Fragmented - Android Developer Podcast

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 showMonokai Pro ThemeVS Code & AtomIntelliJ/Android Studio/WebStorm/etcVS Code PluginsBeautifyChange Color FormatFish VS CodePythonPylanceShell FormatGit LensES LintPrettierRainbow CSVTailwindCSS IntellisenseRubyTypeScriptCaper.AIStoa - Community Platform for CreatorsFreelance Faction - Donn's Freelance CommunityAndroidJobs.IOJob postings are FREE on AndroidJobs.IO during the early release phase (at the time of this recording).Sign up to get notified of new jobs on a weekly basis as well.AndroidJobs.IOSoftware Freelancing Donn's Freelance Faction CommunityFreelance Tactics BookDonn's Freelancing Content on YouTubeContact@fragmentedcast or our Youtube channel@donnfelker and donnfelker (on Instagram)Freelancing for Mobile Develope

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 showGrowth Mindset BookAndroidJobs.IOJob postings are FREE on AndroidJobs.IO during the early release phase (at the time of this recording).Sign up to get notified of new jobs on a weekly basis as well.AndroidJobs.IOSoftware Freelancing Donn's Freelance Faction CommunityFreelance Tactics BookDonn's Freelancing Content on YouTubeContact@fragmentedcast or our Youtube channel@donnfelker and donnfelker (on Instagram)Freelancing for Mobile Developers (Donn's YouTube)kaushikgopal (on YouTube) or jkl.gg/b or @kaushikgopalDisclaimer: Many of the links we share to products are affiliate links. They help support the production of Fragmented. Thank you for your support.

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 showDonn's BooksDesigning Data Intensive ApplicationsSystemologyWho Not HowSkin in the GameZero To SoldFreelance TacticsKaushik's BooksStaff EngineerAn Elegant Puzzle: Systems of Engineering ManagementGrokking AlgorithmsCoders At WorkA Philosophy of Software DesignAndroidsAndroidJobs.IOJob postings are FREE on AndroidJobs.IO during the early release phase (at the time of this recording).Sign up to get notified of new jobs on a weekly basis as well.AndroidJobs.IODonn's Book on Freelancing TacticsFreelance TacticsContact@fragmentedcast or our Youtube channel@donnfelker and donnfelker (on Instagram)Freelancing for Mobile Developers (Donn's YouTube)kaushikgopal (on YouTube) or jkl.gg/b or @kaushikgopalDisclaimer: Many of the links we share to products are affiliate links. They help support the production of Fragmented. Thank you for your support.

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.ShownotesIn 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.Links from the showTaskwarriorGTD BookP.A.R.A. MethodBuilding a Second Brain CourseBullet Journal MethodTask WarriorWing Task for Task WarriorParkinsons LawNotionKanbanflowThings App for Mac and iOSQuiver Code Snippet OrganizerAndroidJobs.IOJob postings are FREE on AndroidJobs.IO during the early release phase (at the time of this recording).Sign up to get notified of new jobs on a weekly basis as well.m* AndroidJobs.IODonn's Free E-Book on Freelancing/Consulting RatesFree E-Book on Freelancing RatesContact@fragmentedcast or our Youtube channel@donnfelker and donnfelker (on Instagram)

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 ever wondered what kind of control is possible, listen to this episode and get a nice scary reality check. After listening to this episode, you'll think twice before accepting free devices from companies or letting policy apps be installed on your phone.Links from the showAndroid EnterpriseTerminologyFeature ListOracle Cloud Free (not a referral link)10 TB of outbound data transfer free (vs 1GB from competitors)Contact@fragmentedcast or our Youtube channelPrabhjot on TwitterDonn@donnfelker and donnfelker (on Instagram)Freelancing for Mobile Developers (Donn's YouTube)Kaushik@kaushikgopal and kaushikgopal (on Instagram)kaushikgopal (on YouTube)  or Kaushik's BlogAndr

