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viewSourceExploring the Interactivity API in WordPress Part 2Aurooba and Brian dig deeper into the WordPress Interactivity API. This episode mostly focuses on the HTML directives they used in their custom blocks, how they work with block markup, and how the Interactivity API uses them to hydrate data. Along the way they also compare it to other templating and logic tools like the ones in Laravel and Next.js from previous episodes.A full transcript of the episode is available on the website. Watch the video podcast on YouTube and subscribe to our channel and newsletter to hear about episodes (and more) first!https...2024-04-2929 min

viewSourceExploring the Interactivity API in WordPress Part 1So begins another project! This time back inside WordPress. Brian and Aurooba discuss the Interactivity API in WordPress. They explore how to use the API, the challenges they faced, and the benefits it provides. They also touch on JavaScript modules and how they are used in the context of the Interactivity API. The conversation ends with a discussion about future topics to cover in the series as they build out the plugin using the API.A full transcript of the episode is available on the website. Watch the video podcast on YouTube and subscribe to our channel...2024-04-1536 min

viewSourceFont Library in WordPress 6.5Aurooba and Brian dig into the Font Library - a flagship feature launching in WordPress 6.5. Along the way they discuss the long road getting it into core, some user interface issues, and the future of "composability" in WordPress.A full transcript of the episode is available on the website. Watch the video podcast on YouTube and subscribe to our channel and newsletter to hear about episodes (and more) first!Fonts in WP Tavern - https://wptavern.com/a-pared-back-web-fonts-api-may-land-in-wordpress-6-0-or-not-at-allRich Tabor - Composability - https://rich.blog/theme-composition/WordPress 6.5 - https://make.wordpress.org/core/6.5Brian's...2024-04-0144 min

viewSourceComparing Next.js and WordPress Deployment ProcessesLet's discuss the process of deploying Next.js applications using Vercel and explore the benefits of exploring different platforms and paradigms. We dive into the process of getting a project live with Vercel but discuss comparisons in the WordPress world, the complicated nature of deployment in WordPress, how different platforms handle them, and the role continuous integration plays into all of it.A full transcript of the episode is available on the website. Watch the video podcast on YouTube and subscribe to our channel and newsletter to hear about episodes (and more) first!- Vercel – https://ve...2024-03-1844 min

The Daily 5 with AuroobaChange of scenery and complacencyThe original blog post: https://aurooba.com/notes/change-of-scenery-and-complacency/2024-03-1305 min

viewSourceBuilding a NextJS Application Part 4 - SupabaseWrapping up the functionality of their Next.js application, Brian and Aurooba look at CRUD operations: how to create, read, update, and delete (ok, maybe not delete) data by using Supabase as a database. They talk about structuring your database, when to update state while saving data, dynamic pages in Next.js and more.A full transcript of the episode is available on the website. Watch the video podcast on YouTube and subscribe to our channel and newsletter to hear about episodes (and more) first!Supabase - https://supabase.com/Next.js - https://nextjs.org...2024-03-0444 min

The Daily 5 with AuroobaThe Daily 5's Origin StoryThe course I'm so nervous about: https://aurooba.com/js-essentials-for-wp-devs/ (not that it's going to stop me from sharing)2024-03-0405 min

viewSourceDiving into the Next.js 14 App RouterContinuing the series on Next.js, Aurooba and Brian take a look at a Next.js version of https://wpaudit.site complete with a login set up and ability to save your own checklist.A full transcript of the episode is available on the website. Watch the video podcast on YouTube and subscribe to our channel and newsletter to hear about episodes (and more) first!- Next.js 14 App Router - https://nextjs.org/docs/app- Brian's website – https://www.briancoords.com- Aurooba's website – https://aurooba.com (00:00) - Introduction (00:18) - Next.js...2024-02-1945 min

viewSourceBuilding a Next.js Application - Part 2Continue the journey of building a Next.js application as Aurooba explains how to use Supabase to handle all aspects of user authentication in your app, including user accounts, email notifications, and session data. They also dig into server vs client side differences.A full transcript of the episode is available on the website. Watch the video podcast on YouTube and subscribe to our channel and newsletter to hear about episodes (and more) first!Supabase - https://supabase.com/Supabase SSR - https://supabase.com/docs/guides/auth/server-side/creating-a-clientAuthUI - https://supabase.com/docs/guides...2024-02-0549 min

viewSourceNext.js Part 1.5In this conversation, Brian and Aurooba discuss various topics related to Next.js development. They explore the importance of deeper understanding, the decisions involved in styling and storage in JavaScript applications, the advantages of CSS-in-JS libraries, the choice of Supabase as the database solution, handling user authentication, and selecting an email service for communication.A full transcript of the episode is available on the website. Watch the video podcast on YouTube and subscribe to our channel and newsletter to hear about episodes (and more) first!- StyleX – https://stylexjs.com/- Vanilla Extract – https://vani...2024-01-2232 min

