React 19: Quality of Life Updates & What They Mean for Developers
Join Amy and Brad as they break down the latest developments in the React ecosystem following React Conf 2024. From quality-of-life improvements in React 19 to the introduction of the new React compiler, they analyze how these changes will impact everyday development. The episode features an in-depth discussion about Remix's strategic decision to focus on React Router, the ongoing debate between JavaScript frameworks and traditional backend frameworks, and thoughtful insights into choosing the right tools for your projects. Whether you're a seasoned React developer or just getting started, this episode offers valuable perspective on the future of web development.
Side Projects & Sustainable Content Creation: Finding Your Creative Energy
December 12, 2024
In this host-only episode of Compressed FM, James Q Quick, Amy Dutton, and Bekah discuss how side projects and creative outlets can paradoxically provide energy rather than drain it. The conversation explores Bekah's ambitious 29-day writing project about open source alternatives, Amy's vlogging journey, and James's streaming experiences. They dive into the importance of finding activities that spark joy, even when juggling busy schedules and family commitments. The hosts share insights about automation tools like PipeDream, discuss the value of downtime for creativity, and emphasize the importance of sustainable work practices in tech.
How Video Tap Leverages OpenAI for Content Creation
December 4, 2024
In this episode, Chris Sev discusses building SaaS projects with Laravel and AI, detailing his journey from launching Scotch.io to creating VideoTap. Dive into the innovative workflows for automating video marketing content, learn why Laravel remains his go-to framework, and explore insights on the future of AI in development.
The Latest and Greatest Features in CSS
November 18, 2024
In this episode, Amy, Brad, and guest Alex dive into cutting-edge CSS features that are transforming web development. They explore container queries, logical properties, CSS layers, and scopes, sharing practical applications and browser support updates. The trio also discusses Tailwind CSS and its role in modern web design, offering spicy takes on its implementation.
Breaking into Tech through Open Source
November 8, 2024
In this episode, Chris Nowicki shares his path from aerospace to web development and the unique challenges of transitioning into tech. Chris and James discuss how Chris got involved in the open-source project "Deals for Devs," including the tech stack, managing contributions, and handling obstacles. This episode offers a first-hand look at the value of community in development and tips for new devs on getting started in open source.
JavaScript Cage Match
October 31, 2024
In this episode, Amy and Brad dive into the top JavaScript frameworks, weighing their strengths and weaknesses. They discuss Svelte, Astro, Next, Remix, and Redwood, comparing their rendering processes, server-side vs. client-side preferences, routing systems, and developer experiences. Perfect for developers weighing options for their next app!
Laravel vs. Full Stack JavaScript: The Debate
October 23, 2024
Amy, Brad, and Aaron discuss how Laravel and JavaScript frameworks like React can coexist in a modern web development workflow. They examine the benefits of Laravel's integrated ecosystem, the pragmatism behind choosing technologies like SQLite, and the cultural differences between Laravel's "benevolent dictator" model versus the JavaScript community's preference for composability and modularity.
Auth-some Sauce: Spicing up Security
October 2, 2024
In this episode, Amy and Brad sit down with Michael Chan to discuss WorkOS, a tool simplifying authentication and authorization for developers. They explore how WorkOS makes complex processes like OAuth, SSO, and MFA easy to implement, compare it to other auth providers, and dive deep into AuthKit’s capabilities.
Low-Code as a Medium For High-Speed Developers
August 21, 2024
Ray Deck, a seasoned data scientist and founder of State Change AI, talks about the evolving landscape of software development with the rise of no code and low code platforms. He explains how these tools are not just for non-technical founders but also offer significant advantages to experienced developers. The episode explores the practical applications of no code tools in business and how they can lead to faster, more efficient product development.
How Prisma Makes Backend Development Easy
August 14, 2024
Marc Hess, a Developer Advocate at Prisma, talks about the evolution of Prisma from an ORM tool to a comprehensive platform for database management. The discussion includes practical advice on using Prisma, optimizing documentation, and Marc’s experience with developer advocacy. The team also explores the benefits of Prisma Pulse for real-time applications and how it compares to other ORM tools like Drizzle.
Building a Custom Email Service: Why Sometimes DIY is Best
August 9, 2024
In this episode of Compressed.fm, James, Amy, and Bekah delve into their current projects, share insights on smarter API calls, and discuss the intricacies of working with Redwood JS. The trio also explores the concept of a two-week challenge for creating and selling digital products, the importance of contributing to open source, and the evolving role of AI in web development.
From Idea to Product: Postman Labs’ Experimentation Process
June 18, 2024
In this episode, James and Amy are live from Post Con 24 with Sterling Chin from Postman's Labs team. Sterling shares insights on how Postman leverages AI to build tools that enhance developer productivity. He delves into the experimental nature of Postman Labs, the importance of rapid iteration, and how they determine which features make it into production. Sterling also discusses Postbot, an AI assistant designed to streamline the API development process.
