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Backend BanterDoes ADHD really make programming harder? ft. Chris Ferdinandi | S2 E04Lane chats with Chris Ferdinandi—creator of Go Make Things and ADHD for the Win—a frontend dev, educator, and all-around expert in making JavaScript (and learning) simpler. Chris has built a career helping devs cut through the noise, level up their skills, and embrace ADHD-friendly ways to stay focused and productive.
We dive into his journey from discovering his own ADHD to reshaping how people learn to code. We talk about why so many devs have ADHD, how gamification can actually help (when done right), and how today’s tech is messing with our attention spans...
2025-02-031h 20
ConTejas CodeChris Ferdinandi: How to Thrive as a Developer with ADHDLinks- Codecrafters: https://tej.as/Codecrafters- Go Make Things: https://gomakethings.com/- ADHD ftw!: https://adhdftw.com/- Chris on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/cferdinandi.bsky.social- Tejas on X: https://x.com/tejaskumar_SummaryChris Ferdinandi, a web developer with ADHD, discusses how ADHD affects software engineering workflows. He explains that ADHD is not a deficit of attention but rather a difficulty in regulating attention. ADHD can manifest as scattered and distracted behavior or intense...
2025-01-131h 40
General Musings with Kevin PowellNavigating ADHD as a developerADHD FTW: https://adhdftw.com/kevin-powellGetting shit done with ADHD: https://adhdftw.com/getting-shit-doneIn this conversation, Chris Ferdinandi shares his personal journey with ADHD, discussing its impact on his life and career as a developer. He explores the prevalence of ADHD in the developer community, signs and symptoms of the condition, and the importance of diagnosis and self-awareness. Chris offers practical strategies for managing ADHD, highlights the positive aspects of the condition, and reflects on how his understanding of ADHD has evolved over time. He also introduces his course, 'Getting Stuff Done with...
2024-12-2044 min
The Ruby on Rails PodcastEpisode 528: Working In Tech With ADHD with Chris FerdinandiIn the last few years, there’s been more awareness about ADHD in adults. We’ve learned that it’s more than hyperactivity and it’s not a deficit of attention. Many working in tech have ADHD and because we have a world built for neurotypicals, there can be unique challenges for those working in tech with ADHD. Today, Chris Ferdinandi joins the show to talk to us about how to thrive in tech with ADHD.
Show Notes
https://ADHDftw.com/rubyonrails
2024-11-2737 min
Developer VoicesProgrammers, ADHD, And How To Manage Them Both (with Chris Ferdinandi)This week we’re going to look at the most essential piece of firmware in a programmer’s toolkit - the brain. I’m joined by Chris Ferdinandi to explore what it’s like to be a programmer with ADHD. It’s an unusual topic for the channel, but the more I spoke to him, the more I wanted to know what coding is like when your brain is wired differently, how we can work more effectively with people with ADHD, and critically, how you manage coders with ADHD. And the answer to that comes full circle, in understanding how coders...
2024-11-211h 39
The Soloist LifePulling Out of a Revenue Nosedive with Chris FerdinandiCategories: Growing Revnue + Wealth, NichingLink: https://rochellemoulton.com/soloist_podcast/pulling-out-of-a-revenue-nosedive-with-chris-ferdinandi/?utm_source=subscriber What do you do when your consistently growing revenue suddenly takes a nosedive—and your peers are feeling it too? Soloist Chris Ferdinandi walks us through the experience and the experiments he conducted to start lifting himself out of it.Why he built his business as a side hustle and didn’t go solo until he matched his corporate salary.The financial and emotional hit of a 50% revenue drop—and how to experiment without morphing to panic.
2024-11-2141 min
React Native RadioRNR 308 - Coding and ADHD with Chris FerdinandiJamon Holmgren talks with guest Chris Ferdinandi about the highs and lows of living with ADHD as a developer. They discuss creative problem-solving, the pros and cons of medication, and how to use ADHD to your advantage in coding and life.This episode is brought to you by Infinite Red! Infinite Red is an expert React Native consultancy located in the USA. With nearly a decade of React Native experience and deep roots in the React Native community (hosts of Chain React and the React Native Newsletter, core React Native contributors, creators of Ignite and Reactotron, and...
2024-09-231h 02
The Real Python PodcastThriving as a Developer With ADHDWhat are strategies for being a productive developer with ADHD? How can you help your team members with ADHD to succeed and complete projects? This week on the show, we speak with Chris Ferdinandi about his website and podcast “ADHD For the Win!”
