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Episode 84 - Unknown Dependencies
In this episode we conclude our miniseries on The Time Bandits, who are the time bandits? They are the thieves in our day to, to day lives that are stealing your time, stopping you being productive and reaching your targets and goals. This miniseries started by on episode 76, with a look into the ring leader of the bandits Too Much WIP. If you haven’t listened to that episode, then stop right now and go listen to that one first. Anyway, there are many different time bandits, but we will be focusing on the 5 leaders, which are: Too much WIP Conflicting Priorities Unplanned Work Neglected Work Unknown Dependencies And now it's time to talk about Unknown Dependencies http://cynicaldeveloper.com/podcast/84/
Episode 83 - Property Based Unit Testing
In this episode we talk about yet another testing paradigm Property Based Testing with Mårten Rånge. This is not Marten's first appearence on the podcast, we spoke to him back on Episode 49, and that was about F# Mårten has been programming for more years than not and is equally interested in functional programming as assembly programming. He occasionally blogs about functional programming or performance. Mårten believes that reading existentialcomics.com once a week qualifies him as a postmodern philosopher-developer. http://cynicaldeveloper.com/podcast/83/ Contacting Mårten Rånge LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/martenrange/ WebSite: https://gist.github.com/mrange
Episode 82 - Neglected Work
In this episode we continue our miniseries on The Time Bandits, and we talk about Neglected Work and how you deal with it. Who are the time bandits? They are the thieves in our day to, to day lives that are stealing your time, stopping you being productive and reaching your targets and goals. This miniseries started by on ">episode 76, with a look into the ring leader of the bandits Too Much WIP. If you haven’t listened to that episode, then stop right now and go listen to that one first. There are many different time bandits, but we will be focusing on the 5 leaders, which are: Too much WIP Conflicting Priorities Unplanned Work Neglected Work Unknown Dependencies So lets look at Neglected Work http://cynicaldeveloper.com/podcast/82/
Episode 81 - Unit Testing vs Integration Tests
In this episode we will be talking about Integration testing, what it is and how it differs from unit testing. Here to talk to us today are two guests, rather than the normal one, we have John Callaway and Clayton Hunt http://cynicaldeveloper.com/podcast/81/ As Microsoft MVP, John has been a professional developer since 1999. He has focused primarily on web technologies and has experience with everything from PHP to C# to ReactJS to SignalR. Clean code and professionalism are particularly important to him, as well as mentoring and teaching others what he has learned along the way. Clayton has been programming professionally since 2005, doing mostly web development with an emphasis on JavaScript and C#. He has a focus Software Craftsmanship and is a signatory of both the Agile Manifesto and the Software Craftsmanship manifesto. He believes that through short iterations and the careful gathering of requirements that we can deliver the highest quality and the most value in the shortest time. He enjoys learning and encouraging other to continuously improve themselves. Together they make up two parts of the 6 figure developer podcast, there will be a link in the show notes to their show. Contacting John Callaway Twitter: https://twitter.com/matsubonsai Contacting Clayton Hunt Twitter: https://twitter.com/claytonhunt_104 Website: http://programmingfromscratch.com/ The 6 Figure Developer Podcast website: https://6figuredev.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/6figuredev The Book: Practical Test-Driven Development using C# 7 USA: https://amzn.to/2KIYsHr UK: https://amzn.to/2sX8yw0
Episode 80 - Unplanned Work
In this episode we continue our miniseries on The Time Bandits. Who are the time bandits? They are the thieves in our day to, to day lives that are stealing your time, stopping you being productive and reaching your targets and goals. This miniseries started by on ">episode 76, with a look into the ring leader of the bandits Too Much WIP. If you haven’t listened to that episode, then stop right now and go listen to that one first. There are many different time bandits, but we will be focusing on the 5 leaders, which are: Too much WIP Conflicting Priorities Unplanned Work Neglected Work Unknown Dependencies In this episode we’ll be looking at Unplanned Work http://cynicaldeveloper.com/podcast/80/
Episode 79 - Systems Admin to Developer
In this episode we talk to Sean Martz about moving into the world of development from the world of a systems administrator. http://cynicaldeveloper.com/podcast/79/ Sean, works as a software consultant in the Cleveland Ohio area, and is passionate about efficiently solving business problems with technology. He considers himself to be a serial hobbyist and a foodie. Sean will frequently describe himself as a Remarkably Stupid Developer. Contacting Sean Martz website: http://seanmartz.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-martz-20768264/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/atseanshandle
Episode 78 - Conflicting Priorities
In this episode we continue our miniseries on The Time Bandits. Who are the time bandits? They are the thieves in our day to, to day lives that are stealing your time, stopping you being productive and reaching your targets and goals. This miniseries started by on episode 76, with a look into the ring leader of the bandits Too Much WIP. If you haven’t listened to that episode, then stop right now and go listen to that one first. There are many different time bandits, but we will be focusing on the 5 leaders, which are: Too much WIP Conflicting Priorities Unplanned Work Neglected Work Unknown Dependencies In this episode we’ll be looking at Conflicting Priorities http://cynicaldeveloper.com/podcast/78/
Episode 77 - What is Devops?
