radio 531

16 August 2023

Java developers are getting the Oracle shakedown, openAI is running out of money, and more.

What the AI Skeptics got Right | Coder Radio 530

8 August 2023

Did we get this one wrong? It seems consumer AI is eating the lunch of some web's biggest names.

This API is Not for You | Coder Radio 529

2 August 2023

Microsoft's dirty old API games, the new, even more restrictive rules Apple developers will now have to follow, and why Google's "Web Integrity API" seems gross.

I'm a 1.2x Developer | Coder Radio 528

26 July 2023

Elon Musk trying to build the "everything app" is ridiculous, and the quiet little promise openAI just made with the White House.

The Internet is for Stealing JPGs | Coder Radio 527

19 July 2023

Shopify has a mind-blowingly obvious solution to too many meetings, a recent failure Chris is struggling with, and more.

The Closing Moment of Opportunity | Coder Radio 526

12 July 2023

openAI's window to build their moat is closing, but they have a powerful friend stepping up to help seal the deal. Plus, our reaction to Oracle's very spicy response to Red Hat.

Mike Gets Unreal | Coder Radio 525

5 July 2023

Mike updates us on his development adventures in Unreal 5, signs the Vision Pro might be a flop, and answer questions about abandoning Red Hat's platform.

Apple's Blurry Vision | Coder Radio 524

28 June 2023

We got our eyes on the Vision Pro SDK and share our new insights. And why the claims of stalled Mastodon adoption might ring a bit true.

Scooby-Doo of Code Hiding | Coder Radio 523

21 June 2023

We open the robe and spend a little time chatting about the software development business.

Reddit Goes Dark | Coder Radio 522

14 June 2023

We chew on the ridiculous situation Reddit has created for itself and the weak position of app developers.

More Pro, More Problems | Coder Radio 521

7 June 2023

We argue over what sucked the most at WWDC this year and then surprise each other with two things that thrill us.

Microsoft Goes All-In | Coder Radio 520

31 May 2023

We chew on the best bits from this year's Microsoft Build and the bright red flag coming from the Rust community.

Not So OpenAI | Coder Radio 519

24 May 2023

OpenAI's CEO Sam Altman has gone straight for the open-source kill move.

Driving Mr. Dominick | Coder Radio 518

17 May 2023

We laugh at Google's scramble, check in on the Twitter collapse, and how one developer's little mistake screwed millions.

Savage Serverless Shutdown | Coder Radio 517

10 May 2023

A scathing takedown of Serverless... By Amazon? We react to this strange revelation and more.

There is No Moat | Coder Radio 516

3 May 2023

Why open source might be the real AI winner long-term, and Mike gets the ultimate "I told you so."

Codeium Comes for Copilot | Coder Radio 515

26 April 2023

We have a laugh at Elon's alt account, why the knives are out for GitHub Co-pilot, and our thoughts on Apple's "major victory" this week.

Designing a Villain | Coder Radio 514

19 April 2023

Elon launches another AI company, leaks suggest Apple might enable sideloading, and why we should let Chaos-GPT run free.

Apple's Golden Hour | Coder Radio 513

12 April 2023

Forces beyond Apple's control just reined in their rise, and we ponder the coming sunset.

The Hysterics Chronicles | Coder Radio 512

5 April 2023

Our thoughts on the recent AI hysteria and why it betrays the massive egos involved, our issues with the RESTRICT Act, and we do some Monday morning code review.

Robot Chat Shack | Coder Radio 511

29 March 2023

Mike's spent 90+ days with GitHub Co-Pilot, and shares the surprising conclusion.

Edge of Disaster | Coder Radio 510

22 March 2023

Microsoft's moonshot is turning into a crapshoot.

The Great Cloud Exodus | Coder Radio 509

15 March 2023

We're told companies are abandoning the cloud to save money. But is the trend our friend?

Hybrid Hangover | Coder Radio 508

14 March 2023

Our spicy take on the Silicon Valley Bank bailout, how it will impact everyday developers, and how badly this screws over small businesses.

Tough Little Liver | Coder Radio 507

4 March 2023

Mike's got a new rig, and Ford wants to recall yours automatically! Plus, we get a bit spicy about money.

Hay Tay | Coder Radio 506

22 February 2023

It's been one week, and Microsoft's new bot's already gone full Tay.

Panic at the GPTdisco | Coder Radio 505

15 February 2023

The pitchforks are out for Google's CEO, and hoopla is leaking! Plus, our thoughts on baking telemetry into Go, the big Web3 crackdown, and more.

Gateway Timeout Error | Coder Radio 504

8 February 2023

We get spicy about the state of hybrid app development and then dig into the App store gatekeeper busting by the White House.

Ruby in the WebAssembly | Coder Radio 503

1 February 2023

The shiny userbase flocking to WebAssembly, our thoughts on the "openAI scam", and why they just keep cramming stuff into Docker containers.

Too Big to Care | Coder Radio 502

25 January 2023

How the world without "big tech" might look like, the EU promises to go after Elon and a much-needed head adjustment.

The AWS of AI | Coder Radio 501

18 January 2023

Microsoft gives Google an OpenAI gut punch, why Apple's new hardware fails to impress, and our reaction to the undignified death of Twitter's third-party client API.

Internal Server Error | Coder Radio 500

11 January 2023

After sacrificing our pound of flesh for episode 500, we get into some spicy Big Tech dynamics and the performance mess of WebAssembly runtimes.

The Copy Paste Wars | Coder Radio 499

4 January 2023

We share our spicy C++ take, major Apple frustrations, and 2023 spoilers.

The Birds and the Elephants | Coder Radio 498

28 December 2022

Our take on why several tech companies just teamed up to take on Google Maps, and then we react to the global analyst who says we won't have any new iPhones until 2028. We don't talk about Elon; if we did, it would be chaptered. But we definitely did not.

Shots Across the Pond | Coder Radio 497

21 December 2022

Mike's skeptical of the rumors Apple is preparing to allow third-party app stores, and in a total flip of roles, Chris comes to the defense of Microsoft.

Sweeney's Final Swing | Coder Radio 496

14 December 2022

We debate a few more drunk or 4D chess moves, the mad lad taking on Apple, and why Dart 3 has people talking. Plus, what a recent criticism of Scrum got wrong.

.Not Funded | Coder Radio 495

7 December 2022

Amazon used the stage of AWS re:Invent to toss shade on .Net and reveal its broader ambitions.

Python Paradigms | Coder Radio 494

30 November 2022

We reflect on the recent musings of Python's creator, from the functional to the philosophical.

Super Spellcheck | Coder Radio 493

23 November 2022

We will discuss the practical implementations of AI embedded in future products, then take a look at FTX's books and have a few highlights to share.

The Troll Wizard | Coder Radio 492

16 November 2022

Microsoft lets its geek flag fly, our observations on .NET 7, and the recent upset caused by the Troll Wizard, but we can't understand who will pay the toll.

Voltron Based Development | Coder Radio 491

9 November 2022

Mike just came up for air after a Swift deep dive, and he has a fresh new take. Plus, the wheels of history are spinning faster; we take a snapshot in time and then round it all out with spicy Apple bacon.

Final Boss Battle | Coder Radio 490

2 November 2022

We slip into full boss mode after digging into some long-term tech trends impacting developers.

Luther Curious | Coder Radio 489

26 October 2022

One of the most challenging aspects of being an independent developer, and our thoughts on Microsoft's recent bad news.

Code Laundering | Coder Radio 488

19 October 2022

We debate if GitHub's Copilot enables automated code laundering after a developer makes a startling discovery. Then we dispense some seriously old-school wisdom.

Casual Coders | Coder Radio 487

12 October 2022

Elon Musk's leaked messages reveal how tech CEOs think and talk about their employees, and we dig in.

The Fight for the Next Knight Rider | Coder Radio 486

5 October 2022

Why we think Google will ultimately lose the next big tech battle.

Going All In on Linux | Coder Radio 485

28 September 2022

Mike has spent just over a month living in Linux full-time, and Chris wants to check in and see how he’s doing. Plus we both have the new Thelio from System76 in-house, and our takeaways might surprise you.

I Wanted to be a Hipster | Coder Radio 484

21 September 2022

Mike's first look at a built from scratch yet to be released IDE. And we cook up a little Adobe-flavored bacon.

Objective D | Coder Radio 483

14 September 2022

To our surprise, Apple gave developers a treat this week and continues to search for the ultimate productivity hack.

Building Your Light Saber | Coder Radio 482

7 September 2022

We look back at how tools, processes, and developer trends have changed over nearly ten years of the show.

Apple's Metal Tax | Coder Radio 481

31 August 2022

Why Metal might be one of the biggest strategy taxes of the Apple platforms. Plus a thought-provoking appeal to Dark Matter Developers.

Google's 1984 Moment | Coder Radio 480

24 August 2022

We're spooked to learn how one man's life has been turned upside down just because he used Google Photos.

Apple's Mob Move | Coder Radio 479

17 August 2022

New leaks reveal how hollow Apple's claims of fighting for user privacy are. We discuss their scheme to monetize the downturn.

Strange New Workflows | Coder Radio 478

10 August 2022

Why we think Malcolm Gladwell is wrong about remote work, and the complicated answer to a simple question.

Sweet Little Lies | Coder Radio 477

3 August 2022

We debate the lies our tool makers tell us, if Clojure has a Rails-sized hole, and the secrets of a successful software engineer.

Tapping the Breaks | Coder Radio 476

27 July 2022

We're looking at the big picture and, surprisingly, seeing a lot of possibilities.

I Do Declare | Coder Radio 475

20 July 2022

Mike's ready to make a case for Declarative UI, and Chris pulls back the curtain to reveal a spicy take.

Horton Hears a Linux User | Coder Radio 474

13 July 2022

Why we feel recent attacks by the Software Freedom Conservancy against Microsoft are costing the SFC serious credibility.

Laptop Coasters | Coder Radio 473

6 July 2022

Mike's Linux Toolchain for 2022, and his first week with CoPilot. Then we chat about the series of choices that led us to go independent so many years ago.

Drunken Copilot | Coder Radio 472

29 June 2022

Mike just signed up for a year of GitHub Copilot and Chris tries to understand why. Then we catch each other up on some recent surprises.

Technical Guardians of the Galaxy | Coder Radio 471

22 June 2022

Mike's hitting the road to solve his old man's PC woes; Chris channels his early inner 80s and some Google AI conspiracy bacon.

Make it so, Dev One! | Coder Radio 470

15 June 2022

You can't judge a book by its cover, and this week we surprised each other when we dug into the HP Dev One. Plus some insights on remote virtual dev desktops and the gotcha's from WWDC we missed.

The Problem with WWDC | Coder Radio 469

8 June 2022

We jump aboard Hair Force One and are a bit let down. We get into why. Plus Mike's first impressions of the HP Dev One laptop.

Coding to Make It | Coder Radio 468

1 June 2022

What's old is new again, but we're not buying it this time. It's developer conference season, and we're hunting vaporware.

No More Snake Mustaches | Coder Radio 467

25 May 2022

Soon there will be no shame in that snake game, the big trend that is not our friend, and Microsoft reinvents the widget.

Luxury Emotional Manipulation | Coder Radio 466

18 May 2022

Why Mike feels like Heroku is in a failed state, what drove us crazy about Google I/O this year, how Chris botched something super important, and some serious Python love sprinkled throughout.

Mike's Magic Mom | Coder Radio 465

11 May 2022

After solving a moral dilemma in our particular kind of way, Mike dishes on some ambitious plans that might kick off a new era of development for him.

Our Cuban Car Moment | Coder Radio 464

4 May 2022

Mike shares a tale involving a comedy of errors, and we ponder a new reusable culture around tech.

You Git What You Pay For | Coder Radio 463

27 April 2022

Mike battles the onslaught of yet another bout with the plague. At the same time, we react live to Elon buying Twitter, Gitlab kicking off some free accounts, and we discover Google and Apple are working together again to pull the rug on app developers.

Account Suspenders | Coder Radio 462

20 April 2022

We get a bit gleeful over some choice tech monopoly hypocrisy and then spicy with our 18-month outlook.