Chris struggled with productivity early in his career as a developer. He shares systems and strategies he’s discovered to harness the focusing power of ADHD.
We discuss time management, meetings, and maintaining productivity in a hectic world. Chris also shares resources for learning more about defining ADHD, self-evaluation, and how to keep g...
2024-09-201h 06
Jukebox#134 – Chris Ferdinandi on ADHD, Focus, and Working in TechOn the podcast today we have Chris Ferdinandi. He shares his experiences managing ADHD in both his personal and professional life. Chris describes how ADHD affects his focus, impulse control, and emotions, viewing these traits as both challenges and potential strengths. He offers practical strategies for ADHD individuals, such as structuring workdays with dedicated focus times and utilising small tasks to kickstart productivity. Chris also discusses the importance of workplace accommodations and understanding ADHD subtypes. For those curious about transforming ADHD-related challenges into career strengths, Chris provides further insights and resources on his website. If you're curious about how ADHD...
2024-08-2840 minWP Tavern#134 – Chris Ferdinandi on ADHD, Focus, and Working in TechOn the podcast today we have Chris Ferdinandi. He shares his experiences managing ADHD in both his personal and professional life. Chris describes how ADHD affects his focus, impulse control, and emotions, viewing these traits as both challenges and potential strengths. He offers practical strategies for ADHD individuals, such as structuring workdays with dedicated focus times and utilising small tasks to kickstart productivity. Chris also discusses the importance of workplace accommodations and understanding ADHD subtypes. For those curious about transforming ADHD-related challenges into career strengths, Chris provides further insights and resources on his website. If you're curious about how ADHD...
2024-08-2840 min
KodsnackBra på att se mönsterFredrik och Kristoffer snackar problemlösning, Pythonpakethantering, och pocketdatorer. Med mera. Fredrik kom vidare med sitt problem från avsnitt 597. Han berättar hur det gick till, och Kristoffer frågar om vilka tips som faktiskt hjälpte till att lösa knuten. Vad är problemet med att ha allt på servern? Diskussionen tar en sväng över tunnare webbklienter och hur mycket webben faktiskt kan numera, innan den återkommer till processer och nyttan med checklistor, som kan ge en någonting tydligt att följa när man känner sig osäker eller riskerar att glö...
2024-08-271h 05
Human Side of Dev10 - Shifting Careers with Chris FerdinandiChris Ferdinandi is a software developer, mentor, and JavaScript advocate in the United States. He originally started his career working in HR, and discovered a drive to switch careers through a request from his boss.
Chris discusses the hiring process and job search, and how developers can tune their resumes and tactics to have a better chance of landing the job their looking for. We also discuss red flags to watch out for, and some of our experiences in interviews.
https://gomakethings.com/human-side-of-dev/
Chris:
Twitter: https://twitter...
2024-07-2256 min
Self-Taught Devs#79 - Having ADHD as a Software Developer with Chris FerdinandiHow does it feel to navigate a career as a Software Developer with ADHD. Matt and Eric speak with Chris Ferdinandi who is a Software Developer who has ADHD. Chris discusses what ADHD is, how it impacts his life, tips on how to have a career when dealing with ADHD, and much more.
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2024-07-1245 min
Front-End FireInterview: ADHD and Web Development with Chris FerdinandiVanilla JS author Chris Ferdinandi joins the podcast this week to talk about how having ADHD has affected his career in web development.Chris shares his own diagnosis of ADHD as a child, then proceeds to discuss how it can be both a positive and a negative depending on the situation and how different individuals can have ADHD to varying degrees. He covers strategies he’s developed over the years to be most effective at his job; things like sending follow up emails after meetings with lists of deliverables or blocking off chunks of time on...
2024-06-1054 min
Website 101 PodcastUnlock your ADHD superpowers with Chris FerdinandiChris discusses how ADHD has impacted his career as a web developer and provides resources to other developers.
What is ADHD?Chris's history and experience with ADHDChallenges for women getting diagnosedHow does ADHD impact Chris's career in web developThings an employer can do for an employee with ADHDTime awareness / blindnessReactions Chris receives when people learn he has ADHDWhat teachers can do to support students with ADHDSee all the resources and links Chris has prepared for people with ADHD here: https://adhdftw.com/website-101/
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ADHD-Autism-OCD
Jonathon Stark
ADHD ftw!
More Website 101 Podcast
Email the Podcast!
