Shows
Torqd020 - Laracon US 2018 PreviewAre you heading to Laracon US 2018 in Chicago? We’ll see you there! Brian Hogg and Justin Buchanan join Dan and Margaret to talk baseball, food, museums, and the conference we’re all excited to check out.
Rumour has it, the first 50 people to attend Colin DeCarlo’s “Design Patterns with Laravel” talk will get something special.
Bonus: Come meet the Vehikl team and grab a t-shirt and Torqd sticker at our Laracon booth!
Links and resources:
Brian Hogg on Twitter: https://goo.gl/DRm2fA
Justin Buchanan on Twitter: https://goo.gl/di7P24
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Torqd019 - Open for Extension: Adaptability in LaravelMoving to Laravel from an existing application doesn’t have to hurt! Adapting Laravel to fit your team’s needs doesn’t either. Colin DeCarlo and Lucas Gladding join Dan and Margaret to talk strategies and experience in shuffling Laravel components between applications.
Links and resources:
Colin DeCarlo on Twitter: https://goo.gl/tYRaDF
Lucas Gladding on Twitter: https://goo.gl/bAXU5P
Laravel PHP framework: https://goo.gl/M6X1kP
Illuminate database package on Packagist: https://goo.gl/tNQvon
Laravel Doctrine database object graph entity annotation: https://goo.gl/Rtu5zS
Laravel TwigBridge: https://goo.gl...2018-07-0352 min
Torqd018 - Gives Everybody The Context: Paired ProgrammingWhat exactly is paired programming? How do you make it work for you and your team? What happens when you make it a mob? Colin DeCarlo and Grant Lovell join Dan and Margaret to talk through getting collaborative with your code.
Links and resources:
Colin DeCarlo on Twitter: https://goo.gl/tYRaDF
Grant Lovell on Twitter: https://goo.gl/ARoaQC
deliver:Agile 2018 conference: https://goo.gl/LmYXx3
Woody Zuill talk on “No Estimates”: https://goo.gl/xagf37
Exercism code challenges: https://goo.gl/gmBBhQ
Coding Dojo Katas: https://goo.gl/DD8q1h
GPUG Meetup: https://goo...2018-06-2152 min
Torqd017 - I Think “It Depends”: Clean Architecture (Part 2)We’re back with part two of our inaugural Torqd book club; discussing Robert “Uncle Bob” Martin’s “Clean Architecture” with Colin DeCarlo, Brad Brothers, and Lucas Gladding. This time, we’re starting from the beginning of the book, diving into the SOLID acronym, dissecting the principles behind it, and debating when and how to put new lessons from a book into daily practice.
If you haven’t read the book, it might be a good idea to give it at least a skim before listening to this episode. Heck, we’d argue that it’s worth reading for your car...2018-06-0759 min
Torqd016 - Back to the Book: Clean Architecture (Part 1)Gather ‘round for the inaugural Torqd book club. For our first entry, we’re looking at “Clean Architecture” by Robert “Uncle Bob” Martin. With guests Colin DeCarlo, Brad Brothers, and Lucas Gladding, we’ll explore some of the larger concepts covered in the book (dependency inversion, plugin architecture, design patterns, tech debt) and hit on a few of our guests’ favourite parts.
If you haven’t read the book, it might be a good idea to give it at least a skim before listening to this episode. Heck, we’d argue that it’s worth reading for your career alone, whe...2018-05-2358 min
Torqd015 - I Don’t Belong Here: Imposter SyndromeWhat is imposter syndrome? What makes it so tough to get over? Does it hit our industry harder than others? Brian and Daniel join Margaret and Dan to explore their own views on, experiences of, and ways to cope with that “I don’t belong here” feeling.
Links and resources:
Brian Hogg on Twitter: https://goo.gl/DRm2fA
Daniel Mills on GitHub: https://goo.gl/irnX3K
“Clean Coder”: https://goo.gl/DK5nyM
DHH on Twitter: https://goo.gl/LSfYCm
“13 Things Mentally Strong People Don’t Do”: https://goo.gl/peUBGN
“The Imposter’s Handbook”: https://g...2018-04-2547 min
Torqd014 - VueConf US RecapAdam and Stephen rejoin Margaret and Dan for a short recap of VueConf US 2018 in New Orleans. How much did we learn? What did we eat? Where did we drink? Who got searched for contraband at the airport? Tune in to find out!