Easy for Schmidt to Say | Coder Radio 461

13 April 2022

We revel in the hypocrisy of big tech, share a few stories, and catch up with an old friend.

Request Out of Time | Coder Radio 460

6 April 2022

We crack open the time capsule and see how our spicy takes hold up.

Revolution in Review | Coder Radio 459

30 March 2022

We just watched Revolution OS before the show, so we reflect on the audacity of their vision and the new revolution we see brewing.

No Sideloading in this House | Coder Radio 458

23 March 2022

Apple enters full panic mode over sideloading, and our plan to push back against industry-wide consolidation kicks off.

Rich Clownshow Services | Coder Radio 457

16 March 2022

Our take on big tech's return to office, AT&T's RCS boondoggle, and the concerning territory tech is racing towards.

Linux CEO | Coder Radio 456

9 March 2022

We revisit one of the core theses of the show and expand on it in a new way, leading us to ponder just what a wild ride the next eight years are going to be.

One Revision Away | Coder Radio 455

2 March 2022

Mike and Chris eat some crow as they change their tune on a recent spicy take.

No Quest for the Wicked | Coder Radio 454

23 February 2022

Mike has some huge news and busted wifi, Chris spent a weekend in the Metaverse, and why Microsoft has us both upset.

International Boomer Marooners | Coder Radio 453

16 February 2022

After reminiscing about .Net's 20th birthday, Mike and Chris air IBM's hypocritically dirty laundry and marvel at Microsoft's 3D chess moves.

Shockingly Pragmatic | Coder Radio 452

9 February 2022

Mike makes a shocking admission, and Chris wishes he had a time machine.

The Trouble with Tablets | Coder Radio 451

2 February 2022

Microsoft's cold war with Apple is revealed in court filings this week, and Google thinks they've got the next hit on their hands, which sounds a lot like the old hit.

MetaWave | Coder Radio 450

26 January 2022

The audience hits us in the face with some hard truths, and then we dig into Microsoft's fox-like moves to snatch up Activision Blizzard on "the cheap."

Monetized Misery | Coder Radio 449

19 January 2022

Emboldened by his success, Mike takes a victory lap. Little does he know it's all virtual.

Fakers and Takers | Coder Radio 448

12 January 2022

Was he justified? Our thoughts on the dev who corrupted libraries in NPM for millions of users with his political statement about free software.

All Roads Lead to Clippy | Coder Radio 447

5 January 2022

Mike has a significant moment of clarity and sets out on a new path for 2022. Meanwhile, Chris is just happy to be out of the woods.

Blizzard Battery Battle | Coder Radio 446

29 December 2021

Mike finds a new normal and doubles down on what works. Chris meanwhile is stranded in the woods and is having a bit of a panic.

Say No to Node | Coder Radio 445

22 December 2021

We're both impressed by Rails 7 and how an old foe got us down again.

Mining the Logs | Coder Radio 444

15 December 2021

The broader software problem the Log4Shell vulnerability reveals, and the story of how Chris lit his Coder robe on fire... While wearing it.

Reptilian Power Play | Coder Radio 443

8 December 2021

We peak in on one of the nastiest corporate moves in a while, and Chris has a big confession.

Touched by the Bar | Coder Radio 442

1 December 2021

Mike visits Pallet Town and comes back with some SQLAlchemy performance wisdom to share. Meanwhile, struggling with a lack of performance, Chris has kicked the tires of his new M1 Max MacBook Pro and is ready to share his counter-narrative take on the new hardware.

Dependency Derby | Coder Radio 441

24 November 2021

Are Linux devs getting upset with the Python community? We weigh in on a nuanced issue. Plus the mass-moderator resignation over at Rust, and Mike's thoughts on setting up a dev environment on Windows 11.

Just Say No to M1 | Coder Radio 440

17 November 2021

We get some spicy emails, dig into why Mike just picked up another Linux laptop, and then share our real thoughts on Web3.

Github NoPilot | Coder Radio 439

10 November 2021

Microsoft has a bunch of new goodies for developers, but Mike is becoming more and more concerned about an insidious new feature.

The Oppenheimer Problem | Coder Radio 438

3 November 2021

After a little async Ruby chat and developer morality struggle, Chris explains how macOS Monterey has lapped Linux with a critical workstation feature.

Microsoft War Stories | Coder Radio 437

27 October 2021

Chatting about the week's .NET news leads us into a blue-tinted tale of woe. When Microsoft taketh, they also giveth. But is it enough?

The Diablo is in the Details | Coder Radio 436

20 October 2021

Why mastering your development environment can be a tricky feat, and a server outage brought to you by the late 1990s.

Ask Alice | Coder Radio 435

13 October 2021

Mike just launched the secret project he's been working on for months and shares all the details.

Coding Gungan Style | Coder Radio 434

6 October 2021

It's final push time on a big project for Mike, but Chris is the one who is exhausted. But we've got some new insights into testing and thoughts on an emerging category of developer.

Falling for FastAPI | Coder Radio 433

29 September 2021

Mike's falling in love with FastAPI and gives us a hint at the next project he's building.

That Time We Stepped In It | Coder Radio 432

22 September 2021

We’ve really had a week, one of those makes ya feel old kinda weeks.

Success is not Illegal | Coder Radio 431

15 September 2021

The more you read into it, the worse it gets. At least we have new devices to keep us happy.

Steamy PostgreSQL Shower | Coder Radio 430

8 September 2021

We are coming in hot, literally. It's a day of spicy takes.

Apple Fools Everyone | Coder Radio 429

1 September 2021

Recent reports would have you believe Apple has made significant concessions to developers. Don't be fooled! We read between the lines and break down what is and what is not changing.

Epic's Receipts | Coder Radio 428

25 August 2021

Things are worse than we ever thought, but that doesn't prevent us from taking a victory lap.

Second-Class Desktop | Coder Radio 427

18 August 2021

Chris makes a big mistake on the road, and Mike drops some reality-based sage wisdom.

The Thoughtful Triangle | Coder Radio 426

11 August 2021

Is there a secret motive behind Apple's announced plans to scan iMessage and iCloud Photo Library content?

Ruby in the Rough | Coder Radio 425

4 August 2021

Big promises are being made in Ruby land, but will they take hold? Plus, Tech Crunch says Open Source is dead, why we couldn’t disagree more.

Denial of DOS | Coder Radio 424

28 July 2021

Mike shares his adventures coding while riding Amtrak, Chris is trying to get DOS running while he still can, and many of you wrote in sharing your concern for GNOME.

Dead Desktop Disco | Coder Radio 423

21 July 2021

Has Microsoft figured out a way to invalidate the GPL? We're skeptical.

Don't Code in Bed | Coder Radio 422

14 July 2021

It seems AI isn't replacing developers just yet, and why we think you shouldn’t get too comfortable.

Misdirected Request | Coder Radio 421

7 July 2021

Has Google already started its decline? Our surprising take.

You Can't Sideload Happiness | Coder Radio 420

1 July 2021

Mike's got some strong feels about his new system, and Chris spent a week with Windows 11. And that's not even scratching the surface. It's a wild one, with some hard truths, so buckle up.

Authentication Timeout | Coder Radio 419

23 June 2021

Big Tech's punishment train has been en route for years, but now that it's almost arrived, are we getting onboard?

I'm a Teapot | Coder Radio 418

16 June 2021

We get a bit skeptical about Stripe Identity, how it works, and precisely why we don't like some of their privacy trade-offs.

Why Would Developers Care? | Coder Radio 417

9 June 2021

Our takes on the important bits from Apple's WWDC 2021 keynote and State of the Union.

Strange Voltron of Hell | Coder Radio 416

2 June 2021

Mike's unique take on the bold promises made at MS Build this year, and the one item he REALLY wants announced at WWDC next week.

Keyboard Kurious | Coder Radio 415

26 May 2021

We both fall for a new fancy keyboard; then we get philosophical about free software's never-ending quest to conquer mobile.

Google I/NO | Coder Radio 414

19 May 2021

After Chris gets a reality check from Mike, the guys answer some emails and admit a cold hard truth.

Painpoints to Profits | Coder Radio 413

12 May 2021

Chris struggles with his nature, while Mike shares some sage developer advice that everyone should hear before using a platform like AWS.

The Misadventures of Mad Mikhail | Coder Radio 411

28 April 2021

Mike has a few stories to share, but more importantly a very hard lesson he's going to make damn sure you learn.

M1 has a Dirty Little Secret | Coder Radio 410

21 April 2021

Our thoughts on the hardware Apple announced this week, and if any of it is suitable for professional workloads.

Conflict | Coder Radio 409

14 April 2021

We visit an alternate reality where Epic wins in their fight against Apple, COBOL reigns supreme, and the halls of great Jedi Temple are lined with Object-C developers.

Request Timeout | Coder Radio 408

7 April 2021

After a decade long fight, no one feels like a winner.

Halls of Glowing Apples | Coder Radio 407

31 March 2021

Ruby has gone off the rails this week, and Wes is here to explain what’s happened.

Functional Sadism | Coder Radio 406

24 March 2021

Some sage developer wisdom is overshadowed by Mike's mad stonk game, while Chris worries Apple's secret M1 tricks charming Linux users.

Method Not Allowed | Coder Radio 405

17 March 2021

Mike goes straight for the attack and hits Chris where it hurts, then it's problem-solving time.

Not Found | Coder Radio 404

10 March 2021

Mike reveals his secret project to Chris, who has several probing questions.

Forbidden | Coder Radio 403

3 March 2021

After we pine about the way things used to be, Mike shares why he is developing a fondness for C++.

Payment Required | Coder Radio 402

24 February 2021

We open the robe and share some vintage career origin stories.

Unauthorized | Coder Radio 401

17 February 2021

Mike crosses over to report back from the other side, and Chris is along for the ride.

Bad Request | Coder Radio 400

10 February 2021

After reflecting on more than 8 years of the show, we get into solving problems and taking names.

Testing the Test | Coder Radio 398

27 January 2021

The guys can't help but laugh when they hear the test tests one well-known online giant is testing. You might say they get a bit testy.

Electron Ennui | Coder Radio 397

20 January 2021

Is performance the ultimate requirement? What amount of compromise are we comfortable with?

Everyone Fools Around with Linux in College | Coder Radio 396

13 January 2021

Mike and Chris discuss the recent JetBrains FUD and ponder the impact of recent AWS policy enforcement.

50 Shades of M1 | Coder Radio 395

6 January 2021

Their lives change forever when they meet a handsome, tormented, laptop.

SaaS is a Blast | Coder Radio 394

30 December 2020

Services and subscriptions get a bad wrap, so we flip the script and talk about the ones we're grateful to pay for.

The Snake in the Room | Coder Radio 393

23 December 2020

Mike details his favorite python tools and his tricks for performance concerns.

Seduced by The Snake | Coder Radio 392

16 December 2020

Mike recalls how he accidentally converted his development shop into a Python house, and Chris experiments with his Minimum Viable Robe.

Coder In the Woods | Coder Radio 391

9 December 2020

Time to talk business, and Chris reveals his biggest mistake since going independent.

The Gold Rust | Coder Radio 390

2 December 2020

After we geek out about keyboards, we answer some feedback and take a dip in the Rust lust.

Smoked Laptops | Coder Radio 389

25 November 2020

Mike buys a laptop live on air while Chris worries about the turkey.

MacOS Lincoler | Coder Radio 388

18 November 2020

The guys deploy their sage wisdom to answer your age-old questions and solve why the latest macOS is less appealing than ever to developers.

ARMed & Dangerous | Coder Radio 387

11 November 2020

Our first reactions to Apple's ARM event, how these new systems will impact developers, and if we're buying one.

i386 | Coder Radio 386

4 November 2020

Chris attempts a Lizard intervention and gets sucked into Mike's Green tinted data center paradise.

Edging the Fox | Coder Radio 385

28 October 2020

Microsoft is making aggressive moves to court more and more developers. We put on our analyst hats and lay out the hard cold truth.

Leaping Lizard People | Coder Radio 384

21 October 2020

It's confession hour on the podcast, and your hosts surprise each other with several twists and turns.