The Daily 5 with AuroobaWorking with your tendenciesWhere I go into my tendency to overwork and how I've been trying to fix that.My blog post on knowledge work. – https://aurooba.com/notes/the-conundrum-of-hourly-knowledge-work/2024-01-1005 min

viewSourceBuilding with Next.js - Part 1Aurooba and Brian kick of a new series all about Next.js. What is Next.js and when is the right time to use it for a project? Along the way they spin up a new application and talk about the build process, file structure, and where you might host your Next application.A full transcript of the episode is available on the website. Watch the video podcast on YouTube and subscribe to our channel and newsletter to hear about episodes (and more) first!Next.js Docs - https://nextjs.org/docsNext.js Templates - https...2024-01-0844 min

The Daily 5 with AuroobaWhat will Season 2 be about?Introducing season 2 of The Daily 5 with Aurooba. Listen in to hear why there's a new season and what it'll be about.The Wheel of Life exercise episode – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c_DOG_mXz5wBalance is impossible – https://thedaily5.xyz/s1/98 2023-12-2905 min

viewSourceWe want to see more releases like WordPress 6.4Brian nicknamed the WordPress 6.4 release the "warm and fuzzy" release, and we explore our favourite features that landed in WordPress Core as part of it. We also found a bug, file it, and talk about how to file a bug well so that it'll get fixed.A full transcript of the episode is available on the website. Watch the video podcast on YouTube and subscribe to our channel and newsletter to hear about episodes (and more) first!- Release Page - https://wordpress.org/download/releases/6-4/- 6.4 Field Guide - https://make.wordpress...2023-12-1133 min

viewSourceModern Deployment for Laravel and WordPressIt's the fourth and final episode of our series exploring Laravel. Brian takes us through the deployment process using Laravel Forge and AWS. Aurooba discusses "modern" WordPress development and how WordPress solutions like SpinupWP compare to tools like Netlify and Forge.A full transcript of the episode is available on the website. Watch the video podcast on YouTube and subscribe to our channel and newsletter to hear about episodes (and more) first!Suggest an episode - https://suggest.viewsource.fm/All the code - https://github.com/viewSourcePodcast/suggest-episodeTailcolor (Tailwind Color Generator) - https://tailcolor.com...2023-11-2741 min

viewSourceContent relationships in Laravel vs WordPressContinuing on in the Laravel series, Brian adds suggestion submission capabilities to the Suggest an Episode app and discussed routing, content relationships, and the ease of templating in Laravel versus WordPress.A full transcript of the episode is available on the website. Watch the video podcast on YouTube and subscribe to our channel and newsletter to hear about episodes (and more) first!Demo Project - https://suggest.viewsource.fm/Project Repo - https://github.com/viewSourcePodcast/suggest-episodeLaravel Debug Bar - https://github.com/barryvdh/laravel-debugbarBerlinDB - https://github.com/berlindb/coreBrian's website – https://www.briancoords.comAurooba's we...2023-11-1329 min

viewSourceDiving into models and views in LaravelBreaking down Laravel and the MVC framework by building our first model and view. Along the way, Aurooba and Brian talk about Breeze, Artisan, database migrations, and Query Builder - all fundamental components of Laravel- and how they work.A full transcript of the episode is available on the website. Watch the video podcast on YouTube and subscribe to our channel and newsletter to hear about episodes (and more) first!Laravel Breeze - https://laravel.com/docs/10.x/starter-kits#laravel-breezeEloquent ORM - https://laravel.com/docs/10.x/eloquentCode from this episode - https://github.com/viewSourcePodcast...2023-10-3036 min

viewSourceWhen should you pick Laravel over WordPress?What exactly can you use Laravel for? How does it differ from WordPress? When does it make sense to use Laravel versus WordPress, and what can we learn from the Laravel approach to open source work? Come on an adventure with us as we dive into Laravel and build a mini project over the course of the next few episodes and compare and contrast it with our experience in the WordPress world.A full transcript of the episode is available on the website. Watch the video podcast on YouTube and subscribe to our channel and newsletter to...2023-10-1626 min