Inside Postman’s Journey to Build a VS Code Extension
June 14, 2024
This episode covers the detailed process of taking Postman’s VS Code extension from a proof of concept to a fully-fledged product. Reuben Casas shares insights on the technical hurdles, team dynamics, and the iterative development process.
An Epic Vision for Learning how to Code
June 4, 2024
In this episode, Amy, Brad, and Bekah welcome back Kent C. Dodds, who shares exciting updates about his latest project, Epic Web.dev. Kent discusses the philosophy behind his comprehensive web development course, the importance of understanding foundational technologies, and the motivation behind creating Epic Web Conf. He also dives into the benefits of building your own authentication systems and the decision-making process behind the Epic Stack. The conversation is filled with insights on balancing different technologies, creating cohesive learning experiences, and the future of web development education.
React Server Components in RedwoodJS
May 21, 2024
In this episode of Compressed FM, Amy, James, and Tobbe from the Redwood JS core team explore React server components. They discuss the implementation of React server components in Redwood, the benefits, challenges, and the future of web development with this new technology.
Designing Infrastructure for Product Engineers
May 14, 2024
In this episode, James Quick and Amy Dutton chat with James Cowling, co-founder of Convex, about designing infrastructure for product engineers. James explains the innovative features of Convex, including its JavaScript-based queries and real-time data subscriptions, and compares it to Firebase. They also discuss the challenges of edge computing, the importance of user state, and the role of AI in modern development.
FOMO and Leveraging AI for Better Dev Productivity
April 30, 2024
In this episode, hosts Amy and Brad discuss the the things they're afraid of missing out on within the dev ecosystem. Then, they discuss how they're using AI to enhance their own productivity with Custom GPTs.
From Blog Post to VC Funding: The Story of Unkey
April 26, 2024
James Perkins, co-founder of Unkey, talks about turning a potential blog post into a full-fledged business that simplifies API management for developers. Throughout the episode, he explains the core features of Unkey, the importance of VC funding, and the realities of startup life, including balancing workloads and managing a globally distributed team.
Building Community through Code with Tracy Lee
April 24, 2024
Tracy Lee joins the Compressed.fm to discuss the integration of AI in development, the evolution of documentation practices, and her role in leading community projects and tech innovations.
Unpacking React Server Components and Multi-Step Forms
April 20, 2024
In Episode 171, hosts James and Amy delve into the intricacies of React Server Components (RSCs) and the challenges of building multi-step forms. They discuss the latest developments in RSCs, including the implementation in RedwoodJS, and share insights on managing state and validations in multi-step forms. Throughout, the hosts offer practical advice and technical deep dives, making complex topics accessible and engaging.
Exploring the Future of React with Remix: A Deep Dive
April 16, 2024
In this episode, hosts Amy Dutton and Brad Garropy are joined by Brooks Lybrand from Shopify to explore the latest in Remix and the future of React. They discuss the integration of server components, the challenges of package management, and strategies for effective software updates. The conversation also delves into the potential of React Server Components (RSC) and the role of SPA (Single Page Application) mode in web development.
Being Comfortable Not Knowing Everything as a Developer
February 29, 2024
Cory joins all the co hosts to share about his personal projects and how he prioritizes what new tech to learn about.
How Developers Write Less Code with AI and No Code in 2024
February 23, 2024
James and Adrian content creation, from starting YouTube channels to building communities. Adrian highlights the secrets he’s learned in building a private community and some of the bleeding edge technology that he’s excited about.
Development Environment Management
February 1, 2024
Ivan joins James and Bekah to tell his journey to Daytona and where they’re hoping to go as they grow.
Bridging the Editor and Developer Experience Gap
January 25, 2024
Knut joins the podcast for a second time to give us the inside scoop on recent Sanity updates and what makes Sanity the above and beyond CMS.
2023 Recap and Open Q & A
January 18, 2024
We have a great episode where all 4 cohosts look back on 2023 and look forward to whats coming in 2024.
The Fear of Moving Forward
January 4, 2024
Cecil joins the podcast to talk about overcoming barriers and how to help people understand the roll of developer relations.
UI Development in 2024
December 21, 2023
Sam joins Brad and Amy to discuss server components, loading states and getting into UI development.
Crossover Episode: Frontend Happy Hour
December 14, 2023
We have ALL the guests on today as Ryan and Jem join Brad, Amy, and James for a crossover episode. They discuss the tech they’re looking forward to in 2024 as well as AI topics and the impact that conferences have on a developers journey.
Better Form Validation with Vest
December 7, 2023
Evyatar joins Compressed to talk of his love for open source, most importantly his project Vest.