Java Justice | Coder Radio 383

13 October 2020

We have a different take on the Oracle v. Google case that may usher in an API copyright doom! Or so they say...

Hacktoberbust | Coder Radio 382

6 October 2020

We examine the deeper problems in Open Source development the recent Hacktoberfest drama has exposed.

Flamewar Feedback Frenzy | Coder Radio 381

30 September 2020

We provoked quite a response and cover the feedback that puts us in our place. Then we dive into the wild era of text editor of yore and solve an age-old question.

Developer Unfriendly | Coder Radio 380

23 September 2020

We get nerdy about Blueprints, and then wary about the future of software distribution.

Neckbeards Get Shaved | Coder Radio 379

16 September 2020

Is it a Post-Open Source world now that the mega-clouds are here? We share our thoughts on this renewed idea.

Rust, Safe for Marketing | Coder Radio 378

9 September 2020

A special friend of the show joins us to discuss C++ in 2020 and the growing adoption of Rust.

An Epic Underdog | Coder Radio 377

2 September 2020

GitHub just made a major behind-the-scenes upgrade, and we chew on some of the impressive details.

WESA BACK! | Coder Radio 376

25 August 2020

We reboot the show to capture Mike's love of coupons and update you on what we have been up to recently since the show's fake demise.

The Grey Havens | Coder Radio 375

16 September 2019

We say goodbye to the show by taking a look back at a few of our favorite moments and reflect on how much has changed in the past seven years.

Python's Long Tail | Coder Radio 374

9 September 2019

As Python 2's demise draws near we reflect on Python's popularity, the growing adoption of static typing, and why the Python 3 transition took so long. Plus Apple's audacious app store tactics, Google's troubles with Typescript, and more!

Interactive Investigations | Coder Radio 373

2 September 2019

We debate the best way to package scripting language apps then explore interactive development and the importance of a good shell.

Crystal Clear | Coder Radio 372

26 August 2019

We're back and going crazy about Crystal, a statically typed language that's as fast as C and as slick as ruby.

Absurd Abstractions | Coder Radio 371

19 August 2019

It’s a Coder Radio special all about abstraction. What it is, why we need it, and what to do when it leaks.

F'ing # | Coder Radio 370

12 August 2019

Things get heated when it’s time for Wes to check-in on Mike’s functional favorite, F#, and share his journey exploring modern .NET on Linux.

Clojure Clash | Coder Radio 368

29 July 2019

Mike and Wes debate the merits and aesthetics of Clojure in this week's rowdy language check-in.

10x Evilgineers | Coder Radio 367

22 July 2019

Mike rekindles his youthful love affair with Emacs and we debate what makes a "10x engineer".

Functional First | Coder Radio 366

16 July 2019

It’s a Coder Radio special as Mike and Wes dive into functional programming in the real world and share their tips for applying FP techniques in any language.

Objectively Old | Coder Radio 365

8 July 2019

Wes turns back the clock and explores the message passing mania of writing Objective-C without a Mac, and we wax-poetic about programming language history.

Gabbing About Go | Coder Radio 364

1 July 2019

Mike and Wes burrow into the concurrent world of Go and debate where it makes sense and where it may not.

Find Your Off-Ramp | Coder Radio 363

24 June 2019

We take on the issues of burnout, work communication culture, and keeping everything in balance.

It Crashes Better | Coder Radio 362

17 June 2019

It's a Coder three-way as Chris checks-in with an eGPU update, and Mike shares his adventures with ReasonML.

ZEEEE Shell! | Coder Radio 361

10 June 2019

Apple is shaking up the foundations of UI development with SwiftUI and raising developer eyebrows with a new default shell on MacOS.

Swift Kick In The UI | Coder Radio 360

3 June 2019

We react to Apple's big news at WWDC, check in with Mike's explorations of Elixir, and talk some TypeScript.

7 Languages | Coder Radio 359

28 May 2019

Wes is back and Mike's got a few surprises in store, including a new view on Electron, a hot take on titles, and a programming challenge for the both of them.

Batteries are Leaking | Coder Radio 358

20 May 2019

A strong argument against Python’s batteries included model exposes some bigger problems the community is struggling with.

3 OSes 1 GPU | Coder Radio 357

13 May 2019

Microsoft catches Mike’s eye with WSL 2, Google gets everyone's attention with their new push for Kotlin, and we get a full eGPU report.

Fear, Uncertainty, and .NET | Coder Radio 356

8 May 2019

.NET 5 has been announced and brings a new unified future to the platform. We dig in to Microsoft's plans and speculate about what they mean for F#.

F# Shill | Coder Radio 355

2 May 2019

Mike and Wes dive into Bosque, Microsoft’s new research language, and debate if it represents the future of programming languages, or if we should all just be using F#.

A Life of Learning | Coder Radio 354

25 April 2019

We celebrate the life of Erlang author Dr Joe Armstrong by remembering his many contributions to computer science and unique approach to lifelong learning.

A Week with WSL | Coder Radio 353

17 April 2019

Mike's back with thoughts on his recent adventures with the Windows Subsystem for Linux and what it might mean for the future of Linux development.

Riding the Rails | Coder Radio 351

1 April 2019

Mike explores the state of Xamarin.Android development on Linux, and we talk frameworks versus libraries and what Rails got right.

Rusty Stadia | Coder Radio 350

26 March 2019

We debate Rust's role as a replacement for C, and share our take on the future of gaming with Google's Stadia.

Their Rules, Your Choice | Coder Radio 349

18 March 2019

We join the fight between Apple and Spotify, and debate the meaning of 'fair play' in the App Store and the browser wars.

Dependency Dangers | Coder Radio 348

11 March 2019

Mike has salvaged a success story from the dumpster fire of the Google+ shutdown, and Wes shares his grief about brittle and repetitive unit tests.

Rusty Rubies | Coder Radio 347

5 March 2019

Mike breaks down what it takes to build a proper iOS build server, and leaves the familiar shallows of Debian for the open waters of openSUSE.

Serverless Squabbles | Coder Radio 346

26 February 2019

The three of us debate when to go full serverless, and if ditching servers is worth the cost.

F# Envy | Coder Radio 345

19 February 2019

The guys discuss the real last bastion of scratch your own itch, and debate the merits of recent C# functional programing fads that are transforming the language.

Cupertino's King Makers | Coder Radio 344

12 February 2019

The gangs all together and cover your poignant feedback right out of the gate. Then we jump into the psychological trap of freelancing, and imagine a world where app stores are a true level playing field.

Say My Functional Name | Coder Radio 343

5 February 2019

Mike breaks down the drama around nullable reference types in C# 8.0, and we debate what it means for the future of the language.

Webs Assemble! | Coder Radio 342

28 January 2019

Apple wades into controversy after filing some Swift-related patents and we explore WebAssembly and its implications for the open web.

Too Late for Jenkins? | Coder Radio 341

23 January 2019

Mike and Wes are back to debate the state of developer tools and ask where Jenkins fits in 2019.

The Optional Option | Coder Radio 340

15 January 2019

Wes joins Mike for a special Coder. They share thoughts on the costs and benefits of Optionals in Swift, uncover Mike's secret love affair with F#, and debate the true value of serverless.

One Week at a Time | Coder Radio 339

7 January 2019

Mike’s just had the talk, and now it's time to make some changes. Including admitting he was wrong about Swift.

sleep(jesus); | Coder Radio 338

1 January 2019

Don’t call them resolutions, lets just call them reasonable goals. Mike and Chris share their plans for 2019’s ground work, and why every single thing is fair game.

2018's Deal Channels | Coder Radio 337

27 December 2018

The guys drink some Liquid Christmas Tree and reflect on the major trends of 2018, and the stuff they are preemptively freaking out about for 2019.

It's The Culture Stupid | Coder Radio 336

18 December 2018

Chris is back from his trip to Denver to tour System76’s factory, and what he discovered while he was there was the last thing he was expecting.

Everyone’s Going Chrome | Coder Radio 335

11 December 2018

Estimates can be a very tricky thing to get right, but their vitally important. Peter Kretzman joins us to make it all a bit easier and clearer.

Time Crisis | Coder Radio 334

9 December 2018

Mike and Chris don’t claim to have a time machine, but they still have a major problem to solve.

Space Gray Handcuffs | Coder Radio 333

27 November 2018

iPad Pro is a great machine for people that don’t want to get too much work done.

Before Coder | Coder Radio 332

7 November 2018

We answer how Chris and Mike started in independent contracting, and the lessons changes they’d make with some perspective of time.

Blue Is The New Red | Coder Radio 331

30 October 2018

We react to the news that IBM is buying Red Hat, cover some feedback that sets us straight, and are pleasantly surprised by Qt Design Studio.

Vinny's Unit Tests | Coder Radio 330

23 October 2018

What’s the future of .NET? With .NET Core growing and the future of the orginal .NET seems uncertain. Chris and Mike suspect there is clear possibility.

OpenJDK or Death | Coder Radio 329

15 October 2018

Azure Sphere dev kits are shipping, and we take a look at the practicalities of getting setup to start developing.

In Testing We Trust | Coder Radio 328

8 October 2018

Mike makes his case for realism when it comes to automated testing, and a readjustment of expectations in the wider community.

Smoked Laptops | Coder Radio 327

1 October 2018

Mike is the extreme laptop killer, with a tale you’ll have to hear to believe. With only a few short hours left on a deadline, it was 24 hours of chaos.

I'm a Stakeholder Now | Coder Radio 326

24 September 2018

After catching up the guys dig into the “why” Jupiter Broadcasting sold to Linux Academy, the big shift Chris is seeing, and why the timing was critical.

Clojure Calisthenics | Coder Radio 325

7 September 2018

Wes joins Mike to discuss why .NET still makes sense, the latest antics from Fortnite, a brave new hope for JVM concurrency, and the mind-expanding benefits of trying a Lisp.

Rage Against The Beer | Coder Radio 324

31 August 2018

Mike and Chris have a strong reaction to beer from Utah, and then get into the weeds around Mike’s new gear, the situation with Qt, and a few new tools they’ve recently found.

Reacting to React Native | Coder Radio 323

30 August 2018

After digging into some feedback, we react to the big upset in the world of React Native.

Not so Qt | Coder Radio 322

14 August 2018

Mike's adventures with Qt land him on Windows 10 this week battling DLL hell. He shares the latest developments in his attempt to build his next app with Qt.

Qt & Me | Coder Radio 321

6 August 2018

Mike shares more first impressions of Qt, the surprising places we’ve found QML in the wild, and why or why not to use Qt.

The Big Bezos | Coder Radio 320

2 August 2018

Mike’s ordered a surprise new rig, Chris is getting particular, and do a first impressions of Qt Creator.

Nadella Stamp | Coder Radio 319

31 July 2018

After we happily avoid the recent MacBook scandals, we deep dive into hardware for a bit.. And then pull it out with a overview of Microsoft Async/await pattern.

Losing the Anaconda | Coder Radio 318

17 July 2018

We ruminate on Python’s founder stepping down, and ponder if it was inevitable.

A Chat with Uno | Coder Radio 317

11 July 2018

The Uno platform recently got our attention, and Jérôme from the project joins us to explain a few things, and have a frank discussion about what they've gotten right, that others have missed.

When Clouds Go Dark | Coder Radio 316

5 July 2018

Mike discovers a new open source project that promises a free UWP Bridge for iOS, Android and WebAssembly. We kick the tires and share our first thoughts.

Chicken Farmers | Coder Radio 315

2 July 2018

Tech companies are taking over cities and becoming more powerful than some nations. Is there a moral stand developers inside these huge corporations should be taking? Or is the shift to a chicken farmer economy truly best for all?

Microsoft's Electron Future | Coder Radio 314

26 June 2018

Mike's got a dream, and it's a dream where Microsoft saves us from Electron. Now historically speaking, he's been wrong every single time. But this week we'll make the case why we all need to collective pull for his vision.

GitLab’s CEO | Coder Radio 313

15 June 2018

We chat with GitLab’s CEO and co-founder Sid Sijbrandij, about the GitLab model, the changes they’ve made since Microsoft purchased GitHub, his thoughts on that acquisition, and his compelling case for 100% remote work.