Links and resources:
VueConf US 2018: https://goo.gl/KEqY9b
Adam Frank on Twitter: https://goo.gl/ojQsfW
Stephen Belyea on Twitter: https://goo.gl/wcvM5n
Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop: https://goo.gl/7NJ1Zg
Cafe Du Monde: https://goo.gl/gGxUXY
Sheraton New Orleans: https://goo.gl/2SzoXL
House of Blue Ne...2018-04-1022 min
Torqd013 - The Vueture: VueConf US PreviewHeading to VueConf US in New Orleans this week? So are we! Adam and Stephen join Margaret and Dan to talk food, drinks, and fun in The Big Easy. Stick it out long enough, and we might even talk about the conference.
Bonus: Come meet the Vehikl team and grab a t-shirt at our VueConf booth!
Links and resources:
VueConf US 2018 (March 26-28 in New Orleans): https://goo.gl/KEqY9b
Adam Frank on Twitter: https://goo.gl/ojQsfW
Stephen Belyea on Twitter: https://goo.gl/wcvM5n
Sheraton New Orleans hotel: https://goo...2018-03-2537 min
Torqd012 - Batteries Included: Vue In PracticeWith VueConf US approaching, we’re looking at our experiences with Vue in production. Returning guest Colin DeCarlo and new-to-the-show guest Brian Hogg sit down with Dan and Margaret for an overVue.
From bare bones usage as data-binding jQuery replacement, through enhancing existing environments without damaging the goods, to building out a ground-up SPA, Vue is useful for any project our guests (and Dan) have thrown at it.
Links and resources:
VueConf US 2018 (March 26-28 in New Orleans): https://goo.gl/KEqY9b
Colin DeCarlo on Twitter: https://goo.gl/tYRaDF
Brian Hogg on Tw...2018-03-1455 min
Torqd011 - The Entirety of Humanity: Web AccessibilityWhat is a11y all about? What does this mean from a user’s perspective? How does accessibility weigh-in on your project costs? Join us in this episode as our producer (and front end developer), Stephen Belyea talks about the importance of web accessibility.
Bonus: Come meet Stephen Belyea in person at GPUG’s monthly Meetup on Wednesday, February 28th, 2018, for his talk: End to End A11y. https://goo.gl/quR1yy
Links and resources:
Stephen Belyea on Twitter: https://goo.gl/wcvM5n
WCAG 2.0: https://goo.gl/BmgH3i
A11ycasts’ introduction to Chr...2018-02-2750 min
Torqd010 - Don’t Float Things Anymore: CSS GridNew to CSS Grid? Heard of Grid but hesitant to ship it in the wild? Margaret and (our brand new co-host) Dan speak with designer Darren Galway about Grid’s new syntax, browser support, and getting it integrated into current projects.
Links and resources:
Darren Galway on Twitter: https://goo.gl/ZPddms
MDN Grid specs: https://goo.gl/ghWfBJ
“Can I Use” support for grid: https://goo.gl/fh49gQ
CSS Grid Garden: https://goo.gl/717hsT
Flexbox Froggy: https://goo.gl/fK9Zzt
CSS Tricks’ “A Complete Guide to Grid”: https://goo.gl/WSb6mg
Rachel Andre...2018-02-1248 min
Torqd009 - What Changed and Why: Code ReviewsWhat exactly is code review? Is it more than just telling somebody what’s wrong with their code? Of course it is! Join developers, Colin DeCarlo, Dan Mills, and Justin Buchanan, as they sit in with Margaret to drop comments, request changes, and give approvals.
Links and resources:
Colin DeCarlo on Twitter: https://goo.gl/tYRaDF
Colin DeCarlo on GitHub: https://goo.gl/ePFtPJ
Dan Mills on GitHub: https://goo.gl/irnX3K
Justin Buchanan on Twitter: https://goo.gl/di7P24
Travis CI test and deploy platform: https://goo.gl/qjjmkd
Contributions:
Guests: Co...2017-12-2243 min
Torqd008 - Sane Looking Results: Testing the Front EndTired of testing? We aren’t! We’re focusing on what goes into testing the front end. Alex Barry, one of our senior devs, weighs in on the process, differences from back end, and helping you code better.
Links and resources:
Alex Barry on Twitter: https://goo.gl/C181KJ
Alex Barry on GitHub: https://goo.gl/h63i3D
Mocha JS testing framework: https://goo.gl/Vh6yya
SeleniumHQ browser automator: https://goo.gl/aLrZY9
Robert “Uncle Bob” Martin’s “Clean Code” handbook: https://goo.gl/rFNtzg
ESLint linting utility: https://goo.gl/bhoUQz
Chai assertion libr...2017-10-2436 min
Torqd007 - Given, When, Then: an Intro to Application TestingGood testing is tough. We’re talking testing in design, development, and the future of your app with two of our senior devs - Brad Brothers, and Colin DeCarlo.