In this episode we talk about that crazy buzz term DevOps, what does it mean, is it even a thing? Well, David Rael is here to explain more about it. http://cynicaldeveloper.com/podcast/77/ Dave is the host of the Developer On Fire podcast, He is, first and foremost, a father of 3 wonderful children. Dave is also a husband, podcaster, and software developer and architect. He delights in matters technical and in human interaction and has come to the conclusion that he's good with both machines and people. Contacting David Rael website: http://developeronfire.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daverael/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/raelyard Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/developeronfire Useful Links DevelopYourself: https://developyourself.developeronfire.com The GIT Parable: http://tom.preston-werner.com/2009/05/19/the-git-parable.html
Episode 76 - Too Much WIP
In this episode we start our miniseries, The Time Bandits, and we kick it off with Too Much WIP and how you deal with it. http://cynicaldeveloper.com/podcast/76/
Episode 75 - Dreamer Made
In this episode we talk about a new community platform that is bringing people together to make amazing things with Ryan Dean http://cynicaldeveloper.com/podcast/75/ Ryan Dean is the Founder & CEO of DreamerMade. When he couldn't find a place online to take the next steps on his idea that worked with his zero budget, he decided to create one. The result was DreamerMade, a collaborative community where members use their unique skills and passions to support each other's projects. Contacting Ryan Dean Website: https://dreamermade.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanadean/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DreamerMadeHQ
Episode 74 - Hackathon Finale
In this episode we finalise our mini series on hackathons by speaking to Toby Jones about his experience at the event. http://cynicaldeveloper.com/podcast/74/ Contacting Toby twitter: https://twitter.com/monotron_ website: https://imtoby.me github: https://github.com/monotron Other links Hack24: https://www.hack24.co.uk/
Episode 73 - Think about number one!
In this episode I discuss being selfish, and when you need to be as a developer. http://cynicaldeveloper.com/podcast/73/
Episode 72 - SOLID Principles
In this episode we talk about the SOLID principles with Steve Smith (Ardalis) http://cynicaldeveloper.com/podcast/72/ S - Single Responsibility O - Open/Closed L - Liskov Substitution I - Interface Segregation D - Dependancy Inversion Contacting Steve Smith Website: https://ardalis.com/ Podcast: http://www.weeklydevtips.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ardalis Github: https://github.com/ardalis LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevenandrewsmith/ Pluralsight: https://www.pluralsight.com/authors/steve-smith Other Links: Dev IQ: http://deviq.com/
Episode 71 - Greenfield vs Brownfield Development
In this episode we talk about Greenfield vs Brownfield software developement http://cynicaldeveloper.com/podcast/71/
Episode 70 - Student to Professional
In this episode we discuss students, learning patterns and how to become a professional developer with Kyle Garza http://cynicaldeveloper.com/podcast/70/ Contacting Kyle Garza Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylehgarza/ Github: https://github.com/kylegarza21 Useful Links Myers briggs: http://www.myersbriggs.org/my-mbti-personality-type/mbti-basics/home.htm?bhcp=1 Personailty perfect: http://www.personalityperfect.com/app/ Skills patterns: https://collegeinfogeek.com/become-t-shaped-person/