Indie Dev Lifehttp://indiedevlife.fmA show about the ins and outs of independent software development.en-UShttps://indiedevlife.fm/static/cover.pngBrian Schraderhttp://indiedevlife.fmSat, 15 May 2021 04:16:16 +0000sonicrocketman-feed-generator/v2.0Brian SchraderA show about the ins and outs of independent software development.noBrian Schraderhelp@indiedevlife.fm (IndieDevLife Help)technologysoftware developmentprogrammingindie developmentindependent developmenthttp://indiedevlife.fm/archive/14-thats-me-not-icloudSat, 15 May 2021 04:06:00 -080014: That's Me, not iCloudhttp://indiedevlife.fm/archive/14-thats-me-not-icloud/In this episode we discuss the differences between various development ecosystems and platforms, and the importance and usefulness of reading other people's source code.

(apologies for the wind noise in the background on this one)

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]]>Brian Schrader00:16:15noIn this episode we discuss the differences between various development ecosystems and platforms, and the importance and usefulness of reading other people's source code.http://indiedevlife.fm/archive/13-im-starting-to-regret-promising-thingsThu, 01 Apr 2021 18:31:00 -080013: I'm Starting to Regret Promising Thingshttp://indiedevlife.fm/archive/13-im-starting-to-regret-promising-things/It's been a while, but we're back! (for now)

In this episode we talk about Docker and where you should (and shouldn't) use it.

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]]>Brian Schrader00:19:21noLet's talk about Docker and where you should (and shouldn't) use it.http://indiedevlife.fm/archive/12-good-foundationsFri, 15 Jan 2021 02:27:00 -080012: Good Foundationshttp://indiedevlife.fm/archive/12-good-foundations/In this episode we dive into some recent changes to Pine.blog and how to decide between tradeoffs during development.

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]]>Brian Schrader00:15:56noIn this episode we dive into some recent changes to Pine.blog and how to decide between tradeoffs during development.http://indiedevlife.fm/archive/11-i-dont-own-a-printer-unaired-pilotThu, 17 Dec 2020 01:39:00 -080011: I Don't Own a Printer (Unaired Pilot)http://indiedevlife.fm/archive/11-i-dont-own-a-printer-unaired-pilot/This episode is the original pilot that I recorded over the summer as an experiment to see if I enjoyed podcasting.

This episode has no real topic, but I do discuss the nuances of self-publishing and the complications inherent in writing a book for the first time.

Oh! And it has unnecessary theme music.

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]]>Brian Schrader00:12:51noThis episode is the original unaired pilot that I recorded as an experiment to see if I enjoyed podcasting. This episode has no real topic. Oh! And it has unnecessary theme music.http://indiedevlife.fm/archive/10-a-chicken-and-egg-scenarioThu, 10 Dec 2020 22:30:00 -080010: A Chicken and Egg Scenariohttp://indiedevlife.fm/archive/10-a-chicken-and-egg-scenario/Today we discuss the recent updates to Pine.blog and the upcoming release of Hewell as well as the history of video podcasting and what podcasting even is.

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]]>Brian Schrader00:14:31noToday we discuss the recent updates to Pine.blog and the upcoming release of Hewell as well as the history of video podcasting and what podcasting even is.http://indiedevlife.fm/archive/09-ive-reached-bug-parityWed, 02 Dec 2020 01:09:00 -08009: I've Reached Bug Parityhttp://indiedevlife.fm/archive/09-ive-reached-bug-parity/In this episode we discuss the complications of using Apple's CloudKit and the freedom of distributing software outside of the App Store.

Pine.blog for iOS and macOS

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]]>Brian Schrader00:14:28noIn this episode we discuss the complications of using Apple's CloudKit and the freedom of distributing software outside of the App Store.http://indiedevlife.fm/archive/8-going-indie-excerptWed, 18 Nov 2020 22:16:00 -08008: Going Indie Excerpthttp://indiedevlife.fm/archive/8-going-indie-excerpt/Please enjoy this excerpt from my book, Going Indie: A complete guide to becoming and independent software developer.

