Best Josh Cirre Podcasts (2025)

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Wrapping up Season 6 of Chats with Kent 1:34

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4M ago1:34

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Kent says goodbye at the end of another season of the "Chats with Kent" podcast, which featured interviews with speakers for the upcoming Epic Web Comp 2025 conference in Salt Lake City. The host, Kent C. Dodds, expresses excitement about the lineup of speakers and encourages listeners to attend the conference in March 2025. He also mentions that t…

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Of Things Epic: The Principles Behind Great Decisions with Kent C. Dodds 13:14

4M ago13:14

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Kent C. Dodds sits down with Jason Lengstorf to discuss his talk at Epic Web Conf, Of Things Epic, where he dives into the principles behind effective decision-making in web development. Rather than focusing on which tools to pick, Kent emphasizes the need for a framework that enables developers to make confident decisions that scale. He draws from…

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Epic Image Optimization with Andre Landgraf 12:50

4M ago12:50

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Andre Landgraf joins Kent to discuss his talk at Epic Web Conf, Epic Image Optimization. In this conversation, they explore the challenges and trade-offs of optimizing images for the web, particularly when handling large numbers of event photos or user-generated content. Andre shares how building his own image optimization pipeline gave him a deepe…

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Building, Learning, and Networking with Jason Lengstorf at Epic Web Conf 18:02

5M ago18:02

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In this conversation, Jason Lengstorf, creator of CodeTV and the Web Dev Challenge, joins Kent to discuss: His background in engineering, developer relations, and open-source at companies like IBM, Gatsby, and Netlify. The Web Dev Challenge, a fast-paced, team-based competition that brings developers together to solve unique coding challenges in ju…

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Remix, React, and the Web Platform with Ryan Florence 22:58

5M ago22:58

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In this conversation, Ryan Florence, co-creator of Remix and React Router, joins Kent to talk about the evolving landscape of web development. He shares insights on: The motivation behind moving core Remix features into React Router. The rising importance of AI-driven development and how it affects frameworks. Betting on the web platform as a long-…

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JavaScript: The Origin Story with Annie Sexton 9:14

5M ago9:14

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Annie Sexton joins Kent to talk about her upcoming talk at Epic Web Conf, JavaScript: The Origin Story. In this discussion, she shares her love for history and why documenting the evolution of programming languages is so important. They dive into: The rushed creation of JavaScript and how it shaped the language. Competing languages of the era and h…

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Epic Federation: Scaling Web Infrastructure with Zackary Jackson 16:11

5M ago16:11

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Zackary Jackson joins Kent to discuss his upcoming talk at Epic Web Conf, Epic Federation: Scaling Web Infrastructure. As an expert in large-scale web architecture, Zack has helped build critical tools like Module Federation and RSPack, both of which power ByteDance’s global infrastructure. In this conversation, Kent and Zack cover: The challenges …

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Epic Bets: Practical Tips for Betting on Yourself with Aaron Francis 10:38

5M ago10:38

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Aaron Francis joins Kent to discuss his talk at Epic Web Conf, Epic Bets: Practical Tips for Betting on Yourself. In this conversation, Aaron reflects on his non-traditional path into tech, his experience being laid off, and how he prepared himself to be resilient in the face of career uncertainty. He shares insights on why developers should focus …

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Shipping Reusable Full-Stack Components with Fran Zekan 14:50

5M ago14:50

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Fran Zekan, an engineer from Croatia with experience in hardware, robotics, and web development, joins Kent to discuss his talk, Shipping Reusable Full-Stack Components. Fran explains how React Server Components (RSCs) allow developers to build truly self-contained, reusable full-stack features—something that has long been a staple in the Rails eco…

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Learning-Driven Development with Josh Cirre 16:52

5M ago16:52

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Josh Cirre, a developer advocate and content creator, joins Kent to discuss his talk at Epic Web Conf: "Learning-Driven Development." Josh shares his philosophy on learning by doing—where the best way to master new technologies is by applying them to real-world projects rather than passively consuming tutorials. Josh and Kent discuss: The importanc…