Water Cooler Talk and Live Q&A
November 30, 2023
James and Amy take audience questions and discuss their favorite hot topics talking about frameworks, AI, and jobs.
Getting Started in Programming: An Origin Story
November 21, 2023
It’s Brads first episode as an official co-host! As we welcome Brad we get to know his story, his experience, and how he landed where he is today.
Going Headless with Astro
November 16, 2023
Maciek joins James and Brad to get deep into Astro and all the ways to go headless.
Virtual DOM: Back In Block
November 9, 2023
In this episode, host James Q Quick interviews Aiden Bai, the developer behind Million.js, a virtual DOM replacement for React. Aiden shares his journey in creating Million.js, inspired by a desire to enhance web performance on older devices, highlighting its significance for accessibility and performance optimization. The discussion covers technical insights into Million.js, comparisons with other frameworks like Svelte and Solid, and the challenges in the ever-evolving web development field. Additionally, they explore the impact of education on modern tech skills and Aiden's aspirations for his company focused on performance tools, concluding with insights into the adoption and community growth around Million.js.
Astro Beyond Static Sites: B2B SaaS Kit
November 2, 2023
Yaroslav joins Compressed to give his tips and tricks on Astro and getting the most out of it.
Reimagining the Terminal with Warp
October 26, 2023
Zach joins Amy and Brad to dig into his journey to Warp and give an inside look into what it’s capable of doing.
Q & A
October 19, 2023
Brad and James address their favorite current topics like framework choices and upcoming changes with AI.
Remote Work and Building Side Projects
October 12, 2023
Matias joins James and Amy to talk about his experience in remote international work as well as how he builds side projects to full time gigs.
Water Cooler Chat
August 14, 2024
Amy and Brad host a “time out” chat about all the hot topics that are on their minds.
BONUS: Having a CS Degree, Building a Resume, & Networking
August 17, 2023
This is a snippit of a conversation that happened before episode 146 with Jakub. James, Amy, Brad, and Jakub discuss keeping interviewing skills shart and what's important on a resume.
Leaving a Job to Build a Company
September 21, 2023
Zeno talks James and Amy through his YC process that brought his side project dream to real life and what it’s like being a CEO now.
iCodeThis - Daily Projects for Better Coding
September 7, 2023
In this episode Florin gives us a deep dive into iCodeThis. How it works, how it’s made and all the behind the scenes information.
CSS Rocks!
August 31, 2023
Adam joins Amy to explain his love of CSS and what his curent favorite features are as well as digging into some hot takes and CSS debates.
Side Project to Full-Time Dream
August 24, 2023
Elston joins James and Amy to talk about his side project turned full time job and how to make “Tiiny” dreams big.
Building Projects to Learn
August 24, 2023
Brian, Brad, and Amy get into their preferred work flow and strategies for tackling their long lists of projects.
Headless Commerce with Open Source
August 15, 2023
Jakub joins Amy, James, and Brad to give a look into how he uses open source as well as the start of his YouTube channel.
The Risks of Micro-Frontend
August 7, 2023
Ruben speaks on how to utilize micro-frontends and why issues arise and what to do when they do.
Stop Over-Engineering Your CSS
July 27, 2023
Welcome Kevin to Compressed where he discusses one of Amy's favorite topics, CSS!
React Server Components & the Next Epoch of RedwoodJS
July 21, 2023
Tom joins James and Amy to talk all things React and Redwood and give a convincing pitch for the very first RedwoodJS conference.
Keeping Your Team in Sync with Cloud Cannon
July 13, 2023
Tate joins James to discuss the great features CloudCannon offers and how to integrate it into your coding experience.
The NEW Wix for Developers
July 6, 2023
Amanda and Tom join the Compressed podcast to give an inside look at the low and no code option of Wix and to explain how they make website building accessible for the non developer.
Creating a Developer Environment in the Terminal
June 30, 2023
In this episode of Compressed FM, hosts Amy Dutton and Josh Medeski discuss creating a development environment in the terminal for web designers and developers. They talk about their personal experiences with the terminal, including initial fears and struggles, and offer tips for becoming more efficient and productive using terminal-based environments. This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to improve their web development skills and workflow.
A Friendly Guide to Software Development
June 15, 2023
Leticia tells Brad and Amy about her new book, her transition into tech, and all about her experience working at Stripe.
Next Generation App Deployments
June 8, 2023
Brandon gives us an inside look at his App, Flight Control, and all of it's applications.
The Surprisingly Deep World of Web Forms
May 25, 2023
Austin joins James and Amy to take a deep dive into Web Forms.
From Next.js to Svelte
May 18, 2023
Alex from Coding Cat joins James and discusses why he switched over to Svelte and how he's using it to his advantage.
Q & A
May 11, 2023
James and Amy discuss all things current in tech as well as answer your questions from the livestream.
