Coffee & Coding: the App Developer Podcast

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What's Coffee & Coding: the App Developer Podcast about?

Interviews & insights with experienced developer's across all aspects of App Development. Whether you're a veteran developer or just getting started - listen weekly as I go in depth with professionals on topics ranging from Flutter, Cyber Security, Freelancing, Android, iOS & much much more!

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Coffee & Coding: the App Developer Podcast episodes:

03.22.2023
S4 E2: Building a mobile keyboard w/ Antonio Pallares of Fleksy
Today’s guest is iOS lead @ Fleksy– Antonio Pallares.In this episode we discuss: • What goes into building a mobile keyboard • How to build your own mobile keyboard with minimal effort • Diagnosing medical conditions from the keyboard •...
03.15.2023
S4 E1: Building a Developer Conference w/ Øivind Jorfald
Today’s guest is senior developer, consultant and founder of the AppRise conference – Øivind JorfaldIn this episode we discuss: • What goes into starting a developer conference • Working as a developer consultant • His favourite mobile development platform •...
11.16.2022
S3 E8: Michael Vogiatzis - How to Build Wealth as a Software Developer
Today’s guest is Senior Software Engineer, and author of the investment site FoxyMonkey - Michael Vogiatzis.In this episode we discuss: • Building wealth as a software developer • Investment options for freelancers • Putting your money to work for you •...
11.02.2022
S3 E7 – Catalin Ghita: Is Compose Really the End Of XML? (& How to Nail Your Next interview!)
Today’s guest is Android Developer, Author and Udemy instructor – Catalin Ghita.In this episode we discuss: • Jetpack Compose • Nailing your next Android interview • Mentoring • Secondary income streams for developers • and much more!Things discussed in the...
10.26.2022
S3 E6 - How To Get 5 Years Experience, in Just 2 Years!
Today’s episode is a solo one, where I talk about how to get much more development experience, in a lot less time!Things discussed in the episode: • Video version of this episode • Rob J on Vasily Zukanov's Podcast
10.19.2022
S3 E5 - Ed Holloway-George: Building Secure Apps, Root/Jailbreak Detection, Tap Jacking & more!
Today’s guest is Ed Holloway-George, Senior Android Engineer @Asos & speaker on all things cyber app security.In this episode we discuss: • The most common app vulnerabilities in 2022 • How to build more secure apps • Using hardware keystores...
10.12.2022
S3 E4 - Rafael Costa: Is Compose Production Ready, What is Clean Code, Compose Navigation and more!
Today’s guest is Rafael Costa, Principle Android Engineer @SaltPay & author of Compose Destinations.In this episode we discuss: • Is Jetpack Compose necessary in 2022 • What is Clean Code • The problem with Compose navigation • Building an open...
10.05.2022
S3 E3 - Florian Walther: From Youtube Developer to Startup Founder
Today’s guest is Florian Walther aka Coding in Flow.In this episode we discuss: • Founding a startup as a solo developer • Making the switch from mobile to web development • Deciding on what to build • How to promote...
09.28.2022
S3 E2 - Alex Styl: Quitting Apple to Become an Indie App Developer
Today’s guest is Alex Styl - ex Apple employee turned independent app developer.In this episode we discuss: • Working at Apple • Choosing happiness over profit • What it's really like being an indie dev • How to find users...
09.21.2022
S3 E1 - Donn Felker: Freelance Developer Masterclass, How to Price Yourself, How to Find Clients, Consulting, Contracting & more!
Today’s guest is Donn Felker - software developer, freelancer & host of the Fragmented Podcast.In this episode we discuss: • The truth about being a Freelance Developer • Pro's & Con's of Being a Freelancer • How to price yourself...
04.27.2022
S2 E11 - Working at Facebook, Education vs Industry, Providing Value as a Developer & more! w/ Rahul Pandey
Today’s guest is Rahul Pandey - former developer @Pinterest, former developer @Facebook, Youtuber & now, founder of his own startup.In this episode we discuss: • Working in big tech • Why he quit Facebook • The difference between education &...
03.16.2022