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Demystifying AI: Building an AI Assistant for Better Presentations with Kira Corbett 10:36

6M ago10:36

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In this episode, Kent is joined by Kira Corbett, an AI-focused developer educator with deep experience in robotics, simulation, and human-computer interaction. Kira discusses her background in building real-world systems and how her transition to web development has shaped her approach to optimizing user experiences. Her talk at Epic WebConf, "Buil…

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Building Connections and Community at Epic WebConf with Taylor Desseyn 11:51

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Taylor Desseyn, VP of Global Development at Torque.dev and host of the Guidance Counselor 2.0 podcast, joins Kent to discuss his role as an emcee at Epic WebConf and the importance of networking in tech. Taylor shares insights on how developers can maximize their time at conferences, from preparing in advance to actively building meaningful connect…

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Beyond Code Assist: Driving Impact as a Next-Gen Developer with Mark Techson 10:01

6M ago10:01

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Mark Techson, a developer advocate at Google working on Angular, joins Kent to discuss the intersection of AI and developer productivity. His Epic WebConf talk, "Beyond Code Assist: Driving Impact as a Next-Gen Developer," explores how developers can go beyond using AI for simple code assistance and instead integrate AI into their workflows to acco…

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Building Accessible Web Apps with Shruti Kapoor 10:54

6M ago10:54

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Shruti Kapoor, a frontend engineer at Slack and an Epic Web instructor, joins Kent to dive into the intricacies of accessibility in web development. With over a decade of experience, Shruti has dedicated herself to educating developers on building accessible and inclusive applications. Her Epic WebConf talk, "Building Accessible Web Apps," will foc…

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Building Bulletproof Design Systems with Eva Ferreira 10:11

6M ago10:11

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Eva Ferreira, a frontend engineer, educator, and design systems expert, shares insights into what makes or breaks a design system. As a tech lead at Mable and a long-time web development instructor, Eva brings years of experience building UI components, optimizing accessibility, and implementing robust frontend architectures. Her talk at Epic WebCo…

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Building AI-Powered Presentations with Eve Porcello 11:47

6M ago11:47

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Eve Porcello, an experienced educator and speaker, shares her insights on AI-powered presentation tools and communication skills for developers. With years of experience teaching JavaScript, React, and GraphQL, Eve now focuses on how AI can assist in learning, teaching, and public speaking. Her Epic WebConf talk, co-presented with Kira Corbett, exp…

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Demystifying Type Inference with Jared Forsyth 9:57

6M ago9:57

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Jared Forsyth, a front-end infrastructure engineer at Khan Academy, shares insights into type inference and programming language design. With nearly a decade of experience working with React and React Native, Jared has a deep appreciation for tooling and developer experience. His Epic WebConf talk, "Hindley and Milner Walk Into a Bar," will break d…

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Learn Out Loud in 2025 with Madison Kanna 11:51

6M ago11:51

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Madison Kanna, a full-stack developer and community builder, shares her insights on the importance of learning out loud and building an authentic personal brand. In her Epic WebConf talk, “Why You Should Learn Out Loud in 2025,” Madison emphasizes the growing need to differentiate yourself in an AI-driven world by sharing your work and building gen…

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Networking Through Twitch with Leah Thompson 11:57

6M ago11:57

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Leah Thompson, known online as LeahTCodes, shares her experience as a career switcher and how live streaming on Twitch became a vital part of her career journey. Leah explains how streaming not only helped her connect with others in tech but also directly led to job opportunities. Her talk at Epic WebConf will explore the unique value of Twitch for…

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Reclaiming Authentication with OpenAuth by Dax Raad 12:34

6M ago12:34

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Dax Raad, known for his work on SST and the creator of OpenAuth, shares his passion for improving the developer experience with authentication and infrastructure. OpenAuth offers developers an alternative to AWS Cognito, enabling self-owned, spec-compliant OAuth systems that are easy to deploy and maintain. In this episode, Dax talks about: The pro…

