Best Ross Philippe Podcasts (2026)

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257 - Future of AndroidDev in an AI world with Vinay Gaba 47:39

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10M ago47:39

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Join us as we talk with Vinay Gaba, Android GDE and leading voice in Android development, about the future of the field. Vinay shares insights from interviews with top Android devs on their three-year predictions, and offers his own perspective. We cover AI's impact, evolving development roles, and crucial future skills. You can find the full shown…

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256 - Rapid prototyping with Kotlin 21:37

11M ago21:37

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In this episode, we dive into the power of rapid prototyping for Android developers using Kotlin. We explore how this crucial skill can impress stakeholders, accelerate your workflow, and help you stay ahead in today's fast-paced tech landscape. We'll cover use cases across scripting, web development (with Ktor & HTMX), mobile apps (Jetpack Compose…

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255 - Data Oriented Programming 31:32

11M ago31:32

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In this episode, we dive into the programming paradigm — Data Oriented Programming (DOP) and why making data the star can simplify your code. Learn how well-modeled data reduces defensive logic, prevents invalid states, and keeps your apps stable. We’ll also contrast DOP with Object Oriented Programming (OOP) and Functional Programming (FP), sharin…

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254 - 8× faster 5× memory savings with Dan Rusu’s Immutable Arrays 49:16

1y ago49:16

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In this episode, discover how Dan Rusu’s pods4k Immutable Arrays library can deliver 2–8× speed boosts and 5× lower memory usage in Kotlin/Android apps. We first revisit the fundamentals of autoboxing/unboxing and immutability to understand their impact on performance. Then we hear from Dan himself on his library, motiviations for building it, how …

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253 - logcat - a new look at logging with Piwai from Square 40:30

1y ago40:30

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Kaushik looks at a new logging library from Square called logcat. He starts by seeing how the popular Timber library does it along with the benefits. He then interviews Pierre-Yves Ricau (Piwai) of Square, the creator of logcat, to explore its origins and advantages. You can find the full shownotes over at fragmentedpodcast.com. Show Notes Timber l…

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252 - Everyone needs a starter template 24:44

1y ago24:44

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In this episode of Fragmented, Kaushik dives into the importance of creating your own starter template to streamline app development and minimize decision fatigue. He shares insights from his own starter template - Playground Android. Looking to the future, JetBrains has an exciting tool called Amper that might make all of this much easier. Kaushik…

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251- There's a new king in DI town 18:22

1y ago18:22

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In this episode, Kaushik explores the evolution of dependency injection (DI) in Android development. Dagger has been the de-facto solution for DI in Android but there might be a new king in DI-town. He also chats with friend of the show and dependency injection expert Ralf Wondratschek for a final gut check. Shownotes: https://fragmentedpodcast.com…

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250 - Bittersweet beginnings 34:06

1y ago34:06

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We're back from the hiatus with our SemiQuicentennial episode! With the momentous 250 comes some big announcements and a shift in the way we do things. Listen to find out the details! Shownotes: https://fragmentedpodcast.com/episodes/250By Donn Felker, Kaushik Gopal

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Does Weightlifting Help Women Lose Weight? 23:39

1+ y ago23:39

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If you’re looking to lose weight, you may wonder which type of workout will best help you shed those pounds, and you may have looked into weightlifting for women. This podcast explains whether weightlifting helps women lose weight, along with other helpful tips. For more help and advice on getting fit and losing weight you can join my Get Fit Lose …

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249 - Java and the JDK: Powering the Android Landscape with Michael Bailey 54:54

2+ y ago54:54

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In this episode of our podcast, we explore the diverse landscape of Java versions within the Android ecosystem. Our guest is Michael Bailey, a seasoned Java expert who has been a frequent presence on our show since the early days of our podcast. We kick off with a solid foundation, discussing the differences between JDK and JRE, as well as the dist…

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248 - Feature Flags & A/B Testing: A Deep Dive with Ishan Khanna 1:05:44

2+ y ago1:05:44

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In this edition of Fragmented, we're thrilled to host Ishan Khanna, a software engineer at Tinder who possesses great enthusiasm for feature flags and A/B testing. Donn discusses why he invited Ishan on the show, highlighting Ishan's passion for feature flagging and A/B testing. The conversation kicks off with an insightful story from Ishan about f…

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247: The Art of App Modularization with Siggi Jonsson 1:06:00

2+ y ago1:06:00

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In this episode, we talk to, Siggi Jonsson. Siggi helps guide us through the complex and often confusing world of Android app modularization. Our conversation will begin by shedding light on the importance of modularization, what triggers the need for breaking projects into multiple modules, and how modularization relates to team size, feature team…

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246 - Dependency Injection: Kotlin Inject with Fred Porciúncula 55:32

