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Career Journey with Kent C. Dodds: From PayPal to Full-Time Educator | Sips of Wisdom
In this episode, we dive into the remarkable career journey of Kent C. Dodds, a passionate educator and entrepreneur. Kent shares insights from his early days in programming, his transition from working at PayPal to becoming a full-time educator, and the creation of his successful educational platforms like Epic React and Epic Web. We explore the challenges and rewards of going solo, the process of developing and launching educational content, and the importance of work-life balance. Whether you're an aspiring developer or a seasoned professional, Kent's story is full of valuable lessons on growth, resilience, and the power of teaching.
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Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction
01:06 - Kent's Background and Career Overview
02:28 - The Longevity and Impact of React
04:59 - Excitement for React 19
08:42 - Kent's Start in Software Development
16:23 - Transition from PayPal to Full-Time Educator
21:28 - The Challenges of Going Solo
26:13 - Benefits of Working Independently
30:40 - The Stressful Launch of Epic Web
40:30 - Managing Work-Life Balance
48:32 - The Importance of Working Hard Early in Your Career
49:31 - Preview of Epic React v2
50:09 - Closing Thoughts and How to Connect with Kent
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Video

What is it like to work in Silicon Valley?
zhlédnutí 156Před 19 hodinami
In this episode, we explore the unique experiences of living and working in Silicon Valley. From the culture shock of constant tech talk and startup hustle to the surprising realities of company perks and the intense work environment, our panelists share their personal stories and insights. Whether you're curious about the career opportunities or the challenges of life in the Valley, this episo...
After attending a coding Bootcamp
zhlédnutí 230Před 14 dny
In this episode of Front End Happy Hour, we're joined by Shashi Lo, a Senior Software Engineer at Microsoft, to explore our thoughts on the journey after software engineers complete a coding bootcamp. Shashi shares his experiences mentoring self-taught developers and bootcamp graduates, discussing the skills that are often missing and the creative ways to bridge the gap between education and la...
Sips of Wisdom: Interview with Angie Jones
zhlédnutí 117Před 21 dnem
In this episode, we dive into the career journey of Angie Jones, the Global Vice President of Developer Relations at Block. Angie shares her experiences transitioning from a Senior Software Engineer at Twitter to leading developer relations initiatives at Applitools and now at Block. Angie also provides insights on the future of developer relations and the evolving landscape of tech communities...
Normalize taking a break
zhlédnutí 96Před 28 dny
In this episode, we dive into the topic of taking a sabbatical and its impact on personal and professional life. Our special guest, Jennifer Tieu, a front-end developer at a Web3 agency, joins us to share her experience of taking a break from work, the challenges she faced, and the insights she gained. Panelists Ryan Burgess and Cole Turner also discuss their own sabbatical journeys, offering v...
Sips of Wisdom: Interview with Shaundai Person
zhlédnutí 219Před měsícem
In this latest episode of our 'Sips of Wisdom' series, Ryan Burgess sits down with Shaundai Person, Senior Software Engineer at Netflix. Shaundai shares her inspiring journey from a career in sales to becoming a senior software engineer at one of the world's leading entertainment companies. With her unique background and experience, Shaundai discusses the challenges and triumphs she faced while...
Exploring Isograph
zhlédnutí 114Před měsícem
Join us as we welcome Robert Balicki, the creator of Isograph, to discuss how this innovative UI framework can transform your development projects. Robert shares key use cases, tips for leveraging Isograph, and a sneak peek at upcoming features. Guests: Robert Balicki - @StatisticsFTW Panelists: Ryan Burgess - @burgessdryan Jem Young - @JemYoung Stacy London - @stacylondoner 00:00 - Introductio...
Sips of Wisdom: Interview with April Wensel
zhlédnutí 157Před měsícem
In this latest episode of our "Sips of Wisdom" series, Ryan Burgess, host of the Front End Happy Hour podcast, sits down with April Wensel, founder of Compassionate Coding. April shares her unique journey from software engineer to teaching emotional intelligence and compassion in tech. With a background in computer science and experience in Bay Area startups, April discusses the importance of i...
Leveraging SQLite in the Cloud
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In this episode of the Front End Happy Hour podcast, we are excited to welcome special guests Brian Holt and Marco Bambini. Join us as we delve into the advantages of leveraging SQLite in the cloud. Discover how this powerful database technology can enhance your projects with its simplicity, efficiency, and flexibility. Brian and Marco share their expertise, real-world examples, and best practi...
Sips of Wisdom: Interview with Chris Bautista
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Sips of Wisdom: Interview with Chris Bautista
Breaking the typecast: Growing beyond frontend and backend labels
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Breaking the typecast: Growing beyond frontend and backend labels
Revisiting Server-Driven UI
zhlédnutí 5KPřed 3 měsíci
Revisiting Server-Driven UI
Serverless AI - Episode 194
zhlédnutí 160Před 3 měsíci
Serverless AI - Episode 194
Implementing authentication in your app
zhlédnutí 221Před 3 měsíci
Implementing authentication in your app
Do you need to work more than 9 to 5 to get promoted?
zhlédnutí 583Před 4 měsíci
Do you need to work more than 9 to 5 to get promoted?
Episode 191 - More AI and layoffs
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Episode 191 - More AI and layoffs
Episode 190 - At the bar with Whiskey Web & Whatnot
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Episode 190 - At the bar with Whiskey Web & Whatnot
Why does Wordpress dominate the web?
zhlédnutí 288Před 5 měsíci
Why does Wordpress dominate the web?
Unlocking WordPress: Exploring the powers of WPGraphQL
zhlédnutí 124Před 5 měsíci
Unlocking WordPress: Exploring the powers of WPGraphQL
How do we leverage social media?
zhlédnutí 177Před 6 měsíci
How do we leverage social media?
What is Module Federation?
zhlédnutí 334Před 6 měsíci
What is Module Federation?
Quitting a job - flipping the bar table
zhlédnutí 398Před 7 měsíci
Quitting a job - flipping the bar table
How to approach online learning for coding
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How to approach online learning for coding