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What React 19 Means for React Router with Brooks Lybrand 14:28

6M ago14:28

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Brooks Lybrand, Developer Relations Manager for Remix at Shopify, joins Kent to explore the impact of React 19 on React Router and modern web development. In his talk "What React 19 Means for React Router," Brooks will highlight React 19's integration with server components, web component support, and simplified APIs for meta tags, links, and more.…

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Exploring the Weird Web with Alex Anderson 11:33

6M ago11:33

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Alex Anderson, a local Salt Lake City developer and creator of the spaceship simulation game Thorium Nova, shares his passion for pushing the limits of web technologies. Alex previews his Epic WebConf talk, "The Weird Web," which showcases creative uses of web APIs such as the GamePad API, Web Serial API, and Web Audio API. These tools allow develo…

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AI-Powered Development and Solopreneurship with Devon Neill 13:53

6M ago13:53

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Devon Neill, a software developer and solopreneur from Cape Town, South Africa, shares his experience navigating solopreneurship, including learning the ropes of marketing, user engagement, and copywriting. Devon highlights the importance of streamlining development workflows with AI tools and introduces his Epic WebConf talk. His talk explores div…

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Building Your Own AI Minions with Joel Hooks 10:25

6M ago10:25

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Joel Hooks, a seasoned software developer and co-organizer of Epic WebConf, delves into his experience building personalized AI workflows. Joel introduces his talk on constructing a “hoard of AI minions” to enhance productivity and automation, using his app JoelFit.app as a case study. The app integrates AI routers and workflows for managing health…

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Creativity, Conferences, and Connection with Bree Hall 8:47

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Bree Hall, a frontend software engineer and developer advocate at HubSpot, emphasizes the role of creativity in coding and professional growth. Bree discusses how personal projects like CSS art, including her recreation of a Nintendo Switch, help her stay inspired and improve her technical skills. She and Kent reflect on the unique value of in-pers…

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Introducing Season 6 of Chats with Kent 1:21

6M ago1:21

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Kent introduces a new season of the "Chats with Kent" podcast, which will feature interviews with speakers for the upcoming Epic Web Comp 2025 conference in Salt Lake City. The host, Kent C. Dodds, expresses excitement about the lineup of speakers and encourages listeners to attend the conference in March 2025. He also mentions that the talks will …

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Why Gumroad Didn't Choose HTMX - Sahil Lavingia 20:02

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Is it better to use the tech stack that you know and you're familiar with or the tech stack that better solves the problem at hand? Can tools like HTMX or Livewire measure up to the needs of a highly interactive web application like NextJS? Why did Gumroad choose to go with NextJS over HTMX and is that a good thing? Let's learn together. –––– Artic…

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The Pipeline Problem - Justin Jackson 11:45

10M ago11:45

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Why aren't beginners learning PHP or Laravel instead of JavaScript or some enterprise language like Java or C#? Is it because there's more jobs outside of PHP? What can we do to fix this? Let's learn together. –––– Article: https://justinjackson.ca/summer-project Justin Jackson's Website: https://justinjackson.ca/ Justin Jackson on Twitter/X: https…

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Look out, kids: PHP is the new JavaScript - Dave Kiss 16:32

10M ago16:32

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I didn't really touch PHP (other than some WP themes or plugins here and there, don't sue me) until 2 years ago when I started building apps in Laravel. PHP is a much different language than it was 10-15 years ago. But why is everyone talking about it now? We read an article from Mux/Dave Kiss where we get a front row seat as Dave tries Laravel for…

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Hypermedia on Whatever You'd Like - Carson Gross 14:38

10M ago14:38

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There's a lot of folks like me who prefer sending HTML over the wire with tools like Livewire, HTMX, Hotwire, AlpineAJAX or others. So do we all hate JavaScript? No. But, it doesn't mean you should use JavaScript for everything. In this episode, we read an article from Carson Gross (the creator of HTMX) on why Hypermedia should be used on ALL THE T…

