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Death of the Freelancer | CR 190 Feb 01, 2016

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A brutally honest episode. Mike and Chris air some hard learned lessons, toss out the episode playbook & tell it like it is!

I'm OOPting Out | CR 189 Jan 25, 2016

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We discuss a compelling case against Object-Oriented programming, is it truly all bad? Plus the cold chills the new Rails Doctrine gives us, the worrying long-term ramifications of progress over stability & convention vs configuration strategy.

Plus a chat about the market position of Jetbrains’ AppCode, blaming Java & unplanning your work and travels.

Linux: Bug or Feature? | CR 188 Jan 18, 2016

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Ang and Mike discuss business operational tools, practices & common issues, how Ang got her kids started on computers, good languages to get started with & she makes a pretty poignant comment about Linux. Mike discusses TarDisk & whether or not he recommends it & more!

Slacking while Coding | CR 187 Jan 11, 2016

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Is the age of Apps finally coming to an end? Data points to yes & we discuss how platforms like Slack might offer more potential.

Then, more web developers are switching to Linux, is this the start of a trend?

Plus what caught our attention in the new iOS release, and interesting projects Google has in store for 2016.

Decision 2016: Native vs Hybrid | CR 186 Jan 04, 2016

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Can Web standards make mobile apps obsolete? The new generation of hybrid apps aren't your grandparents solution to code once, run everywhere.

Plus why Swift is going to be big on Linux in 2016, Google has a thing with openJDK & much more!

Predictive Coder | CR 185 Dec 28, 2015

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When you look back at the year, a few really big things jump out for developers. Mike & Chris discuss the trends that seem to have really mattered, then debate about how things might change in 2016.

Mike’s Big Year | CR 184 Dec 21, 2015

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As we gear up for our end of year episode, we look back at a few moments in 2015 that we loved. From big news, new directions & industry trends that reflected into our personal lives.

It’s a very special edition of Coder Radio!

Android Instability | CR 183 Dec 14, 2015

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The Pixel C is the perfect example of a compromised device, caused in large part, by Google’s Strategy Tax. This week we debate if this is the underlying reason tablet apps are so far behind on Android, what Mike’s plans are as an Android developer & why the long-term picture might look rosy.

Plus the Jar Jar true Sith Master mega theory comes to light, some iPad Pro follow up, the missed Mameo opportunity, the hard reality of the “pro tablet” market & more!

Open Season on Swift | CR 182 Dec 07, 2015

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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 Nov 30, 2015

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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!

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