Coder Radio
The Mad Botter
A weekly talk show taking a pragmatic look at the art and business of Software Development and the world of technology.
Episodes
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Apr 6, 2015 • 1h 1min
Magical Contract Bids | CR 148
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!
Mar 30, 2015 • 58min
The Sonic Philosophy | CR 147
Transitions in life comes in many forms, work, relationships, gadgets. How we deal with the process of transition is key & why we shouldn't be anxious about a transition, even if it’s a difficult one.
Plus a bit about GitHub’s ongoing DDoS, switching from PHP to Ruby & a new contender for the perfect Linux dev rig.
Mar 23, 2015 • 53min
Open Source as a Trap | CR 146
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!
Mar 16, 2015 • 58min
Why Mike's Disgusted by Android | CR 145
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!
Mar 9, 2015 • 1h 4min
Apple Future vs Pebble Past | CR 144
We revisit some of the audience's favorite editors, then discuss the reality of terrible engineers.
Then Chris spends the weekend with a smartwatch & believes he’s discovered their purpose. We examine the audience for smartwatch apps in light of the Apple Watch announcement today.
Mar 2, 2015 • 34min
Not My Problem | CR 143
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 so appealing?
Plus how merit based hiring could get out of control & making documentation a bit less evil.
Feb 23, 2015 • 46min
Accounts Percievable | CR 142
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!
Feb 17, 2015 • 1h 9min
Retro Extravaganza | CR 141
Join us as we hop in our time machine and revisit some past topics on the coder radio program.
Feb 9, 2015 • 56min
NOde | CR 140
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?
Feb 2, 2015 • 51min
Windows in the Pi | CR 139
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.