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How to Build Anything Extremely Quickly - dnbt777 10:42

10M ago10:42

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Can you speedrun preparing to do something? Can you learn to do something fast by prepping to do it fast? In this episode, we delve into the secrets of building rapidly by exploring an article from LearnHowToLearn.org. Written by DNBT 777, the article details the technique of outline speedrunning, a method designed to speed up both the planning and…

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How to be better at making decisions - Max Stoiber 8:36

11M ago8:36

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How can we learn from past decisions (especially in tech) but also make better decisions in the future at the same time? Max Stoiber is a living legend in the JavaScript world. Cofounder & CEO of Stellate, co-creator of styled-components & react-boilerplate, and last but not least, the author of "How to better at making decisions" among other stell…

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Benefits of Writing Clean, Maintainable Code - Jamie Peters 15:08

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What is clean code? Are there benefits to writing it? What are things to think about as you write code and keep the future of maintaining that code in mind? This episode of Learning Driven Development, we read "Benefits of Writing Clean, Maintainable Code" by Jamie Peters at Jump24. Links: Article: https://jump24.co.uk/journal/benefits-of-writing-c…

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I don't write code the way I used to - Brent Roose 9:07

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What would you tell your younger self if you could tell them how to write better code? What would your younger self tell you now? Brent's Github: https://github.com/brendt Stitcher.io: https://stitcher.io/newsletter/subscribe Article Link: https://stitcher.io/blog/i-dont-code-the-way-i-used-to Keep creating. --- 📹 **Watch My VSCode Setup Video:** h…

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Write Code That's Easy To Delete - Tef 22:38

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Every line of code comes at a price. So how do you write "good" code? In this episode we read "Write code that is easy to delete, not easy to extend" by Tef. Article: https://programmingisterrible.com/post/139222674273/write-code-that-is-easy-to-delete-not-easy-to Tef's Mastodon: https://mastodon.social/@tef About Tef: https://programmingisterrible…

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5 Lessons I Learned From Building My Own Laravel Package - Ash Allen 17:11

11M ago17:11

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Put down that book, pause that video, bookmark that course, and just start building the thing you've been wanting to build. You'll find the pieces you need to learn as you go. But just do it. In this episode of 'Learning Driven Development,' we dive into the five crucial lessons learned from creating a Laravel package, as shared by Ash Allen. From …

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How I Force Quit My Old Career and Started Coding - Marcy Acevedo 15:41

12M ago15:41

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No matter if you just started your development journey or your ten years deep, we all struggle with those feelings of self doubt. Am I even a developer? On this episode of Learning Driven Development, we read "Ctrl+Alt+Delete: How I Force Quit My Old Career and Started Coding" by Marcy Acevedo at Tighten. Links: Article: https://tighten.com/insight…

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Your customers hate MVPs. Make a SLC instead. - Jason Cohen 14:24

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On this episode of the Learning Driven Development podcast, we read an article from one of my favorite authors in the startup space: Jason Cohen. Your customers hate MVPs. Make a SLC instead. Article: https://longform.asmartbear.com/slc/ Jason's Website: https://longform.asmartbear.com/jason-cohen/ Jason's Twitter/X: https://x.com/asmartbear…

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Stop Saying Best Practice - Will King 42:09

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TLDR: Stop saying best practice and say what you're practicing. This is the first Learning Driven and Development episode where I get to have a chat with the author about the article we read together... and it was a BLAST. Let's learn together with Will King. Links: Will's Website The Stop Saying Best Practice Article Will's Twitter…

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We Are Entering a New Age: The Creation Age - GrahamTheDev 12:21

1y ago12:21

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Can AI be creative? Are we entering a new age as humans? Will AI and ChatGPT replace us as developers? On this episode of Learning Driven Development, we read "We are entering a new age: the creation age" by GrahamTheDev. Links: Article: https://dev.to/grahamthedev/we-are-entering-a-new-age-the-creation-age-1f0j Graham's Dev.to: https://dev.to/grah…

