257 - Future of AndroidDev in an AI world with Vinay Gaba

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   E304 · 9 Feb 2026 · 27 min

   304 - Agent Skills - when to use them and why they matter

   Agent Skills look simple, but they are one of the most powerful building blocks in modern AI coding workflows. In this episode, Kaushik and Iury break down when to use skills, how progressive disclosure works, and how skills compare with commands, instructions, and MCPs. Full shownotes at https://fragmentedpodcast.com/episodes/304

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   E303 · 2 Feb 2026 · 26 min

   303 - How LLMs Work - the 20 minute explainer

   Ever get asked "how do LLMs work?" at a party and freeze? We walk through the full pipeline: tokenization, embeddings, inference — so you understand it well enough to explain it. Walk away with a mental model that you can use for your next dinner party.

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   E302 · 26 Jan 2026 · 19 min

   302 - MCPs Explained - what they are and when to use them

   MCPs are everywhere, but are they worth the token cost? We break down what Model Context Protocol actually is, how it differs from just using CLIs, the tradeoffs you should know about, and when MCPs actually make sense for your workflow. Full shownotes at https://fragmentedpodcast.com/episodes/302

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   E301 · 19 Jan 2026 · 25 min

   301 - The AI coding ladder

   Most folks reference "AI coding" like it's one thing. It's really not. In this foundational episode Kaushik & Iury walk through (at least) four paradigms — from super autocomplete to agent orchestration — each with different workflows, expectations, and mental models. What do most developers follow today? Where is the frontier? What's coming in the future? Listen to the episode and find out!

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   E300 · 12 Jan 2026 · 9 min

   300 - From Vibe coding to Software engineering

   Fragmented is changing. New direction, new cohost. Kaushik explains the pivot from Android to AI development and introduces Iury Souza. From vibe coding to software engineering — one episode at a time.

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   E256 · 24 Feb 2025 · 22 min

   256 - Rapid prototyping with Kotlin

   In this episode, we talk about the art of rapid prototyping across various platforms and using Kotlin tech to get it done. Also, how will AI change this? Listen to find out more. You can find the [full shownotes over at fragmentedpodcast.com](https://fragmentedpodcast.com/episodes/256/).

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   E255 · 18 Feb 2025 · 32 min

   255 - Data Oriented Programming

   In this episode, we dive into the programming paradigm — Data Oriented Programming (DOP) and why making data the star can simplify your code. Learn how well-modeled data reduces defensive logic, prevents invalid states, and keeps your apps stable. We’ll also contrast DOP with Object Oriented Programming (OOP) and Functional Programming (FP), sharing practical examples, tips, and resource links to deepen your understanding. The [full shownotes with illustrations are on fragmentedpodcast.com](https://fragmentedpodcast.com/episodes/255/).

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   E254 · 24 Dec 2024 · 49 min

   254 - 8× faster 5× memory savings with Dan Rusu’s Immutable Arrays

   In this episode, discover how Dan Rusu’s pods4k Immutable Arrays library can deliver 2–8× speed boosts and 5× lower memory usage in Kotlin/Android apps. We first revisit the fundamentals of autoboxing/unboxing and immutability to understand their impact on performance. Then we hear from Dan himself on his library, motiviations for building it, how the benchmarks were calculated and much much more. Our grand finale episode for 2024. Hope you enjoy it! Full Shownotes at https://fragmentedpodcast.com/episodes/254.

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   E253 · 10 Dec 2024 · 41 min

   253 - logcat - a new look at logging with Piwai from Square

   Kaushik looks at a new logging library from Square called logcat. He starts by seeing how the popular Timber library does it along with the benefits. He then interviews Pierre-Yves Ricau (Piwai) of Square, the creator of logcat, to explore its origins and advantages. Shownotes: https://fragmentedpodcast.com/episodes/253

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    E252 · 26 Nov 2024 · 25 min

    252 - Everyone needs a starter template

    In this episode of Fragmented, Kaushik dives into the importance of creating your own starter template to streamline app development and minimize decision fatigue. He shares insights from his own starter template - Playground Android. Looking to the future, JetBrains has an exciting tool called Amper that might make all of this much easier. Kaushik chats with JetBrains’ Márton Braun about Amper, an exciting new tool that could revolutionize Kotlin & Android project setups. Tune in to learn how to go from idea to code with less friction! You can find the full shownotes at…