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  • Episode 81 - Unit Testing vs Integration Tests

    In this episode we will be talking about Integration testing, what it is and how it differs from unit testing.

    Here to talk to us today are two guests, rather than the normal one, we have John Callaway and Clayton Hunt

    http://cynicaldeveloper.com/podcast/81/

    As Microsoft MVP, John has been a professional developer since 1999. He has focused primarily on web technologies and has experience with everything from PHP to C# to ReactJS to SignalR.

    Clean code and professionalism are particularly important to him, as well as mentoring and teaching others what he has learned along the way.

    Clayton has been programming professionally since 2005, doing mostly web development with an emphasis on JavaScript and C#.

    He has a focus Software Craftsmanship and is a signatory of both the Agile Manifesto and the Software Craftsmanship manifesto.

    He believes that through short iterations and the careful gathering of requirements that we can deliver the highest quality and the most value in the shortest time.

    He enjoys learning and encouraging other to continuously improve themselves.

    Together they make up two parts of the 6 figure developer podcast, there will be a link in the show notes to their show.

     

    Contacting John Callaway

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/matsubonsai

     

    Contacting Clayton Hunt

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/claytonhunt_104 Website: http://programmingfromscratch.com/

     

    The 6 Figure Developer Podcast

    website: https://6figuredev.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/6figuredev

    The Book: Practical Test-Driven Development using C# 7

    USA: https://amzn.to/2KIYsHr

    UK: https://amzn.to/2sX8yw0

    44 min
  • Episode 80 - Unplanned Work

    In this episode we continue our miniseries on The Time Bandits.  Who are the time bandits? They are the thieves in our day to, to day lives that are stealing your time, stopping you being productive and reaching your targets and goals.

    This miniseries started by on ">episode 76, with a look into the ring leader of the bandits Too Much WIP. If you haven’t listened to that episode, then stop right now and go listen to that one first.

    There are many different time bandits, but we will be focusing on the 5 leaders, which are:

    • Too much WIP
    • Conflicting Priorities
    • Unplanned Work
    • Neglected Work
    • Unknown Dependencies

    In this episode we’ll be looking at Unplanned Work

    http://cynicaldeveloper.com/podcast/80/

    10 min
  • Episode 79 - Systems Admin to Developer

    In this episode we talk to Sean Martz about moving into the world of development from the world of a systems administrator.

    http://cynicaldeveloper.com/podcast/79/

    Sean, works as a software consultant in the Cleveland Ohio area, and is passionate about efficiently solving business problems with technology.  He considers himself to be a serial hobbyist and a foodie.  Sean will frequently describe himself as a Remarkably Stupid Developer.

     

    Contacting Sean Martz website: http://seanmartz.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-martz-20768264/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/atseanshandle

    31 min
  • Episode 78 - Conflicting Priorities

    In this episode we continue our miniseries on The Time Bandits.  Who are the time bandits? They are the thieves in our day to, to day lives that are stealing your time, stopping you being productive and reaching your targets and goals.

    This miniseries started by on episode 76, with a look into the ring leader of the bandits Too Much WIP. If you haven’t listened to that episode, then stop right now and go listen to that one first.

    There are many different time bandits, but we will be focusing on the 5 leaders, which are:

    • Too much WIP
    • Conflicting Priorities
    • Unplanned Work
    • Neglected Work
    • Unknown Dependencies

    In this episode we’ll be looking at Conflicting Priorities

    http://cynicaldeveloper.com/podcast/78/

    8 min
  • Episode 77 - What is Devops?

    In this episode we talk about that crazy buzz term DevOps, what does it mean, is it even a thing? Well, David Rael is here to explain more about it.

    http://cynicaldeveloper.com/podcast/77/

    Dave is the host of the Developer On Fire podcast, He is, first and foremost, a father of 3 wonderful children.  Dave is also a husband, podcaster, and software developer and architect. He delights in matters technical and in human interaction and has come to the conclusion that he's good with both machines and people.

    Contacting David Rael website: http://developeronfire.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daverael/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/raelyard Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/developeronfire

    Useful Links DevelopYourself: https://developyourself.developeronfire.com  The GIT Parable: http://tom.preston-werner.com/2009/05/19/the-git-parable.html

    52 min
  • Episode 76 - Too Much WIP

    In this episode we start our miniseries, The Time Bandits, and we kick it off with Too Much WIP and how you deal with it.

    http://cynicaldeveloper.com/podcast/76/

    12 min
  • Episode 75 - Dreamer Made

    In this episode we talk about a new community platform that is bringing people together to make amazing things with Ryan Dean

    http://cynicaldeveloper.com/podcast/75/

    Ryan Dean is the Founder & CEO of DreamerMade. When he couldn't find a place online to take the next steps on his idea that worked with his zero budget, he decided to create one.  The result was DreamerMade, a collaborative community where members use their unique skills and passions to support each other's projects.

    Contacting Ryan Dean

    Website: https://dreamermade.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanadean/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DreamerMadeHQ

    33 min
  • Episode 74 - Hackathon Finale

    In this episode we finalise our mini series on hackathons by speaking to Toby Jones about his experience at the event.

    http://cynicaldeveloper.com/podcast/74/

    Contacting Toby

    twitter: https://twitter.com/monotron_ website: https://imtoby.me github: https://github.com/monotron

    Other links

    Hack24: https://www.hack24.co.uk/

    38 min
  • Episode 72 - SOLID Principles

    In this episode we talk about the SOLID principles with Steve Smith (Ardalis)

    http://cynicaldeveloper.com/podcast/72/

    S - Single Responsibility

    O - Open/Closed

    L - Liskov Substitution

    I - Interface Segregation

    D - Dependancy Inversion

    Contacting Steve Smith

    Website: https://ardalis.com/ Podcast: http://www.weeklydevtips.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ardalis Github: https://github.com/ardalis LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevenandrewsmith/ Pluralsight: https://www.pluralsight.com/authors/steve-smith

    Other Links:

    Dev IQ: http://deviq.com/

    37 min

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