viewSourceDelving into more than just WordPressSeason 2 starts in October! Tune in to find out what we'll be chatting about in this second season of viewSource and when it begins.A full transcript of the episode is available on the website. Watch the video podcast on YouTube and subscribe to our channel and newsletter to hear about episodes (and more) first!- Brian's website – https://www.briancoords.com- Aurooba's website – https://aurooba.com (00:00) - Season 2 Trailer (01:49) - Next.js 13 and Browser APIs (03:18) - Laravel is like WordPress for Applications (05:23) - Learning JavaScript (more) Deeply (06:33) - GraphQL vs REST API ...2023-09-2516 min

viewSourceReflecting on WordPress: the recent updates, the near future, and other thingsThe Season 1 finale of viewSource is a draft style episode where we reflect on our favourite WordPress conversations over the last 20 episodes, chat about what's coming next for both WordPress, viewSource, and both Aurooba and Brian. A fairly chatty episode where we touch on topics like Brian's hatred of JSX, Aurooba's recent struggles with Webpack, and booking flights for WordCamp US 2023. Listen in for a conversations with many twists and turns, hints about a secret project, and what you can expect from Season 2.A full transcript of the episode is available on the website. Watch the video...2023-06-1236 min

viewSourceWishlist for Modern WordPress DevelopmentSeason one moves closer to an ending as Aurooba and Brian share their biggest wish list items for modern WordPress development. With a focus on both User Experience and Developer Experience, they cover topics like extensibility, documentation, and user onboarding.A full transcript of the episode is available on the website. Watch the video podcast on YouTube and subscribe to our channel and newsletter to hear about episodes (and more) first!Turbo-Admin - https://turbo-admin.com/Performance Report - https://make.wordpress.org/core/2023/05/25/wordpress-6-2-server-performance-analysis-summary/Sustainability Team Proposal - https://make.wordpress.org/project/2023/05/30...2023-06-0543 min

viewSourceLessons from producing season 1 of viewSourceIn this episode, Aurooba and Brian discuss the four main challenges they faced and learned from in while producing this first season of viewSource. They also dive into the side effects of producing viewSource and how it impacted other aspects of their professional lives. This all stemmed from a technical snaffu that lost them an episode they were looking forward to releasing but does segue well into the reflective period they find themselves as in as summer break approaches.A full transcript of the episode is available on the website. Watch the video podcast on YouTube and...2023-05-2925 min

viewSourcePassing Props and Toggling an Element in React.jsAurooba and Brian complete their accordion in React.js as part of their series on building an accordion block. They discuss how components are loaded into the Dom, binding a value to the className attribute, and thoughts on prop drilling. The episode ends with a preview of the rest of Season One and thoughts on viewSource Season Two.A full transcript of the episode is available on the website. Watch the video podcast on YouTube and subscribe to our channel and newsletter to hear about episodes (and more) first!- Code from this episode - ht...2023-05-2233 min

viewSourceGetting started with GitHub pull requests and reviewBrian and Aurooba walk through the process of submitting a pull request in GitHub, reviewing it, and merging it into a repository – discussing best practices and perspectives to take as the reviewer and the reviewee in an ongoing pull request. In this case, the open source project was wphelpers.dev and Brian was adding a fantastic new helper: a searchable guide to the WordPress Icon library (@wordpress/icons), which they also take a look at.A full transcript of the episode is available on the website. Watch the video podcast on YouTube and subscribe to our channel an...2023-05-1536 min

viewSourceExplore one of the coolest new features of WordPress 6.2Aurooba and Brian explore the new WP_HTML_Tag_Processor that landed in WordPress 6.2, and how handy it would be in scenarios where they've had to use regular expressions to modify HTML in their WordPress projects. They then walk through a function using the new processor to inline and safely modify SVGs, ways they could improve the function and take advantage of the processor's capabilities more, and discuss other ways the processor could enhance complicated filtering of rendered output in WordPress.A full transcript of the episode is available on the website. Watch the video podcast on...2023-05-0829 min