2+ y ago55:32

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In this podcast episode, we have the pleasure to host Fred Porciúncula, a Google Developer Expert (GDE) known for his work with Kotlin Inject and his invaluable contributions to the Android development community. Fred offers his expertise on Dependency Injection (DI), Kotlin Multiplatform (KMP), and how they intersect. We kick off the conversation …

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245: Treehouse, Redwood and Zipline with Colin White 54:47

2+ y ago54:47

54:47

In this episode, Donn and Kaushik talk to an old friend of the show, Colin White, about Treehouse, a combination of the Redwood and Zipline libraries. Colin is a Staff Engineer at Cash App (Block). Redwood is a multiplatform Compose library that allows you to target multiple UI toolkits on various native platforms. Ultimately this allows you to sha…

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244: Reviving Our Passion for Android Development 9:34

2+ y ago9:34

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In this episode, Donn and Kaushik announce that they are steering the podcast back into Android waters. In other words, the Fragmented Podcast is returning to its roots ... we're back to being a 100% Android Development focused show. We're glad to have you as a listener, here's to the future of Android Development. 🚀 AndroidJobs.IO Job postings are…

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243: Mastering the Art of Switching Careers in Tech with Dan Lew 48:22

2+ y ago48:22

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In this episode, Donn and Kaushik talk to long-time friend Dan Lew about his recent career switch from Android developer to TypeScript/Node.js/Progressive Web App Developer (and more). It's an interesting discussion that covers ... Why Dan decided to leave the Android world The challenges he faced when he moved from one tech stack to another How to…

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242 - Kotlin Code Formatting with ktfmt and spotless 39:59

3y ago39:59

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In this episode, Donn and Kaushik talk about one of the age old bike shedding topics - code formatting, and how you can solve it with automation and tools. Code formatting can turn into an endless debate amongst peers and teams, and what Kaushik and Donn have found is that this can be delegated to a tool and automated. Freeing you and your team of …

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241: The Pressure to Ship. Fear, Uncertainty and Doubt 45:17

3y ago45:17

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In this episode, Donn and Kaushik talk about the fear of shipping, some impostor syndrome and how it contributes to uncertainty and doubt in your capabilities as a software developer. Recently Donn embarked on a mission to come up with an idea and ship it within 24 hours (which he did do). The end result was a net benefit of confidence, speed and s…

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240: Important Kotlin Constructs 55:12

3y ago55:12

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In this episode, Donn and Kaushik talk about 5 new-ish Kotlin constructs that you might not be aware of. The constructs that they talk about are: fun interface (SAM - Single Abstract Method), and they juxtapose them vs function types type alias import alias value class data object You'll learn what they are, how you can use them and when or when yo…

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239: Require PR Reviews with CODEOWNERS 12:04

3y ago12:04

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In this short episode, Donn talks about the CODEOWNERS file and how it can help you ensure teams review the code that they are responsible for before merging. The CODEOWNERS file is a file that you drop into the root of your project (or into the /docs or .github/ directory) that tells GitHub (or whatever git host you're using) to require a review f…

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Is It Possible to Target Fat Loss to Specific Body Parts? 26:04

3y ago26:04

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Almost everyone would like to change certain parts of their body. The waistline, thighs, butt and arms are common areas in which people tend to store excess body fat. Achieving change through diet and exercise takes time and effort, leaving those who desire a quick fix in search of a faster solution. Targeted fat loss, also known as “spot reduction…

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238: How to Land a Job (if you got laid off or if you're just starting out) 26:59

3y ago26:59

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In this episode, Donn talks about the tips and tricks he's used over the last 20 years of consulting, freelancing and working full time to find jobs and new opporftunities. We're hoping some of these tips help those affected by the recent tech layoffs. These are tips that Donn still uses to this day. They work wonders to help you land a job quickly…

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How Long Does It Take to Lose Weight? 30:08

3y ago30:08

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Whether you want to lose weight for a special occasion or simply improve your health, weight loss is a common goal. To set realistic expectations, you may want to know what a healthy weight loss rate is. This podcast explains the factors that affect how long it may take you to lose weight. For more help and advice on getting fit and losing weight y…

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237: Compose vs XML - Which one should you learn as an Android Dev? 40:18

3y ago40:18

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In this episode, Donn and Kaushik talk about their thoughts on Jetpack Compose and XML for Android layouts and which one you should learn first. As with every conversation in tech ... it depends on what you're trying to do, where you are at in your career, what the company is doing and more. Donn and Kaushik go into both of their thought processes …

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10 Common Mistakes When Trying to Lose Weight 28:30

3y ago28:30

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Losing weight can be challenging for some people. Sometimes you might feel like you’re making healthy lifestyle choices, yet you’re still not getting the results you want. You may, in fact, be following misguided or outdated advice. This may prevent you from seeing the changes you’re looking for. Here are 10 common mistakes people make when trying …

