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Elephant in the Room with John Rudolph Drexler
Side Project
01/24/25 • 49 min
John Drexler drops by to chat about his online game Elephant in the Room, fat clients, and what makes a good game (spoiler, it's all just vibes).
- (00:00) - Introduction to Side Projects and Game Development
- (02:43) - The Journey of Game Creation
- (05:18) - Understanding 'Elephant in the Room'
- (07:57) - Game Design vs. Game Playing
- (10:46) - Evolution of Tech Stack
- (13:30) - Client-Side Logic and Game Responsiveness
- (16:16) - Reflections on Development Process
- (23:40) - Understanding Livewire and Client State Management
- (27:22) - Challenges in Game Implementation and Animation
- (30:57) - Bot Decision-Making and Difficulty Levels
- (36:30) - Designing Engaging Games: Key Principles
- (45:05) - Strategic vs. Tactical Gameplay in Game Design
All things John:
https://johnrudolphdrexler.com
https://elephantintheroom.fun
https://www.catacombian.com
https://thunk.dev
Mentioned in the Episode:
Will King: https://bsky.app/profile/wking.dev / https://x.com/wking__
Connor Lindsey: https://bsky.app/profile/connorlindsey.dev / https://x.com/connor_lindsey
Brian Moriarty: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brian_Moriarty
https://sideprojectpodcast.com
https://bsky.app/profile/sideprojectpodcast.com

Sunny with Andy Newhouse
Side Project
11/27/24 • 44 min
Andy joins to chat about their LifeOS project, and they are ahead of most of us already: they have more than one user!
For all things Andy: https://techenby.com/
Follow Andy: https://bsky.app/profile/techenby.com

Linear Poker with Chris Morrell
Side Project
11/19/24 • 57 min
Chris Morrell hops on to chat about all things GraphQL, planning sprints with a custom Linear app, and why side projects are important.
For all things Chris: cmorrell.com

Math Quiz App with Leah Thompson
Side Project
12/03/24 • 38 min
Leah Thompson drops by to talk about her math quiz app, being new to Laravel, and (yes) a pirate dating sim game.
- (00:00) - From Teacher to Developer: Leah's Journey
- (03:23) - The 100 Devs Program: A New Beginning
- (06:14) - Building the Math Quiz App: Concept and Challenges
- (09:08) - Multiplayer Mode: Competing in Math
- (12:06) - Learning Laravel: Overcoming Challenges
- (14:54) - The Future of the Math Quiz App: Expanding Features
- (20:28) - Reviving Old Projects
- (21:17) - The Pirate Dating Sim Game
- (24:23) - Challenges in Game Development
- (24:37) - Dynamic Problem Generation in Math App
- (28:06) - Grand Visions for the Math App
- (29:44) - Delights in Learning Laravel
- (32:01) - Graph Traversal Challenges
- (38:03) - Leveraging Math Knowledge in Development
All things Leah:
https://bsky.app/profile/leaht.codes
https://youtube.com/@leahtcodes
https://twitch.tv/leahtcodes
https://x.com/leahtcodes
https://sideprojectpodcast.com
https://bsky.app/profile/sideprojectpodcast.com

Kilopixel with Ben Holmen
Side Project
12/17/24 • 42 min
Ben Holmen stops by to chat about his Kilopixel project: a physical display that intentionally updates slowly and allows for collaborative pixel art creation.
- (00:00) - Introduction to Ben Holmen
- (02:48) - The Kilopixel Project
- (06:17) - Technical Challenges and Innovations
- (10:52) - Understanding G Code and CNC
- (13:23) - Web Application and Collaboration
- (17:47) - Pixel Prototyping and Material Challenges
- (21:51) - Innovative Pixel Mechanisms
- (26:14) - Exploring Location-Specific Pixels
- (28:14) - The Laborious Process of Pixel Art
- (33:41) - Bringing the Project to Life
- (39:14) - Connecting with the Online Community
All things Ben:
https://benholmen.com
https://bsky.app/profile/benholmen.com
https://sideprojectpodcast.com
https://bsky.app/profile/sideprojectpodcast.com

Solo with Aaron Francis
Side Project
12/23/24 • 42 min
Aaron Francis hops on to go full galaxy brain on his interactive TUI Solo.
- (00:00) - Introduction to Side Projects and Aaron Francis
- (01:05) - Exploring the Laravel Package: Solo
- (03:58) - The Development Journey of Solo
- (07:38) - Understanding ANSI Codes and Terminal Manipulation
- (11:36) - The Challenges of Process Management
- (15:14) - Enhancements and Future Directions for Solo
- (22:26) - Customizing Development Environments
- (25:14) - Enhanced Logging and Command Hotkeys
- (28:30) - Flexibility in Command Customization
- (32:21) - Interactive Command Handling
- (37:26) - Deep Integration of Commands
- (41:24) - Project Overview and Future Directions
All things Aaron:
https://aaronfrancis.com
https://github.com/aarondfrancis/solo
https://tryhardstudios.com
https://x.com/aarondfrancis
https://bsky.app/profile/aaronfrancis.com
https://sideprojectpodcast.com
https://bsky.app/profile/sideprojectpodcast.com
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FAQ
How many episodes does Side Project have?
Side Project currently has 7 episodes available.
What topics does Side Project cover?
The podcast is about Javascript, Web, Ruby, Php, Podcasts, Technology and Python.
What is the most popular episode on Side Project?
The episode title 'Math Quiz App with Leah Thompson' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Side Project?
The average episode length on Side Project is 39 minutes.
How often are episodes of Side Project released?
Episodes of Side Project are typically released every 7 days, 20 hours.
When was the first episode of Side Project?
The first episode of Side Project was released on Nov 13, 2024.
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