Git with Microsoft | Coder Radio 312

5 June 2018

Microsoft is buying GitHub, Apple just kicked off WWDC 2018, and we've got a packed show!

Google AI For The Win | Coder Radio 311

28 May 2018

After a bit of CoffeeScript reminiscing we get down to data and design.And discuss why the bot market has collapsed, and how Google is running the table in AI.

ECMATakeover | Coder Radio 310

21 May 2018

The future is JavaScript and Mike’s seen the way. Plus we answer a listener's questions about career changes, discuss the week’s hoopla, and share a cautionary tale.

Best of Both Worlds | Coder Radio 309

14 May 2018

We get fired up about cloud lock-in, and attempt to find some common ground.

The Nicheing Down Fallacy | Coder Radio 308

7 May 2018

Focusing on a niche can catastrophically backfire when the market shifts, and Mike goes into full reviewer mode!

System.Evolution | Coder Radio 307

3 May 2018

Mike and Chris have a workflow hangover, hit rock bottom, and bounce back with a new understanding.

Progressive Webbie Things | Coder Radio 306

30 April 2018

The death of desktop apps has reached the next stage, but the long transition to WebAssembly is going to hurt.

Perpetual Beta Tester | Coder Radio 305

16 April 2018

We revisit IBM’s total dominance over the PC industry in the early 80s, how they got there, and how we can apply the IBM model to current events.

No Bad Guys Only Survivors | Coder Radio 304

9 April 2018

What we can learn from Mike’s first business failing in 2014?

Weapons of Mass Data | Coder Radio 303

2 April 2018

What is focus for the software industry? And is focus always a good thing, or can it lead to tunnel vision?

Staring into Sun | Coder Radio 302

29 March 2018

Sun Microsystems was fertile ground for what might be the largest developer upset in ten years.

Being David | Coder Radio 301

19 March 2018

Mike and Chris find themselves at similar forks in the road with their business. And they both share raw observations from the front lines of some hard choices.

Developers Rule the World | Coder Radio 300

15 March 2018

We have witnessed a massive shift of power. And it’s been happening right under developers noses. From the slowly won battle for control of the server, to Amazon’s to control over the Internet.

Mike’s Wishlist | Coder Radio 299

5 March 2018

Chris is on the road & Mike’s been reflecting. Plus we answer some of your questions, which snowball into some much larger discussions. Then Mike’s made a list & he’s checking it twice.

Niche Busters | Coder Radio 298

3 March 2018

Mike’s back from a conference in New York & to say he’s got a few things on his mind is putting it mildly. Strap in as we rip through myths, lies & salesmen.

Lunch Break Coder | Coder Radio 297

19 February 2018

Mike may have cracked the testing pitch, the harsh reason the Junior Developer is dying & a nice batch of audience questions and follow up. This week’s Coder Radio is just like mom’s cookin', but with a taste of Kotlin.

Chris Goes to Microsoft | Coder Radio 296

12 February 2018

Why the hell did Microsoft open source PowerShell Core, .Net Core, Visual Studio Code? What could possibly be in it for them? Chris goes onsite to ask & figure out their angle. Plus the massive leaps Kotlin seems to be making & more!

Green Fairies In Green Fields | Coder Radio 295

5 February 2018

Mike's got a Greenfield project he’s fired up & a tale of woes to go along with it. Chris inspires a mini-revolt over the weekend & both the guys have some remarks for the week’s Hoopla.

Escape Pod Machine | Coder Radio 294

29 January 2018

A special live on location edition of the show, we talk new gear, workflows & how developers can turn a bad situation around.

The PowerShell Play | Coder Radio 293

22 January 2018

Mike and Chris review predictions from years past & check on how well they’ve aged. Plus we take a look at Microsoft’s big picture strategy with .Net & now PowerShell for every system.

Lint or Lament | Coder Radio 292

17 January 2018

Code linting is a way to increase code quality & Mike’s standardized his team on one tool. He shares what they’re doing, why they’re doing it & the impact it has made. Plus the brutal life cycle of JavaScript, the death of microservices & more!

Hey Google | Coder Radio 291

8 January 2018

After a great batch of feedback we make some bold predictions for 2018, and it’s not your dad’s crystal ball this year.

The Last Coder | Coder Radio 290

1 January 2018

Mike lays it all out for 2017 and makes the case that the small independent development model is fundamentally doomed. We spend the last Coder of the year being very honest about what hasn't worked in our businesses & more!

Apple Payday | Coder Radio 289

22 December 2017

Mike’s spent a week with JavaScript, Apple has a big gift & that launching a new product glow. Plus Linux’s new fight, Amazon’s big wins & the things that have really gone to hell.

Mike’s New Ride | Coder Radio 288

18 December 2017

Microsoft makes one of their boldest moves into OSS yet, Mike’s got new wheels and turns it into a chance to reflect on building for voice interfaces, Amazon’s got a new way for devs to make money & we continue to ponder the best ways to achieve CI bliss.

You Need a Barb | Coder Radio 287

11 December 2017

Mike shares some recent lessons he’s learned trying to scale his team, some tools they tried & the processes that have stuck. But first we kick it off with some of your feedback, a bit of Hoopla & wrap it up with a quick touch on hardware.

Collateral User Damage | Coder Radio 286

8 December 2017

A new breed of platform wars is brewing, and developers and users are on the losing side more than ever. Plus Mike updates us on his recent NYC trip, a batch of your feedback, an app pick & more!

Windows 10, The Best Linux Yet? | Coder Radio 285

28 November 2017

Mike’s big Black Friday hardware score, the guys try out a little Windows 10 challenge for their workflow & walk away a bit humbled. But first Mike shares his late night session with JavaScript & the big change he’s making & more!

Popping WebAssembly Hype | Coder Radio 284

20 November 2017

Mike gets real about the future of WebAssembly, discuss the team up of Amazon and Microsoft, the real cost of Javascript & the iOS revolt underway. Plus we share the open source projects we’re most thankful for this year.

Back From the DevFest | Coder Radio 283

16 November 2017

Mike’s back from DevFest & shares something new he’s discovered, Kotlin takes a shot at Objective-C & we can all code together, with Atom’s new trick. Note: There is some rough “skype audio” at times. Totally listenable still & should be better next week

Ice Age | Coder Radio 282

6 November 2017

Mike makes the case that he and Chris are dying breeds from a bygone era that need to hunker down & prepare for the cold winter. Plus we respond to a batch of great feedback, chat some contested hoopla & wrap it all up with a bit of small business wisdom.

Selling the FLOSS | Coder Radio 281

30 October 2017

Mike and Chris accept the fundamental problem in sticking with boring & safe platforms, debate building a brand around FLOSS, get burned by Angular & reflect on some regrets in our business. Plus SQL’s new hype, some feedback & a project pick of the week!

Mike Was Right | Coder Radio 280

23 October 2017

Mike walks us through Optionals & gives us a specific code example. Plus we launch a new segment long in the making, “Mike Was Right” & it’s a doozy!

Evolving Software Development | Coder Radio 279

17 October 2017

Kotlin seems to have a very strong future on Android & Mike and Chris debate the hype vs reality. Plus Mike review’s his new Galago Pro. Then the guys get rather excited by an astute breakdown of developer workflow breakdowns & more!

A New Kit for Home | Coder Radio 278

9 October 2017

After a ninja dance though some “Coder Hoopla” Chris has a go at convincing Mike he might be missing the next big app goldmine.

Elixir of My Soul | Coder Radio 277

7 October 2017

Wes is back to talk politics and Node.js. Plus, we discuss the purity of native development & the merits of the Web. Then Mike's got some top IT automation tips for managers, we explore concurrency, distributed systems & Elixir's secret sauce.

Bite of the AR Apple | Coder Radio 276

5 October 2017

Wes joins Mike to chat all things Apple. We discuss the surprising implications of the iPhone X & the exciting possibilities of ARKit. Plus, we debate FaceID and APFS, check in on HomeKit & search for the right level of abstraction for UI development.

Reacting To React | Coder Radio 275

29 September 2017

While Chris is away Wes joins Mike to chat FOSS Burnout & the dark side of open source communities. Plus, we continue to react to React's recent license change, debate about the Virtual DOM & explain why React Native's license might be more important.

No Love for Open Source | Coder Radio 274

18 September 2017

What’s really the root cause of open source developer burnout? Plus an honest chat about Electron’s bad parts & Mike finally reveals his master plan. It’s a Coder quickie this week, with Mike back in Florida there is much to be done.

A Hurricane of Feedback | Coder Radio 273

11 September 2017

Mike takes refuge from Irma to respond to audience feedback & share some thoughts on future plans. Chris has some thoughts on hardware that will help you get more work done & neither of us are worrying about Bash on Windows.

The State of Stateless | Coder Radio 272

31 August 2017

Mike & Chris discuss the types of workloads that better suit Serverless Architecture systems like Lambda & when you should roll a server. Plus Mike has major hardware woes, makes a surprising move on air & Chris is left pontificating on the future of AR.

The Future is Serverless | Coder Radio 271

28 August 2017

The serverless revolution is nigh, we discuss AWS Lambda and Azure Functions, rebuilding jbot, basing the business computers around Pop!_OS & more!

Daily Stand Up Myth | Coder Radio 270

17 August 2017

Mike busts the myth of the daily standup meeting & tracks it to its origins. Then we play a little defense for Electron, share the mind of a PMO & wax on about TypeScript. Plus a little taste of Mike’s busy week, an update on Alice & Chris’ upcoming trip.

Clustered Pi | Coder Radio 269

10 August 2017

A special guest and creator of PiCluster joins us to discuss the open source Docker cluster management project. We’ll dig into the tecg they use and what it's all built on, what they love working with, some of our personal projects that are brewing & more

Ask Alice | Coder Radio 268

3 August 2017

Mike has a huge announcement towards the end of the show. Leading up to it we discuss the case against Kotlin, the next tech after Flash to die & the obvious reason Bots are going to be big.

Skills to Pay the Bills | Coder Radio 267

27 July 2017

We solve some problems, and then go down the rat hole of self hacking to increase work, productivity & our health. Then we gleefully watch as Coding Bootcamps begin to collapse. Plus Mike shares some straightforward code that solved an annoying problem

Mike the Botter | Coder Radio 266

20 July 2017

Wes sits down with Mike to talk about Starbucks not-so-secret API, the state of the developer ecosystem & difficult challenges faced by FOSS vendors in the medical field. Plus some fantastic feedback, Mike's true feelings about Swift & a whole lot more!

Rented Windows Theory | Coder Radio 265

13 July 2017

Microsoft slips a little Windows 10 into your Office365 & we discuss the huge shift they just pulled off, plus a little real talk about growing pains and doldrums & the pains of over building a system. Plus your feedback & much more!

Toxic Licensing | Coder Radio 264

6 July 2017

Mike updates on spinning up his business in Florida, we debate limiting the use of the GPL & we try to understand the recent System76 Pop!_OS news. Plus the industry is going all in on AI & Mike discusses the huge potential issue that could be facing.

The Guilty Bug | Coder Radio 263

30 June 2017

We ponder the ethical dilemma of a developer who has replaced himself with a bot, debate the possibility of ever making money from bots & have some tough love for Apple. Plus discuss System76’s new Pop!_OS & Mike’s adventures in Florida.

Summer of GitHub | Coder Radio 262

22 June 2017

We discuss the week’s developer hoopla & the beard joins us to share his insights. It's a fun episode with a range of topics, including the recent rush to GitHub by a number of open source projects.

Basic Bot | Coder Radio 261

15 June 2017

Mike shares some insights into building bots & a little sample code to get you started. Plus we discuss the week’s developer news & spend a bit of time on feedback.

The WWDC17 Episode | Coder Radio 260

8 June 2017

After Mike gets a few things off his chest, we dive into the most developer relevant announcements & news from Apple’s WWDC 2017.

Hi-Tech Lady Tubes | Coder Radio 259

1 June 2017

The open source model has won, we discuss the impact that’s having on the development industry. Plus Swift gets a little more interesting, & Chris is ready for his lady in a tube!

