Podcasts by Western Devs :: Panel discussions on .NET, software practices, and smoked meat
A group of software developers, mostly from western Canada, mostly in the Microsoft .NET space, and all west of someplace else get together to discuss topics that tickle their fancy.
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Developer Accountability from 2018-06-07T18:26
Should developers be held accountable for security breaches?
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Starting meetings with six-page memos from 2018-05-01T20:09:08
Wherein the Western Devs expect you not only to show up to meetings, but to read as well
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Moving to SSL from 2018-04-23T16:57:03
Sleep easy knowing all your interactions with the Western Devs are secure and free from prying eyes
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Is there still a place for the server-side web? from 2017-09-10T15:34:08
In a leaner half-hour podcast, we discuss whether we should still be rendering web pages on the server
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Developer Health from 2017-08-15T21:02:36
The Western Devs aren't getting any younger. We take time out of our exercise routines to talk about keeping healthy
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Transparency from 2017-05-09T23:25
Wherein the Western Devs determine if, when, and how companies should publish salary and diversity numbers
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Working From Home from 2017-04-23T20:43:26
Yeah, so Pokemon Go was still a thing when we originally recorded this. Add procrastination to the list of hazards for working from home.
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Career Planning from 2016-09-19T21:11:22
When it comes to planning your career, the Western Devs have it aaaaaaaall worked out. But when it comes to audio issues...sorry about that, westerners.
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Exploratory Data Analysis with Matthew Renze from 2016-07-27T14:58:44
Kyle hijacks Matthew Renze at Prairie Dev Con 2016 to talk about exploratory data analysis and the increasingly popular programming language, R.
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Functional Programming and F# with Rachel Reese from 2016-07-09T22:01:53
The Western Devs kidnap Rachel Reese at Prairie Dev Con and force her to speak on functional programming and F# in exchange for empanadas
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Mobile Apps and Xamarin from 2016-07-02T18:13:23
The Western Devs discuss the ins and outs of mobile development and Xamarin
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Building APIs from 2016-06-13T13:58:48
The Western Devs discuss the ins and outs of building APIs
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Prairie Dev Con Recap from 2016-05-07T17:22:31
The Western Devs reminisce on their experience at Prairie Dev Con and offer tips to speakers, conference organizers, and attendees.
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Thoughts on Microsoft Build 2016 from 2016-04-10T00:18:38
The Western Devs pontificate on the latest Microsoft Build announcements
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Diabetes technology from 2016-03-27T21:01:07
Special guest, Jake Belcham, joins the Western Devs as they review the state of diabetes technology today and what's coming in the future
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Building developer tools with Igal Tabachnik from 2016-02-29T20:57:40
We talk with Igal Tabachnik and discuss the finer points of building tools for Visual Studio
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Developer Productivity from 2016-02-23T17:31:27
The Western Devs take a break from their collective workdays to discuss developer productivity
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Getting Started in Open Source with Adam Ralph from 2016-02-17T23:57:13
Open source addict, Adam Ralph sits down with the Western Devs to give us tips on getting started in the wacky world of open source
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Ergonomics from 2016-02-13T17:35:15
The Western Devs try to fight off the various aches and pains that come with chatting online all day
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Azure with Yves Goeleven from 2016-02-08T22:19:10
The devs track down Microsoft MVP Yves Goeleven in a busy Thai restaurant and talk to him about Azure
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Is Web Development Terrible from 2016-01-24T15:40:13
The Western Devs discuss whether web development really is terrible
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Barriers for Women in Technology from 2015-12-14T23:12:40
Special guest Rachel Thomas and the Western Devs discuss the barriers facing women when they enter and when they stay in technology
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The Future of Computing from 2015-12-07T23:21:04
The Western Devs pontificate on the future of computing
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Geek Gifts from 2015-11-28T21:13:38
Learn what the Western Devs might have got this year for Christmas if any of them were nice
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Interviews and Hiring Practices from 2015-11-17T23:56:08
The definitive answer on how to hire your next dev
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All About SmartView from 2015-11-11T03:13:26
An Interview with SmartView founder Amir Barylko
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Encouraging and Educating Kids from 2015-11-09T05:12:19
Ways to encouraging and educate kids in the dark art of coding. With special guest Wendy Closson
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Life Outside .NET from 2015-10-19T23:48:10
The Western Devs discuss working outside your comfort zone
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Refactor vs. Rewrite from 2015-10-15T04:54:55
The Western Devs tackle the eternal debate: do we refactor or rewrite?
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Going Independent from 2015-10-01T03:07:37
In honour of Botswanan Independence Day, the Western Devs discuss going independent with special guest, Wendy Closson
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Work/Life Balance from 2015-09-09T09:03:30
Wherein the Western Devs try to balance work and not work
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No Estimates from 2015-09-02T03:42:12
In this episode, special guest Steve Rogalsky helps the Western Devs understand the #NoEstimates movement
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Internal Open Source from 2015-08-24T02:00:37
The Western Devs sound off on why your company should share and collaborate on its internal code
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The Internet of Things from 2015-07-13T22:47:49
The Western Devs delve into the mire that is the Internet of Things
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Microservices from 2015-07-08T00:54:52
In our inaugural podcast, the Western Devs tackle what is either the new hotness, retro SOA, or a flash in the pan: microservices.
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Microservices from 2015-07-08T00:54:52
In our inaugural podcast, the Western Devs tackle what is either the new hotness, retro SOA, or a flash in the pan: microservices.
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Microservices from 2015-07-08T00:54:52
In our inaugural podcast, the Western Devs tackle what is either the new hotness, retro SOA, or a flash in the pan: microservices.
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