Developer to Engineering Leader
May 4, 2023
Ankita joins James and Amy to explain her steps into leadership as well her knowledge of React framework.
Write Boring Code
April 20, 2023
Alan joins James and Amy to discuss the need that led to Ngrok and all of the features it has to offer.
ChatGPT and AI: Initial Reactions
April 12, 2023
In this episode we discuss ChatGPT and all things AI. Where is this going?
Developing With Content Should Be Easy
March 28, 2023
Kapehe and Knut join to talk about how Sanity.io makes working with content easier!
Vue.js and Its Community
March 22, 2023
J.D. explains why he loves his local developer community and gives great tips on job searching and getting started in conference speaking.
Software Design Patterns for Human Relationships
March 15, 2023
Welcome Erik to the podcast as he tell us how he went from the unhappiest developer to the happiest.
A New Era of Framework Agnostic Components
March 9, 2023
Sami joins James and Amy to discuss Mitosis and talk all about frameworks.
The State of Cross Platform Apps in 2023
March 7, 2023
Simon joins James to discuss all things content creation and the perks and difficulties of creating content full time.
Turbocharging the Power of the Jamstack
March 1, 2023
Bryan joins James and Amy to discuss the JAMstack, all the hot takes and even some old school technology.
Creating a Developer Conference From Scratch
February 23, 2023
Michael gives some insider tips on how to get your first conference speaking gig as well as highlighting the Momentum conference.
Transitioning Into Tech From a Non-Traditional Background
February 22, 2023
Tom spills all his tips on big career transitions, emphasizing your skills, and ways to learn coding.
Goodbye Passwords, Hello Passkeys
February 22, 2023
Nick joins James to discuss why authentication is so important and why passwords might not be the best solution.
All-in-one API Lifecycle with Treblle
February 2, 2023
Kelvin joins to talk about API lifecycle with Treblle, shipping less JavaScript, and more.
When and Why to Adopt New Technologies
February 11, 2023
Amy and Brad discuss when to adapt to new technologies and the best systems and practices for migrating your sites over to them.
Component Testing with Cypress
February 8, 2023
Ely is a developer experience engineer at Cypress and loves all things web and mobile. He lives in Denver with his wife and four kids.
The Impact of Networking and Community
February 1, 2023
Izzy joins James and Amy to talk about community, learning new things, and how to keep passion in your work.
Supastarter - The Ultimate Tool For Indie Hackers
January 24, 2023
Jonathan Wilke joins to talk about his building products, favorite developer tools, and his personal side project, Supastarter.
All About The Cloud - AWS, Serverless, and More!
January 20, 2023
Michael speaks about his experience at Amplify and the benefits of going serverless and what are some of the logistics of utilizing it.
Making the Web Weird Again With Astro
January 19, 2023
Ben joins James and Amy to showcase all the wonderful things you can do with Astro as well as to have some fun.
Modern Best Practices are Hurting the Web
January 18, 2023
Chris joins James and Amy to show his love for vanilla JavaScript and why returning back to the basics maybe the best thing for developers.
Making a Strong Case for Accessibility
January 12, 2023
Todd discusses the importance and the logistics of making sure that what you code is accessible to all users.
All About Monorepos
January 10, 2023
Juri joins James and Amy to discuss Monorepos and the benefits of using them on your projects as well as his work at Nrwl.
Making Software Solutions Accessible to Everyone
December 22, 2022
Moe joins James and Amy to discuss his work with Buildable.
New Things in Node.js
December 16, 2022
Brad and Amy discuss some of their favorite new features in Node.js and how you can get the most out of them.
An Average Developer Does Above Average Things
December 9, 2022
Brad, Amy, and James, talk with Erik about the things he’s been building for Twitch and how to excel in the developer world.
Test Driven Development (TDD) and Testing
December 7, 2022
Brad and Amy discuss different testing methods and the importance of properly tested code.
Breaking into Tech with just a Portfolio
December 2, 2022
Lane Wagner joins Brad, Amy, and James to discuss how to set your portfolio up for success and how to use it to get the perfect job for you.
Exploring Remix
November 30, 2022
Brad and Amy discuss the great features of Remix and some of their favorite ways to utilize it.
Remunerating Value Back to Open Source Devs
November 23, 2022
Max discusses his start in coding as well as his work with Homebrew and his love for Open-source.
Teaching and Learning in Public
November 18, 2022
Rizel from GitHub discusses the benefits to learning in public as well as her favorite parts of different frameworks.
Full-Stack Preview Deploys
November 11, 2022
Josh joins on the podcast to discuss Pulumi, Copilot, and all the tech buzzwords.
Live from Magnolia.js
November 3, 2022
Amy and James celebrate their 100th episode live at Magnolia.js. Here, they share their wins, disappointments, and learnings over the past year and a half.