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2024-05-2837 min
PodRocketHTML web components with Chris FerdinandiWeb components are having a renaissance and Chris Ferdinandi, educator and consultant, returns to the podcast to talk about web components, what they are, and why devs should consider using them.
Links
https://gomakethings.com
https://twitter.com/ChrisFerdinandi
https://www.linkedin.com/in/cferdinandi
https://github.com/cferdinandi
https://www.youtube.com/@gomakethings
https://mastodon.social/@cferdinandi
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2024-01-2427 min
PodRocketThe best of PodRocket in 2023It’s the end of the year, so we want to give you a taste of our most popular episodes from 2023, starting with Tim Neutkens and the release of Next.js 13.4, followed by Chris Ferdinandi talking about the transitional web, and ending with Kent C. Dodds talking about type safety.
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Apple
Next.js 13.4 with Tim Neutkens: https://apple.co/3S93lyh
The state of JS frameworks with Chris Ferdinandi: http://bit.ly/3n9eCRS
Fully Typed Web Apps with Kent C. Dodds: http://bit.ly/3LfXNP4
Spotify
Next.js...
2023-12-2911 min
Catching Up With Web PerformanceChris FerdinandiChris Ferdinandi shares his evolution from HR to Vanilla JS, lessons learned teaching, the importance of testing things yourself, and the power of role modeling.
Show Notes: https://catchingup.dev/podcasts/chris-ferdinandi/
2023-12-2155 min
PodRocketICYMI: The state of JS frameworks with Chris FerdinandiIn this repeat episode picked by host Paul Mikulskis, Chris Ferdinandi joins us on PodRocket to talk about JavaScript frameworks, the transitional web, and why more is not always better.
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https://twitter.com/chrisferdinandi
https://vanillajsacademy.com
https://www.youtube.com/@gomakethings
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2023-12-0928 min
General Musings with Kevin PowellHow do you know you're ready to start applying for jobs?This week is going to be a bit of a preview for a more in-depth video on my main channel that will be coming out in a few weeks because I’m in the middle of breaking down a few interviews that I’ve done to get some insight on helping people get their first jobs.In the video I’ll be talking about everything from positioning yourself to help you land interviews, how to have a successful interview, and how you can sometimes even skip a few steps along the way, but for this edpisode focus on how...
2023-11-1908 min
Leverage3 Podcast$100k+ Experiments ft. Chris FerdinandiLaunch after launch, pricing model after model, Chris Ferdinandi has seen it all.Podcast show notesChris Ferdinandi: Twitter/X | WebsiteCraig Shoemaker: Twitter/X | NewsletterPodcast apps:Apple PodcastsSpotifyAmazonI Heart Radio
2023-10-1638 min
Smashing PodcastWhat is The Transitional Web? with Chris FerdinandiWe're talking about The Transitional Web. What is it, and how does it describe the technologies we’re using? Drew McLellan talks to Chris Ferdinandi to find out.
2023-07-1145 min
Web RushEpisode 238: Rise and Fall of JavaScript Libraries with Chris Ferdinandiconst podcast = { episode: 238, title: 'Rise and Fall of JavaScript Libraries', topics: [ 'JavaScript', 'frameworks', 'accessibility' ], guest: 'Chris Ferdinandi' hosts: [ 'Craign Shoemaker', 'Ward Bell' ]};Recording date: 6/1/2023John Papa @John_PapaWard Bell @WardBellDan Wahlin @DanWahlinCraig Shoemaker @craigshoemakerChris Ferdinandi @ChrisFerdinandiBrought to you byAG GridIdeaBladeResources:Go Make Things Newsletter & Morezachleat.comReactPreactWhat Is Server-side Rendering And How Does It Improve Site Speed?What is “Vanilla JavaScript”?Timejumps00:29 Welcome00:47 Introducing Chris Ferdinandi03:30 Why are JavaScript fram...
2023-06-1546 min
PodRocketThe state of JS frameworks with Chris FerdinandiChris Ferdinandi joins us on PodRocket to talk about JavaScript frameworks, the transitional web, and why more is not always better.
