Welcome back to the 6th season of the Ladybug Podcast!! In this episode, we’ll be chatting about choosing a tech stack for your project is one of the most important decisions you’ll make as an engineer. It will determine many aspects of your app, from development speed, to scalability, to the cost to run it. We’ll talk about how to choose technologies from two angles: one from an individual developer’s perspective: how do you decide what to learn? And the second from an architectural perspective: how do you decide what technologies to use for your project?

Show Notes

• [02:53] What is a tech stack?
• [06:01] What are some main points to think about when choosing what to learn?
• [13:11] Look at job posts in your area
• [19:49] How to deal with overwhelm
• [25:28] Think Through your app
• [31:01] Your engineering resources
• [39:51] Is the technology production ready?
• [52:18] Technical concerns
• [1:00:09] Other important thoughts
• [1:08:52] Shoutouts

Resources

• Ladybug interview episode
• Ladybug resume episode
• Ladybug learning path episode
• Core-js Article
• Colby Fayock
• Ladybug Systems Design Episode
• Lodash vs. underscore
• StackShare

Transcript

This episode's Transcript

You studied a bunch, landed the interview, passed the whiteboarding exercises, nailed the behavioral interview, and finally got the job. Congratulations on your new position! So now what? Today we’re sharing some of our experiences to help your job transition happen smoothly. Let’s get into it.

Show Notes

• [01:54] Salary Negotiation
• [11:43] What to do in the first two weeks
• [50:42] Shoutouts

Resources

• Grammarly - https://www.grammarly.com/
• 5 Reasons Why Spotify’s onboarding is better than yours - https://compiled.blog/blog/five-reasons-why-spotifys-onboarding-is-better-than-yours
• Cross-cultural Communication - https://www.ladybug.dev/episodes/cross-cultural-communication?rq=culture
• Crucial Conversations - https://www.amazon.com/Crucial-Conversations-Talking-Stakes-Second/dp/1469266822
• Gusto - https://gusto.com/

Transcript

https://github.com/ladybug-podcast/ladybug-website/blob/master/transcripts/70-so-you-got-a-job.md

React is a JavaScript library for building user interfaces and is one of the most widely used libraries to date. Last season we discussed the basics of React and today we’re going to dive into the more advanced aspects of the library. Let’s get started.

Episode Notes

• [04:16] React Hooks
• [22:28] State Management
• [26:43] Design Patterns
• [40:39] Performance
• [49:33] Testing
• [51:15] Prop types and TypeScript
• [55:21] Shoutouts

Resources

• Getting Hooked On React - https://www.ladybug.dev/episodes/getting-hooked-on-react?rq=react
• React patterns - https://reactpatterns.com/
• React Chrome Developer Tools - https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/react-developer-tools/fmkadmapgofadopljbjfkapdkoienihi
• react-window - https://react-window.now.sh/#/examples/list/fixed-size
• react-virtualized - https://bvaughn.github.io/react-virtualized/#/components/List
• Methods of Improving & Optimizing Performance In React Apps - https://www.smashingmagazine.com/2020/07/methods-performance-react-apps/
• React Testing Library - https://testing-library.com/docs/react-testing-library/intro/
• Enzyme - https://enzymejs.github.io/enzyme/
• Jest - https://jestjs.io/docs/en/getting-started
• A Complete Guide to useEffect - https://overreacted.io/a-complete-guide-to-useeffect/
• Use Refs Sparingly - https://blog.logrocket.com/why-you-should-use-refs-sparingly-in-production/
• Presentational and Stateful components thoughts - https://medium.com/@dan_abramov/smart-and-dumb-components-7ca2f9a7c7d0
• Episode with Angie - https://www.ladybug.dev/episodes/teaching-code
• Kent C. Dodd’s Testing React - https://testingjavascript.com/
• TypeScript book Stefan Baumgartner - https://typescript-book.com/
• Playground Inspector Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@lukedonkin/video/6898240190133980418?lang=en

Transcript

https://github.com/ladybug-podcast/ladybug-website/blob/master/transcripts/69-intermediate-react.md

2020 was one of the biggest years in the history of e-commerce. In fact, the pandemic spurred such a growth in e-commerce that the industry as a whole moved forward about 10 years in 3 months’ time. Whether you’re interested in starting your own store or learning how to develop for e-commerce, this week on the podcast we’re breaking it all down for you.