Svelte and Third Party Javascript
October 25, 2022
Jacob discusses the ways he uses Svelte in his work at Stylitics as well as some of his personal projects.
e2e Testing with Playwright
October 23, 2022
Debbie discusses the importance of end to end testing as well as her work at Microsoft.
From Getting Fired to Running a Digital Agency
October 21, 2022
Edan discusses personal and professional challenges he faced throughout his transition into a tech career.
Stoic Coding
October 18, 2022
Hassan discusses his inspiration for Nuna and his philosophy behind coding.
Teaching TypeScript
October 16, 2022
Josh talks with James and Amy about teaching TypeScript and ESLint to beginners.
Visually Building React Applications with Plasmic
October 13, 2022
Kenny joins us to discuss the uses for Plasmic and the advantages of its integration features.
Full Time Content Creation
October 11, 2022
Amy discusses with James his recent job change and how he plans to move forward in full time content creation.
Design Systems for Developer
October 9, 2022
Michael discussed his work at Chromatic with Brad and Amy and his favorite aspects of Storybook.
Open Source, TypeScript, and Learning featuring Joe Previte
October 5, 2022
Joe talks with Amy and James about utilizing open source as a beginner and his interest in TypeScript.
Democratizing Data
October 3, 2022
In this Episode guest Ben Haynes tells us about his work at Directus and where the software is headed next.
Building Better Websites with Remix
October 1, 2022
Kent discusses his role at Remix and why he loves the product so much.
Breaking into Dev Rel
September 28, 2022
In this episode guest Tessa Mero talks to James and guest cohost Brad about what it's like working in Dev Rel and how she transitioned to her job there.
I lost my job. HELP!
September 26, 2022
In this episode James Perkins talks about unexpected job changes and what it’s like to work with start ups.
Chrome Developer Tools Walkthrough
September 23, 2022
In this episode, James and Amy talk about the Chrome Developer Tools including familiar tabs like Elements, Console, Network, and a few you've probably never heard of! They also share some of their favorite tips and tricks along the way.
Casual Conversations on Github Copilot, Frameworks, Desk Setups, Serverless, and More
September 21, 2022
In this episode, James and Amy answer questions from the audience about Github Copilot, modern frameworks, Serverless vs Express.js, PlanetScale vs Supabase vs Firebase, and more!
Building a SvelteKit Wordle Clone
September 19, 2022
In this episode, James talks about his experience using SvelteKit to re-create the famous guessing game, Wordle.
Introduction to Github Actions
September 17, 2022
In this episode, Amy and James explain Github Actions: what they are, how they work, use cases, and more. Amy also shares some of her personal experience in setting up Github Actions in a recent project.
Leveraging Blockchain Infrastructure for Decentralized, Web3 Apps
September 15, 2022
Anthony Campolo (AJC) joins us to talk about leveraging blockchain infrastructure for decentralized Web3 applications and his experience working as a Developer Advocate at QuickNode.
10 Common Accessibility Mistakes to Avoid
September 12, 2022
James and Amy discuss common accessibility mistakes that you should avoid in your web applications.
Learning Frontend Frameworks Better with Corbin Crutchley
September 10, 2022
Corbin Crutchley joins to talk about how to learn frontend frameworks better with his upcoming eBook The Framework Field Guide, https://unicorn-utterances.com/collections/framework-field-guide.
Deno and Fresh with Luca Casonato (feed swap with PodRocket)
September 8, 2022
Deno team member, Luca Casonato, joins to talk about Deno, a new JavaScript runtime, and Fresh, a modern web framework built for speed, reliability, and simplicity. **This is a feed swap episode with PodRocket -- a weekly web development podcast from LogRocket.
Partytown, Qwik, and Builder.io with Adam Bradley
September 6, 2022
Adam Bradley joins to talk about some amazing new projects to help increase performance and productivity in Web Development: Partytown, Builder.io, and Qwik.
All Things Serverless
September 2, 2022
James and Amy talk about everything Serverless and how it fits into modern Web Development. They discuss Serverless Functions, hosting platforms (Netlify, Vercel, and Cloudflare), frameworks and tools, benefits, Edge Functions, and more.
Content Creation and Cloudinary with Colby Fayock
August 31, 2022
Colby Fayock joins the show to talk about his developer background, experience as a Content Creator, and his role as a Developer Advocate at Cloudinary.
DevOps: Setting up a CI/CD Pipeline
August 25, 2022
In this episode, Amy talks through the details of Dev Operations and setting up a CI/CD (Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment) pipeline on a recent project, using RedwoodJS, Husky, Postgres, Render, and GitHub Integrations.
So you want to be a Developer Advocate?
August 23, 2022
In this episode, James shares all the juicy details about Developer Relations / Developer Advocacy / Technical Evangelism and all the things that happen behind the scenes.
