Phil Nash joins Chris and Josey again, this time to look at working with code dependencies in svn, git, and discuss various package managers. The trio depend on puns, dad jokes, and more to figure out once and for all how to handle dependency hell. TOPICS Binaries vs source code references DLL Hell C++ and Package Managers Migrations between source control Package Managers Diamond Dependency Problem ...and so much more! MUSIC FROM THE CCMIXTER COMMUNITY Snazzy Intro: On Top of the World by texas...
Mar 13, 2020•1 hr 2 min
In part 1 , we discussed code migrations. This time Chris and Josey discuss other types of migrations including ALM, Infrastructure, and more. TOPICS Why do migrations happen? Who is impacted? What is the first step? What types of migrations are there? ...and so much more MUSIC FROM THE CCMIXTER COMMUNITY Snazzy Intro: On Top of the World by texasradiofish (c) copyright 2015 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/texasradiofish/50...
Mar 06, 2020•56 min
Chris and Josey discuss bug bounty programs, actions to take if randomly stumbling upon a security vulnerability, reporting pros/cons, and a lot more. Is the answer really black and white, or is it all grey? TOPICS What is a bug bounty program When and how should you report discovered potential attack vectors or security vulnerabilities Mental and moral exercises discussing the potential pros/cons of reporting or not Is the answer to handling a report really a black and white issue? Or is it mor...
Feb 28, 2020•1 hr 1 min
Chris and Josey tackle the topic of running your own IT company in a time where the industry is influenced by challenges like IR35 and working from home. Is there a difference between finding clients as a contractor or service provider? How do you find clients? Where is the line drawn between helping and hiring? How important is follow ups? ...and much more! MUSIC FROM THE CCMIXTER COMMUNITY Snazzy Intro: On Top of the World by texasradiofish (c) copyright 2015 Licensed under a Creative Commons ...
Feb 21, 2020•56 min
Phil Nash joins Chris and Josey to discuss test driven development. What is it? What is the difference between BDD and TDD? Are there other xDDs? What does Fractal have to do with it? Tune in to find out! TOPICS What is TDD? Is there a difference between test driven development and test driven design? What is BDD? What are some benefits? Is it worth it? ...and a whole lot more! MUSIC FROM THE CCMIXTER COMMUNITY Snazzy Intro: On Top of the World by texasradiofish (c) copyright 2015 Licensed under...
Feb 07, 2020•1 hr 6 min
Andy Morrell joins Chris and Josey this week to discuss how to stay relevant as a developer. Is the answer learning by osmosis? Ancient blood rituals? Listen to find out! TOPICS Whether permie or freelance, stagnation happens. How to avoid it. Learning lessons Taking on new technologies and frameworks How your type of job, and work culture, can impact your ability to stay relevant ...and so much more! MUSIC FROM THE CCMIXTER COMMUNITY Snazzy Intro: On Top of the World by texasradiofish (c) copyr...
Jan 24, 2020•1 hr 6 min
The first show of 2020 is all about us! Chris and Josey share news about what is coming in the new year and some information about a rebrand. TOPICS What are our goals? What is DNI Stream? What is Documentation Not Included? What is Development Now Included? What is Developers Natter Internally? ...and some more exciting news! MUSIC FROM THE CCMIXTER COMMUNITY Snazzy Intro: On Top of the World by texasradiofish (c) copyright 2015 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) ...
Jan 10, 2020•1 hr 2 min
In a special 2 hour episode, Chris and Josey are joined by Jamie from the donetcoreshow to discuss one of the biggest topics we've tried to avoid this year; IR35. What is it? Does it impact freelancers? Contractors? What happens when the gloves come off and the team has their say? TOPICS What is IR35? Who is impacted by it? How do you know if you are caught, or not? What impact is this having right now on contractors and freelancers in the IT world? ...and a whole lot more. After all this is a s...
Dec 13, 2019•2 hr 5 min
Joe Atkinson and Gordon Johnston from Lineup Ninja join Josey and Chris to talk about the reality gap that startups run into when launching. TOPICS From idea to startup formation: what, when, why? Working with accelerators Working with the first clients / customers The benefits and challenges of co-founding ...and so much more! MUSIC FROM THE CCMIXTER COMMUNITY Snazzy Intro: On Top of the World by texasradiofish (c) copyright 2015 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0)...
Dec 06, 2019•1 hr
Chris is joined by Steve Collins to talk about the wonderful world of configuration files. What wonders do they hold? How many configuration files does it take to setup an application? How to handle secure connection information across environments? And is it really worth it? TOPICS How many configuration files does it take to setup an application? And is it really worth it? How to store passwords? Private API keys? Configurations across environments (local, dev, staging, prod, etc)... ...and mo...
