Best Kent C Dodds Podcasts (2025)

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Pratim Bhosale: How to get into AI from Backend Engineering 1:32:26

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Links - CodeCrafters (partner): https://tej.as/CodeCrafters - Pratim on X: https://x.com/bhosalepratim - Tejas on X: https://x.com/tejaskumar_ Summary In this conversation, we explore the journey from backend development to becoming a Google Developer Expert in Golang. We discuss the significance of microservices architecture, the importance of sea…

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Shivay Lamba: How to run secure AI anywhere with WebAssembly 1:33:49

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Links - CodeCrafters (partner): https://tej.as/codecrafters - WebAssembly on Kubernetes: https://www.cncf.io/blog/2024/03/12/webassembly-on-kubernetes-from-containers-to-wasm-part-01/ - Shivay on X: https://x.com/howdevelop - Tejas on X: https://x.com/tejaskumar_ Summary In this podcast episode, Shivay Lamba and I discuss the integration of WebAsse…

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DevRel deep dive: what it is, how to do it, how to measure it 2:06:49

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Links - Codecrafters (Partner): https://tej.as/codecrafters - Tejas on X: https://x.com/tejaskumar_ - Mary Thengvall, The Business Value of Developer Relations: https://develocity.io/measuring-devrel-success-effective-metrics-for-impact/#:~:text=In%20a%20talk%20given%20at,5 - Matthew Revell, “What is Developer Relations?”: https://developerrelation…

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Dev Agrawal: How to be notable, event sourcing, and SolidJS 1:46:11

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Links - CodeCrafters (partner): https://tej.as/codecrafters - Dev on X: https://x.com/devagrawal09 - Xolvio: https://xolv.io/ - Tejas on X: https://x.com/tejaskumar_ Previous Episodes - Taylor Desseyn - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6l6GpkHNlZw - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1xN7YeNpkCf4qJ3kUkVVuh - Apple: https://podcasts.a…

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Lu Wilson: How to Build an AI-Native Whiteboard for Everyone 1:09:13

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Links - CodeCrafters (partner): https://tej.as/codecrafters - Lu on X: https://x.com/todepond - Lu on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/todepond.com - Lu on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@todepond - tldraw: https://tldraw.com/ - Make Real: https://makereal.tldraw.com/ - tldraw computer: https://computer.tldraw.com/ - Tejas on X: https://x.com/te…

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What should I learn next? 6:03

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I know that Epic React 2 and Epic Web are completely different courses. Given that I’m already on the verge of completing Epic React 1, I’m currently confused about how to proceed next. Should I go for Epic React 2 to solidify my React knowledge and learn about React 19?Or should I pivot towards Epic Web, which offers a broader, full-stack curricul…

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Sean Roberts: How to create better UX with AI Agent Experience (AX) 1:51:19

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Links - Codecrafters (sponsor): https://tej.as/codecrafters - Agent Experience: https://agentexperience.ax - Arrazo: https://spec.openapis.org/arazzo/latest.html - Netlify: https://netlify.com - Sean on X: https://x.com/JavaSquip - Tejas on X: https://x.com/tejaskumar_ Summary This episode dives deep into the emerging field of Agent Experience (AX)…

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Does MCP make sense confined to a single app to rethink UX? 4:53

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I was wondering if you could also use the tool calling, etc. inside of a single app to rethink the way that user interfaces work? The future of AI interaction: Beyond just text Does MCP make sense confined to a single app to rethink UX?By Kent C. Dodds

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Stuck in Stack Switching: How Do You Commit to One? 5:14

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In this recording, I talk about a recurring challenge I face when building proprietary solutions—constantly switching between frameworks like Next.js, React Router, and TanStack. I tend to shift tools when I hit roadblocks (like authentication issues), which makes it hard to commit and go deep with one tech stack. I’m reaching out to ask Kent for a…

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Santosh Yadav: How to level up your career, health, and life 1:47:04

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Links - CodeCrafters (partner): https://codecrafters.io/ - Santosh's website: https://santoshyadav.dev/ - Santosh on X: https://x.com/santoshyadavdev - "My Journey to Staff Engineer" by Santosh: https://www.santoshyadav.dev/blog/2025-03-29-my-journey-to-staff-engineer/ - The Staff Engineer's Path: https://www.oreilly.com/library/view/the-staff-engi…

