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Chats with Kent C. Dodds

Kent C. Dodds

Kent C. Dodds chats with developers.

  • 1 minute 43 seconds
    Chats with Kent Season 5 Wrap-up

    In this final episode of season five, Kent C. Dodds recaps the enriching conversations with the speakers of Epic WebConf 2024, expressing gratitude and excitement for the upcoming event in April. He encourages listeners, whether planning to attend the conference or not, to revisit the season's episodes for timeless web development advice. While season six remains unplanned, Kent thanks his audience for their continued support and hints at future engagements, urging them to stay tuned.

    Meet Kent at Epic Web Conf.

    Guest: Kent C. Dodds

    Host: Kent C. Dodds

    5 April 2024, 10:50 am
  • 12 minutes 26 seconds
    Navigating Growth and Innovation in Tech with Dan Farrelly

    In this episode, Kent C. Dodds interviews Dan Farrelly, the CTO and co-founder of Jest, about his journey from front-end engineer to CTO, the challenges of scaling a tech company, and the importance of staying small to maintain agility and innovation. Farrelly shares insights into the evolving challenges of a tech team, from infrastructure to front-end development, and emphasizes the value of a generalist approach in a small, dynamic team. The conversation also delves into Farrelly's upcoming conference talk on improving long-standing APIs and his enthusiasm for learning from and contributing to the developer community.

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    Meet Dan at Epic Web Conf.

    Guest: Dan Farrelly

    Host: Kent C. Dodds

    3 April 2024, 10:50 am
  • 10 minutes 51 seconds
    Open-Source Development and Standards with Zeno Rocha

    In this podcast, Zeno Rocha, open-source advocate and founder of Resend, joins host Kent to discuss the dynamic world of web development and the shift towards SDK-first strategies. They reflect on the evolution of developer tools and the significance of user experience in product development. Rocha and Kent stress the necessity of high standards to stand out in web development, and they also touch upon the value of developer conferences for fostering relationships and collaborations. They look forward to engaging with peers at an upcoming event in Park City, Utah, and consider potential topics like the tech industry comparison between Brazil and the US, initiating open-source projects, and strategies for growing a user-base.

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    Meet Zeno at Epic Web Conf.

    Guest: Zeno Rocha

    Host: Kent C. Dodds

    1 April 2024, 10:50 am
  • 12 minutes 26 seconds
    Tailwind CSS in Modern Web Development with Simon Vrachliotis

    In the podcast, Simon, an advocate for Tailwind CSS, shares his insights on its impact on web development and design. Tailwind CSS serves as a facilitator between design and development teams, streamlining collaborations and enabling quick translation of design concepts into code. He highlights how it enhances learning, boosts efficiency, and, despite some tradeoffs, provides significant workflow benefits by integrating design tool shortcuts. Simon also teases an upcoming conference where the potential of Tailwind CSS will be further explored.

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    Meet Simon at Epic Web Conf.

    Guest: Simon Vrachliotis

    Host: Kent C. Dodds

    29 March 2024, 10:50 am
  • 12 minutes 18 seconds
    Maximizing Networking Opportunities with Madison Kanna

    In this episode, host Kent and Madison Kanna, the upcoming MC for Epic WebConf, discuss the benefits of attending conferences like Epic WebConf beyond just the informational content. They delve into how conferences can be a goldmine for networking, transforming online contacts into real-world connections. Madison explains her path and how initiatives such as her Sunday book club can cultivate community and continuous learning. Kent offers advice to introverts on navigating networking at these events, and together, they highlight their excitement for the Epic WebConf, underscoring the professional and personal growth opportunities it promises, further amplified by Madison's promotional efforts for the conference.

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    Meet at Epic Web Conf.

    Guest: Madison Kanna

    Host: Kent C. Dodds

    27 March 2024, 10:50 am
  • 11 minutes 32 seconds
    Deep in Databases and Full Stack Dev with Tyler Benfield

    In this episode, Tyler Benfield, a staff software engineer at Prisma, joins Kent to explore the world of databases and their critical role in full-stack development. Tyler shares insights from his journey from front-end development to mastering database performance and optimization, while also touching on the trend of front-end developers upskilling to become full-stack, leveraging languages like JavaScript and TypeScript. The conversation concludes with a preview of Tyler's session at the upcoming Epic Web Conference where he will cover topics such as SQLite, varying database types, performance tuning, and share personal anecdotes, offering an engaging learning opportunity for web developers.

