CodeNewbie
387 episodes - English - Latest episode: 16 days ago - ★★★★★ - 567 ratingsThe CodeNewbie podcast was born from CodeNewbie, an organization which fosters a supportive, international community of people learning to code. Each season, host Saron Yitbarek delivers stories and interviews from people of diverse backgrounds and expertise about their coding journeys, as well as beginner friendly discussions about the tech you should know about.
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S27:E4 - Living the Dream with AI ()
April 03, 2024 07:00 - 47 minutes - 87.5 MBMeet Rob Frelow, Co-founder & Chief AI Officer at The Storygraph. Rob shares how a trip in his friend’s Tesla led him to enroll in his first AI course, how he broke into AI later in his career and his experience truly living the dream waking up each morning excited to dive into AI and his work at Storygraph. Show Links Partner with Dev & CodeNewbie! (sponsor)
S27:E4 - Living the Dream with AI (Rob Frelow)
April 03, 2024 07:00 - 47 minutes - 87.5 MBMeet Rob Frelow, Co-founder & Chief AI Officer at The Storygraph. Rob shares how a trip in his friend’s Tesla led him to enroll in his first AI course, how he broke into AI later in his career and his experience truly living the dream waking up each morning excited to dive into AI and his work at Storygraph. Show Links Partner with Dev & CodeNewbie! (sponsor)
S27:E3 - Helping You Build Machine Learning Products (Pau Labarta Bajo)
March 27, 2024 07:00 - 46 minutes - 84.5 MBMeet Pau Bajo, Machine Learning Engineer and Educator at Real-World Machine Learning. Pau talks to Saron about transitioning from working daily in Excel to Python, why data is everything, and what skills early developers need to foster if they want a career in machine learning. Show Links Partner with Dev & CodeNewbie! (sponsor) Machine Learning Python Pau's GitHub Pau's Instagram Pau's Twitter
S27:E2 - The Journey from Sound Engineer to Software Engineer (Alejandro Aspinwall)
March 20, 2024 07:00 - 44 minutes - 82.1 MBIn this week’s episode, we explore the journey of Alejandro Aspinwall, a Frontend Engineer at Amazon. You’ll hear how Alejandro began his career deeply immersed in the world of music and what led him to transition to the world of tech. He emphasizes the importance of adaptability in his career shift and provides insights into how coding bootcamps played a pivotal role in his development. Additionally, Alejandro explores the impact of artificial intelligence in his work, particularly discussi...
S27:E1 - Nurturing Relationships for AI Excellence (Shawn Charles)
March 13, 2024 07:00 - 55 minutes - 102 MBMeet Shawn Charles, Developer Advocate & Community Manager at The Hunt. Shawn shares with Saron how he got into tech solely by building and maintaining websites for local businesses, what inspired him to level up by enrolling in a bootcamp, and his advice on those who might feel overwhelmed in identifying their career path in this new world revolving around AI. Show Links Partner with Dev & CodeNewbie! (sponsor) Resilient Coders AWS Services Udemy Shawn's GitHub Shawn's Twitter
S26:E8 - Being Open to the Unexpected (Katherine Evans)
December 20, 2023 08:00 - 50 minutes - 93.2 MBMeet Katherine Evans, Lead Engineering Instructor at Actualize Coding Bootcamp and Senior Software Engineer at Neon One. Katherine walks us through her journey from bootcamp student to bootcamp teacher, sharing tips for recent grads looking to land their first role. Saron and Katherine also talk about whether Katherine thinks it’s still worth learning to code given the economic climate and what she would tell others who might be interested in learning to code. Show Links Partner with Dev & Co...
S26:E7 - Thoughts on Degrees and Bootcamps (Johnny Proano)
December 13, 2023 08:00 - 39 minutes - 72.5 MBSaron speaks with Johnny Proano, Associate Software Engineer at Hilton Grand Vacations. Initially drawn to code while building his personal DJ website, Johnny took the full leap with the support of his family. Johnny discusses his initial belief that a degree was necessary to become a software engineer and his decision to attend a coding bootcamp instead. He reflects on the differences between the bootcamp and college experience and shares his job search process after graduation. Show Links P...