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Sacha Greif: How to Understand Developers through Surveys 1:57:18

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Links - Codecrafters (partner): https://tej.as/codecrafters - State of Devs survey: https://stateofdevs.com/en-US - Sacha's post on Dev.to: https://dev.to/sachagreif/how-the-devographics-surveys-are-run-2023-edition-1p6a\ - Episode with Ujjwal Sharma (TC39 Chair): https://www.linkedin.com/posts/tejasq_contejas-code-ujjwal-sharma-how-javascript-acti…

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Building and Maintaining a Software Blog 4:45

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What does it take to start a blog about software - and actually keep it going? Blog Recorder Building and Maintaining a Software BlogBy Kent C. Dodds

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Securing Routes in React Router Framework 3:30

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I’m transitioning from SPAs with REST APIs to SSR applications using React Router Framework. While I’ve used layout routes and tools like SWR/React Query for route protection in React Router DOM, I just found out that actions in React Router Framework are still vulnerable to unauthorized POST requests. I use JWT auth with tokens stored in cookies—d…

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Alexander Lichter: The State of Modern Web Tooling 1:37:26

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Links - Codecrafters (sponsor): https://tej.as - Alex: https://www.lichter.io/ - Alex on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheAlexLichter - Alex on X: https://x.com/TheAlexLichter - VoidZero: https://voidzero.dev/ - Vite Plus: https://i.redd.it/l0d9yemja1pe1.jpeg - Talk including VitePlus: https://youtube.com/watch?v=5mn3EpWCcJs&t=16353s - Rolldown…

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Kent C. Dodds: Model Context Protocol (MCP) and how it changes UX 2:01:25

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Links - Codecrafters (sponsor): https://tej.as/codecrafters - Epic AI: https://epicai.pro/ - MCP: https://www.anthropic.com/news/model-context-protocol - Kent on X: https://x.com/kentcdodds - Tejas on X: https://x.com/tejaskumar_ Summary In this episode, we explore the evolution of user interaction, particularly in the context of AI and the Model C…

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Adding Auth to MCPs 4:29

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How could a user authenticate themselves to access certain information that isn't public. Referring to Epicstack's MCP example. MCP Spec on Authorization Cloudflare Blog Post on MCPs Adding Auth to MCPsBy Kent C. Dodds

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Kendo UI Team: How to build quality design systems, Kendo UI, collaboration 1:47:44

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Links - Kendo React: https://www.telerik.com/kendo-react-ui/components/free - Kathryn's Book: https://www.telerik.com/campaigns/design-story/ebook--foundations-of-design-for-developers - Progress: https://progress.com - Sam on X: https://x.com/samidip - Kathryn on X: https://x.com/kathryngrayson - Kiril on X: https://x.com/kirchoni Summary In this …

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Event Sourced Architecture: A Deep Dive 1:29:34

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Follow me on 𝕏: https://x.com/tejaskumar_ This podcast episode dives deep into the world of Event Sourcing, a powerful architectural pattern used in modern software development. Beginning with a clear definition of Event Sourcing, the episode explores its roots in Domain Driven Design and its critical role in recording and storing every change made…

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Get up to date with AI in 2025: Agents, Model Context Protocol (MCP), Hybrid Search, RAG, and more... 1:35:50

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Links - Codecrafters: https://tej.as/codecrafters - Tejas on X: https://x.com/tejaskumar_ - JSHeroes conference: https://jsheroes.io - Attention is All You Need Paper: https://scispace.com/pdf/attention-is-all-you-need-1hodz0wcqb.pdf - Google Agents paper: https://ppc.land/content/files/2025/01/Newwhitepaper_Agents2.pdf - Jack Herrington episode ab…

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Shuhao Zhang, founder Tiny Fish: How to Turn Any Website into an API for AI Agents 1:36:33

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Links - Codecrafters: https://tej.as/codecrafters - Tiny Fish: https://tinyfish.io - AgentQL: https://www.agentql.com/ Summary In this conversation, we discuss AgentQL, a framework designed to enable AI agents to access the web using natural language. Together, we explore the technical aspects of AgentQL, its advantages over traditional web access …

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Running audio in background while still offline 2:41

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In a web application what are the ways one can use custom audio file for notification on user devices while the user is offline. Running audio in background while still offlineBy Kent C. Dodds

