Tag: development podcast

The year of Small Models | Coder Radio 567

The year of Small Models | Coder Radio 567

24 April 2024

Llama 3 and Phi-3-mini are up and running on phones, Rasperbby Pis, and we give them a go. Plus Google kills the vibe, and Meta opens up Horizon OS.
FOSS Feed & Care | Coder Radio 566

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.
Betting it all on Green | Coder Radio 557

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

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

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

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.
The Workstation Lifestyle | Coder Radio 551

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

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

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

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

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

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.
Microsoft Already Did It | Coder Radio 544

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

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

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

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

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.
You Never Forget Your First | Coder Radio 538

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.
The Internet is for Stealing JPGs | Coder Radio 527

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.
Apple's Golden Hour | Coder Radio 513

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

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

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

Edge of Disaster | Coder Radio 510

22 March 2023

Microsoft's moonshot is turning into a crapshoot.
The Great Cloud Exodus | Coder Radio 509

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

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

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.
Panic at the GPTdisco | Coder Radio 505

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

.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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.
Luxury Emotional Manipulation | Coder Radio 466

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.
Our Cuban Car Moment | Coder Radio 464

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.
Context in Comprehension | Coder Radio 412

Context in Comprehension | Coder Radio 412

5 May 2021

From adventures in learning, a recipe for great collaborations, to creativity and problem-solving in tech. It's a deep dive chat with Wes Payne.
The Misadventures of Mad Mikhail | Coder Radio 411

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.
Conflict | Coder Radio 409

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

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

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

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

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

Not Found | Coder Radio 404

10 March 2021

Mike reveals his secret project to Chris, who has several probing questions.
Forbidden | Coder Radio 403

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

Payment Required | Coder Radio 402

24 February 2021

We open the robe and share some vintage career origin stories.
Unauthorized | Coder Radio 401

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

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.
Better Living Through Bots | Coder Radio 399

Better Living Through Bots | Coder Radio 399

3 February 2021

Microsoft is working on a bot that can deepfake you real good, and we have thoughts.
Electron Ennui | Coder Radio 397

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.
An Epic Underdog | Coder Radio 377

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

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.
Batteries are Leaking | Coder Radio 358

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.

sleep(jesus); | Coder Radio 338

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

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.
Before Coder | Coder Radio 332

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Clojure Calisthenics | Coder Radio 325

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.
Microsoft's Electron Future | Coder Radio 314

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.

Git with Microsoft | Coder Radio 312

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!
ECMATakeover | Coder Radio 310

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.

The Nicheing Down Fallacy | Coder Radio 308

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!
Perpetual Beta Tester | Coder Radio 305

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

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

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

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.

Developers Rule the World | Coder Radio 300

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.