S2 E10 - Becoming a Better Developer, Teaching Kids to Code & Mentoring Devs w/ John-Michael Velasquez
Today’s guest is John-Michael Velasquez - senior developer & founder of iteachcode.comIn this episode we discuss: • How to become a better developer • Why he chose employment over freelancing • How he teaches kids to code • His efforts...
03.02.2022
S2 E9 - Launching an App Startup in Flutter & Bitcoin Lightening Payments w/ Oscar Merry
Today’s guest is Oscar Merry - founder & developer behind the podcasting app Fountain.In this episode we discuss: • Building a production app in Flutter • Launching an app startup • Podcasting 2.0 • the Bitcoin Lightening network • and...
02.23.2022
S2 E8 - What Kind of Developer are You?
In this episode you’ll learn: • Why you should push back on clients • How UX is actually part of your job • How to help clients make informed technical decisions • and much more!
02.16.2022
S2 E7 - the Future of Android w/ Vasiliy Zukanov
Today’s guest is Vasiliy Zukanov - Android Engineer, Course Creator & Freelancer.In this episode we discuss: • The future of Android • Jetpack Compose • Flutter • How to value your time as a developer • Remote working • and...
02.09.2022
S2 E6 - How to Become A Better Developer
In this episode you’ll learn: • Why you should work with developers better than you • The benefits of code reviews • Why it's important to be able to explain your code • and much more!
02.02.2022
S2 E5 - Remote Logging, Code Readability & Over Engineering w/ Elisha Sterngold
Today’s guest is Elisha Sterngold - founder and CEO of Shipbook.ioIn this episode you’ll learn: • The importance of logs • Why code readability is better than "Genius Code" • The downsides to over engineering • and much more!Connect with...
01.26.2022
S2 E4 -Kill Switches, A/B Testing & Other Tools Underutilised By App Developers
In this episode you’ll learn: • Why you should make use of A/B testing in your apps • Why having a kill switch in your app is important • How to encourage users to leaves a review • and much...
01.19.2022
S2 E3 - Coding in flow w/ Florian Walther
Today’s guest is Florian Walther aka Coding In flow - a coding Youtuber & Podcaster.In this episode you’ll learn: • How he got into coding • Why he started his Youtube channel with no coding experience • Florian's thoughts on...
01.12.2022
S2 E2 - How to Succeed in Bad Interviews
In this episode you’ll learn: • How to identify a "bad" interviewer • My top strategies to perform well in a bad interview • How to provide value in the interview itself • and much more!
01.05.2022
S2 E1 - How to Get Hired as an App Developer in 2022 w/ Taylor Desseyn
Today’s guest is Taylor Desseyn - the recruiter against recruiters & one of the coolest recruiters you'll ever meet.In this episode you’ll learn: • How to land your first software developer role with no experience • How to craft a...
12.31.2021
Trailer: Season 2 is Coming!
Season 2 is launching January 5th 2021!
08.11.2021
41 - Rewind: João Dias: Making a Living on the Play Store, Tasker, Working around OS Permissions, App Stalkers & more!
Today's guest is João Dias - developer behind legendary Android automation app Tasker. In this episode we discuss:Why he started developing appsQuitting his job to earn a living as a full time independent developerApp monetization modelsDeciding which features to buildThe mess...
07.21.2021
40 - Rewind: Android Conspiracy Theories, Freelancing, Tech Blogging, Course Creation & more! w/ Vasiliy Zukanov
Today's guest is Vasiliy Zukanov - Freelance Android Veteran, Course Creator, Youtuber & Tech Blogger. In this episode we discuss:How he became a freelancerFinding & pricing projectsSelf disciplineCreating coursesTech bloggingHis new membership programmeReact Native vs FlutterHow the Oracle vs Google lawsuit...
07.14.2021
39 - Rewind: Hacking mobile apps w/ Jahmel Harris
Today's guest is Cyber Security Researcher and founder of the Cyber Security firm, Digital Interruption - Jahmel Harris. In this episode we discuss:Mobile Cyber SecuirtyThe main 3 attack vectors on a mobile appPenetration testing mobile appsHow to protect your apps from...
06.30.2021
38 - From Writing Code for Nuclear Submarines to Founding 4 App Focused Startups w/ Dan Burcaw
