Flying High with Flutter

In this conversation with Piotr Sarna, co-author of 'Writing for Developers' and an expert in distributed systems, he shares his transition from developer to advocate for technical writing. He discusses how writing enhances coding skills and career growth, while also exploring the challenges of writing in English. Piotr offers insights on using AI tools for refining content, emphasizes the importance of sourcing and audience feedback, and encourages developers to embrace blogging to share knowledge effectively.

In this engaging discussion, Eric Seidel, co-founder of the Flutter project, shares his journey from leading teams at Google to starting Shorebird, focused on easing challenges for Flutter developers. He introduces CodePush, a pivotal tool for seamless app updates on both iOS and Android. Eric dives into the evolution of Flutter and Dart, addressing compliance hurdles and the future integration with platforms like HarmonyOS. His insights shed light on building a supportive ecosystem and empowering developers within the dynamic Flutter landscape.

Join Allen Wyma and Arnaud Lauret, author of The Design of Web APIs, Second Edition, as they discuss creating user-friendly, secure, and efficient APIs. 📚 Get Arnaud's book:https://www.manning.com/books/the-design-of-web-apis-second-editionGet 45% off with code flutter45📌 Timecodes:0:00 - Introduction1:39 - Arnaud’s background and journey to API expertise6:24 - API security: Permissions, sensitive data, and scope15:52 - First steps in designing APIs22:17 - REST vs. GraphQL: Choosing the right API style33:35 - Handling breaking changes and API versioning50:53 - Nonces, caching, and performance optimization59:53 - Arnaud’s parting advice on API design🔗 Follow Arnaud Lauret:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arnaudlauret/?originalSubdomain=frBlog: https://apihandyman.io/👉 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more Flutter and API content!#APIDesign #APISecurity #WebAPI #Flutter

Join Allen Wyma and Adrienne Braganza Tacke, author of Looks Good to Me, to explore how to make code reviews meaningful, productive, and team-building. Learn tips to avoid common pitfalls, use AI for reviews, and create team working agreements!📚 Get 45% off Adrienne's book!Use code FHWFbraganza at https://mng.bz/6eKo⏱️ Timecodes:0:00 - Intro to Adrienne & her journey3:08 - Why code reviews matter8:06 - Common code review pitfalls14:09 - Avoiding “rubber-stamping” PRs19:08 - Pair/mob programming vs. code reviews24:25 - PR author vs. reviewer responsibilities30:36 - Why PR templates are essential39:07 - Team working agreements45:36 - How AI is reshaping code reviews🔗 Follow Adrienne on X: https://x.com/AdrienneTacke📖 Learn more about her book: https://www.manning.com/books/looks-good-to-me👉 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe!#Flutter #SoftwareDevelopment #AI

Join us as we chat with Mariano Mattei, visionary CIO, CISO, AI strategist, and author of the newly titled Data-Driven Cybersecurity (formerly Security Metrics). In this episode, Mariano shares his expert insights on cybersecurity metrics, integrating AI into threat detection, and building secure apps from the ground up.📚 Check out his book, Data-Driven Cybersecurity: https://www.manning.com/books/data-driven-cybersecurityOn the show:🎙️ Host: Allen Wyma https://x.com/allenwyma🎙️ Guest: Mariano Mattei https://x.com/mariano215🎥 Timecodes:0:00 - Introduction to Mariano Mattei and his journey5:30 - Why cybersecurity is often an afterthought and how to change that10:15 - Top metrics for assessing cybersecurity in any company18:40 - Using AI for threat detection and penetration testing25:30 - Governance, permissions, and securing sensitive data35:15 - Scams, deepfakes, and real-world cybersecurity tips45:00 - Data privacy and how to avoid accidental data leaks55:00 - Final thoughts and key takeaways👉 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more Flutter and tech content!#Cybersecurity #DataDrivenCybersecurity #AI #FlutterApps #MarianoMattei

In this episode of Flying High with Flutter, we’re joined by Dominik Tornow, principal engineer and author of Thinking in Distributed Systems. Dominik shares his journey into distributed systems, breaks down complex concepts like the CAP theorem, liveness vs. safety, and item potency, and offers practical tips for building reliable and scalable systems.On the show:🎙️ Guest: Dominik Tornow • https://x.com/dominiktornow🎙️ Host: Allen Wyma • https://x.com/allenwyma📚 Check out Dominik's book Think Distributed Systems: https://mng.bz/YDaA🔥 Exclusive Discount for Podcast Listeners 🔥Use code FHWFtornow3 to get 45% off—no expiration date!Timecodes:0:00 - Meet Dominik Tornow: His journey into distributed systems6:45 - Why every modern application is a distributed system14:20 - The office building analogy for distributed systems21:30 - Demystifying the CAP theorem: Myths and realities31:45 - Safety vs. liveness in distributed systems40:10 - Message passing, item potency, and ensuring reliability47:20 - Practical tips for designing robust distributed systems54:00 - Balancing user experience with system reliability🚀 Subscribe for more Flutter and tech insights!Don't forget to like, comment, and share the episode if you enjoyed it.