S26:E6 - Embracing Rest for Productivity (Ronesha Dennis)
December 06, 2023 08:00 - 56 minutes - 103 MBSaron chats with Ronesha Dennis, Founder and Lead Engineer at Bergeron-Woodley. Ronesha talks about growing up and how tech played a role in her childhood (her first website was a fan site for Lil Bow Wow). She talks about how she ended up in another career for 5 years until she sat down and thought about things she liked doing as a child without being paid for doing those things. This led her to want to get into tech. She decided to leave her job, move back with her parents, and do an 8-week...
S26:E5 - Exploring the Path from Medicine to a Tech Career (Shona Chan)
November 29, 2023 08:00 - 43 minutes - 79.5 MBSaron speaks with Shona Chan this week about her experience navigating the world of software following a successful career as a doctor in the field of Anaesthesia. Shona shares her experience working in the medical field for 10 years until she decided she wanted to pivot into tech. Shona talks about how she made the decision to go to a bootcamp to learn to code and how she got her first job in tech. Finally, she talks about transferable skills from her medical career to her newfound tech care...
S26:E4 - The Ins and Outs of LinkedIn (Laura Thorson)
November 22, 2023 08:00 - 47 minutes - 86.1 MBSaron chats with Laura Thorson, Program Manager at GitHub. Laura talks about how she was always interested in singing, dancing and music growing up which led her to UCLA on a scholarship to play the oboe. She tells us about her experience at UCLA and her decision to go to a coding bootcamp after graduation as opposed to searching for a job with her English Lit degree. Laura then describes the jobs she landed after bootcamp at Salesforce, Twitter, Meta and now GitHub and how LinkedIn played a ...
S26:E3 - Learning to Code with a Full-Time Job (Beau Carnes)
November 15, 2023 08:00 - 41 minutes - 75.2 MBIn this week’s episode, Saron chats with Beau Carnes, Director of Technology Education at freeCodeCamp. Beau shares insights into his career trajectory, which began in television and digital media production. After gaining initial experience in this industry, he transitioned to work in education as a teacher. Beau speaks on his experiences within both these professions and speaks on his decision to venture into technology, establishing himself as a proficient software developer. During this c...
S26:E2 - Freelancing While Homeschooling (Sarah Greer)
November 08, 2023 08:00 - 44 minutes - 80.7 MBIn this episode, Saron chats with Lead Web Developer, Sarah Greer. Sarah talks about her coding journey and how she juggled her passion for coding through freelancing while homeschooling her children. Sarah talks about why it was so important to her to learn to code and to have a career outside of having the title of “mom”. She also shares her experience going from freelancing to working full-time and the reasoning behind the switch. Show Links Partner with Dev & CodeNewbie! (sponsor) CSS HT...
S26:E1 - Make Your Accomplishments Visible (Camille Eddy)
November 01, 2023 07:00 - 49 minutes - 91.4 MBThis week, Saron talks with Camille Eddy, Technical Product Manager. Camille talks about her life growing up as a Pastor’s child, how she started and grew her business, and when she first found her passion for tech. Camille also shares her experience overcoming a fear of public speaking, and why it enabled her not only to travel the world but also land internships at companies like Google X, NVIDIA, and HP Labs all before graduating. Saron also talks to Camille about when she was asked to int...
S25:E8 - Empowering Developers of All Abilities (Judith Lung)
October 04, 2023 07:00 - 34 minutes - 63.6 MBSaron chats with Judith Lung, Software Engineer at LinkedIn. Judith shares how she found herself in tech after initially getting her masters in Clinical Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling. Judith talks about her experience learning to code as someone who is blind and the changes she aims to make in the tech space to aid in the progression of tech accessibility. Show Links Partner with Dev & CodeNewbie! (sponsor) Judith's GitHub Judith's LinkedIn edX Edge freeCodeCamp Assistive Techn...