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https://twitter.com/chrisferdinandi
https://vanillajsacademy.com
https://www.youtube.com/@gomakethings
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2023-03-2427 min
Software Developers Journey#240 Chris Ferdinandi from HR professional to vanillajs-guyChris placed the start of his journey during his first career as an HR professional. We first talked about how blogging put software development on his radar and how "interesting" HR experiences slowly but indeed pushed him to transition toward web development. We explored how he gamed the recruiter systems, applied, and failed his first job interviews. We brushed over communities and how he found his first job. We talked about ADHD and how he transformed his side activities into his full-time business.Here are the links from the showhttps://gomakethings.com/dev-journey/
2023-02-1447 min
Changelog Master FeedThe rise & fall of JS frameworks (JS Party #258)KBall and Chris dive into the current JavaScript trends towards smaller frameworks, compiled JavaScript, and why Chris believes “this time is different” with regards to developers caring about network speed and reducing JS sent over the wire.
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2023-01-1352 minJS Party: JavaScript, CSS, Web DevelopmentThe rise & fall of JS frameworksKBall and Chris dive into the current JavaScript trends towards smaller frameworks, compiled JavaScript, and why Chris believes “this time is different” with regards to developers caring about network speed and reducing JS sent over the wire.
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2023-01-1352 min
HTML All The Things - Web Development, AI, and Developer CareersThe Transitional Web w/ Chris FerdinandiThis week we sat down with Chris Ferdinandi to discuss why he thinks the web is in a state of transition, moving away from bloated frameworks and other tooling, towards the use of more "vanilla" or "native" platform features. This less bloated web is where Chris believes we are already transitioning towards, with the hopes that it makes websites and web apps more efficient.
Show Notes: The Transitional Web w/ Chris Ferdinandi | HTML All The Things Podcast
2022-11-231h 06
Believe you can because you can!347. The Rise and Fall of JS Frameworks with Chris FerdinandiVue and React have dominated front-end development, but many smaller libraries do the same thing, sometimes faster and better with less code. Wanna learn more about that? Chris Ferdinandi shares a lot of valuable insights and replies to the following questions: – What are JS frameworks? – What do you call someone who only does…
2022-11-1440 minBelieve you can because you can!347. The Rise and Fall of JS Frameworks with Chris FerdinandiVue and React have dominated front-end development, but many smaller libraries do the same thing, sometimes faster and better with less code. Wanna learn more about that? Chris Ferdinandi shares a lot of valuable insights and replies to the following questions: – What are JS frameworks? – What do you call someone who only does…
2022-11-1440 min
2022-11-1128 min
CodeNewbieS22:E1 - The new wave of frontend developer tools are on their way (Chris Ferdinandi)To 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! (sponsor) 11ty API Angular Astro Browser Native JavaScript CSS Client-side vs...
2022-11-0934 min
Develop Yourself#44 - Vanilla JavaScript and Entrepreneurship with Chris Ferdinandi of Go Make ThingsIn this episode, we speak with Chris Ferdinandi. Chris helps people learn vanilla JavaScript at gomakethings.com, and believes there’s a simpler, more resilient way to make things for the web. His developer tips newsletter is read by thousands of developers each weekday. Chris and I talked about his journey, how to make a career transition to web development, how Chris found his niche in vanilla JS and ended up working for himself, and much more. Enjoy!LinksGo Make ThingsResources from this episode SPAs were a mistake
2022-09-051h 21
Develop Yourself#44 - Vanilla JavaScript and Entrepreneurship with Chris Ferdinandi of Go Make ThingsIn this episode, we speak with Chris Ferdinandi. Chris helps people learn vanilla JavaScript at gomakethings.com, and believes there’s a simpler, more resilient way to make things for the web. His developer tips newsletter is read by thousands of developers each weekday. Chris and I talked about his journey, how to make a career transition to web development, how Chris found his niche in vanilla JS and ended up working for himself, and much more. Enjoy!LinksGo Make ThingsResources from this episode SPAs were a mistake
2022-09-051h 21
Kodsnack in EnglishKodsnack 484 - Underneath your library, with Chris FerdinandiFredrik chats with Chris Ferdinandi about vanilla Javascript, the pros and cons of libraries, the state of web components, and a lot more.
Chris tells us about how and why he became the vanilla Javascript guy, and why he dislikes vanilla-js.com. We talk about why we as web developers pick up so many libraries, and why we often seem to use really large tools on really small problems. We wonder if different types of developers should think in different ways about libraries. Chris also talks about how different groups attending his courses approach the subject of...
2022-08-0252 min
KodsnackUnderneath your libary, with Chris FerdinandiFredrik chats with Chris Ferdinandi about vanilla Javascript, the pros and cons of libraries, the state of web components, and a lot more. Chris tells us about how and why he became the vanilla Javascript guy, and why he dislikes vanilla-js.com. We talk about why we as web developers pick up so many libraries, and why we often seem to use really large tools on really small problems. We wonder if different types of developers should think in different ways about libraries. Chris also talks about how different groups attending his courses approach the subject of...