Episode Notes

• [02:40] Platforms
• [07:22] Why e-commerce over brick & mortar
• [11:08] Starting your own store
• [41:16] Developing for e-commerce
• [49:03] Shoutouts

Resources

• The Originals - https://www.amazon.com/Originals-How-Non-Conformists-Move-World/dp/014312885X
• The Power of Habit - https://www.amazon.com/Power-Habit-What-Life-Business/dp/081298160X
• Printful - https://www.printful.com/
• Printify - https://printify.com/
• TeeLaunch - https://teelaunch.com/
• Creative Market - https://creativemarket.com/
• Steve Schoger's Episode - https://www.ladybug.dev/episodes/design-for-devs?rq=design
• Placeit.net - https://placeit.net/
• Jenna Kutcher Writing a Bio - https://jennakutcherblog.com/5-ways-write-better-bio-page/
• Accessibility Episode - https://www.ladybug.dev/episodes/web-accessibilitiy?rq=accessibility
• Growth Hacker Marketing - https://www.amazon.com/Growth-Hacker-Marketing-Primer-Advertising/dp/1591847389
• Such a Fun Age - https://www.amazon.com/Such-Fun-Age-Kiley-Reid/dp/052554190X
• Think Again - https://www.amazon.com/Think-Again-Power-Knowing-What/dp/1984878107
• Jamstack Ecommerce - https://github.com/jamstack-cms/jamstack-ecommerce
• Next.js Ecommerce Starter - https://nextjs.org/commerce
• Shopify.dev - https://shopify.dev/concepts/shopify-introduction
• Shopify Devs Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/shopifydevs
• Shopify Partners - https://www.shopify.com/partners

Transcript

https://github.com/ladybug-podcast/ladybug-website/blob/master/transcripts/68-ecommerce.md

Cryptography is a method of protecting information and communication through the use of code so only those for whom the information is intended can read and process it. Cryptography is used for many things from online banking to GitHub commits. Today we’ll dive into the basics of cryptography. Let’s get started!

Show Notes

• [0:25] Our experience with cryptography
• [03:08] What is cryptography?
• [04:21] Four objectives of cryptography
• [09:44] Types of cryptography
• [23:34] Historical Cryptography
• [30:54] How to learn cryptography
• [32:34] Shoutouts

We got this note about RSA private/public keys from a listener:

"The point of having public and private keys is that the public key can only encrypt a message, and only the private key can decrypt the message. So the public key is safe for anyone to have, since you can’t use it to read anyone else’s message. The private key needs to stay private so only you can read messages encrypted by the public key"

Thanks for the clarification, Brad!

Resources

• Coursera course - https://www.coursera.org/learn/crypto#syllabus
• Crash course - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jhXCTbFnK8o
• Khan academy - https://www.khanacademy.org/computing/computer-science/cryptography
• Passport JS - http://www.passportjs.org/
• OAuth - https://oauth.net/2/
• Episode with Tailor Tolliver on security - https://www.ladybug.dev/episodes/web-security?rq=security
• The Code Book by Simon Singh - https://www.amazon.com/Code-Book-Science-Secrecy-Cryptography/dp/0385495323
• Carcassonne - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/822/carcassonne
• Auth0 - https://auth0.com/
• Amazon Cognito - https://aws.amazon.com/cognito/

Transcript

https://github.com/ladybug-podcast/ladybug-website/blob/master/transcripts/67-cryptography.md

It’s no secret that a major perk to working in development is the salary. Developers are often paid higher than the average salary, and as you move up in a company, you can see significant growth in your income. We all know financial literacy is often skipped in early education, which is why this week we’re talking all things financial planning with our special guest, Shannon Lee Simmons, to teach you what you need to know about managing your finances as a high earner.

Show Notes

• [0:41] Tell us about yourself and what you do
• [02:00] Where to find a financial advisor?
• [03:48] What does it mean to be a high earner?
• [06:47] One of the biggest questions I see asked is whether you should save your money or pay off your debt first. How do you decide what to do with your money?