Building web3 with Nader Dabit
August 11, 2022
Our featured guest for this episode is Nadar Dabit. He explains blockchain, decentralization, Web3, its future, volatility, and how you might get started in this space.
Working with Storybook
July 26, 2022
In this episode, Amy shares her experience with working with Storybook, the pros and cons, and how it's changed her developer workflow.
Secret Things, Env Vars, How to Handle API Keys Correctly
June 28, 2022
In this episode, James shares common mistakes people make with their API Keys and explains the appropriate way to handle them.
Amy's Teammate, Sunjay Armstead, Interviews Her
May 5, 2022
In this episode, the tables are turned and you get a different perspective. Sunjay Armstead, is a UI/UX Designer and Developer at ZEAL. Here, he interviews Amy and asks her about leading a team and being a female in the tech industry.
Speaking At Conferences
May 3, 2022
In this episode, James explains how to apply to speak at conferences, how to properly prepare for a speaking engagement, and how to get started.
Developer Productivity, Featuring Brad Garropy
April 28, 2022
In this episode our guest, Brad Garropy explains his setup for increasing the developer experience and making his developer experience better. He's created several tools along the pipeline
Learning How to Code and Transition Your Career into Tech with Allan Vila
April 26, 2022
This episode features Allan Villa. He transitioned into tech by teaching himself how to code in seven months and then landed his first job in tech.
Agency Life and a NFT Side Project
April 21, 2022
This episode features Ken Jones, his side project Birdables that's he's turned into an NFT and printed actual trading cards. Ken also runs a small web agency and builds websites in various technologies.
Validating an Application: How do I know I’m building the right thing? Where do I start?
April 19, 2022
In this episode, Amy and James talk about the process of validating an application idea, planning it out, and determining which features get built first.
Part Time Creators Featuring Swyx
April 14, 2022
In this episode, our guest, Swyx talks about how part-time creators have an advantage over full-time content creators, leading indicators when creating content, networking and engaging with your audience, and creating luck.
Building a Discord Bot with TypeScript, Node.js, Prisma, PlanetScale, and Heroku
April 13, 2022
In this episode, James explains how he built a custom Discord Bot for the Learn Build Teach Community that allows users to give out kudos for learning, building, or teaching.
Making Frontend Developers Full-stack with Prisma with Nikolas Burk
April 8, 2022
This episode features Nikolas Burke, Head of Dev Rel at Prisma. Prisma is an abstraction layer for managing and interacting with your database.
61 of Our Favorite Apps
April 5, 2022
In this episode, Amy and James share 61 of their favorite apps for web design, development, and boosting productivity.
The Developer Experience with Brittney Postma
March 31, 2022
In this episode, our guest, Brittney Postma talks about the Developer Experience (DX) and how it important it is to the work that we do and the frameworks that use.
Let's be Animated
March 29, 2022
In this episode, Amy and James talk about adding CSS and JavaScript animations to your project: things to consider, the best properties, methods, and libraries to use.
Building Meaningful Community with Bekah Hawrot-Weigel
March 24, 2022
This episode features Bekah Hawrot-Weigel as she talks about how Virtual Coffee got started, the role of storytelling within communities, and the importance of learning the basics in development.
Authentication and Authorization and other Buzz Words
March 23, 2022
In this episode, James and Amy, explain all the buzz words: authentication, authorization, JWTs, sessions, and cookies. And what's the best implementation for your site?
Building a SaaS is Less Scary Than You Think with James Perkins
March 18, 2022
In this episode, James Perkins talks about the SaaS he built, Roll Your Tweet, the tech behind it, and how much it costs to run.
VS Code Extensions, Plugins, and Themes (Part 2)
March 15, 2022
This episode is Part 2 of Amy and James's favorite VS Code Hot Tips and Tricks for improving the developer experience. They share their favorite extensions, plugins, and themes for getting the most out of VS Code, including some hot takes on GitHub CoPilot.
Why RedwoodJS is the App Framework for Startups with David Price
March 11, 2022
In this episode, David Price talks about Redwood.js, its origin, how it can help you quickly spin up a full-stack JavaScript application, and how you can get involved in their community.
VS Code 🔥 Hot Tips and Tricks (Part 1)
March 8, 2022
In this episode, Amy and James share some of their favorite keyboard shortcuts and workflows for using within VS Code.
Engineering at Netflix with Shaundai Person
March 3, 2022
In this episode, Shaundai Person talks about her interview experience at Netflix and what it’s like to work there. She has several tips for landing your first or next job.
Flexing with Flexbox and Grid
March 1, 2022
In this episode, Amy and James decode Flexbox and CSS Grid. How do you use them? and when do you reach for one over the other?
Contributing to Open Source with Brian Douglas
February 24, 2022
In our very first guest episode, Brian Douglas, Director of Developer Advocacy at GitHub, joins us to talk about Open Source projects and the benefits of contributing.
