Coffee & Coding: the App Developer Podcast

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 Jetpack compose • Why it's important to do things you actually you enjoy • and much more!Connect with FlorianYou can find Florian over on Twitter @codinginflow, on Instagram @codinginflow, you can find his Youtube channel @codinginflow, his twitch channel @ https://twitch.tv/florianwalther & you can find the Coding in Flow Podcast wherever you listen to podcasts!🤙🏽 Get in touchYou can find your host, Rob J, on Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn & at robj.me.You can also connect with like minded listeners on the community Slack.💛 Leave a reviewIf you're enjoying the show & want to support us head over to Apple Podcasts or Podchaser & leave us a review!You can find the show notes for this episode here.Music by: Maccary Bay by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4010-maccary-bay License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0

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!🤙🏽 Get in touchYou can find your host, Rob J, on Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn & at robj.me.You can also connect with like minded listeners on the community Slack.💛 Leave a reviewIf you're enjoying the show & want to support us head over to Apple Podcasts or Podchaser & leave us a review!You can find the show notes for this episode here.Music by: Maccary Bay by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4010-maccary-bay License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0

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 winning CV or Resume • How to interview well • Our thoughts on take home tech tasks • and much more!Other Things Discussed in the Show • January CV WorkshopsConnect with TaylorYou can find Taylor over on Twitter @tdesseyn, on Instagram @tdesseyn, on his website taylordesseyn.com & you can find his show Guideance Counsellor 2.0 wherever you listen to podcasts!🤙🏽 Get in touchYou can find your host, Rob J, on Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn & at robj.me.You can also connect with like minded listeners on the community Slack.💛 Leave a reviewIf you're enjoying the show & want to support us head over to Apple Podcasts or Podchaser & leave us a review!You can find the show notes for this episode here.Music by: Maccary Bay by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4010-maccary-bay License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0

Season 2 is launching January 5th 2021!🤙🏽 Get in touchYou can find your host, Rob J, on Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn & at robj.me.You can also connect with like minded listeners on the community Slack.💛 Leave a reviewIf you're enjoying the show & want to support us head over to Apple Podcasts or Podchaser & leave us a review!You can find the show notes for this episode here.Music by: Maccary Bay by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4010-maccary-bay License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0

Today's guest is João Dias - developer behind legendary Android automation app Tasker.In this episode we discuss: • Why he started developing apps • Quitting his job to earn a living as a full time independent developer • App monetization models • Deciding which features to build • The mess that is the Android permissions system • Working around OS restrictions • Dealing with negative reviews • Advice to aspiring developers on marketing their apps • and much much more!🌎 Connect with JoãoYou can find João on Twitter @joaomgcd, on Patreon here & on his website @ joaoapps.com.🔎 Resources discussed in the show • Tasker • Join • ReadItToMe (my app)🤙🏽 Get in touchYou can find your host, Rob J, on Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn & at robj.me.You can also connect with like minded listeners on the community Slack.💛 Leave a reviewIf you're enjoying the show & want to support us head over to Apple Podcasts or Podchaser & leave us a review!You can find the show notes for this episode here.Music by: Maccary Bay by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4010-maccary-bay License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0

Today's guest is Vasiliy Zukanov - Freelance Android Veteran, Course Creator, Youtuber & Tech Blogger.In this episode we discuss: • How he became a freelancer • Finding & pricing projects • Self discipline • Creating courses • Tech blogging • His new membership programme • React Native vs Flutter • How the Oracle vs Google lawsuit could spell the end for Android • and much more!You can find the show notes for this episode @ CoffeeAndCodingPod.com/episode13~~~🔗 Connect with Vasiliy • Twitter • TechYourChance • Youtube👀 Things discussed in the show • His membership program • 10 Signs you will suck a programming • Fuchsia • His newest DI course🤙🏽 Get in touchYou can find your host, Rob J, on Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn & at robj.me.You can also connect with like minded listeners on the community Slack.💛 Leave a reviewIf you're enjoying the show & want to support us head over to Apple Podcasts or Podchaser & leave us a review!You can find the show notes for this episode here.Music by: Maccary Bay by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4010-maccary-bay License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0