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I Don't Care How You Pronounce SQL - Mary Perry 12:23

1y ago12:23

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Have you ever been told that you're doing or saying something incorrectly? On this episode of Learning Driven Development, we read Mary's (@sifrious on Twitter/X) post entitled: I Don't Care How You Pronounce SQL Links: Blog Post: https://dev.to/sifrious/i-dont-care-how-you-pronounce-sql-43bc Mary's Github: https://github.com/sifrious Mary's Twitte…

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On Understanding Computers - Sam Rose 12:40

1y ago12:40

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I'm back with another Learning Driven Development episode pulling up an incredible post from the archives of a prolific author. Sam Rose, author of recent viral posts Queues and Load Balancing published "On Understanding Computers" just over 10 years ago. Let's learn together. Blog Post: https://samwho.dev/blog/on-understanding-computers/ Sam's Web…

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Don't Make Me Think - Maxi Ferreira 7:33

1y ago7:33

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In this FIRST episode of the Learning Driven Development podcast (LDDPod 📖), we take a look at "Don't Make Me Think" by Maxi Ferreira (@charca on Twitter) Blog Post: https://frontendatscale.com/issues/8 Frontend at Scale: https://frontendatscale.com/ Maxi's Twitter: https://x.com/charcaBy Josh Cirre

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Chats with Kent Season 5 Wrap-up 1:43

1+ y ago1:43

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In this final episode of season five, Kent C. Dodds recaps the enriching conversations with the speakers of Epic WebConf 2024, expressing gratitude and excitement for the upcoming event in April. He encourages listeners, whether planning to attend the conference or not, to revisit the season's episodes for timeless web development advice. While sea…

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Navigating Growth and Innovation in Tech with Dan Farrelly 12:26

1+ y ago12:26

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In this episode, Kent C. Dodds interviews Dan Farrelly, the CTO and co-founder of Jest, about his journey from front-end engineer to CTO, the challenges of scaling a tech company, and the importance of staying small to maintain agility and innovation. Farrelly shares insights into the evolving challenges of a tech team, from infrastructure to front…

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Open-Source Development and Standards with Zeno Rocha 10:51

1+ y ago10:51

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In this podcast, Zeno Rocha, open-source advocate and founder of Resend, joins host Kent to discuss the dynamic world of web development and the shift towards SDK-first strategies. They reflect on the evolution of developer tools and the significance of user experience in product development. Rocha and Kent stress the necessity of high standards to…

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Tailwind CSS in Modern Web Development with Simon Vrachliotis 12:26

1+ y ago12:26

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In the podcast, Simon, an advocate for Tailwind CSS, shares his insights on its impact on web development and design. Tailwind CSS serves as a facilitator between design and development teams, streamlining collaborations and enabling quick translation of design concepts into code. He highlights how it enhances learning, boosts efficiency, and, desp…

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Maximizing Networking Opportunities with Madison Kanna 12:18

1+ y ago12:18

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In this episode, host Kent and Madison Kanna, the upcoming MC for Epic WebConf, discuss the benefits of attending conferences like Epic WebConf beyond just the informational content. They delve into how conferences can be a goldmine for networking, transforming online contacts into real-world connections. Madison explains her path and how initiativ…

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Deep in Databases and Full Stack Dev with Tyler Benfield 11:32

1+ y ago11:32

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In this episode, Tyler Benfield, a staff software engineer at Prisma, joins Kent to explore the world of databases and their critical role in full-stack development. Tyler shares insights from his journey from front-end development to mastering database performance and optimization, while also touching on the trend of front-end developers upskillin…

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Harnessing Real-time Experiences with Sunil Pai 10:34

1+ y ago10:34

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In the podcast episode featuring Sunil Pai, a former member of the React.js core team and developer at Cloudflare, the focus is on PartyKit, his new project set to transform real-time application development. PartyKit introduces features like real-time updates and server-rendering, aimed at facilitating the creation of dynamic, chat-GPT-like AI exp…