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 seamsYou'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 to introduce seams into your codebase through method injection, interfaces, abstract classes, and the static gateway pattern (aka: wrapper pattern).Links from the showWorking Effectively with Legacy CodeAndroidJobs.IOJob postings are FREE on AndroidJobs.IO during the early release phase (at the time of this recording).Sign up to get notified of new jobs on a weekly basis as well.AndroidJobs.IODonn's Free E-Book on Freelancing/Consulting RatesFree E-Book on Freelancing RatesContact@fragmentedcast or our Youtube channel@donnfelker and donnfelker (on Instagram)Freelancing for Mobile Developers (Donn's YouTube)kaushikgopal (on YouTube) or blog.kaush.co or @kaushikgopalDi

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 to use it with Android Turbo (and Stimulus and Strata) and how you can create apps faster and more maintainable by marrying the concepts of the web with native code. It's a fascinating technology, and one that Donn will be using very shortly for a SaaS product he's working on.Links from the showHotwire.devTurbo Native for AndroidTurbo Native for iOSStimulusHeyBasecampBasecamp is Hiring an Android Dev - email jay @ basecamp dot comGet Ahold of Jays ContactJay's TwitterEmail: jay @ basecamp dot comAndroidJobs.IOJob postings are FREE on AndroidJobs.IO during the early release phase (at the time of this recording).Sign up to get notified of new jobs on a weekly basis as

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 AlgorithmYou'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 from the showWorking Effectively with Legacy CodeAndroidJobs.IOJob postings are FREE on AndroidJobs.IO during the early release phase (at the time of this recording).Sign up to get notified of new jobs on a weekly basis as well. AndroidJobs.IODonn's Free E-Book on Freelancing/Consulting RatesFree E-Book on Freelancing RatesContact@fragmentedcast or our Youtube channel@donnfelker and donnfelker (on Instagram)Freelancing for Mobile Developers (Donn's YouTube)kaushikgopal (on YouTube) or blog.kaush.co or @kaushikgopalDisclaimer: Many of the links we share to products are affiliate links. They help support the production of Fragmented. Thank you for your support.

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 Fixed Mindset vs Growth Mindset "back and forth" to discuss the differences.Mindset imageAlans LinkAlan Hill Social and Web LinksLinks from the showCan't Hurt Me - David GogginsMindset by Carol S. DweckExtreme Ownership - Jocko WillinkTom Bilyeu InstagramAndroidJobs.IOJob postings are FREE on AndroidJobs.IO during the early release phase (at the time of this recording).Sign up to get notified of new jobs on a weekly basis as well.AndroidJobs.IODonn's Free E-Book on Freelancing/Consulting RatesFree E-Book on Freelancing RatesContact@fragmentedcast or our Youtube channel@donnfelker and donnfelker (on Instagram)Freelancing for Mobile Developers (Donn's YouTube)kaushikgo

In this episode, Donn talks about the difference between working at a big tech company vs freelancing.There are many pro's and con's for each. What is best for you? Listen to the episode and find out. AndroidJobs.IOJob postings are FREE on AndroidJobs.IO during the early release phase (at the time of this recording).Sign up to get notified of new jobs on a weekly basis as well. AndroidJobs.IODonn's Free E-Book on Freelancing/Consulting RatesFree E-Book on Freelancing RatesContact@fragmentedcast or our Youtube channel@donnfelker and donnfelker (on Instagram)Freelancing for Mobile Developers (Donn's YouTube)kaushikgopal (on YouTube) or blog.kaush.co or @kaushikgopalDisclaimer: Many of the links we share to products are affiliate links. They help support the production of Fragmented. Thank you for your support.

In this episode, Donn talks about the importance of following code conventions and coding styles in codebases. You'll run into various different coding conventions throughout your career. Sometimes it's as an employee, sometimes it's as a freelancer or consultant or just a small side project. The number of coding "styles" that you'll see will blow your mind as you work through your career. The big question is ... should you adhere to the current coding convention that is used in the app/file/etc or should you use your own favorite or an industry standard? In this episode, I'll help explain the differences so you can make an informed decision going forward.Links from the showMartin Fowlers BlogAndroidJobs.IOJob postings are FREE on AndroidJobs.IO during the early release phase (at the time of this recording).Sign up to get notified of new jobs on a weekly basis as well. AndroidJobs.IODonn's Free E-Book on Freelancing/Consulting RatesFree E-Book on Freelancing RatesContact@fragmentedcast or our Youtube channel@

