373: Interactive Investigations

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373: Interactive Investigations

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Sep 2, 2019

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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.

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Sep 2, 2019

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A weekly talk show taking a pragmatic look at the art and business of Software Development and the world of technology.

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Sour Apple | CR 59: A compromise at Apple turns Mike’s week upside down. Reeling from the setback we dig into Mike’s concerns with Canonical’s crowd sourced Ubuntu Edge phone. by Coder Radio
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Baby Got Backend | CR 73: From backups to deployment, we go back to the backend! The new solutions giving us the opportunity to reconsider the infrastructure around our projects. Plus gearing up for 64bit development, and much more. by Coder Radio
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Two French Presses | CR 79: After discussing our caffeine regimes, we take a crack at getting Q&A right. We’ll share some personal experiences with Q&A gone wrong, and our tips for fixing it. Plus a look back at one of the giant’s shoulders developers stand on today. by Coder Radio
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Persona Non Grata | CR 92: We embrace Daylight saving time with a special call-in edition of Coder Radio. We discuss DRM, feedback, Mozilla’s Persona being put out to pasture and much more! by Coder Radio
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The Freelancer Dilemma | CR 81: The guys take some calls and discuss a wide range of great topics. From workspace setups, developer hardware, C vs C++, and the real problems facing contract programmers. Plus a batch of your feedback, the best editor ever (for Windows), and more! by Coder Radio
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