2022-08-0252 minChangelog Master FeedWere SPAs a big mistake? (JS Party #224)Let the debate begin (again)! This time we’re arguing whether or not single-page apps were a big mistake. This premise was inspired by Chris Ferdinandi’s SPAs were a mistake post. Divya & Nick represent Team Yep and KBall goes solo on Team Nope. Jerod, as per our usual arrangement, is on Team Winner.
2022-05-0655 minJS Party: JavaScript, CSS, Web DevelopmentWere SPAs a big mistake?Let the debate begin (again)! This time we’re arguing whether or not single-page apps were a big mistake. This premise was inspired by Chris Ferdinandi’s SPAs were a mistake post.
Divya & Nick represent Team Yep and KBall goes solo on Team Nope. Jerod, as per our usual arrangement, is on Team Winner.
Join the discussionChangelog++ members get a bonus 6 minutes at the end of this episode and zero ads. Join today!Sponsors:Raygun – Never miss another mission-critical issue again — Raygun Alerting is now available for Crash Reportin...
2022-05-0655 minWebsite 101 PodcastVanilla Javascript - Fundamentals before FrameworksLearn why Chris Ferdinandi believers there's a simpler, more resilient way to make things for the web with vanilla Javascript. We also take a detour into accessibility.
Chris's background and history with web developmentSingle Page ApplicationsLibrariesTiny libraries that Chris recommends at: The Vanilla JS ToolkitAccessibility and best practices with JavaScriptLiving with ADHDJavaScript and education recommendationsRecommendations for novice developers starting outWhat's coming up in JavaScript that Chris is excited aboutGo Make Things - Website 101 Podcast Listener Page
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Go Make Things
Alpine Js
Vue
React
Angular
jQuery
WebAIM
The Vanilla JS Toolkit
The A11Y Project Checklist
Sean...
2022-05-0347 min
Front End Nerdery Podcast24 - Chris FerdinandiIn this episode of the podcast, I talk with teacher and developer Chris Ferdinandi and we talk about the state of the Web as it is today, what's wrong with the Web, how are we breaking it. The accessibility side of things, Vanilla JS, libraries, compilers, challenges building for the modern web, and much more. Intro/Outro music graciously given permission to use called, "Settle In" by Homer Gaines. Sound editing by Chris Enns of Lemon Productions.
Transcripts can be found at: https://toddl.dev/podcast/transcripts/ferdinandi/
Show Notes
https://gomakethings.com - C...
2022-04-1959 min
DevDiscussS8:E7 - All Hail jQuery (Or Not)In this episode, we talk about jQuery, Vanilla JS, and when and how you should transition out of an older technology, with Diana Le, senior web developer at topSpot Internet Marketing, Tyler Smith, software engineer at Unearth, and Chris Ferdinandi, JavaScript Educator and creator of Go Make Things.
Show Notes DevNews (sponsor) CodeNewbie (sponsor) DataStax (sponsor) Cockroach Labs (DevDiscuss) (sponsor) Swimm (DevDiscuss) (sponsor) Stellar (sponsor) Do you still work with jQuery? Go Make Things jQuery Chris FerdinandiChris Ferdinandi is the author of the Vanilla JS Pocket Guide series, creator of the Vanilla...
2022-03-2338 min
Thunder Nerds💾 JavaScript, Switching Careers, & ADHD with Chris Ferdinandi
In this episode, we talk with Chris Ferdinandi, #JavaScript Educator, The Vanilla JS Guy. 🍦We discuss how Chris became the “Vanilla #JS Guy” as he shares his thoughts about JavaScript, the modern web, switching careers, #ADHD, and more!
🔗 Episode Links
Chris on Twitter: https://twitter.com/chrisferdinandiChris on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cferdinandi/Go Make Things: https://gomakethings.com/Special Link: https://gomakethings.com/thunder-nerds/Vanilla JS Academy: https://vanillajsacademy.comVanilla JS Pocket Guides: https://vanillajsguides.comBeing a developer with ADHD: https://vanillajspodcast.com/being-a-developer-with-adhd/Paw Patrol – SNL: https://youtu.be/pBFIqRSsixE Hosts: https://twitter.com/Fr...
2022-03-1257 min
Smashing PodcastIs The Web Dead? with Chris FerdinandiWe’re asking if changes to best practises over the last year have negatively impacted the web. Is it all downhill from here? Drew McLellan talks to expert Chris Ferdinandi to find out.
