Best Kent C Dodds Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 207 - Sips of Wisdom: Interview with Kent C. Dodds 50:23

1h ago50:23

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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 c…

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Modern Web Podcast S12E19- Kent C. Dodds on Why he Traded Angular for React, Launching EpicWeb.dev, + What’s Next for EpicReact.dev 36:18

11d ago36:18

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Kent C. Dodds joins Tracy Lee and Rob Ocel at THAT Conference-WI for a discussion about his journey from being an Angular developer to becoming a leading figure in the React community. Kent shares his motivations for making the switch, detailing how React's focus on JavaScript fundamentals and its incremental adoption of new features appealed to hi…

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#25 - Simon's Recap of Epic Web Conf (ft. Kent C. Dodds) 1:33:04

12d ago1:33:04

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In this episode, Simon recaps his trip to the US and his experience speaking at Epic Web Conf. Kent C. Dodds phones in briefly to give his thoughts as the conference organiser. Website: https://navbar.tech Pro Tailwind: https://www.protailwind.com/ Want more NavBar? 🍔🍫 🐦 Twitter - https://twitter.com/the_navbar 🎥 YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c…

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Modern Web Podcast S12E21-Color Theory For Software Engineers + Color Accessibility & Performance with Sarah Shook 26:10

24m ago26:10

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In this episode of the Modern Web podcast, Tracy Lee and Rob Ocel sit down with Sarah Shook, a UI/UX engineer at Hunter Industries. They discuss the topic of Sarah’s THAT Conference talk on color theory, exploring the intricacies of RGB, HSL, and hex color models. The discussion also touches on the importance of understanding how color accessibilit…

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Modern Web Podcast S12E21- "Do What Matters with Who Matters While It Matters" Mark Techson on Leadership 31:47

3d ago31:47

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Tracy Lee and Rob Ocel sit down with Mark Thompson, aka "Mark Techson", to explore key themes around personal branding, workplace culture, and leadership. Mark shares his journey of building a strong personal brand, discussing how consistent online presence can shape public perception and create professional opportunities. The conversation provides…

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Episode 206 - What is it like to work in Silicon Valley? 48:02

1h ago48:02

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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 t…

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Modern Web Podcast S12E20- Acing the Interview for Software Engineers with Anthony D. Mays 50:23

35m ago50:23

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In this episode of the Modern Web Podcast, Anthony D. Mays discusses code exercises, landing your first job, and how to succeed in interviews. He shares his personal journey to becoming a software engineer and career coach, and emphasizes the importance of not only having technical knowledge but also a strong problem-solving process. The conversati…

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Episode 205 - After attending a coding Bootcamp 51:02

20h ago51:02

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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 attending a engineers complete a bootcamp. Shashi shares his experiences mentoring self-taught developers and bootcamp graduates, discussing the skills that are often missing and the creative ways…

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Modern Web Podcast S12E18- Browser Native APIs with Rachel Nabors 14:35

4d ago14:35

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Rachel Lee Nabors talks about the challenge of remaining current with new APIs and libraries, and how to prioritize which technologies you should invest your time in. Along with Tracy Lee, Rachel discusses their project of refactoring a demo using modern APIs and the benefits of challenging oneself with browser native APIs. The conversation also co…

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#27 - Simon and Jon go AI with GPT-4o 1:07:29

5d ago1:07:29

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In this episode, Jon and Simon play with the new Open AI model GPT-4o and hypothesise how this could be very useful in the future. Website: https://navbar.tech Pro Tailwind: https://www.protailwind.com/ Want more NavBar? 🍔🍫 🐦 Twitter - https://twitter.com/the_navbar 🎥 YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmZK0v8TNlCbizOkbIxQwmw Enjoy these po…

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Modern Web Podcast S12E17- Don’t Make It Difficult to Engage with Your Brand: DevRel with Jonan Scheffler 21:01

5d ago21:01

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Jonan Scheffler talks about bridging gaps between a brand and a developer community while also discussing the challenges DevRel teams face when aligning their goals with organizational objectives. Sponsored by This Dot Labs Watch this episode on YouTube Read more on our blog

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Ruby on Rails + SQLite with Stephen Margheim 1:43:09

9d ago1:43:09

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Want to learn more about SQLite? Check out the full course: https://highperformancesqlite.com/Get production ready SQLite with Turso: https://turso.tech/tryhard.In this interview, I talk to Stephen Margheim about his work with SQLite and Ruby on Rails.Links:Database school on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLI72dgeNJtzqElnNB6sQoAn2R…

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Good open source projects implementing frontend testing strategy 3:43