In this episode, Donn talks to David and Ross from Squeaky Dog Studios about building a business out of a side project.David and Ross are long-time serial side project developers with experience that dates back to the Palm era. They've built games, apps, and now Watch Faces.We dive deep into how they went from building their watch faces for Android as a side project and how they turned it into a full-time business in which one of the co-founders works full-time. We talk about building the app, pricing, support, which features to build, paid vs free, trial conversions, supporting your app and much much more.If you've ever wanted to build a side project into a business, and it's app-based... this one is for you.Links from the showDavid and Ross's LinksAndroid Apps by Squeaky Dog Studios on Google PlayPhotowearJust A MinutePride TimeUnicornWearOther links by Squeaky Dog StudiosSqueaky Dog StudiosYouTubeCompany TwitterLinkedInInstagramFacebookDavid's TwitterAndroidJobs.IOJob postings are FREE on AndroidJobs.IO du

In this episode, Donn talks about the three things that every developer needs to know how to do. These three things include: How to identify and stop premature optimizationHow to write tests and know the difference between unit, integration and end-to-end tests.How to set up a continuous integration serverWhile there are vast arrays of other things all developers need to know how to do, and we will cover them in future episodes, this small list will help you vastly in your career. It has helped mine (Donn) a ton.Links from the showContinuous Integration Server PlatformsManaged ServicesGithubGitLabBitbucketAzure DevopsCircleCIBitriseCodemagicSelf hostedJenkinsTeamCityBookWorking Effectively with Legacy Code by Michael FeathersAndroidJobs.IOJob postigns are FREE on AndroidJobs.IO during the early release phase (at the time of this recording).Sign up to get notififed of new jobs on a weekly basis as well. AndroidJobs.IODonn's Free E-Book on Freelancing RatesFree E-Book on Freelancing RatesContact@fragmentedcast

In this episode, Donn answers a listener's question. The listener wanted to know how to choose what to learn next in Tech.Donn provides 6 tips (actually 7 if you count a hidden one) on how to pick what technology to learn next. He provides a simple framework that will help you check whether you should pursue a particular technology or not.Links from the showStartups for the Rest of Us PodcastRob WallingAndroidJobs.IOJob postings are FREE on AndroidJobs.IO during the early release phase (at the time of this recording).Sign up to get notified of new jobs on a weekly basis as well.Post jobs and sign up here: AndroidJobs.IODonn's Free E-Book on Freelancing/Consulting RatesFree E-Book on Freelancing RatesContact@fragmentedcast or our Youtube channel@donnfelker and donnfelker (on Instagram)Freelancing for Mobile Developers (Donn's YouTube)kaushikgopal (on YouTube) or blog.kaush.co or @kaushikgopalDisclaimer: Many of the links we share to products are affiliate links. They help support the production of Fragmented.

In this episode, Donn talks with Philipp Lackner about growing an online presence within the Software Industry with Instagram and YouTube.ShownotesYou'll learn how Philipp went from 0 to over 80,000 followers on Instagram. This was done all organically by posting valuable content every single day to his feed.You'll also learn how he uses YouTube (as well as Instagram) as a marketing channel for his own course products that he sells via his site. We wrap up by talking about content strategy, what tools are used, captions and hashtags. This episode is chock full of great info if you're learning how to grow your following online.Tools that Philipp MentionedCanvaAdobe Creative Cloud - Photoshop/After Effects/IllustratorFreePik - Images and IconsCamtasiaLater.com - Social SchedulingContentRow.comFind Philipp Lackner online hereInstagramYouTubeTwitterLinkedInWebsiteDonn's Free E-Book on Freelancing/Consulting RatesFree E-Book on Freelancing RatesContact@fragmentedcast or our Youtube channel@donnfelker and donnfelke

