In this conversation, Jon and Allan discuss various tools they use for development. They talk about their preferred operating systems, monitors, and IDEs. They also mention specific tools like Insomnia for API testing and DevTools for debugging. The conversation is light-hearted and includes some banter about Canadian jokes and hockey. In this part of the conversation, Jon and Allan discuss various tools they use, including antivirus software, DevToys, Setapp, file managers, Docker, Cosmos DB, and coffee brewing equipment. In this conversation, Allan and Jon discuss various soft tools and libraries that they use in their development projects. They cover topics such as coffee-making methods, microphones and audio equipment, standing desks, and .NET libraries like MVVM Toolkit, .NET Orleans, and MediatorR. They also mention the Shiny Templates, a collection of templates for Xamarin and Maui apps. Overall, they provide insights into the tools and libraries they find useful in their development workflows.

Takeaways

Visual Studio and Visual Studio for Mac are popular IDEs for development
Insomnia is a useful tool for API testing
DevTools is great for debugging
Choosing the right operating system and monitor can greatly enhance the development experience
Having a good set of tools can improve productivity and efficiency Antivirus software can sometimes cause issues with certain tools and applications.
DevToys is a useful tool for various tasks like encoding/decoding strings and testing Xpath queries.
Setapp is a subscription service that provides access to a wide range of tools and apps for Mac users.
Forklift is a file browser and development toolkit for Mac.
Total Commander is a file manager that offers a dual-pane interface and other advanced features.
Using a proper coffee grinder, like a burr grinder, can result in a better coffee brewing experience.
Chemex is a popular coffee brewing method that requires a specific type of kettle and filters.
The choice of tools can greatly impact productivity and user experience in software development. There are various soft tools and libraries that developers can use to enhance their development workflows.
Choosing the right tools and libraries depends on the specific needs and requirements of the project.
Some popular soft tools and libraries mentioned in the conversation include MVVM Toolkit, .NET Orleans, and MediatorR.
The Shiny Templates collection provides a wide range of templates for Xamarin and Maui apps.
Experimenting with different tools and libraries can help developers find the ones that work best for them.

People

Hosts: Jon Dick, Allan Ritchie
Audio/Video Engineer: Jim Heath

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Canadian Jokes
02:32 Exploring the Tools We Use for Development
09:17 Using Visual Studio and Rider for Development
13:07 Testing APIs with Insomnia
16:22 The Importance of a Good Monitor
21:07 Other Useful Tools for Development
22:30 Antivirus Software and Compatibility Issues
23:35 DevToys: A Handy Tool for Various Tasks
24:23 Setapp: A Subscription Service for Mac Users
25:24 Forklift: A File Browser and Development Toolkit for Mac
26:09 Total Commander: A Feature-Rich File Manager
29:30 Docker: Simplifying Development and Deployment
30:19 Kubernetes: A Powerful Container Orchestration Platform
31:33 Cosmos DB: Offline Development Challenges
33:19 PostgreSQL: A Versatile and Feature-Rich Database
36:16 Parallels: Efficient Virtualization for Mac
38:12 The Importance of a Proper Coffee Grinder
39:39 Brewing Coffee with Chemex: A Unique Experience
42:15 The Impact of Tools on Productivity and User Experience
43:21 The Shower Method of Making Coffee
45:36 Soft Tools for Podcasting
48:19 Microphones and Audio Equipment
49:22 Standing Desks and Key Lights
52:18 Soft Tools for Mobile App Development
55:49 MVVM Toolkit and .NET Orleans
58:11 Shiny Templates for Xamarin and Maui Apps
01:00:53 MediatorR for Modular Monoliths

112: The Tools & Libraries We Use

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