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...
Feb 26, 2025•58 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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/emo...
Feb 19, 2025•43 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 va...
Feb 19, 2025•48 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 ...
Feb 19, 2025•48 min•Transcript available on Metacast Join us for an exciting episode of Flying High with Flutter as we sit down with Christopher Trudeau, the author of Django in Action. Christopher shares his journey into Django, explores how Django and Flutter can work together, and offers invaluable advice for developers building APIs for their Django apps. Timestamps: 00:00 Meet Christopher Trudeau 03:55 How Christopher got into Django 21:48 Django and Flutter 35:08 Advice for building APIs with Django 41:57 Closing discussion On the show: 🎙️ ...
Feb 19, 2025•44 min•Transcript available on Metacast Shelley Benhoff shares insights from her book Lead Developer Career Guide. Learn how to transition into leadership, manage conflict, balance professionalism, and showcase your skills. A must-watch for aspiring tech leaders! Timecodes: 00:00 - Meet Shelley Benhoff, author of *Lead Developer Career Guide* 04:15 - Steps to transition from developer to leadership 09:32 - Who is this path for? 16:27 - Navigating conflict as a leader 28:19 - Managing up 31:04 - Balancing friendliness and professionali...
Jan 08, 2025•55 min•Transcript available on Metacast Dive into the fascinating world of elliptic curve cryptography with Mike Rosing, author of Elliptic Curve Cryptography for Developers. In this episode, we explore how elliptic curves power modern encryption, their practical applications for developers, and even Mike's unique experiences working with particle accelerators. Whether you're a developer, crypto enthusiast, or just curious about cutting-edge tech, this episode is packed with insights you won’t want to miss! Timecodes: 00:00 – ...
Dec 31, 2024•40 min•Transcript available on Metacast Join Allen Wyma as he chats with Kevin Moore, Product Manager for the Dart & Flutter team, about the latest updates in Flutter Web, Dart language features, and more! This is an audio-only episode, perfect for your next coding break. Timecodes: 00:00 - Meet Kevin Moore, Product Manager of Dart & Flutter team 04:37 - Dash the mascot, Flutter & Dart discussion 12:56 - Dart - what kind of language is it? 20:01 - Macros 22:50 - WASM 30:56 - Hot code reload 34:48 - Multithreading 42:38 - C...
Nov 26, 2024•44 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, join returning guests Viktor Lidholt, founder of Serverpod, and Kilian Schulte, creator of Jaspr, as they share exciting updates on their projects, talk about integration package for Serverpod and Jaspr, and discuss all things Flutter. Tune in to learn how these tools can enhance your Flutter projects with seamless server-side and web capabilities. Timecodes: 0:00 - Meet Viktor Lidholt and Killian Schulte 07:29 - Exploring Jaspr and its modes 13:04 - Dive into Serverpod Cloud 20...
Oct 24, 2024•42 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of "Flying High with Flutter," Lucas Josefiak, CEO & Co-Founder of Widgetbook, returns to discuss the exciting updates from version 1.0 to 3.0. Learn about new features, pricing plans, and the journey ahead for Widgetbook. Timecodes: 00:00 - Guest Intro: Lucas Josefiak, CEO & Co-Founder 05:21 - Widgetbook Updates: 1.0 vs 3.0, Promotions, Hiring 16:24 - Features Presentation 31:21 - Pricing Structure: Free vs Paid Plans 35:19 - Journey and Next Steps On the show: �...
Sep 25, 2024•44 min•Transcript available on Metacast Join us for an insightful discussion with Dilion Nys, the founder of Celest, the Flutter cloud platform. Discover how Celest empowers developers to code their backend in Dart, accelerate Flutter app development, and seamlessly deploy updates. Tune in to explore the exciting features and capabilities of Celest that can take your app development to the next level! On the show: 🎙️ Host: Allen Wyma • twitter.com/allenwyma 🎙️ Guest: Dillion Nys • twitter.com/dillonthedev Resources: https://celest.d...
Mar 06, 2024•30 min•Transcript available on Metacast Allen interviews Viktor Lidholt, founder and lead of Serverpod - an open-source Dart backend for Flutter apps. Viktor discusses how Serverpod started and has grown supporting Flutter development. He shares updates since his last appearance including upcoming features and macro improvements. Listeners gain insights into Serverpod's hiring, standing out from competitors, and Viktor's background on the Flutter team at Google. Don't miss this look inside one of Flutter's defining bac...