viewSourceManaging State in ReactAurooba and Brian are back with the series on building with React inside WordPress! In this episode, they dive into how state works in React and why ternary expressions are more common in JavaScript than they are in PHP. They break down the code of the accordion they've been building in React over the course of this series, focussing on exactly how it manages which item stays open or closed.A full transcript of the episode is available on the website. Watch the video podcast on YouTube and subscribe to our channel and newsletter to hear about...2023-05-0130 min

viewSourceTransitioning from ACF Flexible Content Fields to ACF BlocksIn this episode, Aurooba and Brian discuss his recent recent experience speaking at WordCamp Phoenix. Then, they dig into the presentation topic: transitioning from Advanced Custom Fields Flexible Content Rows to ACF Blocks. The conversation ranges from what it takes to learn a new workflow to understanding the limitations of the block editor.A full transcript of the episode is available on the website. Watch the video podcast on YouTube and subscribe to our channel and newsletter to hear about episodes (and more) first!Brian's WCPHX Talk (with slides and code) - https://www.briancoords.com...2023-04-2435 min

viewSourceTips on how to to debug your WordPress codeOn today's episode, Aurooba manufactures a little bug in her code and then Brian helps debug what's going on. As they debug the code, they discuss the high level approach to debugging, some helpful WordPress tools to make finding problems easier, and discuss the role coding standards can have in helping you debug better.A full transcript of the episode is available on the website. Watch the video podcast on YouTube and subscribe to our channel and newsletter to hear about episodes (and more) first!Query Monitor – https://en-ca.wordpress.org/plugins/query-monitor/Using ei...2023-04-1738 min

In The Loop: A WordPress Podcast by Blackbird Digital25: Learning Out Loud with Aurooba Ahmed & Brian CoordsAurooba Ahmed and Brian Coords are back to talk to Cory and Phil about their new podcast, viewSource—well, new as of January 2023. We talk about why they started it, who it's for, and why we keep putting ourselves out there. If you have questions about WordPress website development, contributing, or anything else web-related that you’d like to hear us discuss, send an email to podcast@blackbird.digital. You can also find us on Twitter as @InTheLoop_WP. Blackbird Digital is a web and app development agency that specializes in WordPress, creating on-screen experiences that...2023-04-121h 13

viewSourceReusable Components in ReactAurooba and Brian convert their simple React accordion into separate, reusable components and discuss the importance of components as foundational parts of the web. Next, they show how to use React devtools in Chrome to quickly examine and debug your components. Finally, they dig into the code with a focus on passing and destructuring the data you pass via props.A full transcript of the episode is available on the website. Watch the video podcast on YouTube and subscribe to our channel and newsletter to hear about episodes (and more) first!Code from...2023-04-1029 min

viewSourceBuilding an accessible accordionAurooba and Brian dig into the semantics of not only what makes an accordion accessible, but also why a11y should be a first class consideration when you build anything on the web. They also explore how different ARIA tags work and what they indicate, taking a previously inaccessible accordion and transforming it into something navigable visually, with a keyboard, and with other assistive devices. Along the way, they also think out loud about the definition of an accordion and what that really means.A full transcript of the episode is available on the website. Watch the...2023-04-0329 min

viewSourceWhat is a React Component?Building on our simple React app, Aurooba demonstrates a component and sets up state to track variables. While discussing return statements, Brian cringes about JSX and mixing HTML with JavaScript. They also discuss how a function can return more than one variable in modern JavaScript.A full transcript of the episode is available on the website. Watch the video podcast on YouTube and subscribe to our channel and newsletter to hear about episodes (and more) first!The source code from the episode – https://github.com/viewSourcePodcast/viewSource-blocks/tree/add/accordion-block@wordpress/scripts – https://developer.wordpress.org/bloc...2023-03-2719 min

viewSourceGetting started with React inside WordPressDig into what React is and how it works, especially inside WordPress, with Aurooba and Brian as they set up the basic environment and load up a little React component inside a WordPress post. Part one of a series of episodes where they'll transform their code into a working accordion block.A full transcript of the episode is available on the website. Watch the video podcast on YouTube and subscribe to our channel and newsletter to hear about episodes (and more) first!The source code from the episode – https://github.com/viewSourcePodcast/viewSource-blocks/tree/add/accordion-block@wo...2023-03-2024 min

viewSourceCommunicating When You Work RemotelyTwo long-time remote workers share their history and their best practices for working from home. Aurooba covers how to socialize yourself and fight loneliness, and Brian shares his tips for creating boundaries when you have five kids outside your office door all day. They discuss some of the tools they use, the best ways to have asynchronous conversations, and how to tame Slack.A full transcript of the episode is available on the website. Watch the video podcast on YouTube and subscribe to our channel and newsletter to hear about episodes (and more) first!2023-03-1331 min