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 Secuirty • The main 3 attack vectors on a mobile app • Penetration testing mobile apps • How to protect your apps from being hacked • Android vs iOS Security • Rex - an automated vulnerability scanner for CI~~~Connect with Jahmel • LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jahmelharris/ • Twitter - https://twitter.com/JayHarris_SecResources discussed in the show • Digital Interruption - https://www.digitalinterruption.com • Rex @ https://www.digitalinterruption.com/tooling-2 • To try Rex email rex@digitalinterruption.comManchester Grey Hats meetup group • Website - http://manchestergreyhats.co.uk • Twitter - https://twitter.com/mcrgreyhats.🤙🏽 Get in touchYou can find your host, Rob J, on Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn & at robj.me.You can also connect with like minded listeners on the community Slack.💛 Leave a reviewIf you're enjoying the show & want to support us head over to Apple Podcasts or Podchaser & leave us a review!You can find the show notes for this episode here.Music by: Maccary Bay by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4010-maccary-bay License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0

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 app development studios ever • How he landed the NBA as an app client • and much much more!🌎 Connect with Dan BurcawYou can find Dan on Instagram @burcaw, on Twitter @burcaw and on his website danburcaw.com🤙🏽 Get in touchYou can find your host, Rob J, on Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn & at robj.me.You can also connect with like minded listeners on the community Slack.💛 Leave a reviewIf you're enjoying the show & want to support us head over to Apple Podcasts or Podchaser & leave us a review!You can find the show notes for this episode here.Music by: Maccary Bay by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4010-maccary-bay License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0

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 reviews by controlling the feedback loop • Ask for positive reviews strategically🔎 Resources discussed in the show• Original Talk @ The Telegraph🤙🏽 Get in touchYou can find your host, Rob J, on Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn & at robj.me.You can also connect with like minded listeners on the community Slack.💛 Leave a reviewIf you're enjoying the show & want to support us head over to Apple Podcasts or Podchaser & leave us a review!You can find the show notes for this episode here.Music by: Maccary Bay by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4010-maccary-bay License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0

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 never any doubt about deliverables🤙🏽 Get in touchYou can find your host, Rob J, on Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn & at robj.me.You can also connect with like minded listeners on the community Slack.💛 Leave a reviewIf you're enjoying the show & want to support us head over to Apple Podcasts or Podchaser & leave us a review!You can find the show notes for this episode here.Music by: Maccary Bay by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4010-maccary-bay License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0

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 to grow your following • and much much more!🌎 Connect with Phillip LacknerYou can find Phillip on Instagram @philipplackner_official, on Youtube @philipplackner and on his website pl-coding.com🤙🏽 Get in touchYou can find your host, Rob J, on Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn & at robj.me.You can also connect with like minded listeners on the community Slack.💛 Leave a reviewIf you're enjoying the show & want to support us head over to Apple Podcasts or Podchaser & leave us a review!You can find the show notes for this episode here.Music by: Maccary Bay by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4010-maccary-bay License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0

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 importance of having your own personal app portfolio • and much much more!🌎 Connect with David OdariYou can find David on LinkedIn and on Twitter @_davidodari🔎 Resources discussed in the show• Android Developer Video featuring David🤙🏽 Get in touchYou can find your host, Rob J, on Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn & at robj.me.You can also connect with like minded listeners on the community Slack.💛 Leave a reviewIf you're enjoying the show & want to support us head over to Apple Podcasts or Podchaser & leave us a review!You can find the show notes for this episode here.Music by: Maccary Bay by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4010-maccary-bay License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0

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 smartphone • How to think like a hacker • The book writing process • the Blockchain Bandit • and much much more!🌎 Connect with Ted HarringtonYou can find Ted on LinkedIn and at his website TedHarrington.com🔎 Resources discussed in the show• Hackable: : How to do Application Security Right• the Blockchain Bandit (on Wired.com)🤙🏽 Get in touchYou can find your host, Rob J, on Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn & at robj.me.You can also connect with like minded listeners on the community Slack.💛 Leave a reviewIf you're enjoying the show & want to support us head over to Apple Podcasts or Podchaser & leave us a review!You can find the show notes for this episode here.Music by: Maccary Bay by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4010-maccary-bay License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0