S25:E7 - Overcoming Fears and Pursuing Passions (Stefi Rosca)
September 27, 2023 07:00 - 45 minutes - 82.6 MBSaron chats with Stefi Rosca, Frontend Engineer at Typeform. Stefi talks about their path to breaking into tech in their later twenties after having a fulfilling career in marketing. They also talk about the communities they joined to help motivate and encourage them along the way and how they leveled up in the tech space. Show Links Partner with Dev & CodeNewbie! (sponsor) Stefi's Website Stefi's GitHub Stefi's LinkedIn Stefi's X Account The Recurse Center Codebar freeCodeCamp C
S25:E6 - Big Tech: What They Say vs. What They Mean (Rachel Lee Nabors)
September 20, 2023 07:00 - 47 minutes - 87.7 MBSaron sits down with Rachel Nabors again. They talk about what Rachel has been up to since they were last on the show in 2017, the inside scoop of Big Tech, and Rachel’s experience working for organizations such as Meta, Amazon, and Microsoft. You’ll also hear why Rachel has decided their next chapter will be at a startup and what they are hoping for in their future. Show Links Partner with Dev & CodeNewbie! (sponsor) See Rachel at React Brussels (Oct 13) See Rachel at React JS Day, Verona (...
S25:E5 - Mastering Leadership (Brian Jenney)
September 13, 2023 07:00 - 43 minutes - 83 BytesIn this episode, Saron sits down with Brian Jenney, Senior Software Engineering Manager at Clorox. Saron talks to Brian about his struggles with addiction, how he changed his life and turned a new leaf with coding and sobriety, and how his go-getter personality has served him well and continues to play a role in his current success. They also talk about what being a leader looks like and the ways in which you can become a leader regardless of the challenges life throws at you. Show Links Part...
S25:E4 - Diversity Dialogues in Tech (Ale Thomas)
September 06, 2023 07:00 - 44 minutes - 81.2 MBSaron talks to Ale Thomas, Developer Advocate and Web Developer at Kubeshop | Mixed Change. Ale talks about growing up in Mexico and learning to code on her own. She walks us through her career history and how she paved her way into tech without a CS degree. She highlights how mentors played a critical role in her coding journey and how important finding those mentors and a community is. Finally, Ale shares her thoughts on what inclusivity in tech means to her and the work she is doing to mak...
S25:E3 - Self-Taught Coding Stories of a Former Lab Scientist (Vanessa Vun)
August 30, 2023 07:00 - 39 minutes - 72.1 MBJoin us as we sit down with Vanessa Vun, Frontend Engineer at SciShield. Vanessa talks about how she first built a computer when she was in middle school but ended up taking a different path for her studies and found herself back in tech after working as a Clinical Lab Scientist for 10 years. Vanessa shares how she gained her technical experience to put herself in the best position when applying for jobs, along with tips on how others could learn from her journey. Show Links Partner with Dev...
S25:E2 - The Journey from a Bootcamp to a FAANG (Alex Lee)
August 23, 2023 07:00 - 44 minutes - 81.2 MBMeet Alex Lee, Frontend Engineer at Amazon. In this episode, we learn why Alex pivoted away from Mechanical Engineering and we follow his journey of transformation, opting to learn to code through a bootcamp over multiple law school offers. Alex also talks about his passion as a dedicated career coach and we learn more about Alex who not only excels in the realm of cutting-edge technology but also empowers others to navigate their career paths with confidence. Show Links Partner with Dev & Co...
S25:E1 - Pivoting to Tech from Biomedical Science (Marley Anthony)
August 16, 2023 07:00 - 37 minutes - 69.2 MBIn the kickoff episode to Season 25, Saron talks to Marley Anthony, Software Engineer at Bench Accounting. Marley talks about his career pivot from studying biomedical sciences to getting into tech. He unravels his strategies and tactics to secure his first internship, the pivotal steps he took to transition into his current role, and the significance of laying a solid foundation of knowledge early in his career. Tune in to gain valuable perspectives on strategies for landing that all-importa...