Nov 29, 2019•1 hr 1 min
Chris and Josey add Schedule 1 to their contract podcast. What should you NOT include in your contracts? Vacations? Job Titles? Bananas? What is IR35? Did we really go there this episode? Listen in to find out! TOPICS What should you NOT include in your contract? Should contracts be different for permament employees and contractors? What types of contractors are there? ...and even more questions from our live audience! MUSIC FROM THE CCMIXTER COMMUNITY Snazzy Intro: On Top of the World by texasr...
Nov 15, 2019•58 min
Our Freelance / Contractor series continues as we turn our eyes to contracts. Chris and Josey get down into the nitty gritty about what a contract is, what should be in it, and what should not, and of course, remind you that they are not lawyers. WE ARE NOT SOLICITORS / LAWYERS! Nothing we say should be construed as legal advice, and we take no responsibility for any actions you take regarding the examples, opinions and advice we provide here. Always consult a solicitor regarding your contracts,...
Nov 08, 2019•56 min
Documentation Not Included is now older, though perhaps not wiser. Chris and Josey discuss the past year and reveal secrets about the upcoming future! TOPICS The Past The Present The Future MUSIC FROM THE CCMIXTER COMMUNITY Snazzy Intro: On Top of the World by texasradiofish (c) copyright 2015 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/texasradiofish/50478 Ft: John Fletcher, Patricia Edwards, ElRon XChile, Speck, alexplaysguitar Live ...
Oct 25, 2019•1 hr 8 min
Gordon joins Chris again, this time as A Time To Change Champion, to look at impostor syndrome and more! TOPICS What is impostor syndrome? What can cause it? How can you work with, or deal with it? MUSIC FROM THE CCMIXTER COMMUNITY Snazzy Intro: On Top of the World by texasradiofish (c) copyright 2015 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/texasradiofish/50478 Ft: John Fletcher, Patricia Edwards, ElRon XChile, Speck, alexplaysguit...
Oct 18, 2019•1 hr 1 min
TOPICS Full Stack Website Development Static Site Generators Content Management Systems ABOUT OUR GUEST Jamie Taylor is a .Net Developer that hosts his own podcast that focusses on everything .Net Core. Check him out below: Twitter: @dotnetcore.show .Net Core Show: https://dotnetcore.show/ Personal Website: https://about.me/thejamietaylor Company Website: https://rjj-software.co.uk/ MUSIC FROM THE CCMIXTER COMMUNITY Snazzy Intro: On Top of the World by texasradiofish (c) copyright 2015 Licensed ...
Oct 04, 2019•1 hr 4 min
Bjørn Reiten joins Chris and Josey to discuss working with prprietary tools. Can they stay on topic or will the desire to dig into PLC programming take over the show? TOPICS Working with proprietary tools Working with standards ...and anything else would be telling! MUSIC FROM THE CCMIXTER COMMUNITY Snazzy Intro: On Top of the World by texasradiofish (c) copyright 2015 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/texasradiofish/50478 Ft...
Sep 26, 2019•58 min
Mark Walsh is back, and this time it's all about Agile methodologies. What is it? Is anyone truely using it? Did you know there is an Agile Manifesto? That and more this episode! TOPICS Agile Manifesto Can companies be truely 100% Agile? What is Kanban? Scrum? Scrumban? Kanum? ...and so much more! MUSIC FROM THE CCMIXTER COMMUNITY Snazzy Intro: On Top of the World by texasradiofish (c) copyright 2015 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.o...
Sep 19, 2019•58 min
It's all about the Art of Networking, and no, we’re not talking about computers, LANs, and WANs. This show is all about about human - or business - networking. Is it worth it? A waste of time and/or money? Sarah Phipps joins Chris and Josey this week to discuss all things involving human networking. TOPICS Different types of networking The costs, both in time and money Do we need to network? Should employees of larger companies network (question from our live audience) How to get started ....and...
Sep 05, 2019•1 hr 6 min
Chris uses agents and recruiters. Josey has not used them, and only seen the ugly side from others. This week, Cameron MacGrain from HarveyNash joins the team to help peel back the layers on working with agents and recuiters as developer consultants and freelancers. Can we keep IR35 out of the discussion? TOPICS How can agents help? Should you let them change your CV or resume? Tips on getting the most out of having an agent or recruiter. The RTFM ...and more! MUSIC FROM THE CCMIXTER COMMUNITY S...
Aug 29, 2019•58 min
Sam Strauss joins Chris and Josey bringing new insight to what is team culture, how to form it, and most importantly, how to survive it! TOPICS What is team culture? How to form a positive team culture... Managerial styles (being macro/micro) How to survive team culture ...and more! LINKS ...coming soon MUSIC FROM THE CCMIXTER COMMUNITY Snazzy Intro: On Top of the World by texasradiofish (c) copyright 2015 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmi...
