112: The Tools & Libraries We Use

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