Bad Process SIGKILLs | Coder Radio 258

25 May 2017

The “process manager from hell” is driving our listener crazy! Then we discuss the slow demolition of the culture of youth taking place in tech. Plus Microsoft’s huge Git commit, Quick Designer in Qt Creator 4.3 & some follow up on Kotlin.

Kotlin, Swiftly | Coder Radio 257

19 May 2017

Mike argues you should go hybrid today & end up progressive tomorrow. The Docker reality & why Swift is a bit like Kotlin. Speaking of Kotlin we chat a bit about the Google I/O news, Project Treble, Xamarin’s Live Player & Mike’s new rig.

Legalize Math | Coder Radio 256

8 May 2017

Getting fined for doing math without a license, Windows 10 S goes app store only, a Coder community project goes into production & Chris learns a hard lesson about his tools!

Moby’s Logs | Coder Radio 255

1 May 2017

After digging into some rather tempting Hoopla, Mike shares his clever solution to one of Docker’s bigger problems & manages to motivate Chris into trying it out during the show. Plus thoughts on continuing your coding education & more!

Riding the Whale | Coder Radio 254

24 April 2017

Mike is betting big on Docker, Angular has a new release, JavaScript is taking the lead & Uber is playing with fire. It’s a packed episode & wraps up with the bombshell that Mike is selling his new MacBook.

4k of Sin | Coder Radio 253

17 April 2017

Habitat promises full automation that travels with app. But is this a layer of abstraction too far for Mike? Plus the chronicles of one developer's journey getting started with Open Source, some cool dark matter development Chris spotted at Dell & more!

DysFunctional | Coder Radio 252

14 April 2017

Wes joins to chat about the merits (or not!) of Electron, Mike’s week from hell & their true feelings about Javascript. Then they discuss Clojurescript, React Native, & the benefits of a more functional programming style. Plus Docker, Devops & more!

Roadshow Special | Coder Radio 251

11 April 2017

Tune in for a special road edition of the show! Mike & Chris cover feedback, share their worst hire stories, eat Apple crow & debate the end of the exodus. Plus Chris shares topical experiences from his Dell trip, Jonny’s feeling the hero rage & more!

Captivated by Containers | Coder Radio 250

27 March 2017

Mike’s got a new testing pipeline & he’s fired up and ready to go. He shares what might be a game changer for his business. Plus we discuss the damage done by “Coding Heroes”, the value of a namespace, a handy tool & more!

Just Some Tools | Coder Radio 249

20 March 2017

Mike’s new client has some strict requirements so we get very practical about the tools we use, compromises made & the line we won’t cross.

Some WebAssembly Required | Coder Radio 248

13 March 2017

We follow up on WebAssembly, it’s not just the future, it’s already here & it might be great! Plus C# 7’s release gets us thinking & Canonical’s got us ranting.

Always Be Coding | Coder Radio 247

6 March 2017

Why coding everyday makes a big difference for Mike & Chris reflects on keeping momentum to prevent project rot. Plus our first look at Java 9, hopes & fears of Web Assembly & more!

Mozilla's Pocket Pick | Coder Radio 246

27 February 2017

Our C++ alternatives quest for embedded continues, taking another look at Visual Studio Code, Mozilla’s big pockets & saving the web with Qt Quick. Plus Mike’s war story, great feedback & more!

Java Rusts Over | Coder Radio 245

20 February 2017

Rust has a busy 2017 ahead of it, Mike ponders Java’s failure on small Internet of Things & searches for a C++ alternative, then dazzles us with the new gear he’s recently picked up.

Still Playing Mono | Coder Radio 244

13 February 2017

Mike reports back from his recent travels, we debate the renaissance .Net & solve all of future Mike’s problems.

iPad Shrinkage | Coder Radio 243

6 February 2017

The fear of productivity loss & the crazy things we do to avoid it, a sober look at the tablet market for developers, GitLab’s recent disaster & we bring it all home with a little time travel.

Cowboy Code | Coder Radio 242

2 February 2017

The tools we use to do the job, Microservices Gone Wrong, the real problem with TypeScript & more!

Tricks of the Trade | Coder Radio 241

23 January 2017

Your emails this week get us discussing & sharing some really hard learned lessons & insights. Plus Mike spends the weekend preparing to shame Chris & shares a favorite book pick

Disillusioned NixBeards | Coder Radio 240

16 January 2017

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 | Coder Radio 239

9 January 2017

After we answer some audience feedback and chat about the week’s Hoopla & a fresh batch of Coder Radio 2017 predictions!

Undockered | Coder Radio 238

5 January 2017

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 his office, GitHub’s near term future & how terrible code gets written by sane people.

Shuffling Code | Coder Radio 237

26 December 2016

We've given the guys the week off after a year of hard work, so we'll take a look back at a series of events where the guys ended up realigning their opinions. From hybrid vs native apps & developing on linux to Pokémon & Bots, a lot changed in 2016!

Refactoring 2016 | Coder Radio 236

19 December 2016

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 throw out the rules!

Okay Google, Take Over the World | Coder Radio 235

12 December 2016

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 philosophy about remote workers!

Legend Of The Snow Leopard | Coder Radio 234

5 December 2016

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 | Coder Radio 233

28 November 2016

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. Plus a quick chat about ethics in coding.

Minimal Functional Product | Coder Radio 232

21 November 2016

Mike is back from vacation has somethings on his mind he shares this week. Hardware follow up, customer management for devs, book recommendations & more!

Scrum Burger | Coder Radio 231

14 November 2016

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 | Coder Radio 230

7 November 2016

Ballmer is trying to pin it all on Bill, MacBook follow up & Lemur struggles.

Old Men Yell at Macbooks | Coder Radio 229

31 October 2016

Let's get real about the tools we use this week.

A Lemur Eats an Apple | Coder Radio 228

24 October 2016

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 opportunities for a small shop. Plus how to design APIs that don’t suck & more!

Everybody's Keyboard Fighting | Coder Radio 227

17 October 2016

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 React world & more!

Coder Profiling | Coder Radio 226

10 October 2016

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 | Coder Radio 225

3 October 2016

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, attending conferences & whatever “networking” is suppose to be.

Vaporware on the Server | Coder Radio 224

26 September 2016

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 platform fundamentals with renewed vigor!

Get Swifty | Coder Radio 223

19 September 2016

Mike & Chris travel interdimensionally to discuss the pressure to get Swifty, marvel at Vapor.codes, witness the fall of Eclipse & the rise of Microsoft. Plus our super quick take on the iPhone 7 & more!

Rusty Support | Coder Radio 222

12 September 2016

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 | Coder Radio 221

5 September 2016

The guys daydream about making the perfect developer platform & grouse about Mike’s new Note getting recalled. Plus our speculation about the September 7th Apple event, what old unmaintained code says about you, clearing the air on Angular v2 & more!

Docker Dumpster Fire | Coder Radio 220

29 August 2016

Docker quality appears to be getting worse, Mike & Chris analyze the mystery of Docker’s decline & likely causes. Plus we discuss the possibility of an AI monopoly, moving fasting & looking for a web-framework matchmaker.

Dollar Store Quality | Coder Radio 219

22 August 2016

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 feeling a little slimy? Plus Microsoft’s move in open sourcing PowerShell, the fixed bid scam & more!

Agile Scapegoat | Coder Radio 218

15 August 2016

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 general, the big slack problem & more!

Botpocalypse Now | Coder Radio 217

8 August 2016

Special guest Ryan Sipes from Mycroft joins us to discuss his projects & fulfilling the mission of an open source project. Plus our thoughts on the bot revolution, the “Internet of APIs” it depends on & the shift that bots could cause in the industry.

Mismatch Patterns in Productivity | Coder Radio 216

1 August 2016

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 & much more!

Real Life on the Ratel | Coder Radio 215

25 July 2016

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 getting. Plus we congratulate the winner of last week’s challenge & announce the next one!

Make Coding Great Again | Coder Radio 214

18 July 2016

Mike reflects on some critical feedback, shares impressions of his new Linux PC, we announce the new Coding Challenge & more!

PokéCode | Coder Radio 213

11 July 2016

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 beer brewed by bots, our thoughts on Java EE, Spring Boot & getting PHP to really do what you want.

Derailing Java | Coder Radio 212

4 July 2016

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 adventure, give some freelancing advice & more!

Ai Theater | Coder Radio 211

27 June 2016

What is Machine Learning? How are companies & developers using it? We discuss that, the major approaches in the market & Apple’s use of Differential Privacy. Plus Mike’s new Linux desktop, some feedback & a lot more!

Productivity Theater | Coder Radio 210

21 June 2016

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 learning discussion, talk a little Android N & more!

WWDC Hypercap | Coder Radio 209

13 June 2016

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 discuss the mystery of differential privacy.

Fair-use Frustrations | Coder Radio 208

6 June 2016

Mike & Chris have very different opinions on how interview tests should be conducted. Plus the real reasons to develop software on Linux are not the ones often cited, bit more on Google’s fair use & the master plan to get Mike to move to the west coast.

AGILE: Too Big to Fail | Coder Radio 207

30 May 2016

Mike shares a humbling war story, the great “Android Instant App Conspiracy”, the announcement that destroyed the .Net ecosystem & the poverty trap of software development. Plus some closing thoughts on Google vs Oracle, a neat tool of the week & more!

Fat Bottom APIs | Coder Radio 206

23 May 2016

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. Plus Mike’s take on Android Studio 2.2 & Chris’ take on what we’re all calling “services”.

Git off the Rails | Coder Radio 205

16 May 2016

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 about. Then we jump in our time machine and dazzle you with our new term predictions & more!

Revenge of the Swift | Coder Radio 204

9 May 2016

In a podcast far far away, you asked for it & this week we delivered. It’s code review time, with a twist! Plus the second Oracle v Google trial, we attempting to do some busting, Dropbox falling back to reality & 30 years later why we still love QBasic

Go Go Golang | Coder Radio 203

2 May 2016

A little reflective & contemplative, our hosts reflect on a well stated OO vs Functional rant, the bot frameworks that impress & the surprisingly great use case for Go. Plus the 800 pound snake in the room, a quick Linux switch update for Mike & more!

GO Swift Yourself | Coder Radio 202

25 April 2016

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 mobile rig & Noah from LAS joins for Mike’s update on his Linux Adventure & Mike gets the hard sell.

Tough Market | Coder Radio 201

18 April 2016

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 show to some of the more interesting topics on the matter.

Bot Your Life | Coder Radio 200

11 April 2016

Has the whole world gotten hot for bots? Slack’s recent $3.8B & Microsoft’s new Bot SDK suggests there’s interest there. Mike and Chris share their thoughts & ask what makes a bot…. A bot? Plus the surprising math that makes us shed a tear & more!

The Good Xamaritan | Coder Radio 199

4 April 2016

Fresh off Build 2016, we talk about everything from free Xamarian, Bash on Windows & the changing case for .NET. Plus Mike shares some assumption smashing news & much more!

Brave New Code | Coder Radio 198

28 March 2016

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 adventure, his new toy & a couple of important PSAs. Plus feedback & more!

Rails Crazies React | Coder Radio 197

21 March 2016

We discuss Mike’s thoughts on ReactJS, the NY bill that would provide a tax credit for OSS contributions & the interesting details in dev data. Plus some real talk about your real value, what no indie developer wants to hear about the App Store & more!

Hybrid Hijinks | Coder Radio 196

14 March 2016

Dscussing Hybrid development ha a big elephant in the room. This week, we give this elephant the mic. Then, reflecting on a recent Android development project, the guys discuss the sticky side of Frames. Plus an update on Mike's Ubuntu experiment & more!

The Xamarin Hand | Coder Radio 195

7 March 2016

We break down what we see as the top motivations, the big competitive move & what Microsoft is really saying about Android with their Xamarin acquisition. Plus Microsoft releases SQL server for Linux & we discuss how it all fits together in a larger plan

Xamarin through the Ages | Coder Radio 194

1 March 2016

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 coverage of Xamarin & look at how they have come to their current situation

Big Blue's Swift Move | Coder Radio 193

22 February 2016

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. Plus some feedback, code as speech, and more!