viewSourceBuilding Websites with CSS Frameworks like BootstrapBrian walks Aurooba through how Bootstrap works and the conversation turns into a discussion about common design languages and the core concepts of CSS most people, frameworks, and systems employ. They also talk about the role frameworks like Bootstrap play in modern WordPress development and whether they are even necessary. 🤔A full transcript of the episode is available on the website. Watch the video podcast on YouTube and subscribe to our channel and newsletter to hear about episodes (and more) first!Bootstrap documentation – https://getbootstrap.com/docs/5.0/getting-started/introduction/Bootstrap variables.scss file – https://github.com/twbs/bo...2023-03-0630 min

viewSourceExploring Different Kinds of Gutenberg BlocksContinuing where they left off, Aurooba and Brian recap their experience with ACF Blocks. Next, they look at two different ways to create native WordPress blocks: using nested inner blocks and using React components. They discuss the pros and cons of all three methods, how to plan your blocks, and when to just use block patterns.A full transcript of the episode is available on the website. Watch the video podcast on YouTube and subscribe to our channel and newsletter to hear about episodes (and more) first!The code from the episode...2023-02-2732 min

viewSourceDigging into ACF Blocks for the WordPress Block EditorAurooba and Brian dig into ACF Blocks and how taking a design from mockup to built with the Block Editor requires a mindset adjustment. They also talk through the code of a real ACF Block, coding LIVE on the episode and discussing the pros and cons of ACF Blocks versus native blocks – with support from GitHub Copilot, of course. A full transcript of the episode is available on the website. Watch the video podcast on YouTube and subscribe to our channel and newsletter to hear about episodes (and more) first!ACF Blocks – https://www.a...2023-02-2033 min

The Daily 5 with AuroobaScheduling deep immersion time.My current system is failing me because it's against my nature. What would happen if I leaned into how I naturally work? (a full transcript is available on the website)2023-02-1804 min

The Daily 5 with AuroobaOn being a teammate.A little unfinished thought about how to be a teammate at work. (a full transcript is available on the website)2023-02-1704 min

The Daily 5 with AuroobaEnergetic gratitudePeaceful gratitude doesn't work for me, but energetic gratitude (a kind of visualization, you could say) does. (a full transcript is available on the website)2023-02-1604 min

The Daily 5 with AuroobaIt's okay to ask for help.Reflecting on a situation where I should have asked for help but I didn't. (a full transcript is available on the website)2023-02-1504 min

The Daily 5 with AuroobaKeep your door open.Why you need a collaborator or just..exposure to other people and ideas. (a full transcript is available on the website)2023-02-1404 min

The Daily 5 with AuroobaIt's counterintuitive to rest, do it anyway.Recounting a lesson I have had to learn and re-learn time and time again. (a full transcript is available on the website)2023-02-1304 min

viewSourceStarting a New ProjectBrian gets Aurooba to spill all the details about how she starts a new client website project. They discuss the tech stack, when to use WordPress, using plugins versus custom coding, and more. Then they dig into her project management and communication best practices, including her preposterous claim that she’s actually taught clients how to record and send her Loom videos. Oh- and they each share their best stories of projects that went completely off the rails.A full transcript of the episode is available on the website. Watch the video podcast on YouTube and subscribe to...2023-02-1332 min

The Daily 5 with AuroobaWhat you want vs what you want to wantThis is part of the same thought I had yesterday around generalists vs specialists, but tackles the desire angle instead. (a full transcript is available on the website)2023-02-1204 min

The Daily 5 with AuroobaGeneralist vs SpecialistExploring the idea of a generalized specialist – an unfinished thought I want to explore over a few days. Using a new microphone today, and clearly the audio needs some adjustment. (a full transcript is available on the website)2023-02-1104 min

The Daily 5 with AuroobaForgiving yourself for your mistakes.Let's just not beat ourselves up about our mistakes and deal with the aftermath more productively, yeah? (a full transcript is available on the website)2023-02-1004 min

The Daily 5 with AuroobaHow to do great work ahead of your deadline.Sharing some of the tactics I've used in the past to help myself perform better without being under the gun. (a full transcript is available on the website)2023-02-0904 min