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]]>Brian Schrader20:20noPlease enjoy this excerpt from my book, Going Indie: A complete guide to becoming and independent software developer.http://indiedevlife.fm/archive/07-checklists-are-greatWed, 11 Nov 2020 01:58:00 -08007: Checklists are Greathttp://indiedevlife.fm/archive/07-checklists-are-great/In this episode we discuss what it's like to be always on call, how to handle doing stressful migrations or upgrades, and the importance of checklists.

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]]>Brian Schrader16:56noIn this episode we discuss what it's like to be always on call, how to handle doing stressful migrations or upgrades, and the importance of checklists.http://indiedevlife.fm/archive/6-this-is-obviously-a-problemTue, 27 Oct 2020 22:42:00 -08006: This is Obviously a Problemhttp://indiedevlife.fm/archive/6-this-is-obviously-a-problem/In this episode we dive into the nuances and complications inherent in modern web software and distributed computing using Pine.blog as an example.

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]]>Brian Schrader15:16noIn this episode we dive into the nuances and complications inherent in modern web software and distributed computing using Pine.blog as an example.http://indiedevlife.fm/archive/episode-05-thats-just-because-it-looked-betterWed, 21 Oct 2020 17:47:00 -08005: That's Just Because it Looked Betterhttp://indiedevlife.fm/archive/episode-05-thats-just-because-it-looked-better/In this episode we discuss how to get started designing your apps when you aren't a UI designer. If you don't have a lot of skill designing UI, don't worry. There are tools to help you.

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]]>Brian Schrader11:07noIn this episode we discuss how to get started designing your apps when you aren't a UI designer.http://indiedevlife.fm/archive/episode-04-i-kind-of-put-them-in-a-listWed, 14 Oct 2020 21:45:00 -08004: I Kind of Put Them in a Listhttp://indiedevlife.fm/archive/episode-04-i-kind-of-put-them-in-a-list/In this episode we discuss how and when to start a new project, how to move from proof of concept into active development, and how to deal with the consequences of your software's digital supply chains.

I may own the company, the domain, and the intellectual property, but I still serve at Google's whim and it can destroy me at any time. @garybernhardt, Twitter

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]]>Brian Schrader16:00noIn this episode we discuss how and when to start a new project, how to move from proof of concept into active development, and how to deal with the consequences of your software's digital supply chains.http://indiedevlife.fm/archive/episode-03-the-sound-of-going-indieWed, 07 Oct 2020 05:51:00 -08003: The Sound of Going Indiehttp://indiedevlife.fm/archive/episode-03-the-sound-of-going-indie/I have received the first print copy of Going Indie and I just had to share this moment with you.

Plus I have a special announcement.

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]]>Brian Schrader07:25noI have received the first print copy of Going Indie and I just had to share this moment with you.http://indiedevlife.fm/archive/episode-02-the-keeping-up-with-the-joneses-kind-of-thingThu, 01 Oct 2020 19:58:00 -08002: The Keeping Up With The Joneses Kind of Thinghttp://indiedevlife.fm/archive/episode-02-the-keeping-up-with-the-joneses-kind-of-thing/Staying motivated as an Indie Dev is hard, and so is doing things that you've never done before. In this episode we discuss how to think about your own projects and how to stay motivated when impostor syndrome sets in.

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]]>Brian Schrader12:42noIn this episode we discuss how to think about your own projects and how to stay motivated when impostor syndrome sets in.http://indiedevlife.fm/archive/episode-1-what-is-an-indie-devSat, 26 Sep 2020 21:23:00 -08001: What is an Indie Dev?http://indiedevlife.fm/archive/episode-1-what-is-an-indie-dev/In this inaugural episode we dive into what the term Independent Developer means and how to think about becoming one.

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]]>Brian Schrader10:52noIn this inaugural episode we dive into what the term Independent Developer means and how to think about becoming one.