Terminal Commands and Power Tips
February 22, 2022
In this episode, Amy and James cover the Terminal: commands to use, shortcuts, and power features.
How to Make Money as a Developer
February 15, 2022
In this episode, James and Amy talk about all the ways that you can make money online, as a developer. This includes everything from content creation, to sponsored content, to creating a SaaS, to freelancing.
Brain Dump on React Hooks
February 8, 2022
This episode is all about hooks within React: useState, useEffect, useReducer, useContext, useRef, useMemo, and useCallback.
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know about Design Systems
February 1, 2022
This episode is all about design systems! Why use them, atomic design, specifics, examples, maintaining, and what to do if you don't have a current system.
Behind the Scenes: Advent of CSS and Advent of JavaScript
January 25, 2022
This episode takes a behind-the-scenes look at Advent of CSS and Advent of JavaScript: the planning, technology, struggles, and learnings.
What does it look like to work on an actual dev team?
January 18, 2022
In this episode, Amy and James talk about their experiences on actual development teams and the different processes and workflows that work best.
New Beginnings for Beginners
January 11, 2022
New year, new you. If you're thinking about getting started or are new to dev, this episode is for you! Amy and James talk about where they started, where they would begin today, and any and all advice for beginners.
2022 Goals
January 4, 2022
In this episode, Amy and James share all their goals for 2022, including 2 big announcements for Compressed.fm!
Year in Review
December 28, 2021
In this episode, Amy and James reflect back on 2021, things they accomplished, goals they met, places they fell short, and areas to improve upon.
Design Trends for 2022
December 21, 2021
In this episode, Amy and James look discuss design trends to look forward to in 2022, including gradients with grain, large typography, and interactivity.
Tech to Look Forward to in 2022
December 14, 2021
In this episode, Amy and James discuss the future of web development: Astro, Veet, Supabase, SvelteKit, Redwood.js, Blitz.js, GitHub Co-Pilot, Web Assembly, Blockchain, w3, no-code, and low-code.
2021 Gift Guide
December 7, 2021
This episode is full of picks! Amy and James talk about all of their favorite things, just in time for the holidays.
Building a Course
December 1, 2021
In this episode, Amy and James discuss all the things that go into course creation: why? What? How? Where to Host? Building the right audience.
SVGs FTW
November 23, 2021
In this episode, Amy and James discuss all things SVGs: what is, why and when to reach for it, and seven different ways to get an SVG on the page, and the pros and cons of each method.
Crossover Episode with Purrfect Dev
November 17, 2021
This is a crossover episode with our friends, Alex Patterson and Brittney Postma from the Purrfect.dev podcast. In this episode, we all discuss our jobs. Even though we're all in tech, our day-to-day work looks vastly different.
Getting git
November 9, 2021
In this episode, Amy and James explain the fundamentals of git and their most-used commands. They also explain basic different workflows, if you're working with a team or by yourself.
Small Design Tweaks that Make All the Difference
November 3, 2021
In this episode, Amy and James talk about small design tweaks that you can make that will make a big difference. These recommendations are helpful if you're looking for basic principles and guidelines to take your site to the next level.
Getting Started with TypeScript
October 27, 2021
In this episode, James and Amy discuss everything you need to know to get up and running with TypeScript: what is TypeScript, why use TypeScript, the basic types, and how and where to go to get started.
Struggle Bus
October 20, 2021
In this episode, Amy and James are honest about some of the things they struggle with. -- Things they struggled with early in their tech career and some of the things they continue to struggle with even now.
Wordpress in 2021
October 13, 2021
In this episode, Amy and James discuss the state of WordPress in 2021. Is it still relevant? Is it worth learning? What does the developer experience look like? What does the future of WordPress hold?
Freelancing IRL: Unveiling a Site Redesign
October 6, 2021
In this episode, Amy and James continue their ongoing discussion for redesigning James's personal site, jamesqquick.com. Amy unveils a site redesign and together they talk through James's feedback and what the next iteration of his site might look like.
Our Favorite Things: A Crossover Episode with Web Dev Weekly
September 28, 2021
In this episode, we combine forces with Brad Garropy and Richard Gottleber from Web Dev Weekly for a Crossover Episode. The four of us discuss our favorites: languages, frameworks, CSS methodologies, technologies, testing tools.
Talking to Some of Our Favorite Content Creators
September 21, 2021
In this episode, we hear from 14 of our favorite content creators: their advice, thoughts on content creation, and how content has impacted their careers.
How Blogging Can Change Your Career
September 14, 2021
In this episode, Amy and James discuss all the benefits that come from blogging, including the positive effect it can have on your career.
Starting your own Podcast
September 7, 2021
Amy and James continue their creator series for designers and developers, explaining some of the things that they learned while starting their own podcast.