Post Apocalyptic Linux Desktop | Coder Radio 192

15 February 2016

Mike and Chris talk about bombing job interviews, picking the right Android device for development, writing code that’s easy to delete & Mike shares an Ubuntu update! Plus… Has the show forgotten about VR? Some feedback & much more!

Parsing Your Options | Coder Radio 191

8 February 2016

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 might get you excited & how the Parse shutdown is hitting Mike.

Death of the Freelancer | Coder Radio 190

1 February 2016

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 | Coder Radio 189

25 January 2016

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 long-term ramifications of progress over stability & convention vs configuration strategy & more!

Linux: Bug or Feature? | Coder Radio 188

18 January 2016

Ang and Mike discuss business operational tools, practices & common issues, how Ang got her kids started on computers, good languages to get started with & she makes a poignant comment about Linux. Mike discusses TarDisk & whether he recommends it & more!

Slacking while Coding | Coder Radio 187

11 January 2016

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 developers are switching to Linux, this may be the start of a trend & more!

Decision 2016: Native vs Hybrid | Coder Radio 186

4 January 2016

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 | Coder Radio 185

28 December 2015

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 | Coder Radio 184

21 December 2015

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 | Coder Radio 183

14 December 2015

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 | Coder Radio 182

7 December 2015

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 | Coder Radio 181

30 November 2015

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 | Coder Radio 180

23 November 2015

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 | Coder Radio 179

16 November 2015

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 | Coder Radio 178

9 November 2015

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 | Coder Radio 177

2 November 2015

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 | Coder Radio 176

26 October 2015

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! | Coder Radio 175

19 October 2015

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 | Coder Radio 174

12 October 2015

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 | Coder Radio 173

5 October 2015

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 | Coder Radio 172

28 September 2015

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 | Coder Radio 171

18 September 2015

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?

Apple Strokes The Tip | Coder Radio 170

14 September 2015

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 a local development job.

Subscription Lock-in | Coder Radio 169

4 September 2015

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 tester to a developer & that big poaching scandal comes to an expensive close!

Template Driven Design | Coder Radio 168

24 August 2015

Is Amazon another paradise of brogrammer culture? We have reason to suspect the recent reports may be overblown. Then meet Gigster, the VC backed service that wants to commoditize development.

The Price Isn't Right | Coder Radio 167

14 August 2015

Devs are excited by Google’s announcement that Android will support Vulkan. We explain & why Mike is a bit skeptical. Has iPad peaked? Is it worth creating anything but consumption based apps for tablets? Plus Apple’s 30% cut, feedback & more!

Hamburger Non-Helper | Coder Radio 166

10 August 2015

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 evaluating a new language, plus a book recommendation & more!

.Net or .Not? | Coder Radio 165

3 August 2015

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 thing & becoming and staying employable by focusing on the right market.

Conditional Swift Justice | Coder Radio 164

27 July 2015

Mike argues why the web will be the default platform, we debate if third party mobile platforms should be written off, Ionic Framework impressions & Chris has a few surprises to announce. Plus why a slightly functional world isn't a bad thing & more!

Proprietary Stress Management | Coder Radio 163

20 July 2015

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 & NASA’s top 10 coding commandments. Plus Noah from the Linux Action Show joins us & more!

Wandering in the Woods | Coder Radio 162

13 July 2015

We look at the tough spot developers are finding themselves in, the huge changes in backend infrastructure over the years, some Swift surprises & the big topics Mike’s been chewing on during his “down time”.

Good Guy Mike | Coder Radio 161

6 July 2015

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 | Coder Radio 160

29 June 2015

How willing is Apple to leverage it’s devs to make a public statement? We look at the response to the confederate flag pullings & debate if gatekeepers puts developers best interests first. Plus was the perfect laptop built a decade ago, feedback & more!

Hipster Tendencies | Coder Radio 159

22 June 2015

Mike makes the case for Chris’ slide into hipsterhood & Chris responds in kind. We also discuss the massive LLVM advantage Apple is leveraging. Plus we reflect on the most important skill in software development, read some emails & more!

Privileged Programmers | Coder Radio 158

15 June 2015

Mike and Chris share their totally different perspective on the recent Yelp developer’s exodus & discuss the new industry trend developers need to take advantage of. Then after 158 episodes, Mike’s mission in life is realized during our feedback segment.

Ahoy, El Capitan! | Coder Radio 157

8 June 2015

We recap and also compare & contrast WWDC 2015 with Google I/O 2015. Which new platform features stand out, which miss the target & what’ll really move the needle this year. Plus a quick update on Mike’s new company, Chris’ wear inspired surprise & more!

You're Gitting it Wrong | Coder Radio 156

1 June 2015

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 how most people use it. Plus some great feedback, Mike & Chris share some bold predictions & more!

Google's Brillo Pad | Coder Radio 155

25 May 2015

Google may be planning to scrub the grime away from the Internet of Things devices with a new OS designed for low resources. We debate over Google’s rumored Brillo OS. Plus Mike ponders switching to BSD, Google Play services in a library & more

Chrome Took My Memory! | Coder Radio 154

22 May 2015

Mike shares his recent experience developing Chrome apps & we debate if Chrome platform tax is costing users a decent browser. Plus what we’d like to see announced next for Android and iOS & the big problems those features would solve for developers.

Bearded Buzzwords | Coder Radio 153

11 May 2015

Electron could be the Adobe Air we all hoped for. But is it all hype? We debate Electron’s potential & review Visual Studio Code which is built on-top of Electron. Has Agile become a failure? We discuss what can lead to a failed Agile setup & more!

The Open Pivot | Coder Radio 152

4 May 2015

Mike and Chris reflect on Microsoft’s Build 2015 conference & discuss the shift to open industry wide. Mike also announces his new business with a focus on open source. Plus we discuss Visual Studio Code a bit, bad app ports, & more!

Compromising Virtual Clouds | Coder Radio 151

27 April 2015

Is Microsoft confusing the container market & blowing the implementation? Plus Apple gets caught rejecting Pebble compatible apps, we may have finally found the perfect Linux dev laptop & much more!

Interview Gauntlets of Pain | Coder Radio 150

20 April 2015

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 race for a while. Plus how Google convinced their engineers to become managers, your feedback & more

The Sociopath Code | Coder Radio 149

13 April 2015

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 little sociopathy.

Magical Contract Bids | Coder Radio 148

6 April 2015

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 might have done differently. Plus some great feedback, a little nostalgia & more!

The Sonic Philosophy | Coder Radio 147

30 March 2015

Transitions in life comes in many forms, work, relationships, gadgets. How we deal with the process of transition is key. Plus a bit about GitHub’s ongoing DDoS, switching from PHP to Ruby & a new contender for the perfect Linux dev rig.

Open Source as a Trap | Coder Radio 146

23 March 2015

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 perfect Linux laptop continues & why, oh why, oh why HTML5 has a place. Plus emails & more!

Why Mike's Disgusted by Android | Coder Radio 145

16 March 2015

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 redefining DevOps, starting a multi-user database & more!

Apple Future vs Pebble Past | Coder Radio 144

9 March 2015

We revisit some of the audience's favorite editors, then discuss terrible engineers. Then Chris spends time with a smartwatch & believes he’s discovered their purpose. We examine the audience for smartwatch apps in light of the Apple Watch announcement.

Not My Problem | Coder Radio 143

2 March 2015

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 that’s appealing? Plus how merit based hiring may get out of control & making documentation a bit less evil

Accounts Percievable | Coder Radio 142

23 February 2015

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, Ubuntu Touch, and more!

Retro Extravaganza | Coder Radio 141

16 February 2015

Join us as we hop in our time machine and revisit some past topics on the coder radio program.

NOde | Coder Radio 140

9 February 2015

Can’t we all just settle down & focus? Mike’s just about had it with javascript framework madness. Plus could Microsoft be uniquely positioned to take advantage of the eventual die off of some frameworks?

Windows in the Pi | Coder Radio 139

2 February 2015

Mike is stuck in a train, stuck in the snow. So it’s an open call edition, with some great discussion around Microsoft’s investment in Cyanogen & the pitch for Python. Plus a robust chat about the new Raspberry Pi 2 & it’s ability to run Windows 10.

Deploy Like an Animal | Coder Radio 138

26 January 2015

It’s a tip show edition of Coder Radio. Mike shares a great way to get some Heroku features without the bill. Plus the annoying honeymoon period, your feedback & more!

Monumental Android Failure | Coder Radio 137

19 January 2015

Well known developers have recently gone public with how much they make & where they make it from. Mike & Chris chew on the numbers & discuss the raw reality. Plus great feedback on Chris’ first development language & more!

Ruby is not Perl | Coder Radio 136

12 January 2015

Chris shares what’s prevented him from getting started with development & shares the three languages that are at the top of his list to try. Plus we get passionate after some feedback to the Mac Exodus topic & more!

Macs Exodus | Coder Radio 135

5 January 2015

Is the quality of Apple’s desktop and mobile software causing a slow bleeding of developers? Chris & Mike debate what developers will do over 2015. Plus we read some great follow up, feature a community project & more!

Fair And Balanced | Coder Radio 134

29 December 2014

Mike is fired up by a topic that has been on fire over all of 2014. Is it finally time to let the other 95% of great programmers in?

Best Of Coder Radio 2014 | Coder Radio 133

22 December 2014

We peer into the past of the show to pull out the amazing clips you guys suggested to us and fondly remember how funny it is to listen to Chris get trolled. Sit back, relax & enjoy the fun in this look back at best of Coder Radio!

Git your Pizza | Coder Radio 132

15 December 2014

It’s the birth of ab open source project on this week’s Coder Radio. Plus it’s an open mic edition & we discuss a range of topics from Microsoft’s big mobile strategy that nobody is noticing, the best Linux dev environment, setting expectations & more!

Dock Your Rocket | Coder Radio 131

8 December 2014

Has Docker’s wild success caused it grow too big & too corporate? In light of the CoreOS Rocket announcement we reflect on the problem both projects needs to solve. Plus our plans to involve community around building an API for Jupiter Broadcasting & more

Get Back to the '50s | Coder Radio 130

1 December 2014

That tech worker “shortage” Facebook and Microsoft keep telling you about is bogus. We’ll go over the study and reports that back that claim up. Then we dig into the rather understandable reasons why developers wages are being pushed down & more!

Google's Objective C | Coder Radio 129

24 November 2014

It’s a special roundtable edition of Coder Radio. Our panel discussed the advantages of Go development over PHP, creating a flat-file website with no database, and the real secret to finishing that last 10%. Plus google not using html5, iOS & more!

.NET’s Open Future | Coder Radio 128

17 November 2014

Microsoft made headlines and has generated a lot of buzz around the open sourcing of .NET. So what does the future hold & what changes now? Plus some great feedback, how to find a developer, what to expect to pay & much more!

The Gorilla in the Stack | Coder Radio 127

10 November 2014

Mike and Chris respond to feedback on lackluster HTML5 apps, then how developers can leverage social media to stay up to date & avoid drama. Then we blow apart the “Full Stack Developer” myth and the evolution of the term.

HTML5: Back To The Future | Coder Radio 126

3 November 2014

Is the need to save money & time by developers forcing end users into less than acceptable application experiences? Have we all been oversold on HTML5? Plus getting into QA, a cloud based IDE, some great feedback & much more!

Behind the Schemes | Coder Radio 125

27 October 2014

Mike and Chris & discuss their thoughts about the state of Coder Radio, some ideas to mix it up & request your input. Then we cover a support chat between an Android dev & the Google Play Dev Support manager that gives us insight into the address debacle.

Underwhelming Apple | Coder Radio 124

20 October 2014

We have a bunch of great feedback that keeps getting interrupted by Chris and Mike jumping into deep discussion about vendor lock in, Apple’s new hardware, balancing work and life & much more!

Coder Inquisition | Coder Radio 123

13 October 2014

Mike and Chris battle wits to expose the ridiculous nature of arguing about technology on the Internet. Plus our take on working on open source in your spare time, an update on teaching students to code & a software pick that will make you hungry!

