69. All Things Android: Building Apps & Community with Katie Barnett
This week on Hot Girls Code, we are joined by Katie, an expert in all things Android. Katie a Google Developer Expert for Android, one of the organisers of the Google Developer Group Melbourne and a Women Techmakers Ambassador.In this episode, we speak to Katie about what the heck it means to be an Android Evangelist as well as how to get started developing in the Android space. Katie also shares her experience with the tech community in Melbourne and shares her tips for how to future proof yourself against shake ups in mobile development.New episodes come out fortnightly on Wednesday morning (NZT).Links from the EpCheck out Katie's websiteConnect with Katie on LinkedInCheck out Katie's posts on mediumCheck out Katie's Stitch Counter AppCheck out Google Developer Groups (GDGs)Where to Find Us:InstragamTik TokThe Hot Girls Code WebsiteSponsored By: Trade Me
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68. What is an API?
Whether or not you work in a technical role, you’ve probably heard of APIs! But what exactly are APIs? In this episode, we explain what an API is, what they are used for, and how HTTP comes into it. Finally, we finish up by giving a brief overview of the different API protocols out there - from REST, to SOAP, to GraphQL! And in true Hot Girls Code style, we bring the tech to life with fun, relatable analogies featuring two of our favourite spots: restaurants and makeup stores.New episodes come out fortnightly on Wednesday morning (NZT).Where to Find Us: Instagram Tik Tok The Hot Girls Code WebsiteSponsored by:Trade Me
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67. From Pokemon Go to the Metaverse: Learning about AR, VR, and XR with Zelle
This week on Hot Girls code, we are joined by Zelle, an expert on augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR) and extended reality (XR)! XR is an exciting area of tech that we’ve always found a bit intimidating and mysterious, so we are incredibly lucky to have Zelle on the show. Join us as she breaks down what XR really is, explains the fundamental building blocks of the technology, and shares how you can get started. We also dive into the future of XR and, of course, how we can help keep this space diverse and inclusive!New episodes come out fortnightly on Wednesday morning (NZT).Links mentioned in episode:Augment for AndroidAugment for iOSInkhunter for iOSGiphyworld for iOS, oculus & vive headsetsVirtual hair color tests powered by ModiFaceMake your own Google Cardboard - Easier instructions & Advanced, sturdier version. *These instructions both require biconvex lenses. You can make your own lenses out of plastic bottles if you can't find them on AliExpress/TradeMe! Cardboard app for iOS and AndroidMeta documentation for developers - options for Unity and Unreal game engines, web development, and more! Where to Find Us: InstagramTik TokThe Hot Girls Code WebsiteSponsored by:Trade Me
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66. Learning to Code: 6 MORE Coding Myths Debunked
At Hot Girls Code, we often talk about the many misconceptions that people have about tech! So in this episode, we’re diving into six common myths you might encounter in your coding journey. From the myth that there’s a "perfect" number of lines of code to the belief that a developer’s job ends once their code is released, we break down each myth and reveal the truth behind the misconception.New episodes come out fortnightly on Wednesday morning (NZT).Episode LinksTo hear more coding myths debunked, check out Episode 41. Learning to Code: Top 6 Coding Myths DebunkedTo learn more about the basics of coding, check out Episode 3. What is Coding: Understanding the Magic behind the Machine, Episode 4. Getting Started: The Fundamental Concepts of Coding, and Episode 5. Coding Languages: What They Are and Which You Should LearnTo learn about what makes code 'good', check out Episode 12. What is Good Code?To learn more about testing, check out Episode 47. Basics of Software TestingWhere to Find Us: InstagramTik TokThe Hot Girls Code WebsiteSponsored by:Trade Me
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65. Exploring Tech Jobs: Cloud Engineer
We are back with another installment of our Exploring Tech Job Series where we dig into different technical roles to provide insight into what that role is all about. This week we are chatting about Cloud Engineering and we are joined by a real-life Cloud Engineer, Georgia! Join us as we chat about what a Cloud Engineer is, the day-to-day of the job, how you might get into Cloud Engineering, and so much more.New episodes come out fortnightly on Wednesday morning (NZT).Links mentioned in the episode:Check out free Splunk training coursesCheck out Google Cloud Skills BoostCheck out AWS Skills BuilderCheck out Episode 24 Basics of Infrastructure to learn more about software infrastructureWhere to Find Us: Instagram Tik Tok The Hot Girls Code WebsiteSponsored by:Trade Me
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