376: WESA BACK!
We reboot the show to capture Mike's love of coupons and update you on what we have been up to recently since the show's fake demise.
Aug 25, 2020•45 min
Coder Radio
A weekly talk show taking a pragmatic look at the art and business of Software Development and the world of technology.
Episodes
375: The Grey Havens
We say goodbye to the show by taking a look back at a few of our favorite moments and reflect on how much has changed in the past seven years.
Sep 17, 2019•33 min
374: Python's Long Tail
As Python 2's demise draws near we reflect on Python's popularity, the growing adoption of static typing, and why the Python 3 transition took so long. Plus Apple's audacious app store tactics, Google's troubles with Typescript, and more!
Sep 10, 2019•33 min
373: Interactive Investigations
We debate the best way to package scripting language apps then explore interactive development and the importance of a good shell. Plus npm bans terminal ads, what comes after Rust, and why Mike hates macros.
Sep 03, 2019•37 min
372: Crystal Clear
We're back and going crazy about Crystal, a statically typed language that's as fast as C and as slick as ruby. Plus an update on Rails 6, Intel's growing adoption of Rust, and the challenge of making breaking changes.
Aug 27, 2019•54 min
371: Absurd Abstractions
It’s a Coder Radio special all about abstraction. What it is, why we need it, and what to do when it leaks. Plus your feedback, Mike’s next language challenge, and a functional ruby pick.
Aug 20, 2019•39 min
370: F'ing #
Things get heated when it’s time for Wes to check-in on Mike’s functional favorite, F#, and share his journey exploring modern .NET on Linux. Plus your feedback, combining ruby and rust, and the latest scandal with JEDI.
Aug 13, 2019•44 min
369: Old Man Embraces Cloud
Chris finally gets excited about Docker just as Wes tells him it’s time to learn something new. Plus the state of browser extension development, the value of non-technical advice, and your feedback.
Aug 06, 2019•49 min
368: Clojure Clash
Mike and Wes debate the merits and aesthetics of Clojure in this week's rowdy language check-in. Plus why everyone's talking about the sensitivity conjecture, speedy TLS with rust, and more!
Jul 30, 2019•44 min
367: 10x Evilgineers
Mike rekindles his youthful love affair with Emacs and we debate what makes a "10x engineer". Plus the latest Play store revolt and some of your feedback.
Jul 23, 2019•35 min
366: Functional First
It’s a Coder Radio special as Mike and Wes dive into functional programming in the real world and share their tips for applying FP techniques in any language.
Jul 16, 2019•39 min
365: Objectively Old
Wes turns back the clock and explores the message passing mania of writing Objective-C without a Mac, and we wax-poetic about programming language history. Plus Mike gets real about the Windows Subsystem for Linux, and our take on the new MacBook keyboard leak.
Jul 09, 2019•38 min
364: Gabbing About Go
Mike and Wes burrow into the concurrent world of Go and debate where it makes sense and where it may not. Plus gradual typing for Ruby, a new solution for Python packaging, and the real story behind Jony Ive's exit.
Jul 02, 2019•49 min
363: Find Your Off-Ramp
We take on the issues of burnout, work communication culture, and keeping everything in balance. Plus Wes asks 'Why Not Kotlin' and breaks down where it fits in his toolbox.
Jun 25, 2019•43 min
362: It Crashes Better
It's a Coder three-way as Chris checks-in with an eGPU update, and Mike shares his adventures with ReasonML. Plus the state of linux application packaging, and Chris' ultimate mobile workflow.
Jun 18, 2019•56 min
361: ZEEEE Shell!
Apple is shaking up the foundations of UI development with SwiftUI and raising developer eyebrows with a new default shell on MacOS. Plus feedback with a FOSS dilemma and an update on our 7 languages challenge.
Jun 11, 2019•36 min
360: Swift Kick In The UI
We react to Apple's big news at WWDC, check in with Mike's explorations of Elixir, and talk some TypeScript. Plus Mike's battles with fan noise, and why he's doubling down on the eGPU lifestyle.
Jun 04, 2019•46 min
359: 7 Languages
Wes is back and Mike's got a few surprises in store, including a new view on Electron, a hot take on titles, and a programming challenge for the both of them. Plus when it's okay to lie to the compiler, what GitHub's Sponsors program means for open source, and your feedback.
May 28, 2019•44 min
358: Batteries are Leaking
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.
May 21, 2019•47 min
357: 3 OSes 1 GPU
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.
May 14, 2019•48 min
356: Fear, Uncertainty, and .NET
.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.
May 08, 2019•35 min
355: F# Shill
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.
May 02, 2019•1 hr 1 min
354: A Life of Learning
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!
Apr 25, 2019•46 min
353: A Week with WSL
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.
Apr 17, 2019•50 min
352: Self Driving Disaster
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.
Apr 09, 2019•50 min
351: Riding the Rails
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!
Apr 02, 2019•38 min
350: Rusty Stadia
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!
Mar 27, 2019•42 min
349: Their Rules, Your Choice
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!
Mar 19, 2019•45 min
348: Dependency Dangers
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.
Mar 12, 2019•40 min
347: Rusty Rubies
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.
Mar 05, 2019•47 min