18d ago3:43

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What are good examples of open source projects implementing extensive automated testing strategy for frontend? Epic Stack Skill Recordings Products TestingJavaScript.com Testing Fundamentals Workshop Web Application Testing Workshop Good open source projects implementing frontend testing strategyBy Kent C. Dodds

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Modern Web Podcast S12E16- Tim Neutkens, Co-Author of Next.js on the State of Next 45:21

6d ago45:21

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Tim Neutkens, Co-author and Tech Lead for Next.js, discusses how open source maintainers are simplifying the web, and covers the challenges faced with the current Next.js setup. Tim talks about TurboPack, a solution that optimizes bundling, improves parallelism, caching, and module graph calculations. He also talks about TurboAC, which focuses on a…

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#26 - Supabase GA Week Recap 1:05:29

8d ago1:05:29

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In this episode, Jon takes Simon through a highlight reel of all of the huge announcements from Supabase GA Week! Website: https://navbar.tech Pro Tailwind: https://www.protailwind.com/ Want more NavBar? 🍔🍫 🐦 Twitter - https://twitter.com/the_navbar 🎥 YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmZK0v8TNlCbizOkbIxQwmw Enjoy these podcasts? Simon and…

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Episode 204 - Sips of Wisdom: Interview with Angie Jones 52:09

8d ago52:09

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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…

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#24 - Happy Birthday Simon! 53:23

14d ago53:23

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It's Simon's birthday! Let's celebrate him by launching a bunch of virtual cloud servers that listen to this episode on repeat! 🎉 Website: https://navbar.tech Pro Tailwind: https://www.protailwind.com/ Want more NavBar? 🍔🍫 🐦 Twitter - https://twitter.com/the_navbar 🎥 YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmZK0v8TNlCbizOkbIxQwmw Enjoy these pod…

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Episode 203 - Normalize taking a break 57:38

29d ago57:38

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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 di…

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Modern Web Podcast S12E15- Agentic AI: What Does AI Agency Mean Our Future? Safety and Security with Tejas Kumar 15:45

1M ago15:45

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Tejas Kumar and Tracy Lee discuss AI models, tool calling, and Vercel's AI SDK for generating components. They explore AI agency, the importance of documentation, safety concerns, regulation, and the need for human oversight in AI development. Sponsored by This Dot Watch this episode here.

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Episode 202 - Summer vacation - Online teaching courses 53:39

22d ago53:39

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While the Front End Happy Hour crew takes a much needed summer break, we revisit the topic of online education with Josh W. Comeau, who’s had a lot of experience teaching courses to help share his knowledge with us on how we can create an online course.Items mentioned in the episode:Josh W. Comeau, Josh’s online courses, Hands-Free CodingGuests:Jos…

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Modern Web Podcast S12E14- What’s Great About TypeScript ESLint v8 + The “Trough of Disillusionment” in Adoption with Josh Goldberg 17:15

27d ago17:15

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Josh Goldberg, TypeScript ES-Lint Maintainer, discusses the newest features and benefits of TypeScript ESLint v8, AI in coding, and industry adoption cycles. He highlights the improved performance and type-aware linting feature of TypeScript ESLint v8. They talk about the importance of using proper tools for better coding outcomes, the "trough of d…

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Modern Web Podcast S12E13- These JavaScript Tools Make Collaboration and Deployment Easier with Jack Herrington 26:27

29d ago26:27

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Join Jack Herrington and Tracy Lee at CascadiaJS 2024 as they talk about content creation, experimenting with new tools, and continuous learning. They cover some of the latest in what’s going on in the Vercel, Next.js, and Deno Deploy ecosystems, and what these teams are doing to enable easy deployment and better community collaboration.Sponsored b…

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Sips of Wisdom: Interview with Shaundai Person 47:05

1M ago47:05

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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 discus…

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Modern Web Podcast S12E12- Observables: Coming to a Browser Near You with Dominic Farolino (Google Chrome) 17:02

1M ago17:02

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Dominic Farolino, Software Engineer on the Google Chrome team, shares his exciting work on adding observables to the browser as a web platform primitive to enhance web performance. He discusses the benefits of incorporating observables into browsers, simplifying developer workflows, and their efforts to make RxJS a widely used library. They also hi…

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Should I learn GraphQL or just stick with REST? 2:50

1M ago2:50

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When we have to learn GraphQL? Is it worth to learn it or REST APIs are enough? Should I learn GraphQL or just stick with REST?By Kent C. Dodds

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Modern Web Podcast S12E11- Integrating AI models into Dev Platforms (Low-Code, Accessibility, and APIs) with Amanda Martin from Wix 23:09

1M ago23:09

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In this interview at RenderATL 2024, Tracy Lee and Rob Ocel interview Amanda Martin, a developer advocate at Wix, about integrating AI models into web development platforms, incorporating AI into low-code environments, and the accessibility of AI technologies through APIs and pre-built models.Sponsored by This DotWatch this episode on YouTubeRead m…