Feb 07, 2024•51 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this Thanksgiving special of Flying High with Flutter, former Flutter team developer and Google engineer Matt Carroll joins the show. He discusses his journey since departing Google, including launching SuperDeclarative and leading Flutter Bounty Hunters, and shares insights into recent Flutter changes, his workday developing Flutter at Google, new Dart and Flutter features, competing frameworks, and future projects - providing a unique behind-the-scenes look at Flutter development from one o...
Nov 29, 2023•2 hr 32 min•Transcript available on Metacast Andreas Partenhauser from MediaMarktSaturn discusses MMS' transition to Flutter in late 2019. He covers their prior native development, current tech stack including Flutter usage, and the apps they manage. Andreas shares details on MMS' Flutter team size and hiring, involvement in meetups, and the company's future plans. Insights are provided on Flutter for web and how to apply for roles at MMS. As one of the largest retailers leveraging Flutter at scale, this podcast provides lesson...
Nov 16, 2023•44 min•Transcript available on Metacast Master error mitigation in Flutter as we dive into quality control, tools, and real-world insights with Jonas Uekötter from MediaMarketSaturn (MMS). Learn how to ensure smooth app experiences, explore Flutter Sentry for issue tracking, and discover effective strategies for dealing with errors. Tune in for expert advice on error monitoring and management in your Flutter projects. Timecodes: 0:00 - Guest Introduction - Jonas Uekötter - Flutter developer at MediaMarketSaturn (MMS) 0:36 - Quality co...
Nov 08, 2023•30 min•Transcript available on Metacast Get an insider's look at Flutter's thriving presence in China. In this episode, Flutter Developer Relations Engineer Bin Ma reveals the framework's extensive nationwide adoption, success stories, vibrant community, and future potential from his perspective within the region. Discover real use cases fueling Flutter's popularity, insights into its impact on Chinese app development, and what's next for this growing market. An impactful discussion provides a fascinating window in...
Oct 18, 2023•41 min•Transcript available on Metacast Join us for an informative episode as we explore the world of engaging presentations with FlutterDeck. Our guest, Mangirdas Kazlauskas, Google Developer Expert and the creator of FlutterDeck, shares the story behind its development and recent contributions to the project. Discover the main features of FlutterDeck, and learn how to use this powerful presentation tool effectively. Tune in for a live demo showcasing the features and the potential of FlutterDeck. Mangirdas also shares its multi-plat...
Aug 30, 2023•55 min•Transcript available on Metacast Discover the world of Flutter app security in our thrilling episode titled "How to Hack and How to Protect Flutter Apps," with special guest Tomáš Soukal, a seasoned Android developer and security consultant. Join us as we delve into the techniques hackers employ to compromise mobile Flutter apps, and learn crucial steps to fortify your app against these threats. Tomáš recently spoke at FlutterCon, providing valuable insights we'll be discussing. Don't miss out on this insightful...
Aug 23, 2023•51 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this week's episode, we had the pleasure of hosting Manuela Sakura Rommel, an accomplished Flutter Developer and recent speaker at FlutterCon. Manuela shared her expertise on accessibility in app development, discussing important topics such as guidelines, tools, and the significance of inclusive design. Join us as we explore the world of accessibility and gain valuable insights from Manuela's extensive knowledge on the topic. Don't miss this informative conversation on Flying Hig...
Aug 16, 2023•53 min•Transcript available on Metacast We were delighted to have Kendi J, a talented Flutter developer, join us on our show to discuss the fascinating world of augmented reality (AR). During the show, Kendi J presented her app and some code and discussed current AR implementations with Allen. She also shared tips for beginners on getting started with AR. They also talked about Flutter development in Kenya and greater Africa. Kendi J's insights and enthusiasm for AR technology made for an engaging and informative conversation. If ...
Aug 09, 2023•43 min•Ep 123•Transcript available on Metacast This episode we welcome the Flutter Competence Lead, Çağatay Ulusoy, and Staff Motion Designer, Maria Lomakina, both from Wolt, a leading food delivery app. They share their extensive experience using Flutter to create visually appealing and user-friendly UI components, including the revolutionary WoltModalSheet, designed with Wolt-grade quality. With multiple pages, motion animation for page transitions, and scrollable content within each page, the WoltModalSheet can revolutionize the use of Fl...
Aug 02, 2023•1 hr 15 min•Transcript available on Metacast Join us for an insightful episode featuring Alek Åström, Co-Founder at Done, as he shares his knowledge and experience on innovating with Flutter and Dart, building powerful apps for specific markets, and his expertise using Flutter at Done. In this episode, we dive deep into app development with an accomplished professional and gain valuable insights into using Flutter for service-based businesses. Don't miss out on this exciting episode and learn how to enhance your app development skills!...