The Daily 5 with AuroobaWhy you do your best work right before that deadline.A little rumination on why we do some of our best work at the last minute and why that's not so great. (a full transcript is available on the website)2023-02-0804 min

The Daily 5 with AuroobaThe inevitable block you hit with any habit eventually.Thinking out loud today about the future of The Daily 5 and reflecting on creative habits in general. (a full transcript is available on the website)2023-02-0704 min

The Daily 5 with AuroobaWhen it's hard to start, try a different approach.Musing out loud on how to focus on deep work more, when it feels hard to start. (a full transcript is available on the website)2023-02-0604 min

viewSourceLocal WordPress EnvironmentsToday’s episode explores the range of local WordPress environments, starting with MAMP and making it to Docker, Vagrant, and Local WP. Brian discusses the built-in WordPress local dev tool, @wordpress/env and the state of documentation. Somewhere along the way, Aurooba explains the difference between mamp-stacks and Docker.Local WP doesn't use Docker or any kind of virtualization anymore. Thanks for the correction, Andy! Learn more about that change here.A full transcript of the episode is available on the website. Watch the video podcast on YouTube and subscribe to our channel and newsletter to...2023-02-0627 min

The Daily 5 with AuroobaNotice. Wait. Take Action.An unfinished thought about when to take action when you notice something going wrong. Not a big fan of the audio quality in this episode, you have been forewarned. (a full transcript is available on the website)2023-02-0504 min

The Daily 5 with AuroobaOn BalanceA very raw thought on balancing the different parts of our lives and context switching. (a full transcript is available on the website)2023-02-0404 min

The Daily 5 with AuroobaDon't grow too quickly.An unfinished thought about growing too quickly and too much. (a full transcript is available on the website)The news about Apple – https://www.indiatimes.com/worth/news/how-apple-has-so-far-avoided-mass-layoffs-591615.htmlBalsamiq's company articles – https://balsamiq.com/company/how-we-run-our-business/2023-02-0304 min

The Daily 5 with AuroobaAsking doesn't guarantee receiving.(a full transcript is available on the website)2023-02-0204 min

The Daily 5 with AuroobaDeliberate PracticeThinking back to a time when I employed deliberate practice, then riffing on what it means and what we could do with it.(a full transcript is available on the website)I was right! Anders Ericsson did talk about "deliberate practice" – https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2019.02396/full 2023-02-0104 min

The Daily 5 with AuroobaWriting off the day.This is more of a ramble than anything else, on the idea of a "cheat day". (a full transcript is available on the website)Ali's "Reitoff Principle" – https://aliabdaal.com/the-reitoff-principle-for-productivity/2023-01-3104 min

viewSourceGitHub CopilotListen in as Aurooba and Brian recount their experience of trying out GitHub Copilot, debate its gender (!!), how it will affect developers in and out of the WordPress space, and what the current and possible future ethical concerns could be with AI coders. And it wouldn’t be a conversation between them if they didn’t digress into a tangent or two, of course.A full transcript of the episode is available on the website. Watch the video podcast on YouTube and subscribe to our channel and newsletter to hear about episodes (and more) first!GitH...2023-01-3028 min

The Daily 5 with AuroobaBe excellent to each other.(a full transcript is available on the website)Andy's post – https://andy-bell.co.uk/dont-snark-on-people-who-are-learning/Stuart's post – https://www.alwaystwisted.com/articles/were-all-reading-the-same-book-but-were-all-on-different-pages"Be excellent to each other", scene from the movie – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WVXGC896Jdw 2023-01-3004 min

The Daily 5 with AuroobaChoose effectiveness over the long run, over efficiency.(a full transcript is available on the website)2023-01-2904 min

The Daily 5 with AuroobaBeginning the day with a mindfulness practice.(a full transcript is available on the website)2023-01-2804 min

The Daily 5 with AuroobaAim to be 1 percent better everyday.(a full transcript is available on the website)The 1 Percent Better Everyday line graph from James Clear – https://jamesclear.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/tiny-gains-graph.jpg 2023-01-2804 min

The Daily 5 with AuroobaWhat we measure, we improve.(a full transcript is available on the website)I first read about the Seinfeld Strategy when Gina Trapani wrote about it on Lifehacker – https://lifehacker.com/jerry-seinfelds-productivity-secret-281626 2023-01-2704 min

