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Episodes

1. 24

   The Everlasting Code

   Every line's been accounted for and tested… The community has voted with their applications and contributions… When all's said and done, there's a piece of software left, a monument, testament to the effort and ability put into creating a working solution. Now, lets make sure it stays relevant…

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   Aug 10, 2016

   5m
2. 23

   Don't stop committing

   You did it. You started your own project, delivered a working solution, even got traction from the community. It's all happening, and it's happening pretty fast. All your hopes and dreams came true. The feeling of relief should be imminent, but there are no signs of that happening any time…

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   Jul 8, 2016

   6m
3. 22

   Nothing source matters

   As software is dominating our modern society in all regards, there are various practices, methodologies and business models surrounding its evolution; although the holy grail of software development could be open source. The community, the personal success stories, the historical paradigm shifts...

   Jun 7, 2016

   7m
4. 21

   Performant

   A made up word conceived by developers to describe software that performs well and communicate how to achieve performance improvements.

   May 9, 2016

   6m
5. 20

   Stay Hungry, Stay Foolish

   In what is one of the most memorable "borrowed" quotes of Steve Jobs, this piece of wisdom echoes true across the ages. It is well suited to rekindle our interest and appreciation for it with this brief walkthrough, possibly highlighting less obvious aspects of its meaning, coinciding with the…

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   Apr 7, 2016

   4m
6. 19

   A Developer Revolution

   We have to make our tech community great again. We have to rebuild our industry. And we have a long way to go. We are just in such serious trouble because we've gone down the wrong path. I am so sick of the 1% getting all this preferential treatment. Enough is enough. We need to unite and work...

   Mar 8, 2016

   10m
7. 18

   Creation is Art

   Drawing on cave walls was one of those definitive moments where our ancestors showed superior intellect. Since then, art forms have been an integral part of our expression as a species, translating the human condition into tangible objects and experiences. It’s interesting to look into those...

   Feb 8, 2016

   4m
8. 17

   The Dark Side of Open Source

   The road is long, with many a winding turn, as the song goes. And the experience of open source development holds more than a few painful surprises: Failure, betrayal, discredit, shaming, envy... Time to reflect.

   Jan 9, 2016

   7m
9. 16

   History lessons for the Disruptors

   How many apps have come and gone? How many developers have had their moment, shining under the public spotlight as an example of ingenuity and achievement, only to be absorbed and forgotten by the monolithic machine we call “big business”? What is excellent one day becomes obsolete the next. As a...

   Dec 10, 2015

   7m
10. 15

    The Little Server That Could

    A cautionary tale about machine intelligence and how it can aid in sustaining the Web; the importance of automation in our professional lives and a foresight in embracing the next evolutionary step in our human/machine relationship.

    Nov 13, 2015

    5m
11. 14

    Collaboration Generation

    For the first time in history we have a connected society where people can work together from the edges of the world, in real time. This powerful way to cooperate comes with a lot of caveats, gray areas and necessary adjustments in our best practices for "getting things done".

    Oct 9, 2015

    5m
12. 13

    Byte, Bit, Bitten

    A free form deliberation on digital currency, its effects on contemporary events and how it relates with all things online…

    Sep 6, 2015

    5m
13. 12

    Values of the 21st century Web

    We live in a century of change. But so was said for the 20th and the 19th century… Every era has a different focus, either it may be socio-political change, economics or industry. This century seems to have a focus on high tech, especially computerized tech. The Web is a high profile product of…

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    Aug 7, 2015

    6m
14. 11

    OS Independence

    Next year will be the year of Linux, said for 2004. Since then we’ve been up and down the media hub bandwagon, the smartphone revolution and the cloud-based services. So much shuffling around for something so personal; our digital lives

    Jul 5, 2015

    5m
15. 10

    Components are a-Comin

    Web components have been around for a while and they’ve been making the rounds in developer circles, showing off their unique properties and potential. Their application in production has had a slow start as we’re all still trying to gain familiarity with this new interface and assess how it fits...

    Jun 8, 2015

    5m
16. 9

    Misconceptions of an eager mind

    Developers are often driven by their desire to make a difference in the world through their work; and with that enjoy a life of substantial purpose. Money, fame and recognition are mere consequences of doing good and helping people. What a perfect way to end our story there; but like many…

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    May 7, 2015

    8m
17. 8

    Architecture through iteration

    We live in a fast world and our development culture reflects that. We want our apps to be up and running as soon as possible, bug-free. Everything needs to show exponential growth, otherwise what's the point...

    Apr 7, 2015

    7m
18. 7

    Introducing: Internet, in a can!

    Have you ever had that bittersweet feeling of crossing paths with a special someone and knowing that if you don’t act now any chance you had to relate will be gone and lost forever? That’s where we are, humanity as a whole, facing the Web today...

    Mar 18, 2015

    7m
19. 6

    Surviving Virtual Reality

    We’ve heard the news, we’ve seen the demos. Now we’re wondering how is VR going to affect our lives. Here is an in depth analysis on how the human spirit could cope in a virtual environment… vastly based on our human nature and common psychology rather than scientific predictions.

    Feb 11, 2015

    9m
20. 5

    The "real" developer

    In the 90s you would often hear on MTV the phrase ”keep it real”. Basically it means “be true to who you are”; it was the normal attitude when alternative rock was at the forefront of popular music. But what does all this have to do with developing?

    Jan 7, 2015

    7m
21. 4

    Ready for Network-based 3D

    This is an anniversary piece to commemorate two years since the conception of Construct. It is also a call to action for everyone interested in participating in the next wave of realtime 3D

    Dec 6, 2014

    6m
22. 3

    The right level of abstraction

    Everyone can code, the same way everyone can dance; applying the right techniques may transform your code from nonsensical to sheer poetry.

    Nov 11, 2014

    8m
23. 2

    Decentralized is the new Online

    Our lives are intertwined with the Internet. Our media, our communication, our favorite services, all live online. The “cloud” has evolved from a novelty to an intimate part of our everyday reality. People have already started wondering if our dependence to being online is healthy. But now that...

    Oct 10, 2014

    13m
24. 1

    New Order of Cloud Game Dev

    Game development is becoming increasingly integrated with online services and real-time communication. Traditional game developers may need to step into the mindset of web developers to make sure their games survive in this new ecosystem. A narration of the article with the same name, available...

    Sep 1, 2014

    9m