Links and resources:
Brad Brothers on Twitter: https://goo.gl/VkKoMk
Brad Brothers on GitHub: https://goo.gl/p6uL2q
Colin DeCarlo on Twitter: goo.gl/tYRaDF
Colin DeCarlo on GitHub: goo.gl/ePFtPJ
Adam Wathan’s TDD Course: https://goo.gl/iXst3U
David Heinemeier Hanson on Twitter: https://goo.gl/rh8GSY
Breaking Up the Behemoth graph and blog post: https://goo.gl/jFvH9z
Ma...2017-09-2842 min
Torqd006 - Co-Op RecapThe time has come for Colin Mills and Justin Buchanan to graduate from their 16-month co-op term at Vehikl. We talk highlights, experiences, and career growth throughout the term.
Get real advice from students on turbo boosting your career through co-op and understanding the ins and outs of the industry from the starting line.
Links and resources:
Colin Mills on Twitter: goo.gl/2MeM3B
Colin’s Program at Conestoga: Software Engineering Technology: goo.gl/ufLA7Y
Justin Buchanan on Twitter: goo.gl/di7P24
Justin’s Program at Conestoga: IT Innovation and Design: goo.g...2017-08-2338 min
Torqd005 - Laracon Recap and Conferences 101The dust has settled since our trip to Laracon 2017 in New York City. Join Product Designer Caryn Humphreys, and Developers Jesse O’Brien and Adam Frank to dig into impressions and the Laracon experience.
We’ll touch on the wide variety of talk topics, from education to inspirational, and how to make the most of any conference.
Links and resources:
Laracon US 2017 in New York: goo.gl/rMKE6A
Jesse O’Brien on Twitter: goo.gl/z4i42G
Caryn Humphreys on Twitter: goo.gl/5hep7R
Adam Frank on Twitter: goo.gl/ojQsfW
Sean L...2017-08-0938 min
Torqd004 - Laracon US 2017 Recap: Day 1Day 1 of Laracon US 2017 is a wrap and the after party is well underway. We grabbed a few developer friends for a quick recap of the day’s events.
Links and resources:
Laracon US 2017 in New York City: goo.gl/rMKE6A
Science Fair at Laracon: goo.gl/Xx7kSj
“Introducing Laravel Horizon” blog post from Taylor Ottwell: goo.gl/GK9Lda
Jesse O’Brien on Twitter: goo.gl/z4i42G and Github: goo.gl/orDGuJ
Ben Corlett on Twitter: goo.gl/PQQqf6 and Github: goo.gl/6Vma3G
Tom Schlick on Twitter: goo.gl/mTgzFo a...2017-07-2611 min
Torqd003 - Laravel 5.5It’s Laracon week and we’re getting ready for Laravel’s 5.5 release. Developers Jesse O’Brien, Colin DeCarlo, and Dan Soppelsa sit down to chat through features, updates, and tools implemented for the release.
Links and resources:
Jesse O’Brien on Twitter: goo.gl/z4i42G
Jesse O’Brien on GitHub: goo.gl/orDGuJ
Colin DeCarlo on Twitter: goo.gl/tYRaDF
Colin DeCarlo on GitHub: goo.gl/ePFtPJ
Dan Soppelsa on Twitter: goo.gl/WvWKAw
Dan Soppelsa on GitHub: goo.gl/2fDMXJ
“Package Auto-Discovery In Laravel 5.5” blog post from Taylor Ottwell: goo.gl/Yi4V3K
Torqd via @V...2017-07-2548 min
Torqd002 - Career ProgressionWe’re sitting down with Senior Developer Colin DeCarlo, and occasional computer user Daniel Mills, to discuss how they started, where they’ve been, and choices made along the way. Regardless of where your career is at, Colin and Dan have wisdom to spare.
From early days during the dot-com bust, to running and hosting Southern Ontario’s premiere PHP user’s group, Colin’s breadth of perspective and experience is tough to beat. Dan’s start as a co-op, through Angular pro, and onto expert and proponent of Javascript fundamentals, is nothing to sniff at. Listen in for a fun...2017-07-1738 min
Torqd001 - React and VueWe’re talking our favourite lightweight Javascript framework/libraries: React and Vue. Senior full-stack developers Jesse O’Brien and Dan Soppelsa join our co-hosts, Eric and Margaret, for this debut Torqd chat.
Sit-in as we learn more about Jesse and Dan’s careers, history with the Javascript landscape, and philosophies on getting started or just keeping up. Stick around for thoughts on the future of jQuery, what to jump into for a first framework, and where best to start tinkering and learning.
Links and resources:
Jesse O’Brien on Twitter: goo.gl/z4i42G
Jesse...2017-07-1233 min