S24:E8 - A Model's Journey to Software Development (Madison Kanna)
June 28, 2023 07:00 - 45 minutes - 82.4 MBSaron talks to Madison Kanna, Senior Software Engineer, Health and Wellness at Walmart. Saron talks to Madison about finding the inspiration to transition from being a model to becoming a skilled developer. Madison talks about the experiences, challenges, and moments that sparked her interest in development. Listeners will gain insights into the tools and resources she utilized to hone her coding skills when first embarking on this new path. Madison also highlights the importance of seeking m...
S24:E7 - Navigating Layoffs with Intention (Natalie Davis)
June 21, 2023 07:00 - 52 minutes - 95.6 MBToday, Saron sits down with Natalie Davis, who shares her experience pursuing software engineering after climbing the ladder in the retail industry for 15 years. In their conversation, Natalie talks about what she has learned navigating the tech industry, how she's navigated layoffs, and why she has grown to be more selective and intentional with prospective new opportunities. Show Links Partner with Dev & CodeNewbie! (sponsor) Mark Thompson Cassidy Williams Developer Advocate 2FA Natalie Da...
S24:E6 - Surviving Cancer, Building Code, Thriving in Tech (Stacey Graham)
June 14, 2023 07:00 - 35 minutes - 65.8 MBSaron sits down with Stacey Graham, Software Engineer at a fintech company. Stacey grew up curious about computers since being introduced to them in the 7th grade. Although she didn't take the full plunge into code immediately, she constantly provided technical support in her previous roles. Hear Stacey talk more about her experience navigating her career transition while battling health troubles, how you can level up and network in the tech community, and where to look for communities while ...
S24:E5 - Balancing Parenthood and Programming (Phoebe Voong-Fadel)
June 07, 2023 07:00 - 27 minutes - 50.8 MBToday, Saron talks with Phoebe Voong-Fadel, a self-taught Frontend Developer at the National Foundation for Educational Research. After having transitioned from a successful 14-year career in Higher Education in 2017, Phoebe made the courageous decision to pursue coding full-time while balancing the responsibilities of being a mother to her two children. Along with learning about her experience balancing learning to code and being a mom we talk to Phoebe about her passions that extend beyond ...
S24:E4 - From Occupational Therapy to Code (Africa Mincey)
May 31, 2023 07:00 - 35 minutes - 65.1 MBSaron talks with Africa, a former Occupational Therapist specializing in virtual therapy and assistive technology. Saron and Africa talk about transitioning from Occupational Therapy to working as an Accessibility Engineer testing government software and teaching developers how to build more inclusive web applications. Africa also talks about her journey teaching herself how to code, what stretches are useful for Software Engineers, and how important coffee chats and networking are. Be sure t...
S24:E3 - Building Products for Everyone (Daniel Devesa Derksen-Staats)
May 24, 2023 07:00 - 39 minutes - 72.6 MBSaron talks to Senior Accessibility iOS Engineer at Spotify, Daniel Devesa Derksen-Staats. Daniel talks all about accessibility and specifically delves in on how he got interested in the field, examples of how to make code more accessible, and how others listening can add accessibility to their tool kit of coding skills. Author of the “Developing Accessible iOS Apps” book, he keeps himself busy by writing a daily tweet about accessibility and iOS with the hashtag #365DaysIOSAccessibility. Sho...
S24:E2 - Understanding and Supporting Neurodivergence in Tech (Frankie Nicoletti)
May 17, 2023 07:00 - 46 minutes - 85.2 MBSaron sits down again with Frankie Nicoletti who we heard from in Season 23. This time Saron and Frankie talk about neurodivergence. They talk about what neurodivergence is, how listening to people's needs and making accommodations to allow people to do their best work is and will always be good for everyone, not just those who are neurodivergent, and the benefits of being neurodivergent. Show Links Partner with Dev & CodeNewbie! (sponsor) Viral Justice: How We Grow the World We Want Unmaski...
S24:E1 - From Customer Service to Code (Tae'lur Alexis)
May 10, 2023 07:00 - 36 minutes - 66.4 MBTae’lur Alexis is a self taught software developer, application security enthusiast and content creator. Her mission is to help people with non traditional backgrounds break into tech. Tae'lur sits down with Saron to talk about her coding journey going from fast food to tech and the habits and tips she has learned to get to where she is today. Show Links Partner with Dev & CodeNewbie! (sponsor) Tae'lur's Talk at BSides Baltimore 2023 Beer & Chocolate Delivery App The Pomodoro Technique freeC...