In this episode of Flying High with Flutter, we’re joined by Arek Borucki, author of MongoDB in Action, Third Edition and a seasoned Principal Database Engineer. Arek shares his journey with MongoDB, discusses running databases on Kubernetes, and compares MongoDB to other databases. We also explore MongoDB 8’s latest features, ACID compliance, and when MongoDB might not be the right choice. Plus, Arek dives into MongoDB Atlas, Atlas CLI, and how to get started with these powerful tools.📚 Check out Arek's book MongoDB in Action, Third Edition: https://www.manning.com/books/mongodb-in-action-third-edition🔥 Exclusive Manning Offer for Podcast Listeners 🔥Get 45% off all Manning products with the code flutter45 — no expiration date! Build smarter and faster with top-tier learning resources: https://www.manning.com/🎥 Timecodes:0:00 - Meet Arek Borucki: Author of MongoDB in Action and his journey with MongoDB7:43 - Running databases on Kubernetes: Challenges, operators, and best practices13:34 - Comparing MongoDB to other databases: Key differences and advantages24:35 - ACID compliance and MongoDB 8: Key features and updates40:30 - When not to use MongoDB: Limitations and system requirements46:14 - MongoDB Atlas & Atlas CLI: Features, use cases, and getting startedDon’t forget to like, share, and subscribe for more episodes of Flying High with Flutter! 🚀Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FlyingHighWithFlutter/Twitter: https://twitter.com/fhwflutterYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmL2YRyMphHK87fnyFlotWAWebsite: https://flyinghighwithflutter.comPodcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/hk/podcast/flying-high-with-flutter/id1562119447?i=1000523147383

In this episode of Flying High with Flutter, we’re joined by Vadym Grin, author of Emotional Digital Design and Head of Product Design at Atolls. Vadym shares insights from his book, discusses the design process, explores the role of developers in crafting great user experiences, and more! Whether you're a designer, developer, or simply curious about UI/UX, this episode is packed with valuable insights!📚 Check out Vadym's book Emotional Digital Design: https://www.manning.com/books/emotional-digital-design🔥 Exclusive Manning Offer for Podcast Listeners 🔥Get 45% off all Manning products with the code flutter45 — no expiration date! Build smarter and faster with top-tier learning resources: https://www.manning.com/🎥 Timecodes:0:00 - Meet Vadym Grin, author of Emotional Digital Design, about the book5:30 - The design process / 3 levels of design19:12 - Developers in the design process25:33 - Material design and practicality in design38:16 - More about the bookDon’t forget to like, share, and subscribe for more episodes of Flying High with Flutter! 🚀See our social media channels:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FlyingHighWithFlutter/Twitter: https://twitter.com/fhwflutterYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmL2YRyMphHK87fnyFlotWAWebsite: https://flyinghighwithflutter.comPodcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/hk/podcast/flying-high-with-flutter/id1562119447?i=1000523147383

In this episode of Flying High with Flutter, we’re joined by Immanuel Trummer, the author of LLMs in Action and an associate professor at Cornell University specializing in large-scale data analysis. Immanuel shares his insights on large language models (LLMs), how they work, their potential future, and the challenges of privacy and AI. Whether you’re curious about how GPT prompting works or intrigued by the ethics and implications of AI in real-world applications, this episode is packed with valuable knowledge for developers and AI enthusiasts alike!🔥 Exclusive Manning Offer for Podcast Listeners 🔥Get 45% off all Manning products with the code flutter45 — no expiration date! Build smarter and faster with top-tier learning resources: https://www.manning.com/🎥 Timecodes:0:00 - Meet Immanuel Trummer: author of LLMs in Action and expert in large-scale data analysis12:28 - GPT and prompting: how to interact with LLMs effectively27:26 - The future of LLMs: what’s next for these models?28:40 - How do AIs “think”? Exploring discrepancies, randomization, and hallucinations41:18 - Privacy and AI: challenges and considerations44:28 - More details about LLMs in Action🎙️ Guest: Immanuel Trummer • https://x.com/immanueltrummer🎙️ Host: Allen Wyma • https://x.com/allenwymaCheck out LLMs in Action on Manning: https://www.manning.com/books/llms-in-actionDon’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe to stay updated on future episodes! 🚀See our social media channels:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FlyingHighWithFlutter/Twitter: https://twitter.com/fhwflutterYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmL2YRyMphHK87fnyFlotWAWebsite: https://flyinghighwithflutter.comPodcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/hk/podcast/flying-high-with-flutter/id1562119447?i=1000523147383

In this episode of Flying High with Flutter, we’re joined by Renaldi Gondosubroto, the author of Amazon Bedrock in Action. Renaldi shares his expertise on Amazon Bedrock, AI/GenAI, and how these tools integrate seamlessly with Flutter. Whether you’re curious about implementing AI in your app or want to understand Bedrock's place within the AWS ecosystem, this episode is packed with insights for developers of all levels.🔥 Exclusive Manning Offer for Podcast Listeners 🔥Get 45% off all our products with the code flutter45 — no expiration date! Start building smarter, faster, and better today! https://www.manning.com/🎥 Timecodes:0:00 - Meet Renaldi Gondosubroto, author of Amazon Bedrock in Action2:11 - Background on the AI landscape and its relevance15:55 - When to use Bedrock and AI24:41 - Identifying if your app would benefit from AI/GenAI31:02 - How to interact with Bedrock32:44 - Using Bedrock with Flutter37:20 - Chatbots and Bedrock42:05 - Bedrock within the AWS ecosystemOn the show:🎙️ Guest: Renaldi Gondosubroto • https://renaldigondosubroto.com/about-me/🎙️ Host: Allen Wyma • https://x.com/allenwymaCheck out Amazon Bedrock in Action: https://www.manning.com/books/amazon-bedrock-in-actionDon’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell to stay updated on future episodes!See our social media channels:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FlyingHighWithFlutter/Twitter: https://twitter.com/fhwflutterYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmL2YRyMphHK87fnyFlotWAWebsite: https://flyinghighwithflutter.comPodcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/hk/podcast/flying-high-with-flutter/id1562119447?i=1000523147383