Komentáře

  • @bladmoreno
    @bladmoreno Před 3 dny

    Very authentic approach to silicon valley day to day

  • @ryandotfurrer
    @ryandotfurrer Před 15 dny

    I've been waiting for this one!

    • @FrontEndHH
      @FrontEndHH Před 15 dny

      It's been waiting to release. We hope you enjoy it!

  • @RickyGarcia_Learning
    @RickyGarcia_Learning Před 21 dnem

    This came at the right time. After a decade. I am taking a break. Not in the traditional sense. But I am stepping away from the corporate life to work on something of my own. Appreciate the insight.

    • @ryanburgess
      @ryanburgess Před 21 dnem

      Happy to hear this came at a good time! Congrats on stepping away. It can be a scary thing but life is to short not to take chances. Good luck doing something on your own!

  • @0ninetyseven97
    @0ninetyseven97 Před měsícem

    There is so many information I get from this discussion keep it up guys. I’m also a beginner learning to program and build you a using in nextjs

    • @FrontEndHH
      @FrontEndHH Před 28 dny

      We are happy to hear there is valuable information in the episode!

  • @FrontEndHH
    @FrontEndHH Před měsícem

    There was a weird background audio issue at 20 minutes. Sorry about that :(

  • @shaundai
    @shaundai Před měsícem

    So great talking to you! Thanks for having me :)

  • @bigsnacks913
    @bigsnacks913 Před 2 měsíci

    Phoenix/Liveview with LiveSvelte. You get the best of both CSR and SSR.

  • @blueturtle5
    @blueturtle5 Před 2 měsíci

    Awesome discussion! Thanks for uploading. Question: what LED board does Brian have in his background?

  • @SonAyoD
    @SonAyoD Před 2 měsíci

    Wow finally a podcast with active seniors developers talking about things that actually matter in software development!

    • @ryanburgess
      @ryanburgess Před 2 měsíci

      We are happy to hear we are providing value 😊

  • @3bodyproblems
    @3bodyproblems Před 2 měsíci

    One aspect to mention is that we are paying for the compute of the "UI logic" when done server side , but client side counting with the compute power of the client is the way to go most of the time. Most of the reasons I heard are not strong enough to justify having to compute/pay server side.

  • @sarthakchauhan9646
    @sarthakchauhan9646 Před 2 měsíci

    This is really helpful for someone trying to get into the industry. Thank you!

    • @FrontEndHH
      @FrontEndHH Před 2 měsíci

      You're welcome! We are always happy when people find our discussions helpful!

  • @NikhilKesari
    @NikhilKesari Před 2 měsíci

    what are your thoughts on Flutter? Working with a single codebase for multiple platforms.

    • @ryanburgess
      @ryanburgess Před 2 měsíci

      Flutter and React Native are great options for building multiple apps. There are some tradeoffs though. Having native mobile apps is always the best option for flexibility and quality but that obviously means you're coding for multiple platforms separately. So it really depends what you need for your app. When I was at Netflix we had debated leveraging React Native to build out native signup flows for iOS and Android but we realized there were a lot of limitations going that route. Hopefully that helps. It feels like the answer is another "it depends" :)

  • @bronifty598
    @bronifty598 Před 2 měsíci

    chatgpt is helpful with types and scripts

  • @bronifty598
    @bronifty598 Před 2 měsíci

    bash and ts

  • @steveoc64
    @steveoc64 Před 2 měsíci

    The X11 protocol used on Unix workstations kinda solved a lot of these new questions many decades ago There is also DisplayPostscript from Sun Microsystems as an alternative Its worth dusting off some old code and seeing how they did it These ancient tools had full blown 3D CAD workstations and video editing working over 10 Mbps networks, with single core backend machines, and a few MB of memory

  • @avwie132
    @avwie132 Před 2 měsíci

    So MVC again.