A Cult of Personality Tests | Coder Radio 122

6 October 2014

Mike and Chris discuss what to do when a client or employer requests you take a personality test. The reasons Microsoft is calling the next version of Windows 10, the recent cases of community going sour & the lessons learned for developers

Doxing Developers | Coder Radio 121

29 September 2014

Google is requiring debs to submit their physical address, and the Apple community has outed the manager behind the botched iOS 8.0.1 update. Are we seeing a dangerous threat or just a frantic response? Plus great questions, when to lawyer up & much more!

Xamarin Sham | Coder Radio 120

22 September 2014

Developers all over the web are chiming in on the short comings (or lack there of) of Xamarin’s tools. Have developers been sold a hope and a lie? Plus why Android continues to come in second for developers, your feedback & more!

Notch Escapes | Coder Radio 119

15 September 2014

Did Microsoft buying Mojang come around because Notch was burned out? Is the problem systemic to independent developers who just love to code? Plus we respond to your strong feedback regarding privacy & much more!

Privacy is a Myth | Coder Radio 118

8 September 2014

The debate over whose responsibility it is to protect your cloud data heats up, we discuss how to get your confidence back & some Vala feedback. Plus the recent Markdown drama, the systemd hater club & much more!

Fools Aren't Protected | Coder Radio 117

2 September 2014

We take live calls, and discuss why .Net rules a Linux Admins life, learning OOP. Then, in light of the recent celebrity photo hacks, do developers have a moral obligation to protect the uninformed public?

DOM Be Gone | Coder Radio 116

25 August 2014

Mike and Chris follow up on the TypeScript and JavaScript discussion from last week after a lot of you jumped to the defense of JavaScript. Plus we discuss why the phrase “work-life-balance” feels cheap & how each of us have to figure it out for ourselves

The Scripting Chronicles | Coder Radio 115

18 August 2014

Where does TypeScript fit in, and are the many criticisms lobbied at it legitimate? We discuss the state of scripting, and the new dark pragmatism that seems to be setting in. Plus picking your ideal client, package managers for Windows and Mac & more!

Contrarian Contracting | Coder Radio 114

11 August 2014

Mike and Chris share their perspective on successfully cultivating a contact development business, and the biggest gotchas that hurt the most. Plus hosting on your own vs shared services, a little Dart love & the Linux user who bought a Mac.

Corner of Shame | Coder Radio 113

8 August 2014

Mike and Chris record a bonus episode of Coder Radio for you this week. We discuss the possibility of Steam selling productivity apps for Desktop Linux, how Overcast.fm could set the trend for future mobile apps, and thoughts about the Oculus Rift DK2.

The Xamarin Solution | Coder Radio 112

4 August 2014

Mike discusses what his business has noted after using Xamarin and Xamarin.Forms. Plus we bust some myths, discuss use cases and advantages, the disadvantages. Plus you great feedback, some follow up and more!

Microsoft's Culture Anchor | Coder Radio 111

21 July 2014

Chris makes the case for splitting Microsoft up into a consumer and services split, and why that would be the best possible outcome for developers. Plus some great feedback, more on selling free software and more!

Manual Design | Coder Radio 110

14 July 2014

Have Interface designers led us down a false path? Mike discusses the shortcomings of some of our favorite tools, who is on the right track, and what the real solution seems to be. Plus some great feedback and Chris begins a new kind of challenge.

Go Big or Go Lean! | Coder Radio 109

7 July 2014

Mike reflects on his transition from dedicated developer to business management, what makes a business “big” vs “lean” and what the guys feel is a good fit for their goals. Plus when to cut yourself off from a pet coding project and more!

Materially Excited | Coder Radio 108

30 June 2014

Mike and Chris cover some great follow up on new hotness burnout. Then we discuss what impressed us and what tempers our excitement from Google I/O 2014. Plus why AndroidOne could be the Android of the future and a quick chat about Rust.

New Hotness Exhaustion | Coder Radio 107

23 June 2014

Mike ponders if we can trust ourselves to walk the line between comfort, laziness and experience? Plus you great feedback, a few more I/O thoughts and a framework you can take home to mom.

Bathroom Marketing | Coder Radio 106

16 June 2014

Our top 10 hopes from Google I/O 2014. Is this the year Google pushes developers on design, will Google+ take a backseat? Plus: The challenges facing openGL, why the Nexus program will die, coping with information overload & getting your confidence back.

The Problem with GitHub | Coder Radio 105

9 June 2014

Mike shares his experience moving from GitHub to a self hosted GitLab installation and the benefits his team realized after making the move. Plus we’ll take a look at the new Docker announcements, your feedback and some surprise followup!

Swift exit for Obj-C | Coder Radio 104

2 June 2014

Mike and Chris share their raw reactions from Apple’s WWDC Keynote, including Mike’s big concerns about Swift.

WWDC Predictions 2014 | Coder Radio 103

26 May 2014

Mike and Chris run down their predictions and hopes areas Apple might improve iOS, Mac hardware, and general ecosystem development during next week’s big keynote. Plus our thoughts on the state of Qt, re-thinking Linux’s market share, and more!

Has Microsoft Lost It's Mojo? | Coder Radio 102

19 May 2014

Mike and Chris discuss how, even when a laptop seems like the obvious choice, sometimes a desktop may be a better fit. Then, will the fate of Microsoft be slowly and embarrassingly slipping into irrelevance? And of course your feedback and much more!

Shields Up | Coder Radio 101

12 May 2014

It’s a day filled with war stories, we start off by sharing how things have blown up in our laps this morning, and cover your excellent feedback. Then - Chris shares his new gadget purchase, and how it’s making him re-think some of his firm opinions.

0×64 | Coder Radio 100

5 May 2014

Mike and Chris celebrate 100 weeks of Coder Radio by reading some great feedback, discussing new hardware choices, and why the future of desktop Linux is a little worrying.

Is That a Weave? | Coder Radio 99

28 April 2014

We double down on your follow up. Working remotely, scratching your itch while at your current job, why we missed Heartbleed, and the video that will make you never again complain about how hard something is.

Always Be Coding | Coder Radio 98

21 April 2014

Chris and Mike face the limitations of remote workers, and the challenges they’ve experienced. We take your live calls, and discuss the projects you're working on. Why you should write code every day, the hard numbers about mobile games, and more!

Open Source, Closed Wallets | Coder Radio 97

14 April 2014

The Heartbleed bug has ignited a new round of open source doubters, but are the renewed concerns about the open source development model unfounded? And what can be done to avoid catastrophes like this in the future? We discuss.

MS Gadget 2.0 | Coder Radio 96

7 April 2014

Microsoft shocks the developer community by open sourcing some of their crown .Net jewels. Mike and Chris discuss the ramifications for Java, and the overall strategy Microsoft could be shifting too.

The Blame Game | Coder Radio 95

31 March 2014

Are your projects cursed with knowledge of the present? Mike and Chris discuss the tendency to blame the last guy, and in some cases even scapegoat the absent. And why its only human to see all the mistakes of those who came before you.

Paranoid Android Developers | Coder Radio 94

24 March 2014

Android growth is exploding, and showing no signs of slowing down… So why are big players still avoiding the platform? We’ll challenge some common misconceptions on why developers avoid Android.

Ruby off the Rails | Coder Radio 93

17 March 2014

The Rails community was blasted by a distinguished, and disgruntled member. But does his criticism hold up? And is there a larger problem at play here? Plus our thoughts on Amazon’s rumored new console, and a great batch of your feedback!

Persona Non Grata | Coder Radio 92

10 March 2014

We embrace Daylight saving time with a special call-in edition of Coder Radio. We discuss DRM, feedback, Mozilla’s Persona being put out to pasture and much more!

Your Database is Slow | Coder Radio 91

3 March 2014

Oren Eini from Hibernating Rhinos joins us to discuss their “second generation” document database written in .NET. We have an insightful conversation about RavenDB, a flexible data model designed to address requirements coming from real-world systems.

Get Yourself Tested | Coder Radio 90

24 February 2014

Florian Motlik from Codeship joins us to discuss how Codeship’s hosted continuous integration and continuous deployment platform is bringing much needed relief.

The Cost of Comments | Coder Radio 89

17 February 2014

Responding to criticism for an open source project, or a closed commercial project can be a very tricky things. Mike and Chris share their thoughts on how you can properly set expectations and respond to negative feedback.

Paper Cuts Deep | Coder Radio 88

10 February 2014

Mike and Chris use the recent drama around Paper and Flappy Bird to have a wider discussion about the forces against Indie developers. And our reactions to the CEO change at Microsoft. Plus some great feedback, and more!

Waning Windows | Coder Radio 87

3 February 2014

Mike and Chris address a number of topics this week, from open source project’s properly communicating with the media, Google selling Motorola to Lenovo, and a debate about Microsoft’s rumored CEO choice. Plus your feedback, and more!

Myth of Magic Methodology | Coder Radio 86

27 January 2014

Is the concept of a one sized fits all methodology getting tired? We revisit Agile in the dynamic client/developer relationship. Then how opening up your development plans to the community, even for commercial software, can be full of benefits & drawbacks

Backend Lockin | Coder Radio 85

20 January 2014

Back-end services are really helping developers focus on their core competency, but how quickly will you need to go outside the box? What about vendor lock-in? Plus: A ton of great feedback, resisting the urge to hate change, and much more.

Ops vs Dev | Coder Radio 84

13 January 2014

The classic battle flairs up this week, and the guys discuss how an over controlling sysadmin can slow down an important project, and why that problem seems to be so much worse in business.

It’s Java’s Year | Coder Radio 83

6 January 2014

We’ll bust some java myths with Mark Heckler, a software engineer at Oracle. Plus the status of Duke, java on embedded systems, and what the future holds. Plus your feedback and some of Mike’s 2014 bets.

Coding Transitions | Coder Radio 82

30 December 2013

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 | Coder Radio 81

23 December 2013

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 | Coder Radio 80

16 December 2013

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 | Coder Radio 79

9 December 2013

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 | Coder Radio 78

2 December 2013

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 | Coder Radio 77

25 November 2013

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 | Coder Radio 76

18 November 2013

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 | Coder Radio 75

11 November 2013

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 | Coder Radio 74

4 November 2013

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 | Coder Radio 73

28 October 2013

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 | Coder Radio 72

21 October 2013

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 | Coder Radio 71

14 October 2013

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 | Coder Radio 70

7 October 2013

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 | Coder Radio 69

30 September 2013

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 | Coder Radio 68

23 September 2013

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

Blazing 7 | Coder Radio 67

16 September 2013

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!

Docker All The Things | Coder Radio 66

9 September 2013

We’re joined by two gentlemen from dotCloud, the folks behind Docker. We chat about what Docker is best at, how far out the 1.0 release is, the projects use of Go, the future of Docker, and much more.

Love’s Labor Lost | Coder Radio 65

2 September 2013

It’s a Monday holiday episode of the Coder Radio show, so we opened up the Skype lines and officially declare this episode a grab bag of topics! From the death of JavaScript to Android vs iOS we touch on a list of favorite topics.

Bye Bye Ballmer | Coder Radio 64

26 August 2013

Steve Ballmer’s legacy at Microsoft is controversial. We look over the long list of big and quiet successes and failures under his watch as CEO. Plus what we think the big problem facing Microsoft is going to be long term.

Mozilla Persona | Coder Radio 63

19 August 2013

We chat with Dan at the Mozilla about his work on the Persona project, and how Mozilla offers developers a neutral platform for effective authentication. Plus our thoughts on what’s troubling the Ubuntu Edge project.

FizzBuzzed! | Coder Radio 62

12 August 2013

Hiring can be a real pain in the butt. The guys share the horror stories from interviews they’ve conducted that went horribly wrong. Plus a few tips for getting a gig. Then the guys chew on the dev hoopla of the week, and read some great emails.

Office Hours | Coder Radio 61

5 August 2013

Mike and Chris bare it all on their classic work/life balance struggles. Dealing with the unique circumstances of working at home, why it’s not the dream 9-to-5 types picture. Plus your feedback, a few follow ups and much more!

Call In 2.0 | Coder Radio 60

29 July 2013

Celebrating 60 episodes we take live calls from our audience and chat about the topics are their minds. Then we follow up on the indie developer Xbox One situation, read your feedback, and more!