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Liran Tal: How to Secure Your Apps and AI Agents 1:33:23

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Links - Codecrafters (partner): https://tej.as/codecrafters - Snyk: https://snyk.io/ - Liran on X: https://x.com/liran_tal - Tejas on X: https://x.com/tejaskumar_ Summary In this conversation, we explore the complexities of software security, particularly focusing on the challenges posed by Node.js and the broader software supply chain. We discuss …

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Jack Herrington: Model Context Protocol (MCP), Growing a YouTube Audience, Getting into Open Source 1:39:19

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Links - Codecrafters (sponsor): https://tej.as/codecrafters - Jack on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jherr - Jack on X: https://x.com/jherr - Jack on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/jherr.dev - Tejas on X: https://x.com/tejaskumar_ - create-tsrouter-app: https://github.com/TanStack/create-tsrouter-app Summary In this discussion, Jack Harringto…

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Wrapping up Season 6 of Chats with Kent 1:34

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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

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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

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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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Portraits of an Artist 54:29

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This is a special episode featuring an interview with Shirley Wu from a brand-new podcast series, Portraits of an Artist. In this new series, Ryan Burgess explores the creative journeys of artists—diving deep into their process, inspirations, and the stories behind their work. In this conversation, Shirley shares her transition from software engine…

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Chinar Movsisyan: How to Deliver End-to-End AI Solutions 1:30:16

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Links - Codecrafters (sponsor): https://tej.as/codecrafters - Feedback Intelligence: https://www.feedbackintelligence.ai/ - Chinar on X: https://x.com/movsisyanchinar Summary In this podcast episode, we talk to Chinar Movsisyan, the CEO and founder of Feedback Intelligence. They discuss Chinar's extensive background in AI, including her experience …

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Daniel Lockyer: How to deploy and scale anything 1:40:41

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Links - Codecrafters (partner): https://tej.as/codecrafters - Ghost: https://ghost.org/ - Daniel on X: https://x.com/daniellockyer - Tejas on X: https://x.com/tejaskumar_ Summary In this conversation, Daniel Lockyer (Ghost) and I explore the intricacies of DevOps, server management, and the balance between simplicity and complexity in software engi…

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What do you think about mutation testing applied to components? 6:23

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I’d love to hear your thoughts on mutation testing when applied to components. In my experience, it doesn’t seem to make much sense because it often reports that tests still pass after altering aspects that aren’t relevant to the component’s behavior. To me, this type of testing seems more suited for pure unit tests. What’s your perspective on this…

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Eddy Vinck: How to Solve Your Own Problems with AI 1:27:13

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Links - Codecrafters (partner): https://tej.as/codecrafters - Blog Recorder: https://blogrecorder.com/ - Eddy on X: https://x.com/eddyvinckk - Tejas on X: https://x.com/tejaskumar_ Summary In this conversation, we discuss Blog Recorder which allows users to create blog posts by speaking their thoughts. Eddy explains the technology behind the produc…

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

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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

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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

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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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Dan Bochman: How to Create AI Image Generation Models 1:49:58

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Links - Codecrafters (sponsor): https://tej.as/codecrafters - FASHN AI: https://fashn.ai - Dan on X: https://x.com/danbochman - Aya on X: https://x.com/ayaboch - Tejas on X: https://x.com/tejaskumar_ Summary In this conversation, we dive deep into the intricacies of AI, focusing on concepts like latent space, diffusion, and the evolution of image g…

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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Full-Stack Signals in Solid, AI Development, and the Future of Web Frameworks 45:12

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In this episode of What's Good, Joel Hooks sits down with Dev Agrawal, a member of the SolidJS core team, to discuss the evolving landscape of web development, AI-assisted coding, and modern framework architecture. Episode Highlights SolidJS and Modern Framework Architecture Detailed comparison between SolidJS and React, highlighting key advantages…

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Marisa Morby: How to Design Products with Nature in Mind 1:40:09

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Links - Codecrafters: https://tej.as/codecrafters - Marisa on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/marisamorby.com - Tejas on X: https://x.com/tejaskumar_ - Tejas on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tej.as Summary In this conversation, we explore the profound relationship between design and nature: how nature serves as the ultimate inspiration for de…

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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…