Is security an afterthought in your Flutter projects? In a world where a single breach can cost millions and destroy user trust, every developer needs a solid foundation in security.

In this episode of Flying High with Flutter, Allen Wyma sits down with seasoned software developer, trainer, and acclaimed author Laurențiu Spilcă to demystify application security. While Laurențiu's background is deep in the Java/Spring world, the principles he shares are universal and essential for any developer building modern applications.

We dive deep into the "why" and "how" of securing your apps, from the initial authentication flow to the communication between your backend services.

Timecodes:

00:00 - Meet Laurențiu Spilcă & Why Security Can't Be an Afterthought

06:16 - The Role of a CISO and Preventing Disasters like the log4j Vulnerability

14:09 - The Future is Passwordless

30:41 - Understanding OAuth2, OpenID Connect, and Why PKCE is CRITICAL for Mobile Apps

41:45 - What is TLS? Why Your App Needs More Than Just HTTPS

52:03 - Mutual TLS (mTLS): Securing Communication Between Your Microservices

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Ever wondered how to stop LLMs from hallucinating or making things up? The answer is RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation), and it's a critical technique for building reliable, fact-based AI applications.

In this episode, Alan sits down with Abhinav Kimothi, Director of Data Science at Sigmoid and author of the Manning book, "A Simple Guide to RAG". Abhinav demystifies this powerful concept, making it accessible for developers and enthusiasts at any level.

This is a must-listen for anyone looking to move beyond basic chatbot functionality and build truly intelligent, trustworthy AI.

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🎙️ Guest: Abhinav Kimothi https://www.linkedin.com/in/abhinav-kimothi/

🎙️ Host: Allen Wyma https://x.com/allenwyma

Timecodes:

00:00 - Meet Abhinav Kimothi: 18 Years in Data Science & AI

02:10 - Demystifying RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation)

10:15 - The Mechanics of RAG: How Retrieval & Semantic Search Work

16:50 - Common Failures in RAG Systems & How to Fix Them

26:10 - Production-Ready RAG: RAG Ops & Development Frameworks

34:15 - Advice for Developers & Outro

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In this episode of Flying High with Flutter, we’re joined by Laura Browne and Barbara Limmer, authors of Interview Speak. They share expert tips on how to decode interview questions, prepare authentic answers, and stand out as a candidate. Whether you’re switching industries, negotiating salaries, or tackling tough interview questions, this episode is packed with actionable advice to help you ace your next job interview.

📌 Timecodes:

0:00 - Introduction and Laura & Barbara’s backgrounds

3:06 - Common interview mistakes

9:59 - How to stand out as a candidate

15:15 - Key things interviewers look for in every candidate

23:10 - Salary negotiation tips

31:46 - Dealing with bad interviewers

41:12 - Preparation, storytelling, and likability

📚 About the Book

Interview Speak is a practical guide for job seekers that translates confusing interview questions into what hiring managers really want to know. Learn how to craft authentic responses, navigate tricky scenarios, and connect with interviewers at a human level.

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🎙️ Guest: Laura Browne www.linkedin.com/in/laurabrowne/

🎙️ Host: Allen Wyma https://x.com/allenwyma

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