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 freelance • The challenges of getting a mortgage as a contractor • The writing process behind his new book • The problem with Google's apps • and much much more!🌎 Connect with Eran BoudjnahYou can find Eran on LinkedIn or on his blog Optimisingmylife.com🔎 Resources discussed in the show • Optimisingmylife.com • How to Build Android Apps with Kotlin🤙🏽 Get in touchYou can find your host, Rob J, on Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn & at robj.me.You can also connect with like minded listeners on the community Slack.💛 Leave a reviewIf you're enjoying the show & want to support us head over to Apple Podcasts or Podchaser & leave us a review!You can find the show notes for this episode here.Music by: Maccary Bay by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4010-maccary-bay License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0

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 you have no experience  • and more!🤙🏽 Get in touchYou can find your host, Rob J, on Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn & at robj.me.You can also connect with like minded listeners on the community Slack.💛 Leave a reviewIf you're enjoying the show & want to support us head over to Apple Podcasts or Podchaser & leave us a review!You can find the show notes for this episode here.Music by: Maccary Bay by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4010-maccary-bay License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0

Today's guest is Greg Edwards, the CEO at cyber security company CryptoStopper.In this episode we discuss: • His origins in Cyber Security • How SMS 2 Factor Authentication is fundamentally broken • How Apple was recently held to ransom • Mobile devices as attack vectors • The future of ransomware on mobile • How to write secure code • Getting into the hackers mindset • and much much more!🌎 Connect with Greg EdwardsYou can find Greg on LinkedIn and you can find Cryptostopper on Twitter or @ GetCryptostopper.com🤙🏽 Get in touchYou can find your host, Rob J, on Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn & at robj.me.You can also connect with like minded listeners on the community Slack.💛 Leave a reviewIf you're enjoying the show & want to support us head over to Apple Podcasts or Podchaser & leave us a review!You can find the show notes for this episode here.Music by: Maccary Bay by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4010-maccary-bay License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0

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 useful • Why she left contract work for a permanent job • What being Lead Engineer entails • Becoming a T Shaped Developer • Her thoughts on Flutter • and much much more!🌎 Connect with TeresaYou can find Teresa on Twitter @teresa_wyy, on Medium & on LinkedIn🔎 Resources discussed in the show • Teresa's Talk at Mobile London • Episode 19 with Simon Lightfoot on Flutter • Sign Up for the Live Q+A🤙🏽 Get in touchYou can find your host, Rob J, on Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn & at robj.me.You can also connect with like minded listeners on the community Slack.💛 Leave a reviewIf you're enjoying the show & want to support us head over to Apple Podcasts or Podchaser & leave us a review!You can find the show notes for this episode here.Music by: Maccary Bay by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4010-maccary-bay License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0

In this episode you'll hear me on the Mentoring Developer's Podcast, talking about: • My journey as a freelancer • My advice to new or aspiring software engineers • How I passed on the chance to be part of a startup that could have made him a millionaire • and much more!Find the original episode on the Mentoring Developer's Podcast🤙🏽 Get in touchYou can find your host, Rob J, on Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn & at robj.me.You can also connect with like minded listeners on the community Slack.💛 Leave a reviewIf you're enjoying the show & want to support us head over to Apple Podcasts or Podchaser & leave us a review!You can find the show notes for this episode here.Music by: Maccary Bay by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4010-maccary-bay License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0

In this episode I discuss: • Why releasing your own apps appeals to recruiters • The benefits of experiencing the entire development lifecycle • My own experience of releasing my own apps • How to leverage your own apps to teach yourself new technologies • and more!🤙🏽 Get in touchYou can find your host, Rob J, on Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn & at robj.me.You can also connect with like minded listeners on the community Slack.💛 Leave a reviewIf you're enjoying the show & want to support us head over to Apple Podcasts or Podchaser & leave us a review!You can find the show notes for this episode here.Music by: Maccary Bay by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4010-maccary-bay License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0

In this episode I discuss: • My top tips & advice when interviewing • How to deal with bad interviewers • How to stand out during the interview process • Why I don't advocate for technical tests • and more!🤙🏽 Get in touchYou can find your host, Rob J, on Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn & at robj.me.You can also connect with like minded listeners on the community Slack.💛 Leave a reviewIf you're enjoying the show & want to support us head over to Apple Podcasts or Podchaser & leave us a review!You can find the show notes for this episode here.Music by: Maccary Bay by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4010-maccary-bay License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0