Today's guest is serial app startup founder - Dan Burcaw. In this episode you'll learn: • What it was like working at Apple when the iPhone was released • What app development looked like in 2007 • How he launched one of the first...
06.23.2021
37 - 3 Tips That Got Me 100k App Installs in 2 Weeks
In this episode I share with you my top 3 tips that I implemented to get one of my apps 100k installs in it's first 2 weeks! Top takeaways from this episode: • Tell your audience that the app exists • Avoid negative...
06.16.2021
36 - 3 Tips to Successfully Deliver a Freelance Project
In this episode I share with you my top 3 tips to successfully deliver a freelance project. Top takeaways from this episode: • Understand the project before you commit • Structure the contract so there's no ambiguity • Set expectations up front so there's...
06.09.2021
35 - How To Grow Your Developer Brand on Instagram w/ Phillip Lackner
Today's guest is Programming Mentor, App Developer & Social Media Expert - Phillip Lackner. In this episode we discuss: • How to grow your developer brand on Instagram • The benefits of having a social media presence as a developer • His top tips...
06.02.2021
34 - From Nano Degree to Google Featured Android Developer w/ David Odari
Today's guest is Featured Android Developer @ Trivago - David Odari. In this episode we discuss: • How he got featured in the official Android Developer video series • The hiring process when moving to another country for a visa sponsored role • The...
05.26.2021
33 - How Secure is Your App, Hacking Medical Devices, the Blockchain Bandit & more! w/ Ted Harrington
Today's guest is Ted Harrington, Cyber Security Expert & Author of the #1 bestseller "Hackable: How to do Application Security Right" In this episode we discuss: • His origins in Cyber Security • How his team hacked medical devices • How secure is your...
05.19.2021
32 - Being A Lead Developer, Contractor Mortgage's, the Problem with Google's Apps, Getting a Book Published & more! w/ Eran Boudjnah
Today's guest is Eran Boudjnah, Lead Android Consultant & Co-Author of the book "How to Build Android Apps with Kotlin". In this episode we discuss:How he started developing at 6 years old!!Why he only works freelanceThe challenges of getting a mortgage...
05.12.2021
31 - Why your CV/Resume SUCKS.. And How to Fix It.
In this episode I discuss: • What's wrong with most developer CV's • How to craft your CV to land the interview • Why you should delete your personal statement ASAP • What to write when...
05.05.2021
30 - SMS 2FA is NOT secure, Apple Held to Ransom, Writing Secure Code, the Hacker's Mindset & more! w/ Greg Edwards
Today's guest is Greg Edwards, the CEO at cyber security company CryptoStopper. In this episode we discuss:His origins in Cyber SecurityHow SMS 2 Factor Authentication is fundamentally brokenHow Apple was recently held to ransomMobile devices as attack vectorsThe future of ransomware...
04.28.2021
29 - What the F*** is BDD, Becoming a T Shaped Developer, Being a Lead Engineer & more! w/ Teresa Wu
Today's guest is Teresa Wu - Head of Android Engineering at Tide. In this episode we discuss:BDD - What is it, How to do it & Why it's usefulWhy she left contract work for a permanent jobWhat being Lead Engineer entailsBecoming...
04.21.2021
Bonus: How I Passed on a Startup that Exited for $14m, 6 months later!
In this episode you'll hear me on the Mentoring Developer's Podcast, talking about:My journey as a freelancerMy advice to new or aspiring software engineersHow I passed on the chance to be part of a startup that could have made him...
04.14.2021
28 - Becoming More Hireable - Why I Advocate Releasing Your OWN Apps
In this episode I discuss:Why releasing your own apps appeals to recruitersThe benefits of experiencing the entire development lifecycleMy own experience of releasing my own appsHow to leverage your own apps to teach yourself new technologiesand more!
01.20.2021
27 - Technical Interview Tips from a Serial Interviewer
In this episode I discuss:My top tips & advice when interviewingHow to deal with bad interviewersHow to stand out during the interview processWhy I don't advocate for technical testsand more!
01.06.2021
26 - Going from Full Time Employee to Freelancer in 2021
