Life of an Indie App Developer - Computerphile

Marco Arment made his name developing Tumblr but is now an independent app developer and technology commentator. He works mainly on web and iPhone software.

This video was filmed and edited by Brady Haran (with a few tweaks by Sean).

[ching]

I admire this guy's humility. He seems like a really nice guy. Probably his character is one of the reasons of his success.

[rich]

Nothing better than deleting code, or simplifying redundant code. That is what gets me through the '90%' of drudgery, thinking about how I can do this simpler than I did last time, or how can I automate this process to make it quicker from now on. I am definitely a programmer that requires a challenge, and I will invent them if none exist.

[gunjeetsingh]

This guy is so humble and honest .. outrightly tells others he isn't qualified to manage a team.. here in india you find mostly arrogant nutcases who will never do that.

[markganus]

struggling programmer here. it's always motivating to watch talks with successful guys in the business.

[Richard-ytrk]

This guy sounds like Big Head in Silicon Valley!

[kubispice]

I have never seen a programmer so happy in their life. I sure as hell am not.

[Stalkie]

"Do not touch the screen. I know what you mean." Love it :)

[JairoCepeda]

I needs MOARRR.
Seriously, I'm an indie developer, Hello Internet and ATP listener on Overcast. I love the work of Marco and yourself Brady. I'm eager to watch what's coming up.

[bernardosulzbach]

This video is very good. This is the level of quality we've come to expect from this channel.

[JoeDzado]

I, too, love deleting obsolete code.

[plop]

overcast is awesome! the standard ios podcast app is crap so I switched to overcast and it's just so much better. great job and thanks!

[jamesrockybullin]

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[Perspectologist]

I really like this series with Marco. Looking forward to the release of more videos.

[tatianatub]

i remember the early days of tumblr and how often it was down

[yababyism]

He didn't mention that he's on a podcast called under the radar. It's a great podcast about independent app development. If you're interested in this video, you should check out that podcast!

[ghffrsfygdhfjkjiysdz]

Allot of wise things were said in this short clip. Being in the right place at the right time can get you in the door, but it is the perseverance that will make you grow.

[Semikami]

It feels like it has been ages since this was teased…worth the wait!
(these comments though…not so much)

[therealpanse]

Damn... He really had to say "gif" without a trigger warning? I feel offended.

[jopaki]

What a cool gent. Thanks, Brady (keep em coming), for another gem.

[SimplyMyAccount]

Overcast is the best podcast app by far. But please take out the pause play button sound thing. It isnt big enough to actually see the sound waves so it just looks like half light orange half dark orange.