S23:E8 - Empowering the Next Generation of Black Tech Talent (Pariss Chandler)
April 12, 2023 07:00 - 32 minutes - 59.1 MBFor our Season 23 Finale, Saron talks to Pariss Chandler, Software Engineer turned Founder & CEO of Black Tech Pipeline. You may have heard of her before, as she was the mobilizer behind the hashtag, movement, and community #BlackTechTwitter. Pariss talks about getting into tech, being in tech at ad agencies and a beauty company, and how life changed after just one tweet. Pariss also talks about Black Tech Pipeline, the company Pariss started after seeing a lack of Black programmers in tech a...
S23:E7 - How a Single Mom in a Shelter Became a Successful Software Developer (Brittney Ball)
March 29, 2023 07:00 - 41 minutes - 76 MBSaron sits down with Brittney Ball, Documentation Engineer at Meta. Brittney shares her experience going from being a homeless single mom living in a shelter to a Software Engineer. She talks about her journey to get to where she is today, the role a viral tweet played in kick-starting her coding journey, tips for those who are self-taught to stand out when job searching, and what a Documentation Engineer is. Show Links Partner with Dev & CodeNewbie! (sponsor) Brittney Ball Blog Documentatio...
S23:E6 - From Site Reliability Engineer to Principal Software Engineer (Alice Goldfuss)
March 22, 2023 07:00 - 42 minutes - 77.7 MBToday, Saron talks with Alice Goldfuss, Principal Software Engineer and Systems Programmer specializing in building resilient distributed systems at scale. Alice delivered industry-impacting talks on container platforms, infrastructure operations, and organizational best practices, as well as written on the SRE field, kernel crashes, and personal security. We hear about her coding journey and learn all about her take on various programs and the tech world as a whole. Show Links Partner with ...
S23:E5 - Going from Ministry to Tech (Kyle Shevlin)
March 15, 2023 07:00 - 32 minutes - 60.2 MBIn this episode we sit down with Kyle Shevlin from Virta Health, who talks to us about his journey from ministry into tech. Kyle is a senior software engineer (JavaScript, React, and more) who spends his free time golfing, woodworking and playing video games. Hear as he describes his experience with ADHD in the workplace. Show Links Partner with Dev & CodeNewbie! (sponsor) Justice Sensitivity ADHD jQuery From Pastor to Programmer
S23:E4 - Practical A/B Testing (Leemay Nassery)
March 08, 2023 08:00 - 30 minutes - 56.3 MBIn this episode we sit down with Leemay Nassery who talks to us about all things A/B testing. Leemay is a Senior Engineer Manager at Spotify who is passionate about tying engineering to business and user impact while keeping her team's career growth at the forefront. If you have ever been interested in learning more about A/B testing or have been confused about what exactly A/B testing might be, this episode is for you. Show Links Partner with Dev & CodeNewbie! (sponsor) Practical A/B Testing
S23:E3 - Saying Yes to Opportunities (Frankie Nicoletti)
March 01, 2023 08:00 - 42 minutes - 77 MBIn this episode we talk to Frankie Nicoletti, VP of Engineering at SoLo Funds. We learn how throughout their career Frankie has always said yes to opportunities that came their way and it has made all the difference. Tune in to find out about what saying yes looks like and how to best look for and apply to jobs when you're a new bootcamp grad. Show Links Partner with Dev & CodeNewbie! (sponsor) Hackathon Go Diversify Tech Veri Kunche Hack Reactor
S23:E2 - Having a Growth Mindset (Tanya Reilly)
February 22, 2023 08:00 - 38 minutes - 70.8 MBThis week we talk to Tanya Reilly, Senior Principal Engineer at Squarespace, about having a growth mindset. Having a growth mindset includes recognizing our limitations and challenging ourselves to learn at any stage of our coding journey. We also talked about interviewing and advocating for ourselves. Show Links Partner with Dev & CodeNewbie! (sponsor) The Staff Engineer's Path Growth Mindset and Code System Design Linux Memoization Graph Traversal Project Euler Stanford Computer Science Pl...
