Fragmented - Android Developer Podcast

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 show

• Android Enterprise
  • Terminology
  • Feature List
• Oracle Cloud Free (not a referral link)
  • 10 TB of outbound data transfer free (vs 1GB from competitors)

Contact

• @fragmentedcast or our Youtube channel
• Prabhjot on Twitter
• Donn
  • @donnfelker and donnfelker (on Instagram)
  • Freelancing for Mobile Developers (Donn's YouTube)
• Kaushik
  • @kaushikgopal and kaushikgopal (on Instagram)
  • kaushikgopal (on YouTube) or Kaushik's Blog

AndroidJobs.IO

• Job 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.IO

Donn's Free E-Book on Freelancing/Consulting Rates

• Free E-Book on Freelancing Rates

Disclaimer: 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 image

Alans Link

• Alan Hill Social and Web Links

Links from the show

• Can't Hurt Me - David Goggins
• Mindset by Carol S. Dweck
• Extreme Ownership - Jocko Willink
• Tom Bilyeu Instagram

AndroidJobs.IO

• Job 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.IO

Donn's Free E-Book on Freelancing/Consulting Rates

• Free E-Book on Freelancing Rates

Contact

@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 @kaushikgopal

Disclaimer: 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 show

• Martin Fowlers Blog

AndroidJobs.IO

• Job 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.IO

Donn's Free E-Book on Freelancing/Consulting Rates

• Free E-Book on Freelancing Rates

Contact

• @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 @kaushikgopal
• Disclaimer: 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 of our podcast, we explore the diverse landscape of Java versions within the Android ecosystem. Our guest is Michael Bailey, a seasoned Java expert who has been a frequent presence on our show since the early days of our podcast. We kick off with a solid foundation, discussing the differences between JDK and JRE, as well as the distinctions between the available Java JDKs. We also guide listeners through Android Studio settings, exploring how to select a suitable JDK, its utilization, and how it relates to JAVA_VERSION on one's home path/terminal.

As we dig deeper, we start to unpack some of the crucial Android app settings. From compileOptions to sourceCompatibility/targetCompatibility, we shed light on why these versions are important. We also demystify the compileSdk vs minSdk vs targetSdk, and how they interconnect. Drawing from Kaushiks's recent experience in building a new app, we provide real-life examples that can better clarify these topics for our listeners.

We conclude the episode by providing some valuable resources for further understanding and exploration. This episode is designed to be a comprehensive guide to understanding and navigating the intricacies of Java versions in Android development.

Links

• Michaely Fragmented Episode 9 (Google IO Special)
• Fragmented Episode 10 (core java)
• Fragmented Episode 78 (testing strategies)
• OpenJDK on GitHub
• FooJay
• Compile Options Reference
• SDK extensions
• @Yogurtearl explanation
• Jpackage

Find Michael Online

• @yogurtearl on Twitter

Donn's Git Course

Need 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.IO

• Job postings are FREE on AndroidJobs.IO 🎉
• Sign up to get notified of new jobs on a weekly basis as well.
• AndroidJobs.IO

Software Freelancing

• Freelance Tactics Book
• Donn's Freelancing Content on YouTube

Contact

@fragmentedcast on Twitter or our YouTube channel

Donn

• @donnfelker
• donnfelker
• Donn's YouTube
• Donn's Website

Kaushik

• kau.sh (has links to all my networks)
• twitter.kau.sh
• mastodon.kau.sh
• youtube.kau.sh (on YouTube)

Disclaimer: 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 edition of Fragmented, we're thrilled to host Ishan Khanna, a software engineer at Tinder who possesses great enthusiasm for feature flags and A/B testing. Donn discusses why he invited Ishan on the show, highlighting Ishan's passion for feature flagging and A/B testing. The conversation kicks off with an insightful story from Ishan about feature flagging at Booking.com, leading to a discussion on the difference between A/B Testing and Feature Flags, when and why to introduce feature flagging, and how to measure its effectiveness. The show also focuses on the benefits and risks of feature flagging, along with ways to manage potential complexities in the codebase.

We then delve deeper into the topic of feature flagging, covering how to get started, what to look for in a tool, and the role of testing. Discussion points include the best practices for rollout percentages, considerations for multi-platform implementation, and the specifics of targeting in feature flagging. The conversation wraps up with an exploration of available tools for those looking to introduce feature flagging or A/B testing frameworks into their operations, examining when it might be necessary to build a bespoke solution.

The episode offers a wealth of resources for listeners, including links to an array of feature flagging and A/B testing tools, such as Firebase Remote Config, Optimizely, and LaunchDarkly. For more insight into the topics discussed, Ishan recommends his Droidcon Berlin talk on 'Customer Driven Development' and Stuart Frisby’s talk on A/B Testing. To reach out to Ishan, listeners can contact him via Twitter, LinkedIn, or his website.

Links

Here are the links mentioned in the document, in markdown format:

1. Firebase Remote Config
2. Optimizely
3. LaunchDarkly
4. AWS AppConfig for Feature Flags
5. VWO
6. Unleash - Open Source Feature Flags
7. Posthog Feature Flags and A/B Testing
8. Ishan's Droidcon Berlin Talk
9. Stuart Frisby's Talk on A/B Testing
10. Erindoesthings

Contact Ishan

1. Ishan on Twitter - @droidchef
2. Ishan on LinkedIn
3. Ishan's Website

Donn's Git Course

Need 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.IO

• Job postings are FREE on AndroidJobs.IO 🎉
• Sign up to get notified of new jobs on a weekly basis as well.
• AndroidJobs.IO

Software Freelancing

• Freelance Tactics Book
• Donn's Freelancing Content on YouTube

Contact

@fragmentedcast on Twitter or our YouTube channel

Donn

• @donnfelker
• donnfelker
• Donn's YouTube
• Donn's Website

Kaushik

• kau.sh (has links to all my networks)
• twitter.kau.sh
• mastodon.kau.sh
• youtube.kau.sh (on YouTube)

Disclaimer: Many of the links we share to products are affiliate links. They help support the production of Fragmented. Thank you for your support.