The Daily 5 with AuroobaDay 30 is the time to reflect, systemize, and make a plan for your new routine.(a full transcript is available on the website)The Daily 5 podcast workflow – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iBYKbMKxKas 2023-01-2604 min

The Daily 5 with AuroobaBoundaries at work.(a full transcript is available on the website)Energy management leads to time management – https://thedaily5.xyz/s1/18Be in charge of how you spend your time – https://thedaily5.xyz/s1/2 2023-01-2504 min

The Daily 5 with AuroobaMornings startups and Shutdown routines(a full transcript is available on the website)2023-01-2404 min

viewSourceIntroducing viewSourceIntroducing viewSource: a weekly conversation around tech, web development, and WordPress with hosts Aurooba Ahmed and Brian Coords. Listen in to learn a little about the hosts, their backgrounds, and the types of conversations you can expect to eavesdrop on in future episodes.A full transcript of the episode is available on the website. Watch the video podcast on YouTube and subscribe to our channel and newsletter to hear about episodes (and more) first!viewSource website - https://viewsource.fm Brian's website – https://www.briancoords.comAurooba's website – https://aurooba.com 2023-01-2416 min

The Daily 5 with AuroobaDo The thing.(a full transcript is available on the website)2023-01-2304 min

The Daily 5 with AuroobaSomething is better than nothing.(a full transcript is available on the website)What do you do when things don't go according to plan? – https://thedaily5.xyz/s1/17 2023-01-2204 min

The Daily 5 with AuroobaIf you can't sleep, get out of bed.(a full transcript is available on the website)Look at that! My technique isn't just something random! – https://www.sleepfoundation.org/insomnia/treatment/what-do-when-you-cant-sleep 2023-01-2104 min

The Daily 5 with AuroobaDon't let your tools control you.(a full transcript is available on the website)2023-01-2004 min

The Daily 5 with AuroobaBalance is overrated.(a full transcript is available on the website)I found this old article of James Clear's where he talks about the 4 burners theory – https://jamesclear.com/four-burners-theory 2023-01-1904 min

The Daily 5 with AuroobaFiguring out our 'why'.(a full transcript is available on the website)2023-01-1805 min

The Daily 5 with AuroobaMove more so you can think better.(a full transcript is available on the website)Move when you're stuck – https://thedaily5.xyz/s1/15 2023-01-1704 min

The Daily 5 with AuroobaThe role of serendipity in our lives.(a full transcript is available on the website)2023-01-1604 min

The Daily 5 with AuroobaMake the thing you wish you had.(a full transcript is available on the website)2023-01-1504 min

The Daily 5 with AuroobaEnergy management leads to time management.(a full transcript is available on the website)2023-01-1404 min

The Daily 5 with AuroobaWhat do you do when things don't go according to plan?(a full transcript is available on the website)The episode about grit – https://thedaily5.xyz/s1/11 2023-01-1304 min

The Daily 5 with AuroobaRead for pleasure so you can read for growth.A lot of people have trouble cultivating a reading habit as adults. I've an anecdotal theory as to why, and why it's failing.2023-01-1204 min

The Daily 5 with AuroobaMove when you're stuck.(a full transcript is available on the website)2023-01-1104 min

The Daily 5 with AuroobaOn the productive and restful seasons in our year.An unfurling thought about how there are naturally seasons of high productivity and seasons of lower productivity on our year, and how we can put systems in place to get us through the seasons of lower productivity.2023-01-1004 min

The Daily 5 with AuroobaThe impact of your environment(a full transcript is available on the website)2023-01-0904 min

The Daily 5 with AuroobaThe mini rituals that help you get going(a full transcript is available on the website)The Creative Habit by Twyla Tharp – https://amzn.to/3IxoAoYAtomic Habits by James Clear – https://amzn.to/3VYPCs9Podcast Recording workflow – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iBYKbMKxKas 2023-01-0804 min

The Daily 5 with AuroobaThe passion and perseverance to see long term goals throughTalking through my annual theme and how it's connected to this experimental podcast you're listening to.2023-01-0705 min

The Daily 5 with AuroobaWhat do we do with our billion ideas?(a full transcript is available on the website)2023-01-0604 min

The Daily 5 with AuroobaHow to start so you can keep going(a full transcript is available on the website)I don't think Leo's original post is live anymore? But here's the closest one I could find right now – https://zenhabits.net/beginners-guide-to-running/2023-01-0504 min

