Coder Radio

Has Microsoft figured out a way to invalidate the GPL? We're skeptical. Plus, the Gnome project says the traditional desktop is dead, and extensions are niche. Do we agree?

It seems AI isn't replacing developers just yet, and why we think you shouldn’t get too comfortable. Plus the almost impossible story of how Mike defeated another laptop.

Has Google already started its decline? Our surprising take. Plus the trouble with Co-Pilot, and a lot more.

Mike's got some strong feels about his new system, and Chris spent a week with Windows 11. And that's not even scratching the surface. It's a wild one, with some hard truths, so buckle up.

Big Tech's punishment train has been en route for years, but now that it's almost arrived, are we getting onboard? Plus Mike's recent tech woes and Chris' special surprise waiting for him in the studio.

We get a bit skeptical about Stripe Identity, how it works, and precisely why we don't like some of their privacy trade-offs. Plus, a tool we're calling "game-changing" that probably makes anyone a master developer.

Our takes on the important bits from Apple's WWDC 2021 keynote and State of the Union. None of the fluff, just the stuff the mattered.

Mike's unique take on the bold promises made at MS Build this year, and the one item he REALLY wants announced at WWDC next week. Plus a batch of your emails, a little proxy war, and more!

We both fall for a new fancy keyboard; then we get philosophical about free software's never-ending quest to conquer mobile.

After Chris gets a reality check from Mike, the guys answer some emails and admit a cold hard truth. Plus our reaction to the creation of a Linux Subsystem for Mac.

Chris struggles with his nature, while Mike shares some sage developer advice that everyone should hear before using a platform like AWS. Then we react, strongly, to Docker charging to skip updates.

From adventures in learning, a recipe for great collaborations, to creativity and problem-solving in tech. It's a deep dive chat with Wes Payne. Other topics include: one definition of Wes-work introvertedness and the subtle art of being agreeable strategies in brainstorming entropy and evolution of routines in creativity hammock time and meditation Buddhism and our mind's understanding of the world the importance of context in comprehension Note: Brent's chat with Wes originally aired as part of an excellent series of Brunchs (https://extras.show/tags/brunch%20with%20brent).

Mike has a few stories to share, but more importantly a very hard lesson he's going to make damn sure you learn. And Chris has a breakthrough after spending the weekend with WSL's GUI Linux apps.

Our thoughts on the hardware Apple announced this week, and if any of it is suitable for professional workloads. Plus your feedback, a few random stories, and more.

We visit an alternate reality where Epic wins in their fight against Apple, COBOL reigns supreme, and the halls of great Jedi Temple are lined with Object-C developers.

After a decade long fight, no one feels like a winner. Plus, the tail of an embarrassing switch gone wrong, and our thoughts on Oracle vs. Google finally coming to an end.

Ruby has gone off the rails this week, and Wes is here to explain what’s happened. Plus emails into the show send Chris into a full Linux panic.

Some sage developer wisdom is overshadowed by Mike's mad stonk game, while Chris worries Apple's secret M1 tricks charming Linux users.

Mike goes straight for the attack and hits Chris where it hurts, then it's problem-solving time.

Mike reveals his secret project to Chris, who has several probing questions.