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6 Simple Ways to Lose Belly Fat - Based on Science 30:29

3y ago30:29

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Losing abdominal fat, or belly fat, is a common weight loss goal. Abdominal fat is a particularly harmful type. Research suggests strong links with diseases like type 2 diabetes and heart disease For this reason, losing this fat can have significant benefits for your health and well-being. You can measure your abdominal fat by measuring the circumf…

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The Different Stages of Losing Weight: Fat Loss vs. Weight Loss 29:37

3y ago29:37

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If you’re like most people, you may be eager to know when you can expect to see results after embarking on your weight loss journey. At the same time, you may also want to know whether the weight you’re losing is coming from fat rather than muscle or water. This podcast reviews the stages of weight loss, the difference between weight loss and fat l…

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How To Start Exercising When You're Out Of Shape At Home 26:30

3y ago26:30

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So you’re a little winded and out of shape. That’s OK. Maybe you’ve been recovering from an injury. Maybe you’ve been busy. Maybe you just…haven’t felt like exercising. That’s OK, too. The important thing here is that you’re ready to get moving again. But since a front-row spot at cardio boot camp is a little unlikely, i came up with a list of effe…

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8 Tips for Weight Loss That Actually Work 38:11

3y ago38:11

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Over the years, you’ve probably heard your fair share of wacky weight loss advice, whether it’s to drink celery juice every day or replace your meals with weight loss “cookies.” And often those tips are promoted by people without any health expertise. (Read: Proceed with caution.) But just as there’s a ton of misguided weight loss advice out there …

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The Ups and Downs of Weight Loss: Why You Shouldn’t Give Up 29:50

3y ago29:50

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There is an old saying that where there’s a will, there’s a way. If you really want a goal, and are motivated to do what it takes to obtain it, you can be sure to reach your goals in most cases. Sometimes it really takes an incredible amount of “will” to accomplish something. What do we do when our “will” seems to be at its limit? Many people start…

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236: A Terminal for Android? 38:22

3y ago38:22

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In this episode, Donn and Kaushik talk about the thought of having a terminal for Android. Have you ever wished you could whip up a quick script to get the current location of a device, add it to cron and do some automated tasks on your phone? Wouldn't it be nice to have low level access to your system like you do on your desktop? In this episode, …

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A Beginner’s Guide to Weight Training 20:29

3y ago20:29

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Whether your goal is to build muscle mass or achieve a fitter, more toned body, lifting weights can help you get there. Weight training, also known as resistance or strength training, builds lean, stronger muscles, strengthens your bones and joints, and can help keep your metabolism in a healthy state — meaning you’ll burn more calories even when y…

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235: Pair programming with Ben Orenstein & Tuple 53:49

3+ y ago53:49

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In this episode, Kaushik goes solo and interviews Ben Orenstein. Ben is a prolific Ruby developer, an amazing conference speaker, an ardent vim-ster, and now the CEO of Tuple. Kaushik has been a big fan of Ben's work and was super stoked to talk to Ben and pick his brains on a host of topics: starting the company Tuple, pair programming in general,…

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234: More Product. Less Architecture? 1:00:17

3+ y ago1:00:17

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In this episode, Donn and Kaushik talk about how many Android applications seem to suffer from the disease of over-architecture while neglecting the product (UI/UX) itself. They discuss why this is deterimental to the user experience in the Android platform and how they've seen it evolve over the years. They attempt to provide some thoughful ideas …

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233: UI Screenshot Testing with Paparazzi and John Rodriguez 49:29

3+ y ago49:29

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In this episode, Donn and Kaushik talk to John Rodriguez (jrod) about the Paparazzi library which allows you to perform UI screenshot testing on Android without an emulator or physical device. They talk to John about what screenshot testing is, why it's important, advantages and it's disadvantages as well. You'll learn how to use Paparazzi and how …

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232: Frustration, Flow State and "The Madness" 43:45

3+ y ago43:45

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In this episode Donn and Kaushik talk about frustration, finding "flow state" and how it's known as "the madness" and how to deal with it. We originally were going to talk about an other topic, but during the off air banter Donn brought up how he was frustrated with losing/burning so much time on a task that he had for his side project. He only mea…

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231: Learning Jetpack Compose with Vinay Gaba 49:49

3+ y ago49:49

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In this episode, Donn and Kaushik talk to Android GDE Vinay Gaba about learning Jetpack Compose. They talk about how to learn how to use Jetpack Compose by example (and Vinay's excellent talk by the same name). How to use Jetpackcompose.app to help you find the right Jetpack Compose component and how to use ShowKase to organize discover and visuali…

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230: Feeling Like an Idiot 18:53