The Daily 5 with AuroobaThe system will get you there(a full transcript is available on the website)A closely related previous episode – https://share.transistor.fm/s/24c442d8James Clear's excerpt on systems from his book – https://jamesclear.com/goals-systems 2023-01-0404 min

The Daily 5 with AuroobaIterate to perfection(a full transcript is available on the website)That story I mention is from the book, Art and Fear – https://austinkleon.com/2020/12/10/quantity-leads-to-quality-the-origin-of-a-parable/2023-01-0304 min

The Daily 5 with AuroobaWriting as a remote worker(a full transcript is available on the website)Edit a few days later: Found where I heard the low-res/high-res term: https://www.karlsutt.com/articles/communicating-effectively-as-a-developer/2023-01-0204 min

The Daily 5 with AuroobaWrite it down on paper(a full transcript is available on the website)Study on writing on paper – https://blog.frontiersin.org/2021/03/24/study-shows-stronger-brain-activity-after-writing-on-paper-than-on-tablet-or-smartphone/Object permanence – https://www.wikiwand.com/en/Object_permanenceForward looking annual reviews – https://chrisguillebeau.com/decide-now 2023-01-0104 min

The Daily 5 with AuroobaSet goals you can control(a full transcript is available on the website)2022-12-3104 min

The Daily 5 with AuroobaUnderstanding the difference between urgent and important(a full transcript is available on the website)The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens – https://amzn.to/3G6WYUWInfo on Eisenhower's Matrix – https://jamesclear.com/eisenhower-box 2022-12-3004 min

The Daily 5 with AuroobaBe in charge of how you spend your time.(a full transcript is available on the website)Time Blocking – https://www.calnewport.com/blog/2013/12/21/deep-habits-the-importance-of-planning-every-minute-of-your-work-day/Rubber Ducking – https://www.wikiwand.com/en/Rubber_duck_debugging 2022-12-2904 min

The Daily 5 with AuroobaThe best time to start is now(a full transcript is available on the website)Atomic Habits by James Clear – https://amzn.to/3WRAgXz 2022-12-2804 min

The Daily 5 with AuroobaCreating momentum(a full transcript is available on the website)Nathan Barry's blog post – https://nathanbarry.com/commitment-changed-career/2022-12-2804 min

In The Loop: A WordPress Podcast by Blackbird Digital16: Just Build It with Aurooba AhmedCory and Phil interview Aurooba Ahmed of Aurooba Makes, a full-stack WordPress developer, WordCamp speaker, and serial plugin, tool, and course author. We talk about developing for Gutenberg, goings on with ACF and whether it’s still a must-use plugin (pardon the pun), the myriad of free plugins and tools that Aurooba has built for the good of all, and a teaser of some resources about React for WordPress that she’ll be releasing soon. If you have questions about WordPress website development, contributing, or anything else web-related that you’d like to hear us discus...2022-06-151h 09

Matt ReportWrangling clients, plugins, and content with Aurooba AhmedThere's a new cohort of WordPress celebrity hitting the spotlight these days and I'm here for it. When we look back in the Gutenberg history books we'll be able to show that blocks, patterns, and javascript not only rocked the code of the project, but the community as well. Some immediately dropped out, other stayed, and new stars appeared. Born out of the ashes of WordPress old, rising like a Phoenix came our new celebrity (hero?): Aurooba Ahmed! Okay, okay, I know I'm going really heavy with that one. She doesn't...2022-04-1435 min

Hallway ChatsEpisode 157 – A Chat With Aurooba Ahmed Aurooba Ahmed is a freelance WordPress developer and contributor. Show Notes Aurooba’s Blog: https://aurooba.com/ Twitter | @aurooba Episode Transcript Topher: Hey everyone, my name is Topher. Cate: And I’m Cate. Topher: And this is Hallway Chats. Before we get going, I want to thank our sponsors at Nexcess, a Liquid Web brand. They have some new tools for eCommerce that really make them stand out from other options. WooCommerce automated testing, Sales Performance Monitor, and Plugin Performance Monitor give...2022-03-0933 min

Women in WP | WordPress Podcast026: From teenage hobbyist to WordPress Pro with Aurooba AhmedIn episode 26 of Women in WP, we talk to Aurooba Ahmed about her amazing journey that began with starting a blog as a teen about her passion for Manga to building professional websites and being a business owner right out of college. We talk about the future of WordPress, building a solo business, and […]2020-02-1044 min