Flying High with Flutter

In this episode, Allen sits down with Denis Magda, author of Just Use Postgres! This is a must-watch for anyone who wants to have a simple architecture that's also powerful! 📘 GET THE BOOK! Dive deeper into the concepts discussed in this episode with Denis's book, "Just Use Postgres!" Get 45% off with code FHWFmagda at checkout. 🔗 https://hubs.la/Q043-nwp0 CONNECT 🎙️ Guest: Denis...

Is Generative AI moving too fast? From viral deepfake videos to powerful coding assistants, AI is reshaping our world at a breathtaking pace. But with this power comes immense risk: to our privacy, to intellectual property, and even to our ability to tell what's real. How do we navigate this complex new landscape responsibly? In this episode, Allen sits down with Maggie Engler and Numa Dhamani...

AI is everywhere, from coding assistants to chatbots, but what's really happening under the hood? It often feels like a "black box," but it doesn't have to be. In this episode, Allen sits down with Manning author and AI expert Emmanuel Maggiori to demystify the core concepts behind Large Language Models (LLMs). Emmanuel, author of "The AI Pocket Book," breaks down the entir...

Heard of Zig? It's a modern systems programming language that's turning heads, often mentioned in the same breath as C and Rust. But what makes it so special, and why should you pay attention to it? In this episode, Allen sits down with Garrison Hinson Hasty, author of one of the very first books on the language, "Systems Programming with Zig." Garrison breaks down the core philoso...

Everyone is talking about AI, but why do up to 80% of corporate AI initiatives fail to reach production? The gap between a cool demo and a reliable, valuable product is massive, and navigating it requires a solid strategy. In this episode, Allen sits down with Dr. Jenna Kova, a PhD in Computational Linguistics, founder of AI Strategy Partners, and author of the Manning book, "Art of AI Product...

Is security an afterthought in your Flutter projects? In a world where a single breach can cost millions and destroy user trust, every developer needs a solid foundation in security. In this episode of Flying High with Flutter, Allen Wyma sits down with seasoned software developer, trainer, and acclaimed author Laurențiu Spilcă to demystify application security. While Laurențiu's background is...

Ever wondered how to stop LLMs from hallucinating or making things up? The answer is RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation), and it's a critical technique for building reliable, fact-based AI applications. In this episode, Alan sits down with Abhinav Kimothi, Director of Data Science at Sigmoid and author of the Manning book, "A Simple Guide to RAG". Abhinav demystifies this powerful con...

In this episode of Flying High with Flutter, we’re joined by Laura Browne and Barbara Limmer, authors of Interview Speak. They share expert tips on how to decode interview questions, prepare authentic answers, and stand out as a candidate. Whether you’re switching industries, negotiating salaries, or tackling tough interview questions, this episode is packed with actionable advice to help you ace...

This week, we’re joined by Piotr Sarna, co-author of Writing for Developers. Piotr shares his journey from distributed systems developer to published author and explains how writing can help developers grow their careers, improve their coding skills, and share knowledge effectively. 📌 Timecodes: 0:00 - Introduction and Piotr’s background 2:30 - The value of writing for developers and teams 6:10 -...

Welcome to another episode of Flying High with Flutter! In this episode, we have Eric Seidel, the co-founder of the Flutter project and former lead of Flutter and Dart at Google, as our guest. Eric shares his journey from leading the Flutter and Dart teams at Google to starting his company, Shorebird, which aims to solve real challenges for Flutter developers. We dive into the details of CodePush,...

Join Allen Wyma and Arnaud Lauret, author of The Design of Web APIs, Second Edition, as they discuss creating user-friendly, secure, and efficient APIs.  📚 Get Arnaud's book: https://www.manning.com/books/the-design-of-web-apis-second-edition Get 45% off with code flutter45 📌 Timecodes: 0:00 - Introduction 1:39 - Arnaud’s background and journey to API expertise 6:24 - API security: Permissio...

Join Allen Wyma and Adrienne Braganza Tacke, author of Looks Good to Me, to explore how to make code reviews meaningful, productive, and team-building. Learn tips to avoid common pitfalls, use AI for reviews, and create team working agreements! 📚 Get 45% off Adrienne's book! Use code FHWFbraganza at https://mng.bz/6eKo ⏱️ Timecodes: 0:00 - Intro to Adrienne & her journey 3:08 - Why code r...

Join us as we chat with Mariano Mattei, visionary CIO, CISO, AI strategist, and author of the newly titled Data-Driven Cybersecurity (formerly Security Metrics). In this episode, Mariano shares his expert insights on cybersecurity metrics, integrating AI into threat detection, and building secure apps from the ground up. 📚 Check out his book, Data-Driven Cybersecurity: https://www.manning.com/boo...

