Today’s guest is Florian Walther aka Coding In flow - a coding Youtuber & Podcaster. In this episode you’ll learn: • How he got into coding • Why he started his Youtube channel with no coding experience • Florian's thoughts on Jetpack compose • Why it's important to do things you actually you enjoy • and much more! Connect with Florian You can find Florian over on Twitter @codinginflow , on Instagram @codinginflow , you can find his Youtube channel @codinginflow , his twitch channel @ https:...
Jan 19, 2022•47 min•Season 2Ep. 3
In this episode you’ll learn: • How to identify a "bad" interviewer • My top strategies to perform well in a bad interview • How to provide value in the interview itself • and much more! 🤙🏽 Get in touch You can find your host, Rob J, on Twitter , Instagram , LinkedIn & at robj.me . You can also connect with like minded listeners on the community Slack . 💛 Leave a review If you're enjoying the show & want to support us head over to Apple Podcasts or Podchaser & leave us a review! Y...
Jan 12, 2022•11 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Today’s guest is Taylor Desseyn - the recruiter against recruiters & one of the coolest recruiters you'll ever meet. In this episode you’ll learn: • How to land your first software developer role with no experience • How to craft a winning CV or Resume • How to interview well • Our thoughts on take home tech tasks • and much more! Other Things Discussed in the Show • January CV Workshops Connect with Taylor You can find Taylor over on Twitter @tdesseyn , on Instagram @tdesseyn , on his websi...
Jan 05, 2022•51 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Season 2 is launching January 5th 2021! 🤙🏽 Get in touch You can find your host, Rob J, on Twitter , Instagram , LinkedIn & at robj.me . You can also connect with like minded listeners on the community Slack . 💛 Leave a review If you're enjoying the show & want to support us head over to Apple Podcasts or Podchaser & leave us a review! You can find the show notes for this episode here . Music by: Maccary Bay by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4010-maccary-...
Dec 31, 2021•2 min
Today's guest is João Dias - developer behind legendary Android automation app Tasker . In this episode we discuss: • Why he started developing apps • Quitting his job to earn a living as a full time independent developer • App monetization models • Deciding which features to build • The mess that is the Android permissions system • Working around OS restrictions • Dealing with negative reviews • Advice to aspiring developers on marketing their apps • and much much more! 🌎 Connect with João You...
Aug 11, 2021•45 min•Season 1Ep. 41
Today's guest is Vasiliy Zukanov - Freelance Android Veteran, Course Creator, Youtuber & Tech Blogger. In this episode we discuss: • How he became a freelancer • Finding & pricing projects • Self discipline • Creating courses • Tech blogging • His new membership programme • React Native vs Flutter • How the Oracle vs Google lawsuit could spell the end for Android • and much more! You can find the show notes for this episode @ CoffeeAndCodingPod.com/episode13 ~~~ 🔗 Connect with Vasiliy •...
Jul 21, 2021•1 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 40
Today's guest is Cyber Security Researcher and founder of the Cyber Security firm, Digital Interruption - Jahmel Harris. In this episode we discuss: • Mobile Cyber Secuirty • The main 3 attack vectors on a mobile app • Penetration testing mobile apps • How to protect your apps from being hacked • Android vs iOS Security • Rex - an automated vulnerability scanner for CI ~~~ Connect with Jahmel • LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jahmelharris/ • Twitter - https://twitter.com/JayHarris_Sec Res...
Jul 14, 2021•51 min•Season 1Ep. 39
Today's guest is serial app startup founder - Dan Burcaw. In this episode you'll learn: • What it was like working at Apple when the iPhone was released • What app development looked like in 2007 • How he launched one of the first app development studios ever • How he landed the NBA as an app client • and much much more! 🌎 Connect with Dan Burcaw You can find Dan on Instagram @burcaw , on Twitter @burcaw and on his website danburcaw.com 🤙🏽 Get in touch You can find your host, Rob J, on Twitte...
Jun 30, 2021•52 min•Season 1Ep. 38
In this episode I share with you my top 3 tips that I implemented to get one of my apps 100k installs in it's first 2 weeks! Top takeaways from this episode: • Tell your audience that the app exists • Avoid negative reviews by controlling the feedback loop • Ask for positive reviews strategically 🔎 Resources discussed in the show • Original Talk @ The Telegraph 🤙🏽 Get in touch You can find your host, Rob J, on Twitter , Instagram , LinkedIn & at robj.me . You can also connect with like mi...
Jun 23, 2021•16 min•Season 1Ep. 37
In this episode I share with you my top 3 tips to successfully deliver a freelance project. Top takeaways from this episode: • Understand the project before you commit • Structure the contract so there's no ambiguity • Set expectations up front so there's never any doubt about deliverables 🤙🏽 Get in touch You can find your host, Rob J, on Twitter , Instagram , LinkedIn & at robj.me . You can also connect with like minded listeners on the community Slack . 💛 Leave a review If you're enjoyi...