• [10:57] What benchmarks exist for net worth? Should we care? Where should you keep your money? How much should be kept in cash vs. investments?

• [19:14] How should you balance your lifestyle with wealth building? How do you recommend avoiding lifestyle creep but on the flip side, how do you make sure you’re allowing yourself to enjoy your money while also saving for the future?

• [23:09] We have an international audience so without getting too specific about different types of retirement accounts, what general advice can you give to those looking to save for retirement? When is the right time to see a financial advisor

• [28:27] What are your thoughts of the FIRE movement?

• [32:28] What are options and restricted stock units/RSUs? When should I consider taking equity for a lower salary?

• [36:04] Do you have any thoughts/ advice to any of these Wall Street Bets people investing in GME stocks? What tools do you recommend to people to help manage their finances?

• [41:42] Shoutouts

• [44:29] Where can our listeners find you on the internet?

Resources

• New School of Finance - https://newschooloffinance.com
• Worry-Free Money - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07169VZRM
• Financial Starter Kit - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08B2LQ98X

Transcript

https://github.com/ladybug-podcast/ladybug-website/blob/master/transcripts/66-personal-finance.md

Episode Notes

You may have heard about the Cloud and thought, what do the fluffy things in the sky have to do with computers? Today’s episode is all about what the cloud is, how you can use it, and common cloud services.

Show Notes

• 2:29 - What is the cloud?
• 14:09 - Benefits of cloud vs. physical servers
• 23:06 - Four types of cloud computing
• 28:42 - Cloud providers
• 32:39 - Gettings started with AWS
• 36:33 - Big services

Resources

• AWS Six Advantages of Cloud Computing - https://docs.aws.amazon.com/whitepapers/latest/aws-overview/six-advantages-of-cloud-computing.html (some phrasing from the benefits section is from this article)
• Pummelling the Platform–Performance Testing Shopify:

• https://shopify.engineering/performance-testing-shopify Explain the Cloud Like I'm 10: https://www.amazon.com/Explain-Cloud-Like-Im-10-ebook/dp/B0765C4SNR

• 97 Things Every Cloud Engineer Should Know - https://www.amazon.com/Things-Every-Cloud-Engineer-Should/dp/1492076732

• A Cloud Guru - https://acloudguru.com/
• AWS Heroes - https://aws.amazon.com/developer/community/heroes/

Transcript

https://github.com/ladybug-podcast/ladybug-website/blob/master/transcripts/65-cloud-101.md

Last season we discussed the broader topic of creating digital content. This week on the podcast we’re doing a deeper dive into e-books: our experience with writing and releasing them, the tools you need to write your own ebook, and best practices for marketing and selling your book.

Episode Notes

• [1:33] Our experience with E-books
• [6:05] Self-published vs. Publisher
• [11:20] Software for creating an E-book
• [15:49] Where can I sell my E-book?
• [25:01] Pricing
• [34:51] Top tips
• [43:00] Shoutouts

Resources

• Canva - https://www.canva.com/
• Bookwright - https://www.blurb.com/bookwright
• Leanpub - https://leanpub.com/
• Shopify - https://www.shopify.com/
• Payhip - https://payhip.com/
• Podia - https://www.podia.com/
• How I Made $40,000 Off An E-Book Before I Published It - https://compiled.blog/blog/how-i-made-40000-dollars-on-a-book
• 10 Things I Wish I knew before learning to code - ebook.welearncode.com
• The Beginner’s Guide To Blogging - https://payhip.com/b/FX8C
• Start Freelancing Today - https://startfreelancing.today/
• De-Coding The Technical Interview Process - https://technicalinterviews.dev/
• Adobe Indesign - https://www.adobe.com/products/indesign.html
• Otter.ai - https://otter.ai/
• Send Owl - https://www.sendowl.com/
• Nikema's Book - https://nikemaprophet.com/
• Mailchimp - https://mailchimp.com/
• ConvertKit - https://convertkit.com/
• Stripe - https://stripe.com/
• Sendy - https://sendy.co/

Transcript

https://github.com/ladybug-podcast/ladybug-website/blob/master/transcripts/64-ebooks.md