3+ y ago18:53

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In this episode Donn talks about that pit of the stomach feeling we all get when we feel like we should know something but we don't. It's that voice in our head as developers that makes you feel like an idiot even when you're not. Donn gives examples of how even senior engineers are subject to this feeling and how they are often the ones to not spe…

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229: Native Where You Need It with Turbo (Launch Your Side Projects Faster) 1:03:20

3+ y ago1:03:20

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In this episode, Kaushik peppers Donn with questions about his foray into Android Turbo, Hotwire, and the concept of "Native Where You Need It". Donn recently launched Android Jumpstart, the Android client for the Jumpstart Rails trifecta. Jumpstart Rails allow you to launch your SaaS business much faster than if you were to do it from the ground u…

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228: Expo Development with Konstantin Liakhovskii 57:07

3+ y ago57:07

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In this episode Donn and Kaushik talk to Konstantin Liakhovskii about Expo development and how it takes cross platform development and its productivity to the next level. Konstantin dives deep into the usages and reasons why Expo (and React Native) are still very good options for companies that are looking to adopt a cross-platform application. Lin…

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227: Exotic Car Salesman to Mobile Developer with Ephraim Schmitt 46:06

3+ y ago46:06

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In this episode Donn sits down and talks to Ephraim Schmitt about how he changed careers from being an exotic car salesman to a mobile software developer. It's a fascinating and inspiring story for anyone looking to get into software development. We talk about the mental and financial struggles, how he learned to start coding, how you can find oppo…

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226: The Reunion - Themes, VS Code and More 42:36

4y ago42:36

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In this episode Donn and Kaushik are back together on the mic. After an extended break, they both returned renewed and ready to dive into all things software, starting off with IDE themes, plugins and what they've been up to since they were last on the show together. Links from the show Monokai Pro Theme VS Code & Atom IntelliJ/Android Studio/WebSt…

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225: Don't Give Up - Persevere 17:21

4y ago17:21

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In this episode Donn talks about something not giving up and persevering when the going gets tough in software, your career and more. It's easy to give up, but the real reward is when you persevere. Links from the show Growth Mindset Book AndroidJobs.IO Job postings are FREE on AndroidJobs.IO during the early release phase (at the time of this reco…

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224: Our Latest Book Recommendations 1:10:15

4y ago1:10:15

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In this episode, Donn and Kaushik talk about some of the books that they're reading and thoughts and recommendations on each. Links from the show Donn's Books Designing Data Intensive Applications Systemology Who Not How Skin in the Game Zero To Sold Freelance Tactics Kaushik's Books Staff Engineer An Elegant Puzzle: Systems of Engineering Manageme…

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223: Productivity with TODO Apps and Personal Knowledge Management Systems 1:04:47

4y ago1:04:47

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In this episode, Donn and Kaushik reunite for an episode on how they use productivity tools like various todo apps as well as how the organize information for storage and easy retrieval in their day to day lives. Shownotes In this episode, Donn and Kaushik reunite for an episode on how they use productivity tools like various todo apps as well as h…

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222: Managing Android devices (EMM) with Prabhjot 31:44

4+ y ago31:44

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In this episode, Kaushik talks to his good friend Prabhjot and learns about "Android Enterprise". This is the official way for companies or organizations to enable the use of Android devices and apps in the workplace. Prabhjot talks about how he setup the infrastructure to provision devices and the different capabilities the solution allows. If you…

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221: How to Introduce Seams into Legacy Code 26:38

4+ y ago26:38

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In this episode, Donn continues to dive into his favorite software book: Working Effectively with Legacy Code. He talks about one of the fundamental tactics of the book: Introducing seams You'll learn what a seam is according to the book, as well as how Donn interprets it so that you can get the same benefit he has gotten from it. You'll learn how …

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220: Turbo Native for Android and Hotwire with Jay Ohms 56:06

4+ y ago56:06

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In this episode, Donn talks to Jay Ohms about Turbo Native for Android, Hotwire, and how to build apps faster with Hotwire, Turbo, Stimulus, and Strata. Jay is an Android developer at Basecamp.com and Hey.com and has been building Hey with Android Turbo since it has been released (he's one of the developers of it). You'll learn what Hotwire is, how…

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219: The Legacy Code Change Algorithm 23:15

4+ y ago23:15

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In this episode, Donn talks dives into his favorite software book: Working Effectively with Legacy Code. He talks about one of the introduction level topics: The Legacy Code Change Algorithm You'll learn what it is and how you can use it as the basis for this new series that will be focused on the book, Working Effectively with Legacy Code. Links f…

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218: Growth Mindset with Software Developer Alan Hill 57:50

4+ y ago57:50

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In this episode, Donn talks to software developer Alan Hill about the Growth Mindset and how it applies to software development and life in general. They chat about pull request feedback lifecycle, learning new tech, and how applying a growth mindset can advance you in your career further than you could have imagined. They wrap up by going through …