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358: Batteries are Leaking

May 20, 2019 46:37 33.56 MB Downloads: 0

A strong argument against Python’s batteries included model exposes some bigger problems the community is struggling with. We chat about all of it. Plus lessons learned six years after a project, a new tool, and some feedback.

357: 3 OSes 1 GPU

May 13, 2019 47:54 34.49 MB Downloads: 0

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.

356: Fear, Uncertainty, and .NET

May 08, 2019 34:30 24.84 MB Downloads: 0

.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 might mean for F#. Plus the value of manual testing, Visual Studio Code Remote, and Conway's Game of Life in Rust.

355: F# Shill

May 02, 2019 1:00:45 43.74 MB Downloads: 0

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#. Plus some Qt license clarity, a handy new Rust feature, and your feedback.

354: A Life of Learning

April 25, 2019 45:34 32.8 MB Downloads: 0

We celebrate the life of Erlang author Dr Joe Armstrong by remembering his many contributions to computer science and unique approach to lifelong learning. Plus some code to read, your feedback, and more!

353: A Week with WSL

April 17, 2019 50:07 36.08 MB Downloads: 0

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. Plus the hurdles of working with an eGPU, why you should learn languages you might not use, and a neat pick for playing with HTTP.

352: Self Driving Disaster

April 09, 2019 50:04 36.05 MB Downloads: 0

Mike’s away so Chris joins Wes to discuss running your workstation from RAM, the disappointing realities of self driving cars, and handling the ups and downs of critical feedback.

351: Riding the Rails

April 02, 2019 38:14 29.64 MB Downloads: 0

Mike explores the state of Xamarin.Android development on Linux, and we talk frameworks versus libraries and what Rails got right. Plus adventures with rust on MacOS, your feedback, and more!

350: Rusty Stadia

March 27, 2019 42:18 30.46 MB Downloads: 0

We debate Rust’s role as a replacement for C, and share our take on the future of gaming with Google's Stadia. Plus Objective-C's return to grace, Mike’s big bet on .NET, and more!

349: Their Rules, Your Choice

March 19, 2019 44:38 32.14 MB Downloads: 0

We join the fight between Apple and Spotify, and debate the meaning of 'fair play' in the App Store and the browser wars. Plus some thoughts on the lessons learned from the 737 MAX, an Elastic Beanstalk PSA, and more!

348: Dependency Dangers

March 12, 2019 40:03 28.84 MB Downloads: 0

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. Plus Mike reviews the System76 Darter Pro, our tool of the week, and some fantastic audience feedback.

347: Rusty Rubies

March 05, 2019 47:21 34.09 MB Downloads: 0

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. Plus Wes’ reluctant ruby adventures and our pick to ease your javascript packaging woes.

346: Serverless Squabbles

February 26, 2019 45:21 32.65 MB Downloads: 0

The three of us debate when to go full serverless, and if ditching servers is worth the cost. Plus the battle against the Cult of Swift gains new allies.

345: F# Envy

February 19, 2019 55:37 40.04 MB Downloads: 0

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. Plus Mike’s swimming in hardware, and a new movement sweeping the web that starts right here.

344: Cupertino's King Makers

February 12, 2019 1:05:56 47.47 MB Downloads: 0

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. Plus some really fun picks, a bit of hoopla, and more.