Jul 27, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Ep 121•Transcript available on Metacast Hi everyone, we had a great time with Yulian Kuncheff. Yulian is a passionate software developer and is currently Server Infrastructure Engineer at Unity Technologies. Yulian will be sharing with us his insights and strategies on how to unlock the power of Unique Identifiers in Dart (UUID). Check out the episode and don't forget to share! Resources: https://pub.dev/packages/uuid https://github.com/daegalus https://www.linkedin.com/in/yuliankuncheff/ On the show: 🎙️ Host: Allen Wyma • https:...
Jul 19, 2023•46 min•Ep 120•Transcript available on Metacast Hi everyone! We had a great conversation with Saad Ardati and Birju Vachhani. Saad & Birju are both Senior Software Engineers at Codelessly, and they will share with us about Box Transform, a package that allows you to programmatically handle box resizing and dragging. Check out the episode and don't forget to share! Resources: https://pub.dev/packages/box_transform https://pub.dev/packages/flutter_box_transform https://github.com/hyper-designed/box_transform https://boxtransform.hyperde...
Jul 12, 2023•59 min•Ep 119•Transcript available on Metacast Hi everyone! We had a great conversation with Steve Hamblett. Steve is a long-time Dartisan and C/C++/C# developer and he will share with us about his package mqtt_client, a server and browser-based MQTT client for Dart supporting normal, secure sockets and websockets. Check out the episode and share your thoughts in the comment section below! Resources: http://www.darticulate.com/ https://github.com/shamblett https://dartlang-pub.appspot.com/publishers/darticulate.com/packages On the show: 🎙️ ...
Jul 05, 2023•56 min•Ep 118•Transcript available on Metacast Hi everyone! We had a great conversation with Dmitry Zhifarsky. Dmitry is a passionate Software Engineer and he will share with us about DCM, an advanced software analytics tool designed to assist Dart and Flutter developers in enhancing software quality through analysis and improvement. Check out the episode and share your thoughts in the comment section below! Resources: https://dcm.dev/ https://github.com/incendial https://www.linkedin.com/in/dmitry-zhifarsky-a30a87211/ On the show: 🎙️ Host:...
Jun 28, 2023•56 min•Ep 117•Transcript available on Metacast Hi everyone! We had a great conversation with Alexey Karapetov. Alexey is a Software Developer and is the creator of Cider (CI for Dart. Efficient Release), a command-line utility to automate package maintenance. Manipulates the changelog and pubspec.yaml. Check out the episode and share it with your friends! Resources: https://pub.dev/packages/cider https://github.com/f3ath Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FlyingHighWithFlutter On the show: 🎙️ Host: Allen Wyma • https://twitter.com/allenwyma �...
Jun 21, 2023•56 min•Transcript available on Metacast Hi everyone! We had a great conversation with Randal Schwartz. Randal is an esteemed Dart & Flutter Google Developer Expert and has also authored several books about Perl. Randal will be sharing his insights on Dart 3. Check out the episode and share it with your friends! Resources: https://fluttercommunity.social/@randalschwartz https://www.linkedin.com/in/randalschwartz/ https://www.patreon.com/FlyingHighWithFlutter On the show: 🎙️ Host: Allen Wyma • https://twitter.com/allenwyma 🎙️ Gues...
Jun 15, 2023•2 hr 36 min•Ep 115•Transcript available on Metacast Hi everyone! We had a great conversation with Omar Jennane. Omar, a medical student and open-source developer, will share with us about Modddels. This powerful code generator allows you to create self-validated models with compile-safe states, seamless failure handling, and easy unit-testing. Check out the episode and share it with your friends! Resources: https://pub.dev/packages/modddels https://github.com/CodingSoot On the show: 🎙️ Host: Allen Wyma • https://twitter.com/allenwyma 🎙️ Guest: ...
Jun 07, 2023•57 min•Ep 114•Transcript available on Metacast Hi everyone! We had a great conversation with Kilian Schulte. Kilian is a Flutter Developer and is back on the show to share version 3 of Dart_Mappable, a powerful data-class and serialization package for Dart. Check out the episode and share it with your friends! Resources: https://github.com/schultek https://www.linkedin.com/in/kilian-schulte/ On the show: 🎙️ Host: Allen Wyma • https://twitter.com/allenwyma 🎙️ Guest: Kilian Schulte • https://twitter.com/schultek_dev #apps #web #developer #so...
Jun 03, 2023•44 min•Ep 113•Transcript available on Metacast 