S23:E1 - Psychological Safety in Tech (Taylor Poindexter)
February 15, 2023 08:00 - 35 minutes - 65.4 MBWelcome back to Season 23 of the CodeNewbie Podcast! We sit down and talk to Taylor Poindexter, co-founder of Black Code Collective, an organization that strives to create a safe space for software engineers to thrive. She is also an Engineering Manager at Spotify. In her downtime you can find her adventuring, tweeting about tech, and creating whiskey videos for Instagram. She talks to us about her coding experience, the importance of taking breaks and what psychological safety in the work...
S22:E9 - Coding Bootcamps & Coding Journeys (Mark Thompson)
January 04, 2023 08:00 - 45 minutes - 83.7 MBHappy New Year! In this final episode of Season 22, Saron speaks with Mark Thompson, Senior Developer Relations Engineer at Google. Mark loves to teach and code. He is an award-winning university instructor and engineer with a passion for creating meaningful learning experiences. Listen as they discuss Mark's interest in code, coding bootcamps and how to manage your career. Show Links Partner with Dev & CodeNewbie! (sponsor) Svelte Vue React Angular
S22:E8 - From Opera to Code (Anna McDougall)
December 28, 2022 08:00 - 42 minutes - 77.7 MBIn this episode, Saron talks to Anna McDougall, Director of Product and Engineering for the tech subsidiary of Europe's largest media publisher, Axel Springer National Media & Tech. Anna grew up in Sydney, Australia, and moved to Germany to pursue a career as an opera singer. At 32 she rediscovered her love for code and technology and made the switch to software engineering. She quickly discovered her mix of software and social skills made her perfect for leadership and technical speaking. To...
S22:E7 - Starting out in Open Source (Brian Douglas)
December 21, 2022 08:00 - 45 minutes - 83.2 MBOn today's episode, Saron speaks with Brian Douglas, founder and CEO of Open Sauced, where he works on increasing the knowledge and insights of open-source communities. In the past he’s lead Developer Advocacy at GitHub by fostering a community of early adopters through conversations with the top open source maintainers on GitHub. Hear them discuss how Brain learned to code to start his own company, takeaways from working at startups, open source insights and learning through rejection. Show ...
S22:E6 - Technical writing (Philip Kiely)
December 14, 2022 08:00 - 31 minutes - 58.6 MBSaron sits down with writer, programmer, and creator, Philip Kiley. Philip is the author of Writing for Software Developers and Life-Changing Email. They discuss how he first got into technical writing while studying abroad in Budapest, what technical writing is, what technical content platforms are out there, why new developers should publish content early in their careers, and more. Show Links Partner with Dev & CodeNewbie! (sponsor) Coding TikTok Technical writing GitHub AIT-Budapest Life...
S22:E5 - Bonus: How should we handle failure? (Compiler)
December 08, 2022 08:00 - 29 minutes - 54.2 MBThis week we’re bringing a bonus featured episode from Compiler, a show made to simplify tech for tomorrow’s IT leaders, from our friends at Red Hat. Jen Krieger and Dr. Erika Hamden join us on the show to discuss failure, and how approaching it in healthier ways can help individuals learn and grow. Take a listen! Show Links Partner with Dev & CodeNewbie! (sponsor)
S22:E4 - Showing up in tech (Jason Lengstorf)
December 07, 2022 08:00 - 45 minutes - 83.9 MBJoining Saron today is Jason Lengstorf, host of Learn with Jason, where he pair programs with experts from around the community to learn something new in 90 minutes. Jason talks about how he found his way into tech after being in a band, his passion for code and all things Developer Relations. He helps companies form stronger connections with their communities through creative media and special events. Jason also discusses the importance of showing up in tech, and what it really means. Show ...