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    Meet Tyler at Epic Web Conf.

    Guest: Tyler Benfield

    Host: Kent C. Dodds

    25 March 2024, 10:50 am
  • 10 minutes 34 seconds
    Harnessing Real-time Experiences with Sunil Pai

    In the podcast episode featuring Sunil Pai, a former member of the React.js core team and developer at Cloudflare, the focus is on PartyKit, his new project set to transform real-time application development. PartyKit introduces features like real-time updates and server-rendering, aimed at facilitating the creation of dynamic, chat-GPT-like AI experiences. Sunil intends to showcase real-time apps and PartyKit at Epic WebConf, emphasizing the event's value in fostering networking and the exchange of industry insights for enhancing user experiences.

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    Meet Sunil at Epic Web Conf.

    Guest: Sunil Pai

    Host: Kent C. Dodds

    22 March 2024, 10:50 am
  • 10 minutes 25 seconds
    Exploring Modern Web Development and UI with Una Kravets

    In a conversation with Kent, Una, an expert in UI and a presenter at the upcoming EpicWebConf, delves into the dynamic world of modern web development. She underscores the importance of keeping up with the advances in UI capabilities and CSS, the shift towards more declarative techniques, and the necessity of adapting to new web standards. Una champions the vital role of community input in shaping web development and looks forward to the invaluable exchanges that come from in-person interactions, especially as the industry anticipates returning to face-to-face events post-pandemic. Her discussion calls on developers to remain adaptive, engage actively with their peers, and embrace the continual evolution of the web.

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    Meet Una at Epic Web Conf.

    Guest: Una Kravets

    Host: Kent C. Dodds

    20 March 2024, 10:50 am
  • 9 minutes 41 seconds
    The Limitations and Potential of SQLite with Glauber Costa

    In the latest podcast, Glauber Costa, CEO of Turso and an ex-Red Hat contributor, speaks with Kent about the often overlooked yet robust SQLite database technology. Sharing their personal experiences with SQLite, they discuss its functionality, suitability in production, and the importance of version control in document evolution. Costa encourages developers to recognize SQLite's potential and looks forward to learning more about real-world challenges at the upcoming web development conference, promising insights into effectively utilizing databases in technology projects.

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    Meet Glauber at Epic Web Conf.

    Guest: Glauber Costa

    Host: Kent C. Dodds

    18 March 2024, 10:50 am
  • 14 minutes 39 seconds
    The Web and Design Systems with Michael Chan

    In the podcast hosted by Kent C. Dodds, Michael Chan, celebrated as Chantastic, shares his insights on the evolution of web development and the critical role of design systems. He discusses how design systems should evolve with product development, the importance of documentation, and the dynamic nature of design systems contrary to the belief that they are static. Michael advocates for the empowering aspect of creating personal software and looks forward to the future where emerging tools will not only prevent breaks but also enhance development workflows. The conversation ends with a positive outlook on the web’s future and the excitement for the Epic WebConf, seen as a springboard for new ideas and community engagement.

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    Meet Michael at Epic Web Conf.

    Guest: Michael Chan

    Host: Kent C. Dodds

    15 March 2024, 10:50 am
  • 18 minutes 11 seconds
    User Experience and Web Development with Ryan Florence

    In a conversation with Kent, Ryan Florence, co-creator of Remix and React Router, discusses how web development and user experience intersect, and the impact of personal interaction at events like the upcoming Epic WebConf. He updates listeners on the Remix singles project, which integrates extensive open-source work with his business ventures, and tackles the complexities developers face when merging existing React applications with new frameworks. Ryan also addresses the double-edged nature of bundlers in web development, providing performance benefits while obscuring the underlying API. The episode concludes with a call for web applications to prioritize reliability, speed, and intentional design, as Ryan emphasizes the consequences of misleading UX design, highlighting the overarching goal of enhanced user experiences in the web development sphere.

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    Meet Ryan at Epic Web Conf.

    Guest: Ryan Florence

    Host: Kent C. Dodds

    13 March 2024, 10:50 am
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