MAS 042: Sam Brennan

Panel: Charles Max Wood Guest: Sam Brennan This week on My Angular Story, Charles speaks with Sam Brennan. Sam first got into programming when she was 9 years old and made a website using HTML and CSS. She learned to code from Codeacademy, has gone on to be a part of ngGirls, and has spoken at conferences, such as at ng-conf 2018 where she gave her talk on Reusable Animations. They talk about how she found her passion for Angular, the importance of not giving up when you are confused, and what she is proud of contributing to the community. They also touch on her involvement in ngGirls as a mentor, what she is working on currently, and more! In particular, We dive pretty deep on: Adventures in Angular episode 184How did you first get into programming?Built a website at 9 years oldLearned to code from CodeacademyHad to build a website in order to become ungroundedHow did you get to where you are today?Not into programming at all originallyLearning JavaScript and AngularTour of HeroesReally fell in love with the Angular communityWhat was your experience like at your first ng-conf 2017?If you are confused, go research it and figure it out!The atmosphere of the Angular communityWhat have you done with Angular that you are particularly proud of?Working currently on a migration from AngularJS to AngularDone a lot of animationsngGirlsLoves her job as an ngGirls mentorImposter syndromeWhat are you working on now?Angular DenverHeaded into college this fallHow to Get Your Kids to Code And much, much more! Links: Adventures in Angular episode 184CodeacademySam’s ng-conf 2018 Talk ngGirlsJavaScriptAngularTour of HeroesAngularJSng-DenverHow to Get Your Kids to Code @thelittlestdevSam’s Medium Sponsors: FreshBooksDigital Ocean Picks: Charles DevChat.tv YouTubeLittle Wizards Sam Her Mom – Bonnie Brennanng-Denver