In this episode of Flying High with Flutter, we’re joined by Dominik Tornow, principal engineer and author of Thinking in Distributed Systems. Dominik shares his journey into distributed systems, breaks down complex concepts like the CAP theorem, liveness vs. safety, and item potency, and offers practical tips for building reliable and scalable systems. On the show: 🎙️ Guest: Dominik Tornow • http...

In this episode of Flying High with Flutter, we’re joined by Arek Borucki, author of MongoDB in Action, Third Edition and a seasoned Principal Database Engineer. Arek shares his journey with MongoDB, discusses running databases on Kubernetes, and compares MongoDB to other databases. We also explore MongoDB 8’s latest features, ACID compliance, and when MongoDB might not be the right choice. Plus,...

In this episode of Flying High with Flutter, we’re joined by Vadym Grin, author of Emotional Digital Design and Head of Product Design at Atolls. Vadym shares insights from his book, discusses the design process, explores the role of developers in crafting great user experiences, and more! Whether you're a designer, developer, or simply curious about UI/UX, this episode is packed with valuable...

In this episode of Flying High with Flutter, we’re joined by Immanuel Trummer, the author of LLMs in Action and an associate professor at Cornell University specializing in large-scale data analysis. Immanuel shares his insights on large language models (LLMs), how they work, their potential future, and the challenges of privacy and AI. Whether you’re curious about how GPT prompting works or intri...

In this episode of Flying High with Flutter, we’re joined by Renaldi Gondosubroto, the author of Amazon Bedrock in Action. Renaldi shares his expertise on Amazon Bedrock, AI/GenAI, and how these tools integrate seamlessly with Flutter. Whether you’re curious about implementing AI in your app or want to understand Bedrock's place within the AWS ecosystem, this episode is packed with insights fo...

Join us for an exciting episode of Flying High with Flutter as we sit down with Christopher Trudeau, the author of Django in Action. Christopher shares his journey into Django, explores how Django and Flutter can work together, and offers invaluable advice for developers building APIs for their Django apps. Timestamps: 00:00 Meet Christopher Trudeau 03:55 How Christopher got into Django 21:48 Djan...

Shelley Benhoff shares insights from her book Lead Developer Career Guide. Learn how to transition into leadership, manage conflict, balance professionalism, and showcase your skills. A must-watch for aspiring tech leaders! Timecodes: 00:00 - Meet Shelley Benhoff, author of *Lead Developer Career Guide*   04:15 - Steps to transition from developer to leadership   09:32 - Who is this path for?   16...

Dive into the fascinating world of elliptic curve cryptography with Mike Rosing, author of Elliptic Curve Cryptography for Developers. In this episode, we explore how elliptic curves power modern encryption, their practical applications for developers, and even Mike's unique experiences working with particle accelerators. Whether you're a developer, crypto enthusiast, or just curious about...

Join Allen Wyma as he chats with Kevin Moore, Product Manager for the Dart & Flutter team, about the latest updates in Flutter Web, Dart language features, and more! This is an audio-only episode, perfect for your next coding break. Timecodes: 00:00 - Meet Kevin Moore, Product Manager of Dart & Flutter team   04:37 - Dash the mascot, Flutter & Dart discussion   12:56 - Dart - what kind...

In this episode, join returning guests Viktor Lidholt, founder of Serverpod, and Kilian Schulte, creator of Jaspr, as they share exciting updates on their projects, talk about integration package for Serverpod and Jaspr, and discuss all things Flutter. Tune in to learn how these tools can enhance your Flutter projects with seamless server-side and web capabilities. Timecodes: 0:00 - Meet Viktor Li...

In this episode of "Flying High with Flutter," Lucas Josefiak, CEO & Co-Founder of Widgetbook, returns to discuss the exciting updates from version 1.0 to 3.0. Learn about new features, pricing plans, and the journey ahead for Widgetbook. Timecodes: 00:00 - Guest Intro: Lucas Josefiak, CEO & Co-Founder 05:21 - Widgetbook Updates: 1.0 vs 3.0, Promotions, Hiring 16:24 - Features Pres...

Join us for an insightful discussion with Dilion Nys, the founder of Celest, the Flutter cloud platform. Discover how Celest empowers developers to code their backend in Dart, accelerate Flutter app development, and seamlessly deploy updates. Tune in to explore the exciting features and capabilities of Celest that can take your app development to the next level! On the show: 🎙️ Host: Allen Wyma •...