
1X Developer Podcast
A podcast not for the 10x software developer, but for the lowly 1x developer.
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqasnYHmAYu2-7Ei6Fhh6cw
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Email: 1xdeveloperpodcast@protonmail.com
Episodes
23 episodes
Episode 22: The Greatest Browser of All Time
In this episode of The 1x Developer Podcast, Collin opens up about his personal journey to find the browser that works best for his needs. Join hosts Collin and Brendan as they dive into the world of web browsers, exploring what makes a browser...
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Episode 21: Free or Paid Software?
Join the 1x devs as we dive into the eternal debate between free and paid software. We explore the hidden costs of "free" tools, when premium options are actually worth your hard-earned cash, and share our real-world experiences making these de...
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Episode 20: AGILE Stockholm Syndrome
Welcome to the 1x Developer Podcast, where we tackle the elephant in the room: Why are we still using AGILE if everyone seems to hate it? Join us as we navigate the murky waters of modern project management with honesty, humor, and a healthy do...
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Episode 19: Quantum Computing Explained (kinda)
Join hosts Collin and Brendan as they dive into the mind-bending world of quantum computing with equal parts curiosity and confusion! In this entertaining episode, they break down qubits, superposition, and why quantum computers need to be cold...
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Episode 18: Enshittification
In this episode, we dive into the concept of "enshittification" - the perceived decline in software quality over time. We examine whether modern development practices have led to bloated, ad-filled experiences or if we're simply expecting more ...
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Episode 17: Debunking Developer Gatekeeping
Ever been told that your favorite programming language isn't 'real programming'? Or that front-end development is just 'playing with colors'? In this episode, we dive into the peculiar world of programming elitism, where developers create arbit...
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Episode 16: Our Honest Take on Windsurf AI Editor
Join us as we dive into our hands-on experience with Windsurf AI Editor. We put this new coding tool through its paces and share our unfiltered thoughts on what works, what doesn't, and whether it lives up to the hype. If you're considering add...
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Episode 15: Expectations vs Reality
In this episode, we dive into the reality check that many developers face when entering the industry. From dreaming of building the next revolutionary app to spending hours debugging legacy code and sitting in meetings - we explore the gap betw...
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Episode 14: Ghost Devs Among Us!
Are your coworkers really there? In this eye-opening episode, we dive into the bizarre phenomenon of "ghost developers" - the tech industry's invisible workforce who've mastered the art of doing absolutely nothing while collecting full paycheck...
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Episode 13: Code Law Decoded
Unlock the mysteries of open source software licensing in our latest podcast episode. We dive deep into GPL, Apache, MIT, and BSD licenses, exploring their unique characteristics and ideal use cases.Learn when to choose copyleft protecti...
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Episode 12: Server(less)?
In this episode, we unravel the delightfully complex world of serverless and microservices architectures—a Rube Goldberg machine of modern software development. Join us as we dissect how simple applications have evolved into intricate networks ...
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Episode 11: The Remote Work Dilemma
In this episode, we dive deep into the real trade-offs of remote work in software development. From the bliss of coding in your pajamas to the challenges of async collaboration, we examine how virtual workspaces are reshaping our industry. Lear...
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Episode 10: Cory House
Cory House is an entrepreneur, educator, and React expert. Find out more about him here:Pluralsight: https://www.pluralsight.com/authors/cory-houseX/Twitter: https://x.com/housecorYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@housecorReactJ...
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Episode 9: How to Learn Programming
If you could turn back time and learn to code again how would you do it?
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Episode 8: What is a 10x Developer?
Collin & Brendan are 1x Developers.But what is a 10x developer? Where does the term come from? Is that even real?
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Episode 7: Matt Watson
In this episode Collin interviews entrepreneur and podcast host Matt Watson. They discuss startups, AI, and Ferraris.Find Matt Watson on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattwatsonkc/Check out Startup Hustle: https://startuphus...
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Episode 6: Hierarchies
Kids these days... no respect for hierarchies. Hierarchies are all around us and we think they're underrated.
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Episode 5: The Tech Behind Insulin Pumps
Approximately 1.45 million Americans have type 1 diabetes. Collin's one of them.The technology around insulin therapy, insulin pumps, and continuous glucose monitors have made huge improvements in recent years. Learn more about it from ...
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Episode 4: Software for Me, Not for Thee
Do you have any software that you use but wouldn't recommend to friends? Collin and Brendan do and they discuss it in episode 4 of the 1X Developer Podcast.
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Episode 3: Code of Ethics
This is the episode where we get political... not really... but kind of?The 1x devs have come across some interesting Code of Ethics/Terms of Service. What are they? What are the implications? What does it mean for the open source soft...
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Episode 2: Making Programming Fun
Is programming fun? In this episode we find out that Brendan hates fun and Collin has anime girls in his editor.Featured in this episode:vscode-pets (https://github.com/tonybaloney/vscode-pets)Doki Them...
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