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Everyone's talking about AI making developers more productive. But what's the reality? James dives into the hype vs. reality of AI-assisted development.
Agile gets blamed for a lot of failures, but is Agile really the problem? James argues that leadership failures are often the real culprit.
What does it really mean to be a senior developer? James explores the disconnect between titles and actual skills in the industry.
James takes a cynical look at the current state of software development in 2026. What's working, what's broken, and what needs to change?
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Technical debt accumulates silently, slowly strangling your project's velocity until one day you realise you're spending more time fighting the codebase than building features.
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Navigating Technology Choices: A Business Owner’s Guide to Adaptability in Software DevelopmentFor business owners and managers, navigating software developm...
The Cynical Developer Podcast aims to help you to improve your development knowledge and career,
through explaining the latest and greatest in development technology
and providing you with what you need to succeed as a software developer.
Covering Desktop, web and mobile development, mainly around the Microsoft .Net technology stack,
but often looking into other software and frameworks.
This podcast would not have come into being if it wasn’t for Chad Bostik
and the guys at the {CodingBlocks}.Net podcast, so thanks guys for the pressure!
James Studdart - Expert Software Consultant, Mentor, Innovator & Author - Transforming Ideas into Delivered Solutions
Not only the engaging host of The Cynical Developer Podcast but also a master of bespoke software solutions. With a diverse skill set that encompasses .Net, Python, C#, JavaScript, graphic design, and web development, he is a coding genius and a true innovator in the field. As the founder of this popular tech podcast, James stays ahead of the game, consistently transforming ideas into delivered solutions. His role as an expert software consultant, mentor, and author showcases his ability to guide and inspire others in the tech industry.