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Episode 200 - Exploring Isograph 43:38

2M ago43:38

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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 - @StatisticsFTWPanelists:Ryan Burgess - @burgessdryanJem Young - @JemYoungStacy Lo…

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Episode 199 - Sips of Wisdom: Interview with April Wensel 55:06

1M ago55:06

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In this latest episode of our 'Sips of Wisdom' series, Ryan Burgess 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 …

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Modern Web Podcast S12E10- React Version Transitions, Library Updates, and Why Standards Bodies are so Complex with JLarky 45:45

2M ago45:45

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On this episode of Modern Web, hosts Tracy Lee, Ben Lesh, Adam Rackis, and guest JLarky share their takes on the JavaScript ecosystem, including thoughts on React version transitions and TypeScript compatibility. They also explore the challenges of library updates, as well as web standards and the complexities within standards bodies.Sponsored by T…

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Episode 198 - Leveraging SQLite in the Cloud 41:46

2M ago41:46

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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 …

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Migrating from Postgres to SQLite with Kent C. Dodds 51:30

2M ago51:30

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Join the waitlist for my SQLite course launching in June: https://highperformancesqlite.com/Get production ready SQLite with Turso: https://turso.tech/tryhard.In this interview, I talk to Kent C. Dodds about SQLite, LiteFS and the React ecosystem.Carl: https://twitter.com/kentcdoddsEpicWeb: https://www.epicweb.dev/The Epic Stack: https://www.epicwe…

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React Components vs Progressive Enhancement 4:32

2M ago4:32

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Hi, Kent, my name is Alex. On one hand, you advocate for implementing Progressive Enhancement technique for applications. On the other hand, even in Epic Stack, the use of custom React components is justified, even for a simple checkbox, which essentially makes the application non-functional without JavaScript. So, I'm struggling to decide whether …

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Modern Web Podcast S12E09- How Svelte and RSCs are Changing Web Development with Rich Harris 45:45

2M ago45:45

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Rich Harris, Tracy Lee, Ben Lesh, and Adam Rackis discuss the state of Svelte, React Server Components (RSCs), and the future of web development. Discover React Server Components, web development's next evolution in co-locating resources for improved data management, and reusability. Uncover the benefits of component-based data fetching, like impro…

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Test Cleanup: in the test or in afterEach 7:40

2M ago7:40

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My coworker were in an argument about where test cleanup should go (afterEach, or in the test?), and I thought you might have some great insights! Avoid Nesting when you're Testing AHA Testing Test Cleanup: in the test or in afterEachBy Kent C. Dodds

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Sips of Wisdom: Interview with Chris Bautista 42:17

2M ago42:17

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In this inaugural episode of our new "Sips of Wisdom" series, Ryan Burgess, host of the Front End Happy Hour podcast, sits down with Chris Bautista, a Senior Software Engineer at Netflix. Chris shares his journey through various tech giants, including the DOD, Hulu, and Netflix, providing a unique perspective on his career. He also offers valuable …

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Production SQLite with Turso and libSQL 1:40:47

2M ago1:40:47

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Join the waitlist for my SQLite course launching in June: https://highperformancesqlite.com/ Get production ready SQLite with Turso: https://turso.tech/tryhard. In this interview I talk to Glauber Costa, CEO of Turso.By Try Hard Studios

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Offline-first, multiplayer SQLite 1:26:36

2M ago1:26:36

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Join the waitlist for my SQLite course launching in June: https://highperformancesqlite.com/Get production ready SQLite with Turso: https://turso.tech/tryhard.In this interview I talk to Carl Sverre about his new project: SQLSync. It's an offline-first, collaborative wrapper around SQLite. We cover event sourcing, conflict resolution, VFSes, and mo…

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Distributed SQLite with Litestream and LiteFS 57:42

2M ago57:42

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Join the waitlist for my SQLite course launching in June: https://highperformancesqlite.com/Get production ready SQLite with Turso: https://turso.tech/tryhardBen and Aaron discuss replication and backups in SQLite, Litestream and LiteFS, and future mad scientist projects Ben is working on. • Ben Johnson on Twitter: https://x.com/benbjohnson• Litest…

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DHH discusses SQLite (and Stoicism) 53:40

2M ago53:40

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Join the waitlist for my SQLite course launching in June: https://highperformancesqlite.com/ DHH and Aaron discuss modern SQLite, the one-person framework, conceptual compression, stoicism, and ONCE.com's newest product: Workbook. Get production ready SQLite with Turso: https://turso.tech/tryhardBy Try Hard Studios

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