Fragmented - Android Developer Podcast

In this episode, Donn and Kaushik talk to Android GDE Vinay Gaba about learning Jetpack Compose.They talk about how to learn how to use Jetpack Compose by example (and Vinay's excellent talk by the same name). How to use Jetpackcompose.app to help you find the right Jetpack Compose component and how to use ShowKase to organize discover and visualize your Jetpack Compose Elements. We then dive into why someone might want to learn Jetpack Compose and how to start learning it. They touch briefly on the parts of Compose, such as the compiler, runtime, UI, foundation, and more. They wrap up by talking about Unidirectional State flow and by answering the hot question ... "Is Jetpack Compose ready for production?" If you're looking to learn more about Jetpack Compose, this is an episode for you. LinksVinay's TwitterVinays Learning Jetpack Compose by Example VideoJetpackCompose.app (find the Jetpack Compose component you're looking for by typing in the XML equivalent)ShowKase - A library to organize, discover and vis

In this episode Donn talks about that pit of the stomach feeling we all get when we feel like we should know something but we  don't. It's that voice in our head as developers that makes you feel like an idiot even when you're not.Donn gives examples of how even senior engineers are subject to this feeling and how they are often the ones to not speak up about it simply because of their experience level and seniority. This episode talks about why we get this feeling and how to combat it going forward. Donn's Git CourseNeed to learn Git? Donn has the course for you. In this FREE course you'll learn everything you need to know in order to start working with Git everyday. Watch it here.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.IOSoftware FreelancingDonn's Freelance Faction CommunityFreelance Tactics BookDonn's Freelancing Content on YouTubeContact@fragmentedcast or o

In this episode, Kaushik peppers Donn with questions about his foray into Android Turbo, Hotwire, and the concept of "Native Where You Need It".Donn recently launched Android Jumpstart, the Android client for the Jumpstart Rails trifecta. Jumpstart Rails allow you to launch your SaaS business much faster than if you were to do it from the ground up.The Android client for Jumpstart Rails builds on top of Turbo and Hotwire, two technologies that help power the Hey email client and Basecamp (the project management app). By using Turbo and Hotwire you're able to get very fast response times and speed with "HTML Over the Wire" (aka Hotwire) with Websockets and much more. This allows your web app to be super fast and when packaged with Android Turbo, allows your web app to live within a native shell. HOWEVER, this doesn't mean its simply a web wrapper. With Android Turbo you can specify which URL routes you'd like to be as native and which ones you'd like to remain web-based. This means you can choose to use Native

In this episode Donn and Kaushik talk to Konstantin Liakhovskii about Expo development and how it takes cross platform development and its productivity to the next level. Konstantin dives deep into the usages and reasons why Expo (and React Native) are still very good options for companies that are looking to adopt a cross-platform application. Links from the showExpo.devKonstantin's TwitterReactive Native Episode with Gabriel Peal #129Reactive Native Episode with Gabriel Peal #130 (Part 2)StoaStoa is a community platform for creators and anyone who wants to monetize their community. Sign up at getstoa.com and get 3 months free when we launch. Early access coming soon.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.IOSoftware FreelancingDonn's Freelance Faction CommunityFreelance Tactics BookDonn's Freelancing Content on YouTubeContact@fragmentedcast or our Youtube cha

In this episode Donn sits down and talks to Ephraim Schmitt about how he changed careers from being an exotic car salesman to a mobile software developer. It's a fascinating and inspiring story for anyone looking to get into software development. We talk about the mental and financial struggles, how he learned to start coding, how you can find opportunities everywhere, how to interview better, where to look for positions when you're just starting out, why volunteering/doing something for free early on is fast way to open doors and build your network and so much more.If you or anyone you know is looking to break into the software industry, this is the podcast for you. You'll leave with a couple  pages of notes, tips and the inspiration you need to jump into the world of software development.Links from the show1st Phorm (Ephraim's current employer) StoaStoa is a community platform for creators and anyone who wants to monetize their community. Sign up at getstoa.com and get 3 months free when we launch. Early ac

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