S22:E3 - Demonstrating curiosity kindly with Matt Newkirk (Matt Newkirk)
November 30, 2022 08:00 - 43 minutes - 78.8 MBJoining Saron today is Matt Newkirk, Engineering Director at Etsy. Matt talks about his coding journey, his current role at Etsy, leadership tips and advice for people on their coding journey. Matt's found a career in paying forward the help he received along the way, starting as a volunteer MUD developer and finding a path to becoming a director of engineering at Etsy. His engineering efforts cover Quality Engineering, Infrastructure and Operations, with the most value coming from finding im...
S22:E2 - Building the bridge across the tech gap (Michelle Glauser)
November 16, 2022 08:00 - 31 minutes - 516 MBJoining Saron today is Michelle Glauser, CEO & Founder of Techtonica. Ever since joining the industry as a software engineer, Michelle recognized the glaring lack of diversity within the world of tech, which is why she's dedicated herself to addressing this issue. Techtonica is a nonprofit that provides tuition-free tech training with laptops, living stipends, and job placement or search support to women and non-binary adults with low incomes. Michelle shares insights she's gained through her...
S22:E1 - The new wave of frontend developer tools are on their way (Chris Ferdinandi)
November 09, 2022 08:00 - 34 minutes - 63.5 MBTo welcome back our show for Season 22, we talk with a familiar face to the CodeNewbie Podcast, Chris Ferdinandi. Chris is the author of the Vanilla JS Pocket Guide series and the creator of the Vanilla JS Academy training program. On today's episode, Chris talks about what he's learned since coming on the show in 2020, how he sees the future of frontend development evolving over the next few years, and what tools might help in your next job search. Show Links Partner with Dev & CodeNewbie! (...
S21:E8 - How to get into Web3 development (Nader Dabit)
September 26, 2022 07:00 - 45 minutes - 41.6 MBIn this episode, we talk about how to get into Web3 development, with Nader Dabit, developer relations engineer at Celestia and founder of Developer DAO. Nader talks about how Web3 differs from Web2, when it makes sense to build something as a Web3 app, and what are the tools and concepts a developer needs to know in order to build an app for Web3. Show Links Partner with Dev & CodeNewbie! (sponsor) Web3 Developer DAO Celestia WordPress PHP HTML CSS AWS Stack Overflow MetaMask SDK Blockchai...
S21:E7 - What does it mean to be a part of the software development life cycle (Cliff Craig)
September 19, 2022 07:00 - 41 minutes - 37.7 MBIn this episode, we talk about what it means to be a part of the software development life cycle with Cliff Craig, senior software engineering manager at Samsung. Cliff talks about getting into software engineering over 22 years ago, why it’s important for developers at every level to understand the software development life cycle, and what the major stages of the software development life cycle are. Show Links Partner with Dev & CodeNewbie! (sponsor) Intellivision Basic Python Java Scrum ...
S21:E6 - What it looks like to be an apprentice engineer at Pinterest (Alison Quaglia)
September 12, 2022 07:00 - 43 minutes - 39.6 MBIn this episode we talk about what being an apprentice engineer is like with Alison Quaglia, software engineer at Pinterest. Alison talks about switching careers into tech, landing an apprentice engineer role at Pinterest, what that apprenticeship looked like, and leveling up at Pinterest to software engineer. Show Links Partner with Dev & CodeNewbie! (sponsor) Pinterest Free Code Camp HTML CSS Ruby Rails JavaScript React Redux SQL You Don't Know JS Yet Into the Unknown: Advice for Breakin...
S21:E5 - What is the Metaverse and what does it look like to build for it (Daniel Liebeskind)
September 05, 2022 07:00 - 44 minutes - 40.4 MBIn this episode, we talk about what is the Metaverse and what does it look like to build for it with Daniel Liebeskind, co-founder and CEO of Topia. Daniel talks about what goes into building something for the web3 space like Topia, where the line between something being a part of the Metaverse and not being a part of the Metaverse is, and what the future of the Metaverse might looks like. Show Links Partner with Dev & CodeNewbie! (sponsor) Topia Metaverse QBasic Java JavaScript Hack Reacto...