Sour Apple | Coder Radio 59

22 July 2013

A compromise at Apple turns Mike’s week upside down. Reeling from the setback we dig into Mike’s concerns with Canonical’s crowd sourced Ubuntu Edge phone.

The 56k Solution | Coder Radio 58

15 July 2013

Data protection in the cloud can mean a lot of different things. But what about in the context of software development? The guys tackle that question, and cover a great batch of your feedback.

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.

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!

Xamarin Warrior Princess | Coder Radio 40

11 March 2013

We question the real purpose of Xamarin’s recent initiatives, the likely and unfortunate outcome of alternative mobile operating systems, and pontificate on HTML5\’s continued growth. Plus: A little more on logging, some of our favorite accessories, and a plea for your calls next week!

Captain’s Log | Coder Radio 39

4 March 2013

You know you need to do it, and today Mike tries to convince you. At a minimum errors need to be logged with enough information to point to the line of code, but where do you go from there? Slogging through bug reports, pulling important metrics, and a few bumps and bruises. Plus: The inventory problem developers face, some forgotten glory, defending Yahoo, a batch of your feedback and more!

Office Hours | Coder Radio 38

25 February 2013

Yahoo disappoints Mike and Chris with their high-profile announcement that all remote workers must return to their cubes. We’ll get into why this encourages a culture of “B-Players”, and serves as a disservice to the entire industry. Plus the awkward gadget habit our jobs can force us to have, the possibilities Sony’s PS4 could present indie game devs, an honest look at the Chrome Pixel, and much more!

Gandalf the Whiteboard | Coder Radio 37

18 February 2013

From text editors and compilers to Project management tools Mike shares his toolchain for getting projects done. But we start with fending off the trolls, trouncing Chris over the OYUA, and struggling with nuances of an open sources ASP.NET. Plus defending a dev underfire for speaking his mind, and we answer a batch of your emails.

Off the Rails | Coder Radio 36

11 February 2013

Mike and Chris discuss Mike moving away from Rails and just what the Hell has happened to Rails in the past few years. If you are running or supporting an older Rails site, this is a must listen! Plus Chris changes his tune a bit on the OUYA, Mike has some thoughts on Java Play, and we answer your emails!

R.I.P. XNA | Coder Radio 35

4 February 2013

Microsoft leaves developers in a lurch with the death of XNA, Blackberry 10’s early results look promising, Microsoft won’t admit they\’re an Enterprise company, and the mixed message the Surface Pro sends developers. Plus the Python vs Ruby debate is finally settled, Mike publicly admits his chicken habit, and we answer audience questions.

GitHub Calls You Stupid | Coder Radio 34

28 January 2013

The guys attempt to answer when to sunset a project, Github calls you stupid, and is depending on other software that can’t last forever simply kicking the can down the road? Plus taking on too many projects at once, your feedback, Mike’s pick of the week, and more!

Just Ship | Coder Radio 33

21 January 2013

When is the time right to launch your project? Mike and Chris discuss how understanding your market can be key to answering that question, building a community, advertising, and when to just ship it. Plus: Things to tell your IT guy, QA war stories, and a batch of your feedback!

Monday Morning Java | Coder Radio 32

14 January 2013

Mike’s got Java on his mind this week, and takes issue with the recent coverage it’s been receiving, and and offers some perspective. Google allows developers to reply to bad reviews, is this the start of a major rage train? And the really good news for Qt, new challenges for monetization, and the depressing sales numbers in the Ubuntu Software Center. Plus: Lots of great feedback, and much more!

Developing for Ubuntu Phone | Coder Radio 31

7 January 2013

Ubuntu for Phones holds a lot of promise, but so many glaring questions remain for developers. Can the choice of a powerful toolkit, and a small passionate community really break this new OS into the mobile market? We debate that, answer your emails… AND MORE!

The Road Ahead | Coder Radio 30

31 December 2012

Mike’s got his hands on some new Windows RT devices, and shares his thoughts, challenges, and hopes. Plus we discuss the Super Meat Boy vs Canonical drama, share our predictions for what’s to come in 2013, and answer some emails.

Indie Games Special | Coder Radio 29

23 December 2012

It’s our favorite indie games from the last couple years. Plus the big shake up the Steam Box could bring to the market, if Valve is crushing the Ouya, and why Microsoft and Sony will be forced to adapt. Plus realistic funding for Indie devs, the new idea of success, and much more!

Few of Our Favorite Things | Coder Radio 28

17 December 2012

Mike and Chris discuss their favorite things from 2012. And do developers really need monster rigs to get their jobs done? Plus our thoughts on Github vs code.google.com, the XPS 13… And more!

HTML4++ | Coder Radio 27

10 December 2012

HTML5 went big in 2012, but how are things looking for 2013? With some high profile moves away from HTML5, is the Internet’s darling fading or just getting started? Plus where to start with game design, playing the app store game, and do we hate Firefox? And much more on this week’s Coder Radio.

Too Scared to Touch | Coder Radio 26

3 December 2012

Mike and Chris take a retrospective look at mobile in 2012, the good, the bad, and the really bad. Plus we promise Mike doesn’t hate Java, online learning, a bunch of your emails… And so much more!

The C++ is Alive | Coder Radio 25

26 November 2012

After some delay our C++ Renaissance episode arrives! But did C++ really fade away? Plus Mike and Chris discuss the various use cases for C++ and the surge of Objective-C. Plus does posting publicly about software bugs make us haters? Setting expectations, the year of Qt, and more on this week’s Coder Radio!

Lies++ | Coder Radio 24

19 November 2012

Mike and Chris debate if proprietary software holds the industry and platforms behind at the benefit of an individual, or a group of individuals. And the practical fallout from the outings of Sinofsky from Microsoft, Forstall from Apple, and the lead Compiz developer from Canonical. Plus your feedback, a solid C++ tease, and much more!

We Lied About the Title | Coder Radio 23

12 November 2012

Mike and Chris discuss if sticking to the same job makes you utterly irrelevant, or uniquely positioned for future challenges, the twitter hammer has dropped, and we tackle the topic that was too hot for The Linux Action Show! Plus some great feedback, the great Orca meltdown, more thoughts on the Ubuntu SDK, and the flexibility of Python!

Callback Coders | Coder Radio 22

5 November 2012

We discuss if developers get trapped in callback hell, the role of Javascript on the desktop, Android’s birthday, Windows 8’s potential, and the Ubuntu SDK! Plus a batch of your feedback and much more!

Like a Hurricane | Coder Radio 21

29 October 2012

Mike and Chris discuss the value and challenges of owning and supporting the infrastructure your project depends on vs. using popular cloud hosting services. Plus is the Microsoft Surface an ideal platform for independent developers, or is it just too far behind the iPad to matter? We discuss that, Google’s App Engine outage, and much more!

The Modest Rockstar | Coder Radio 20

22 October 2012

Chris, Mike, and special guest Ben Morse take a look at startup life and everything that comes with it.

Process Them! | Coder Radio 19

15 October 2012

Sometimes we need a little process to get the job done. Mike and Chris discuss the challenges of getting things done your own way, while adapting to the needs of the job, or the project. Plus practical advice on building a better workflow can naturally lead to better communication, and setting proper expectations.

The Javascript Problem | Coder Radio 18

8 October 2012

Mike and Chris take a walk down a dangerous and controversial road — the state of Javascript in modern web development. Plus a frank look at TypeScript, blaming developers, your emails, and much more.

Focus | Coder Radio 17

1 October 2012

On heels of our discussion of burnout Chris and Mike discuss a lead cause of burnout: a lack of focus. For developers, focus can mean a lot different things: raw concentration, choosing a single platform, or sticking with a project even when the grass looks a whole lot greener elsewhere.

Burn Baby Burnout | Coder Radio 16

24 September 2012

Mike and Chris tackle the challenges of burnout, the signs of approaching discontent, the issues that can aggravate it, and what you can do to combat burnout and get back to work. Plus we answer some of your questions, ask if its no big deal that iOS 6 is more evolution than revolution, and much more!

iSad | Coder Radio 15

17 September 2012

Chris and Mike take a look at joining an open source project, the formerly brown Ubuntu as a developer platform. Dell is getting ready to launch Sputnik, but should you jump on board or take a big old bite of a Macintosh? Plus should the release of the iPhone 5 and the Lumia 920 turn developer heads?

The B Team | Coder Radio 14

10 September 2012

Mike and Chris discuss the recent Amazon Kindle Fire and Windows Phone 8 announcements and how they affect your development work. We also discuss your feedback and Mike’s epic coffee fail, and some great new audience apps.

Unlucky 13 | Coder Radio 13

3 September 2012

Michael and Chris discuss what to do when things go wrong. When should you abandon ship? When should you try to land your project in the Hudson? Plus: Java\’s had a bad week, but are we overlooking it\’s positive aspects?

For the Love of the Game | Coder Radio 12

27 August 2012

Michael and Chris discuss the state of XNA, different options when entering the game market, the basics you need to think about, and a bit of a reality check. Plus – Should everyone start with C? And much more of your feedback!

Outrageous Fortune | Coder Radio 11

20 August 2012

As Yoda would say — “Always in motion the future is”. Change is a fact of life and a fact of software development. It’s great to be the one driving change, but what happens when change seems to be driving you? This week’s all about gritting your teeth and hanging on.

Yes Virginia, Worse is Better | Coder Radio 10

13 August 2012

As much as we might like to have different fully native applications for every platform we target — that can be more than a little inefficient not to mention expensive. This episode is all about compromise.

Development Bootcamp for CS Grads | Coder Radio 9

6 August 2012

By popular demand we have specially tailored an episode for fresh computer scientists who are about to enter the development arena. Things are different here, but if you follow some simple guidelines, you’ll have a much better time started out. This episode is all about those little things academia forgot.

The Dream is a Lie | Coder Radio 8

30 July 2012

Many of us have at some point dreamed of uploading an app or launching a web-service and becoming fabulously wealthy. For the most part we are all sadly mistaken. This episode is all about dashing dreams and facing the biting wind of reality. And your feedback!

Eat Your Greens | Coder Radio 7

23 July 2012

Sometimes doing the things you hate to do, is exactly what you need to do. From working with designers, pushing your clients for extra security, and taking needed time off. This episode is all about why you need to do the things, you don’t want to do!

20,000 Leagues Under Java! | Coder Radio 6

16 July 2012

Michael and Chris discuss the current state of lower level development, using C and other low level languages as a window into the deepest parts of software development. Plus your great feedback, and more!

To the Cloud Alice! | Coder Radio 5

9 July 2012

Michael and Chris discuss developing on and for the cloud. The risks and advantages therein, and the lessons we’ve learned. Plus your great feedback, Apple’s DRM problem that lead to app crashes, and some thoughts on the Google Computer Engine. And More!

Summer of Google | Coder Radio 4

2 July 2012

Michael and Chris cover the Android and Android related items from Google IO. Plus: we update you on the Jupiter Broadcasting app’s progress, and share a handy developer tool!

JavaScript != Assembly | Coder Radio 3

25 June 2012

Some have called JavaScript the “Assembly Language for the Web”. Is this an insane argument, or is there some truth that we should acknowledge? Plus we lay down the first blocks in our new open source Jupiter Broadcasting community app. Then Michael shares a great tool for beginners or longtimers looking to refresh their skills. And we’ve got a big patch of your feedback, and much more!

WWDC Fallout | Coder Radio 2

18 June 2012

Michael and Chris cover the items from WWDC that they think developers will be impacted by, discuss the Facebook pressure, and reflect on hardware updates announced. Plus your love for HTML5, the beginnings of a Jupiter Broadcasting app, what programming languages / platforms are best for a beginner to learn for the purpose of getting a job.

Gateways to Programming | Coder Radio 1

11 June 2012

Michael and Chris introduce our new weekly software development podcast. We start with a look at ways beginners can get started with development. Plus we chat about the issues new developers face entering a market dominated by App stores. Then – How platform vendors are feeling the need to reclaim greater control from developers.

New Show! | Coder Radio 0

9 June 2012

A weekly talk show taking a pragmatic look at the art and business of software development and related technologies. Premieres LIVE June 11th 2012 at 9am PDT / Noon EDT. Available for download early June 12th!

Host - Michael Dominick

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