Jun 16, 2021•18 min•Season 1Ep. 36
Today's guest is Programming Mentor, App Developer & Social Media Expert - Phillip Lackner. In this episode we discuss: • How to grow your developer brand on Instagram • The benefits of having a social media presence as a developer • His top tips to grow your following • and much much more! 🌎 Connect with Phillip Lackner You can find Phillip on Instagram @philipplackner_official , on Youtube @philipplackner and on his website pl-coding.com 🤙🏽 Get in touch You can find your host, Rob J, on...
Jun 09, 2021•32 min•Season 1Ep. 35
Today's guest is Featured Android Developer @ Trivago - David Odari. In this episode we discuss: • How he got featured in the official Android Developer video series • The hiring process when moving to another country for a visa sponsored role • The importance of having your own personal app portfolio • and much much more! 🌎 Connect with David Odari You can find David on LinkedIn and on Twitter @_davidodari 🔎 Resources discussed in the show • Android Developer Video featuring David 🤙🏽 Get in...
Jun 02, 2021•31 min•Season 1Ep. 34
Today's guest is Ted Harrington, Cyber Security Expert & Author of the #1 bestseller "Hackable: How to do Application Security Right" In this episode we discuss: • His origins in Cyber Security • How his team hacked medical devices • How secure is your smartphone • How to think like a hacker • The book writing process • the Blockchain Bandit • and much much more! 🌎 Connect with Ted Harrington You can find Ted on LinkedIn and at his website TedHarrington.com 🔎 Resources discussed in the sho...
May 26, 2021•53 min•Season 1Ep. 33
Today's guest is Eran Boudjnah, Lead Android Consultant & Co-Author of the book "How to Build Android Apps with Kotlin". In this episode we discuss: • How he started developing at 6 years old!! • Why he only works freelance • The challenges of getting a mortgage as a contractor • The writing process behind his new book • The problem with Google's apps • and much much more! 🌎 Connect with Eran Boudjnah You can find Eran on LinkedIn or on his blog Optimisingmylife.com 🔎 Resources discussed i...
May 19, 2021•38 min•Season 1Ep. 32
In this episode I discuss: • What's wrong with most developer CV's • How to craft your CV to land the interview • Why you should delete your personal statement ASAP • What to write when you have no experience • and more! 🤙🏽 Get in touch You can find your host, Rob J, on Twitter , Instagram , LinkedIn & at robj.me . You can also connect with like minded listeners on the community Slack . 💛 Leave a review If you're enjoying the show & want to support us head over to Apple Podcasts or Po...
May 12, 2021•17 min•Season 1Ep. 31
Today's guest is Greg Edwards, the CEO at cyber security company CryptoStopper. In this episode we discuss: • His origins in Cyber Security • How SMS 2 Factor Authentication is fundamentally broken • How Apple was recently held to ransom • Mobile devices as attack vectors • The future of ransomware on mobile • How to write secure code • Getting into the hackers mindset • and much much more! 🌎 Connect with Greg Edwards You can find Greg on LinkedIn and you can find Cryptostopper on Twitter or @ ...
May 05, 2021•46 min•Season 1Ep. 30
Today's guest is Teresa Wu - Head of Android Engineering at Tide. In this episode we discuss: • BDD - What is it, How to do it & Why it's useful • Why she left contract work for a permanent job • What being Lead Engineer entails • Becoming a T Shaped Developer • Her thoughts on Flutter • and much much more! 🌎 Connect with Teresa You can find Teresa on Twitter @teresa_wyy , on Medium & on LinkedIn 🔎 Resources discussed in the show • Teresa's Talk at Mobile London • Episode 19 with Simon...
Apr 28, 2021•46 min•Season 1Ep. 29
In this episode you'll hear me on the Mentoring Developer's Podcast, talking about: • My journey as a freelancer • My advice to new or aspiring software engineers • How I passed on the chance to be part of a startup that could have made him a millionaire • and much more! Find the original episode on the Mentoring Developer's Podcast 🤙🏽 Get in touch You can find your host, Rob J, on Twitter , Instagram , LinkedIn & at robj.me . You can also connect with like minded listeners on the communit...
Apr 21, 2021•40 min
In this episode I discuss: • Why releasing your own apps appeals to recruiters • The benefits of experiencing the entire development lifecycle • My own experience of releasing my own apps • How to leverage your own apps to teach yourself new technologies • and more! 🤙🏽 Get in touch You can find your host, Rob J, on Twitter , Instagram , LinkedIn & at robj.me . You can also connect with like minded listeners on the community Slack . 💛 Leave a review If you're enjoying the show & want t...
Apr 14, 2021•19 min•Season 1Ep. 28
In this episode I discuss: • My top tips & advice when interviewing • How to deal with bad interviewers • How to stand out during the interview process • Why I don't advocate for technical tests • and more! 🤙🏽 Get in touch You can find your host, Rob J, on Twitter , Instagram , LinkedIn & at robj.me . You can also connect with like minded listeners on the community Slack . 💛 Leave a review If you're enjoying the show & want to support us head over to Apple Podcasts or Podchaser &a...
