11/2/2020

Git & GitHub

Git is both simple and complex. You can usually get through your workday by memorizing a few commands, but under the hood there’s so much more to it. Today we will dive deep into Git with a special guest, Monica Powell. Let’s dive in!

Shownotes

2:08 - Monica's introduction
2:44 - GitHub & other remotes
7:50 - Common Git commands
22:23 - Branches
31:26 - Debugging
36:01 - Workflows
41:43 - GitHub features
47:12 - Contributing to open source
50:33 - Shoutouts
52:40 - Where can you find Monica on the internet?

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10/26/2020

A Beginner's Guide to Freelancing

Did you know that over one-third of the world’s workforce freelances at least part-time? As freelancing becomes more popular, you may be considering giving the freelance lifestyle a shot. This week on the podcast we’re giving you an introduction to freelancing, from establishing your rates and building a portfolio to finding your first freelance client and managing the project. We close with some final tips, including how to avoid scope creep and how to take time off as a freelancer.

Shownotes

01:40 What is freelancing? 06:28 Benefits of freelancing 10:06 How to establish your rates 13:59 Building a portfolio 20:34 Finding your first client 38:53 The project management process 51:24 Parting tips 53:56 Shoutouts

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10/19/2020

Web Accessibility

Accessibility is the process of creating applications that are usable by everyone, especially focusing on those with disabilities. As web developers, it’s important that we design and build our applications to be usable by everyone, so in today’s episode, we’re joined by Wendy Fox, the design systems lead at LogMeIn, to discuss nine common pitfalls of application accessibility and what you can do to fix them.

Show Notes

4:46 - Why should we care about accessibility?
8:43 - Types of accessibility
12:24 - Semantic HTML
16:37 - Virtually hiding content
17:57 - Aria label vs. labelledby
21:14 - The accessibility tree
23:50 - Focus states
27:29 - Color contrast
32:04 - Keyboard traps
35:02 - Animations
37:38 - Time based content
41:21 - Placeholders vs. labels
47:02 - Accessibility tools

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10/12/2020

Cross-Cultural Communication

Have you ever worked on a team comprised of people from all over the world and wondered why you were having difficulty communicating and getting work done? That’s because every culture has their own way of communicating. Today we’ll chat about how different cultures communicate, give negative feedback, make decisions, and perceive time in the hopes that you can improve your team collaboration.

Show Notes

01:20 Does talking about culture cause us to stereotype? 10:00 Communicating 16:54 Evaluating 26:41 Deciding 27:38 Trusting 39:56 Scheduling 44:57 Shoutouts

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10/5/2020

Getting Hooked on React

React is a frontend library that is in super high demand in the industry. But, it can be difficult to get up and running with. Today we’ll talk about with React: why it’s so great, how data flows, and the gotchas we encountered when learning it. Let’s get started!

Shownotes

02:15 What is React?
06:35 Framework vs. Library
10:43 Why is it helpful?
12:32 What is a component?
22:52 React's lifecycle
25:47 Data in React
36:34 JSX
37:24 Setting up a React app
43:34 Shoutouts

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9/28/2020

Junior to Senior Developer: Career Progression for Programmers

What’s the difference between a junior and senior developer? While there’s no distinct measure from one title to the next, you can measure your progress in three areas: knowledge, coding, and communication. This week on the podcast we’re doing a deep dive into the progression from junior to senior dev.

Shownotes

02:19 The use of "engineer" in titles
04:43 What levels are there for developers?
08:24 The importance of job titles
11:22 Does years of experience matter?
17:17 What knowledge should you have at each level?
27:57 What communication skills should you have at each level?
30:17 How do you know you're ready to be a senior developer?
32:05 Tips for becoming senior
33:33 Shoutouts

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9/21/2020

Get A < Head > Start With HTML

Today we’re talking about everyone’s favorite programming language: HTML! Hypertext Markup Language is the structure of a web page and while it’s not necessarily the hardest syntax to learn, it’s vital to your web applications.

Show Notes

01:20 What is HTML?
06:44 How did we learn HTML?
09:54 Elements
12:10 Attributes
21:59 Formatting
27:17 Semantic elements
33:04 Styles
38:28 CORS
44:57 Shoutouts

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9/14/2020

The Traveling Dev: Move and Work Anywhere

Have you ever dreamed about selling everything you owned and moving across the world to begin a new life? In this episode we’re chatting with Rachel Nabors, an American abroad on the React Core team in London. We’ll chat about the pros and cons of moving abroad as well as the logistics. Let’s get started!

Show Notes

01:25 Our experiences moving
06:44 Immigrant vs. Expat vs. Digital Nomad
11:04 Pros of moving abroad
35:21 Cons of moving abroad
53:57 Logistics of moving abroad
01:02:39 Questions to ask
01:07:48 Shoutouts

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