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Open Season on Swift | CR 182
Ballmer calls out Microsoft’s bogus revenue numbers over Azure, & we expand on his point to discuss an overall trend towards “hero CEOs”. But the majority of our discussion this week is around the open sourcing of Swift, what Apple got really right & what areas still really need improvement. Plus the real possibility of replacing your laptop with a large tablet, starting your first app the “easy way” vs the “hard way" & more!
Code a Little Deeper | CR 181
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 | CR 180
Mike has a big announcement & shares his insights for discovering an underserved niche and creating software for people most of us never considered. 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 | CR 179
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. He explains why this framework just might be his new home. Plus some great feedback & we bask in the dawn of the age of utility.
Windows XP of the Net | CR 178
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. Plus is open source on the verge of being outlawed by the TPP? And a few of your great thoughts on Offshoring vs Onshoring.
Coder Puppy Mills | CR 177
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 & the numbers suggest coding bootcamps are growing like crazy… But is that a good thing? Plus when to ship, and why testing can really make Mike testy, your feedback & more!
Material Matters | CR 176
The guys admit there is a growing amount of evidence pointing to going your own way, regardless of the design vision of the platform. What the Linux 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! | CR 175
Well known developers are trying out risky and bold methods to fund future development, but are they really all that practical? We debate. A massively 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 | CR 174
The cultural challenges of living too far out of a “tech hotzone” hit home today. We discuss the recent revelations both of us have had. And our reactions and lessons learned from LastPass selling, if Microsoft has nailed convergence & the practicality of the Surface Book. Plus a quick chat about Chef & other automation platforms great for developers & more!
Sun Setting on Java | CR 173
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 | CR 172
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 development work contract.
Coder Craftsmen | CR 171
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 | CR 170
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 | CR 169
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 | CR 168
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.