Jan 20, 2021•15 min•Season 1Ep. 27
In this episode I discuss: • How to get your CV ready to make the switch • How to get your LinkedIn noticed by recruiters • My favorite hack for leveraging recruiters • My top tips for crushing at interviews • and more! 🤙🏽 Get in touch You can find your host, Rob J, on Twitter , Instagram , LinkedIn & at robj.me . You can also connect with like minded listeners on the community Slack . 💛 Leave a review If you're enjoying the show & want to support us head over to Apple Podcasts or Pod...
Jan 06, 2021•15 min•Season 1Ep. 26
Today's guest is Timirah James - Software Engineer, iOS Developer, Tech Evangelist, Musician & Founder of Technigal In this episode we discuss: • How she went from musical child star to software engineer • Her thoughts on higher education in tech • Why she started Technigal • Her thoughts on Freelancing vs Employment • Why she transitioned to freelancing during Covid • and much much more! 🌎 Connect with Timirah You can find Timirah on Twitter @TimirahJ , on Instagram , on Spotify , on her w...
Dec 09, 2020•1 hr 18 min•Season 1Ep. 25
Today's guest is Tracy Lee - Serial Entrepreneur & founder of Coding Consultancy This Dot Labs In this episode we discuss: • Starting businesses • Being a serial entrepeneur • What startup life in the Bay Area is actually like • ThisDot • and much much more! 🌎 Connect with Tracy Lee You can find Tracy on Twitter @ladyleet & you find This Dot Labs @thisdot.co 🌎 Connect with Mitch You can find Mitch on Youtube @ youtube.com/codingwithmitch & on Twitter @mitch_tabian 🤙🏽 Get in touch...
Nov 23, 2020•33 min•Season 1Ep. 24
Today's guest is app development studio founder, Adedayo Omosanya. In this episode we discuss: • How he started his app development studio • Finding his first clients • His hiring process & finding the right developers • How he communicates with clients • and much much more! 🌎 Connect with Adedayo You can find Adedayo on LinkedIn & you can find his app studio @ ingenious-app-studios.co.uk 🤙🏽 Get in touch You can find your host, Rob J, on Twitter , Instagram , LinkedIn & at robj.me...
Nov 16, 2020•25 min•Season 1Ep. 23
Today's guest is Veteran turned Cyber Security Expert - Jon Helmus. In this episode we discuss: • How he got into Cyber Security • The difference between Government Cyber vs Commercial • What his day to day looks like • What is Red Teaming • Vulnerabilities of third party developer tools like Firebase • and much much more! 🌎 Connect with Jon You can find Jon on Twitter @Moos1e_Moose , on LinkedIn & on his website . 🔎 Resources discussed in the show • Aws Pen Testing book • Wireshark • Secu...
Nov 09, 2020•52 min•Season 1Ep. 22
Today's episode is a rebroadcast of my recent appearance on the Code Story podcast, hosted by Noah Labhart (guest on episode 10 of this show). The interview is focused on one of my most popular apps, ReadItToMe, and my journey through building that app in 2011 as a newbie android developer to where it's at today. 🌎 Connect with Noah You can find Noah on LinkedIn & on his website @ noahlabhart.com. 🔎 Resources discussed in the show • CodeStory • ReadItToMe (my app) 🤙🏽 Get in touch You can...
Nov 05, 2020•42 min
Today's guest is João Dias - developer behind legendary Android automation app Tasker . In this episode we discuss: • Why he started developing apps • Quitting his job to earn a living as a full time independent developer • App monetization models • Deciding which features to build • The mess that is the Android permissions system • Working around OS restrictions • Dealing with negative reviews • Advice to aspiring developers on marketing their apps • and much much more! 🌎 Connect with João You...
Oct 27, 2020•46 min•Season 1Ep. 21
Today's guest is Benedict Seyer - co-founder of IAP price optimization tool Mage In this episode we discuss: • What the most popular apps on the store have in common • What part app reviews play in store ranking • What is dynamic pricing • How Mage works • How you might be losing out on 20% more revenue by sticking with static pricing • Launching on Product Hunt • and much much more! 🌎 Connect with Benedict You can find Benedict on Twitter @SeyerBenedict 🔎 Resources discussed in the show • Mag...
Oct 21, 2020•35 min•Season 1Ep. 20
Today's guest is Simon Lightfoot - Flutter Developer & CTO of Dev Angels London In this episode we discuss: • His software engineering journey to Flutter • What Flutter is • How it works under the hood • Why it's better than Native apps • The ONE drawback it has • The future of Flutter Development • and much much more! 🌎 Connect with Simon You can find Simon on Twitter @devangelslondon & you find his development agency at devangels.london 🔎 Resources discussed in the show • The video v...
Oct 14, 2020•59 min•Season 1Ep. 19
Today's guest is Olivier Bloch - Principal Program Manager for Microsoft Azure . In this episode we discuss: • His journey from embedded software to iOT • What IOT actually is • What it can be used for • Interesting products using it today • How the cloud factors into IOT products • Small ML (Machine Learning) • The future of IOT • and much much more! 🌎 Connect with Olivier You can find Olivier on Twitter @OBloch & you find the IOT show he hosts on Youtube . 🔎 Resources discussed in the sh...
Oct 07, 2020•51 min•Season 1Ep. 18