  • @danielschmider5069
    @danielschmider5069 Před 2 měsíci

    Love the guy pointing out "This is just html" yup that kinda sums it up

  • @jmarbutt23
    @jmarbutt23 Před 2 měsíci

    I am curious who actually does this well? What applications do it well? I have had fairly good luck over the years with it for typical business applications where it is like a pretty standard Data over forms type app. While the talk about collaborating better with teams, I am curious for extremely small teams or even single person teams. I do think most of the time it overkill and takes a lot of planning and becomes a big distraction more then solving the actual business problems.

  • @beneditomauroo
    @beneditomauroo Před 2 měsíci

    Where is the “first episode”? Please

  • @EliSoftwareDeveloper
    @EliSoftwareDeveloper Před 2 měsíci

    Such an excelent perspective subscribed !

  • @ifatreefalse
    @ifatreefalse Před 2 měsíci

    on the web, querystring was still used for a while for load-balanced session IDs to scale out web servers better (before the session could be reliably pinned at layer 7 to one server).. it also became real nice on web apps when the hosting app (browser) could close out and reopen (within a certain timeframe) and the user not have to log in and find the last page they were at, as long as they're coming from the same IP and haven't changed app versions (or w/e your constraints are).

  • @Xania-js
    @Xania-js Před 3 měsíci

    DAX brother?

  • @OvercomerIdemudia
    @OvercomerIdemudia Před 3 měsíci

    Great conversation! The All-In for devs. Love it.

  • @gustavonikov
    @gustavonikov Před 3 měsíci

    awesome content guys, keep going!

  • @Jiten2141
    @Jiten2141 Před 4 měsíci

    So the answer is yes, you have to work more than 9 to 5.

  • @learnwithjason
    @learnwithjason Před 4 měsíci

    thanks so much for having me on!

    • @ryanburgess
      @ryanburgess Před 4 měsíci

      We need to have you on more! Thanks for joining us.

  • @sania3631
    @sania3631 Před 4 měsíci

    Great video, guys! I have just finished a Nuxt3/WordPress with WPGraphQL. Jason is a legend!

  • @arcturianninja
    @arcturianninja Před 5 měsíci

    THE OASIS from Ready Player One coming true in front of our eyes

  • @tuvyamjain7052
    @tuvyamjain7052 Před 5 měsíci

    Hi Ryan, let me know how can I connect with you

  • @FM-tq2gs
    @FM-tq2gs Před 5 měsíci

    I'm a new web developer, never used WordPress. This block editor feature seems really interesting, I'm going to try it out. Thanks for the episode

    • @FrontEndHH
      @FrontEndHH Před 5 měsíci

      Wordpress is an excellent tool for newer developers. It allows a lot of flexibility to help you create different types of websites and applications. Hopefully you like it. You'll have to let us know how it goes.

  • @bythealphabet
    @bythealphabet Před 6 měsíci

    Wow you guys are on You tube now! so Awesome!!!!!!!!!

  • @dylankennedy1050
    @dylankennedy1050 Před 7 měsíci

    Please make more podcasts with video recording!!

  • @mohamedyamani8502
    @mohamedyamani8502 Před 7 měsíci

    Great episode. I wish you would upload the rest of the episodes on yt as well. It's very inconvenient (imo) to check other platforms.

  • @jasonpalmer1552
    @jasonpalmer1552 Před 7 měsíci

    This episode was very cathartic for me and I loved hearing everyones perspectives. One thing that wasn't discussed is staying at a job longer than you should have. I have now done this a few times in my career and, to Cole's point, given too much of myself. Now that I've experienced leaving a job where I was very comfortable, taking on more scope, joining a place that made me deeply unhappy, etc. It has taught me a lot about myself and helped me understand what I need out of a job. When you've been in tech as long as we all have, we have the privilege or burden of choice. Some great advice I was given somewhat recently, is never take a job because you're running away from something. Always take a job because you're running toward something. Great job, gents. You're always a beacon of knowledge & empathy for all of us.

    • @ryanburgess
      @ryanburgess Před 7 měsíci

      Thank you, Jason! That is such a great point we could have covered staying too long at a job.

  • @RickyGarcia_Learning
    @RickyGarcia_Learning Před 7 měsíci

    Awesome to see Marc one the podcast!

  • @AlejandroCubaRuiz
    @AlejandroCubaRuiz Před 7 měsíci

    I love this video format of the FEHH episodes! Thanks 🙏

  • @joebuydem
    @joebuydem Před 7 měsíci

    Top 10 initial subscriber 😊