In this episode I discuss:How to get your CV ready to make the switchHow to get your LinkedIn noticed by recruitersMy favorite hack for leveraging recruitersMy top tips for crushing at interviewsand more!
12.09.2020
25 - Timirah James: A Non Linear Journey into Coding, Knowing Your Worth, Tech Evangelism, Guiding Women to Tech & more!
Today's guest is Timirah James - Software Engineer, iOS Developer, Tech Evangelist, Musician & Founder of Technigal In this episode we discuss:How she went from musical child star to software engineerHer thoughts on higher education in techWhy she started TechnigalHer thoughts...
11.23.2020
24 - Tracy Lee: Being a Serial Entrepreneur, Startup Life in the Bay Area for Reals, Starting a Code Consultancy & more!!
Today's guest is Tracy Lee - Serial Entrepreneur & founder of Coding Consultancy This Dot Labs In this episode we discuss:Starting businessesBeing a serial entrepeneurWhat startup life in the Bay Area is actually likeThisDotand much much more!
11.16.2020
23 - Starting Your Own App Development Studio with Adedayo Omosanya
Today's guest is app development studio founder, Adedayo Omosanya. In this episode we discuss:How he started his app development studioFinding his first clientsHis hiring process & finding the right developersHow he communicates with clientsand much much more!
11.09.2020
22 - Jon Helmus: Cyber Security, Pen Testing, Red Teaming, the vulnerability of developer tools like Firebase & much more!
Today's guest is Veteran turned Cyber Security Expert - Jon Helmus. In this episode we discuss:How he got into Cyber SecurityThe difference between Government Cyber vs CommercialWhat his day to day looks likeWhat is Red TeamingVulnerabilities of third party developer tools...
11.05.2020
Bonus: Rob J on the Code Story Podcast
Today's episode is a rebroadcast of my recent appearance on the Code Story podcast, hosted by Noah Labhart (guest on episode 10 of this show). The interview is focused on one of my most popular apps, ReadItToMe, and my journey...
10.27.2020
21 - João Dias: Making a Living on the Play Store, Tasker, Working around OS Permissions, App Stalkers & more!
Today's guest is João Dias - developer behind legendary Android automation app Tasker. In this episode we discuss:Why he started developing appsQuitting his job to earn a living as a full time independent developerApp monetization modelsDeciding which features to buildThe mess...
10.21.2020
20 - Benedict Seyer: IAP Price Optimization, Dynamic App Pricing, Launching a Mobile SDK SAAS on Product Hunt & more!
Today's guest is Benedict Seyer - co-founder of IAP price optimization tool Mage In this episode we discuss:What the most popular apps on the store have in commonWhat part app reviews play in store rankingWhat is dynamic pricingHow Mage worksHow you...
10.14.2020
19 - Simon Lightfoot: All things Flutter! What it is, how it works, why it's better than native(!!), it's future & more!
Today's guest is Simon Lightfoot - Flutter Developer & CTO of Dev Angels London In this episode we discuss:His software engineering journey to FlutterWhat Flutter isHow it works under the hoodWhy it's better than Native appsThe ONE drawback it hasThe future...
10.07.2020
18 - Olivier Bloch: All things IOT (Internet of Things)
Today's guest is Olivier Bloch - Principal Program Manager for Microsoft Azure. In this episode we discuss:His journey from embedded software to iOTWhat IOT actually isWhat it can be used forInteresting products using it todayHow the cloud factors into IOT productsSmall...
09.30.2020
17 - Frederyk Linhares: Rescuing a Legacy App, from a million downloads + 2 stars to BTF architecture + 4 stars!
In this episode me & my co host for the day, the all powerful Mitch Tabian (episode 11), speak with Android developer Frederyk Linhares. We talk about:App development in BrazilHis journey into mobile developmentBuilding embedded tablet apps for tractorsHow he...
09.23.2020
16 - Freelancing 101: the Pro's, the Con's, Tips to Getting Hired, Finding Work, Risk vs Security, Listener Q+A & more!
Today's episode is ALL about Freelancing. Having been a freelance app developer since 2012 I answer your questions about freelancing & cover topics including:What is Freelancing?The Pro's & Con's of FreelancingThe differences in Freelancer vs EmployeeRisk vs SecurityDo Freelancer's earn...