Getting Started on YouTube
August 31, 2021
Amy and James talk about starting their own YouTube Channels: the gear and workflows they use, how it has helped their careers, and how growth looks different for everyone.
IRL Freelance Proposal
August 24, 2021
In this episode, Amy submits a freelance proposal to James for review. They discuss the terms, value-added, and review a mood board for James's rebrand.
Hiring a Designer or Getting Your First UI / UX Job
August 17, 2021
In this episode, Amy and James talk about all the components that make up a good designer. If you're hiring, how to interview a designer and what to look for. Or, if you're trying to land your first design job, what to expect in the interview process
Getting Your First Dev Job
August 10, 2021
In this episode, Amy and James talk about the interview process and how to land your first job in development, covering topics like what to expect, whiteboard interviews, questions to ask, are portfolios important, and tips and tricks.
Learning and Building in Public
August 3, 2021
In this episode, Amy and James talk about learning and building in public: the best ways to get started, some of the benefits, fears, and considerations.
Figma for Everyone
July 27, 2021
In this episode Amy talks about Figma and how it's perfect for project collaboration -- whether you're a designer, developer, project manager, or stakeholder; everyone can benefit.
Amy Gives James a Design Consult
July 20, 2021
In this episode, Amy and James have a discovery call to discuss James's current website and branding. They talk about his current branding, the long-term direction James wants to take his website. If you're curious about what an actual client discovery call sounds like or you're considering rebranding, this episode is for you!
All Things Automated
July 13, 2021
In this episode, James and Amy talk about all the things they've automated. James in particular has several workflows within AirTable for generating stream graphics, sending out tweets, and generating his email newsletter.
Live Streaming for Beginners
July 6, 2021
In this episode, Amy and James discuss Live Streaming: why do it? how do build a following? planning? editing? engagement techniques? best time to stream? and tooling?
Everything You Need to Know to Get Started in SvelteKit
June 29, 2021
In this episode, James explains the basics of getting started with SvelteKit and how it compares to other frameworks, like Next.js.
Building the Perfect Desk Setup
June 22, 2021
In this episode, Amy and James talk about their desk setups and all the gear they use to write code and create audio and video content.
The Future of Code with No Code
June 15, 2021
Amy and James talk about various No Code options, how they use it in their work, and how it might affect the future of development.
Productivity: Tools, Tips, and Workflows
June 9, 2021
Amy and James talk everything productivity, from their favorite applications, workflows, and automation.
Design Fundamentals (Part 2)
June 1, 2021
In this episode, Amy and James talk about 5 more design principles: alignment, emphasis, proportion, white space, and movement, and how they can be applied to real-life projects.
Design Fundamentals (Part 1)
May 25, 2021
In this episode, Amy and James talk about 5 design principles: unity, contrast, balance, rhythm, and visual hierarchy and how they can be applied to an actual project, including their own.
The Tech Behind SelfTeach.me
May 18, 2021
Amy talks about tech stack (Next.js, Sanity, and Tailwind) and some of the decisions she made while building selfteach.me. James and Amy also discuss form management for static sites and some marketing tactics.
The Tech Behind jamesqquick.com
May 11, 2021
In this episode, James and Amy discuss the tech behind jamesqquick.com. This site was built on top of Gatsby and Sanity. They discuss the decisions James made along the way and the things he might do differently.
Freelancing (Part 2)
May 4, 2021
Amy and James finish their discussion on freelancing in part 2. This episode covers journey maps, project discovery, vetting clients, submitting estimates and contracts, project management, finances, and business insurance.
Freelancing (Part 1)
April 27, 2021
In this episode, Amy and James talk about freelancing -- finding the right clients, thoughts on Fivrr and Upwork, planning projects, scope creep, road mapping, time tracking, talking about budgets, charging, and late changes to a project.
How Do you Start a New Design Project?
April 20, 2021
In this episode, Amy and James talk about the best methods and tools for starting a brand new design project. Topics include asking the right questions, doing visual research, creating mood boards and wireframes, and getting all the pieces in place.
Starting a New Development Project
April 13, 2021
James and Amy discuss different categories of sites and the best tools and tech stacks to use. Categories include: brochure and marketing sites, eCommerce, Applications, and Membership sites.
The Tech Behind Compressed.fm
April 13, 2021
Amy and James walk through the tech behind Compressed.fm and some of the unique challenges they faced when building the site.
Amy Dutton's Origin Story
April 13, 2021
Amy Dutton shares how she got started in tech by building the original Giphy over 20 years ago. She talks about how she navigated some of her career decisions, ultimately landing a full-time job after seven years of doing freelance full-time.
James Q Quick's Origin Story
April 13, 2021
James Q Quick shares how he got his start in tech and how a couple of job interview rejections turned into a bigger opportunity and ultimately a career path as an evangelist, speaker, and teacher
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