In this episode Donn talks about why you need to learn React (or Flutter) - so you can truly understand the Unidirectional data flow pattern in a framework that was built for that purpose alone.Working with other frameworks which bolt on a custom unidirectional data flow is often hard to understand. When you work with React and learn how it works, the concept of Unidirectional data flow starts to make much more sense as that is the default way to implement UI's in technologies like React (and Flutter).This exposes you to the pattern and helps you understand it. In turn, this will help you become a better developer.Show NotesUnidirectional Data flow ImageHow to learn React:Tyler McGinnis Course on React (this is how I learned it)Tyler McGinnis React Hooks CourseHow to Learn FlutterRohan Taneja's Flutter from Zero to Hero Course (Free)Flutter Crash CourseDonn's Free E-Book on Freelancing RatesFree E-Book on Freelancing RatesContact@fragmentedcast or our Youtube channel@donnfelker and donnfelker (on Instagram)Fr

In this episode, Donn talks with Mitch Tabian about Kotlin Multiplatform Mobile, also known as KMM.Mitch explains what KMM is, why he decided to use it, and how it works from a developer's perspective. The goal was to build an app and develop both the iOS and Android versions. Mitch talks about his experience in building a KMM app. We cover the pros and cons, what worked vs what did not, and his advice on using KMM going forward. Mitch also shares content about how to build native components in Jetpack Compose and SwiftUI as well as architectures used in his KMM project.Links from the showKMM DocsKMM Getting StartedJohn O'Reilly TwitterDiagram from Mitch for KMM clean architectureSQL DelightKtor Librarykotlinx-datetimekotlinx.serializationExpect-actualHacking with Swift Course100 days of SwiftUIIs KMM ready for production? - A Video by MitchD-KMP architectureFind Mitch online here:Mitch's TwitterMitch's InstagramMitch's YouTubeMitch's Website and CoursesMitch's KMM Clean Architecture diagramDonn's Free E-Book

In this episode, Donn talks with Glenn Leifheit from Microsoft about a concept known as "Secure Development Lifecycle". Glenn is a Senior Security Program Manager at Microsoft.Glenn explains to you what the secure development lifecycle is, how it works and how you can implement something like this in your company. He also shares the top tips you can implement in order to get the quickest benefit of the Secure Development LifecycleLinks from the showApplication Inspector:  GitHubDevSkim:  GitHubAttack Surface Analyzer:  GitHubOSS Gadget:  GitHubRecursive Extractor:  GitHubMicrosoft SDL: Microsoft Security Development LifecycleCodeQL: CodeQL for research | GitHub Security LabOWASP:  OWASP Foundation | Open Source Foundation for Application SecurityOWASP Top 10: OWASP Top Ten Web Application Security Risks | OWASPOWASP Web Security Testing Guide: OWASP Web Security Testing GuidePython basic code analysis:  Pylint - code analysis for Python | www.pylint.orgTypeScript basic code analysis: GitHub - typescript-eslin

This is the original story of how Uber was built ... this is a fascinating story. You don't want to miss this. Donn talks to Jason Roberts. Jason was chosen to be Uber's CTO when the company was in its infancy (but didn't accept the offer). Jason shares the story of developing the code that eventually ran Uber from a couple of cars to a highly distributed system with an impressive amount of rides.We talk about building what is needed when it's needed, the tools that he chose to build Uber's platform on. Early startup learnings, and how Uber originally ran on PHP before he chose to move it to Node.js.Jason shares his story of how he met Travis (Uber's CEO who took it from a small company to a huge international corporation), how they built the systems, and team and much more. You'll learn how networking, working on interesting things, and seizing the moment and luck played into him landing his role at Uber.Finally, we wrap up by chatting a bit about how being a generalist in an early-stage startup is beneficia

In this episode, Donn outlines how you can optimize your home office so that you look, sound, and perform the best that you can. From audio to video, to your body, and everything beyond, it's covered here.ShownotesIn this episode, Donn outlines how you can optimize your home office so that you look, sound, and perform the best that you can. From audio to video, to your body, and everything beyond, it's covered here.Donn talks about everything you can do to improve your home office. From microphones, lighting, and webcams for your video calls to chairs, standing desks, and more. This episode has all the links below for all the products discussed.Take even 20% of the recommendations and apply them to your home office and you'll see a drastic difference in your productivity and happiness in your home office.Links to Items DiscussedMicrophonesAudio-Technica ATR2100x-USBBlue SnowballBlue YetiShure MV7Shure SM7B (High End) & CloudLifterLower Cost PreampHigh End PreampBoom arms for MicsRode PSA 1 Boom ArmHeil PL