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Coffee & Coding: the App Developer Podcast episodes:

S4 E2: Building a mobile keyboard w/ Antonio Pallares of Fleksy

S4 E1: Building a Developer Conference w/ Øivind Jorfald

S3 E8: Michael Vogiatzis - How to Build Wealth as a Software Developer

S3 E7 – Catalin Ghita: Is Compose Really the End Of XML? (& How to Nail Your Next interview!)

S3 E6 - How To Get 5 Years Experience, in Just 2 Years!

S3 E5 - Ed Holloway-George: Building Secure Apps, Root/Jailbreak Detection, Tap Jacking & more!

S3 E4 - Rafael Costa: Is Compose Production Ready, What is Clean Code, Compose Navigation and more!

S3 E3 - Florian Walther: From Youtube Developer to Startup Founder

S3 E2 - Alex Styl: Quitting Apple to Become an Indie App Developer

S3 E1 - Donn Felker: Freelance Developer Masterclass, How to Price Yourself, How to Find Clients, Consulting, Contracting & more!

S2 E11 - Working at Facebook, Education vs Industry, Providing Value as a Developer & more! w/ Rahul Pandey

S2 E10 - Becoming a Better Developer, Teaching Kids to Code & Mentoring Devs w/ John-Michael Velasquez

S2 E9 - Launching an App Startup in Flutter & Bitcoin Lightening Payments w/ Oscar Merry

S2 E8 - What Kind of Developer are You?

S2 E7 - the Future of Android w/ Vasiliy Zukanov

S2 E6 - How to Become A Better Developer

S2 E5 - Remote Logging, Code Readability & Over Engineering w/ Elisha Sterngold

S2 E4 -Kill Switches, A/B Testing & Other Tools Underutilised By App Developers

S2 E3 - Coding in flow w/ Florian Walther

S2 E2 - How to Succeed in Bad Interviews

S2 E1 - How to Get Hired as an App Developer in 2022 w/ Taylor Desseyn

Trailer: Season 2 is Coming!

41 - Rewind: João Dias: Making a Living on the Play Store, Tasker, Working around OS Permissions, App Stalkers & more!

40 - Rewind: Android Conspiracy Theories, Freelancing, Tech Blogging, Course Creation & more! w/ Vasiliy Zukanov

39 - Rewind: Hacking mobile apps w/ Jahmel Harris

38 - From Writing Code for Nuclear Submarines to Founding 4 App Focused Startups w/ Dan Burcaw

37 - 3 Tips That Got Me 100k App Installs in 2 Weeks

36 - 3 Tips to Successfully Deliver a Freelance Project

35 - How To Grow Your Developer Brand on Instagram w/ Phillip Lackner

34 - From Nano Degree to Google Featured Android Developer w/ David Odari

33 - How Secure is Your App, Hacking Medical Devices, the Blockchain Bandit & more! w/ Ted Harrington

32 - Being A Lead Developer, Contractor Mortgage's, the Problem with Google's Apps, Getting a Book Published & more! w/ Eran Boudjnah

31 - Why your CV/Resume SUCKS.. And How to Fix It.

30 - SMS 2FA is NOT secure, Apple Held to Ransom, Writing Secure Code, the Hacker's Mindset & more! w/ Greg Edwards

29 - What the F*** is BDD, Becoming a T Shaped Developer, Being a Lead Engineer & more! w/ Teresa Wu

Bonus: How I Passed on a Startup that Exited for $14m, 6 months later!

28 - Becoming More Hireable - Why I Advocate Releasing Your OWN Apps

27 - Technical Interview Tips from a Serial Interviewer

26 - Going from Full Time Employee to Freelancer in 2021

25 - Timirah James: A Non Linear Journey into Coding, Knowing Your Worth, Tech Evangelism, Guiding Women to Tech & more!

24 - Tracy Lee: Being a Serial Entrepreneur, Startup Life in the Bay Area for Reals, Starting a Code Consultancy & more!!

23 - Starting Your Own App Development Studio with Adedayo Omosanya

22 - Jon Helmus: Cyber Security, Pen Testing, Red Teaming, the vulnerability of developer tools like Firebase & much more!

Bonus: Rob J on the Code Story Podcast

21 - João Dias: Making a Living on the Play Store, Tasker, Working around OS Permissions, App Stalkers & more!

20 - Benedict Seyer: IAP Price Optimization, Dynamic App Pricing, Launching a Mobile SDK SAAS on Product Hunt & more!

19 - Simon Lightfoot: All things Flutter! What it is, how it works, why it's better than native(!!), it's future & more!

18 - Olivier Bloch: All things IOT (Internet of Things)

17 - Frederyk Linhares: Rescuing a Legacy App, from a million downloads + 2 stars to BTF architecture + 4 stars!

16 - Freelancing 101: the Pro's, the Con's, Tips to Getting Hired, Finding Work, Risk vs Security, Listener Q+A & more!

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