Aug 23, 2019•1 hr 5 min
Mark Walsh joins Josey and Chris to discuss the "joys" found in doing a code migration. It's all fun and games right? TOPICS Why would a code migration be needed? What challenges are there? Is it pure lunacy? ...and more? LINKS https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-lB74Zg3QSw: Legacy Code: Big Rewrite or Progressive Rejuvenation? - Uberto Barbini | #LeadDevLondon 2018 MUSIC FROM THE CCMIXTER COMMUNITY Snazzy Intro: On Top of the World by texasradiofish (c) copyright 2015 Licensed under a Creative Com...
Aug 15, 2019•59 min
Chris is joined by one of our regular guests, Anthony Keenan, to discuss the employee's perspective on contractors, freelancers, and more. Can Chris keep the topic of IR35 out of the discussion? Listen in to find out! TOPICS Freelancer? Contractor? Just what are they? Company policies on interactions with these wraithlike individuals Maybe IR35? Maybe not? Saying no... it's more than just a word. It defines roles ...and so much more MUSIC FROM THE CCMIXTER COMMUNITY Snazzy Intro: On Top of the W...
Aug 08, 2019•59 min
Chris and Josey debate the pros and cons of being contractors and freelancers who work from home. After all, it's all fun and games right? TOPICS Can you really get more work done? Can clients trust you? Is your work depriortised compaired to those on site? Is it for everyone? ...and so much more MUSIC FROM THE CCMIXTER COMMUNITY Snazzy Intro: On Top of the World by texasradiofish (c) copyright 2015 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.or...
Aug 01, 2019•57 min
Can Chris and Josey prevent scope creep during their episode on scope creep? TOPICS What is Scope Creep? What causes it? How to handle it as a project manager How to handle it as someone with no control of the project itself Other strange tales from the world of project management... MUSIC FROM THE CCMIXTER COMMUNITY Snazzy Intro: On Top of the World by texasradiofish (c) copyright 2015 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/texas...
Jul 18, 2019•1 hr 5 min
Chris and Josey continue their discussion about being fired as contractors/freelancers/company. This time, it's all about how to handle it and use it to better yourself, your company, and your relationships with your clients...and yes, we even mean the ones who fired you. TOPICS Recap of Part 1 Client intereaction Perspective Personal Reflections Lessons Learned and more! MUSIC FROM THE CCMIXTER COMMUNITY Snazzy Intro: On Top of the World by texasradiofish (c) copyright 2015 Licensed under a Cre...
Jul 11, 2019•1 hr 5 min
The team have a real accountant join them this week. Chris finds himself shocked about regulations. Josey explains the dangers of relying on word of mouth. And our guest, Simon Young proves that accountants do indeed have a sense of humor...and so much more! TOPICS When should you register a company IR35 How to get good accounting advice Questions to ask your accountant ....and more. MUSIC FROM THE CCMIXTER COMMUNITY Snazzy Intro: On Top of the World by texasradiofish (c) copyright 2015 Licensed...
Jul 04, 2019•1 hr 6 min
Owain Williams has lived and breathed C#. So what made him want to look at Python? The DNIStream team looks at what it is like to learn a second programming language, and even get into a debate about the very definition of the term "language". TOPICS What is the definition of language? Why python? What is special about it? The real pros about having more than one language in your toolkit ...and more! LINKS Pragmatic Programmer Beta (20th Anniversary edition) Python Tutorial for Beginners - Mosh ...
Jun 27, 2019•1 hr
Josey and Chris both found themselves on the freelance/contractor chopping block this past month. With the experience still fresh in both their minds, they explore various reasons a company/freelancer/contractor can find themselves removed from a contract early and reveal just what they think about being fired. Listen to us roar! TOPICS Project Shifts Budget Cuts Is the word "Fired" evil? ..and more! MUSIC FROM THE CCMIXTER COMMUNITY Snazzy Intro: On Top of the World by texasradiofish (c) copyri...
Jun 20, 2019•59 min
Chris and Josey start the Freelance version of Documentation Not Included with a Primer on topics that will discussed. TOPICS To certify, or not to certify Clients Finances Legals ..and oh so much more! MUSIC FROM THE CCMIXTER COMMUNITY Snazzy Intro: On Top of the World by texasradiofish (c) copyright 2015 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/texasradiofish/50478 Ft: John Fletcher, Patricia Edwards, ElRon XChile, Speck, alexplay...
May 30, 2019•1 hr 3 min
Anthony join Chris and Josey again, this time to share strange and funny stories from the dev and tech world. Bit thanks to our listens who sent in their own horror stories! TOPICS Cat Litter is useful! Dr Who? Mt Sebok Git what? .. and much more! MUSIC FROM THE CCMIXTER COMMUNITY Snazzy Intro: On Top of the World by texasradiofish (c) copyright 2015 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/texasradiofish/50478 Ft: John Fletcher, Pa...
May 23, 2019•1 hr 2 min