2021-11-3056 min
PodRocketVanilla JavaScript with Chris FerdinandiWe talk to Chris Ferdinandi about vanilla JavaScript, the modern web, newsletters, and more.
Links
https://gomakethings.com/podrocket
http://vanilla-js.com
https://preactjs.com
https://alpinejs.dev
https://www.npmjs.com/package/petite-vue
https://css-tricks.com/radeventlistener-a-tale-of-client-side-framework-performance
https://svelte.dev
https://kit.svelte.dev
https://astro.build
https://twitter.com/jlengstorf/status/1442707241627385860
https://moderncss.dev
https://smolcss.dev
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2021-11-1248 minJS Party: JavaScript, CSS, Web DevelopmentShip less JavaScript, closer to the userKBall catches up with Chris Ferdinandi about the trends in modern web development towards smaller libraries, pre-compilation, and applications at the edge.
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2021-10-2956 minTSME 156: Chris FerdinandiChris Ferdinandi helps people learn vanilla JavaScript. He believes there’s a simpler, more resilient way to make things for the web. His developer tips newsletter is read by thousands of developers each weekday. Learn more at GoMakeThings.com.
2021-10-231h 03
devMode.fmWhat even is JavaScript?
On this episode hosted by Jennifer Blumberg with guest Chris Ferdinandi, we continue the “What is even…?” series by delving into exactly what even is JavaScript?
We talk about JavaScript’s convoluted origins, and how a language written in 10 days has become the most popular language on the planet.
Chris leads us through discussing the perils of the proliferation of JavaScript on the frontend, as well as the absolutely amazing things it allows us to do in the browser, on the server, and even in the cash register!
We also have a pretty interest...
2021-10-1800 min
We Belong Here: Lessons from Unconventional Paths to TechChris Ferdinandi: How to Hack your Job HuntChris Ferdinandi helps people learn vanilla JavaScript. He believes there’s a simpler, more resilient way to make things for the web. His developer tips newsletter is read by thousands of developers each weekday which you can check out at GoMakeThings.com.In college, Chris had a lot of curiosities and even 4-5 majors before landing in Anthropology. He loved studying the content, but the work wasn’t exactly interesting to him. His dad suggested he explore the world of HR (Human Resources) and he did, for quite a while in fact.Interested in helping peop...
2021-07-2544 minHTML All The Things - Web Development, AI, and Developer CareersHow Modern JavaScript Is Ruining the Web w/ Chris FerdinandiIn this episode Matt and Mike sit down with Chris Ferdinandi to discuss the current state of JavaScript and more specifically why Chris thinks that it's ruining the web as we know it. JavaScript has exploded in popularity over the past few years and with that a rush of new developer talent has adopted the likes of JavaScript frameworks (ie React, Vue) to spin up projects quickly and easily, even if they're not that big (ie a landing page). In addition to this conversation, the trio discuss the importance of documentation, accessibility, and more!
Show Notes
2021-06-3054 min
Junior to Senior with David GuttmanChris Ferdinandi - Web Developer & AuthorTalking Points:
Learn how Chris switched careers from HR to Development.
Most important aspects of learning programming.
The networking experience.
Good talking points to start networking with people.
Importance of understanding the hiring process from the hiring manager’s point of view.
Tips and tricks that will help you land your first job.
Should you get any job in tech or find where you fit? And how do you find that fit?
Red and green flags to look for when applying to a job.
Working in office vs working from home.
Quotable Quotes:
“[Becoming a Junior Dev...
2020-09-1446 min
The Drunken UX PodcastHow VanillaJS and the Lean Web Can Improve Sites w/ Chris FerdinandiOne risk front end developers run in their day to day work is getting buried by the growing piles of frameworks and tools surrounding us and begging for attention. As JavaScript has grown as a...
2020-09-1458 minSmashing PodcastAre Modern Best Practices Bad For The Web? with Chris FerdinandiWe’re asking if modern best practises are bad for the web? Are modern frameworks taking us down the wrong path? Drew McLellan speaks to Lean Web expert Chris Ferdinani to find out.
2020-07-281h 01
IT Career EnergizerNetwork with As Many People as Possible and Teach What you Know with Chris FerdinandiPhil’s guest on this episode of the IT Career Energizer podcast is Chris Ferdinandi. He is the author of the Vanilla JS Pocket Guide series, creator of the Vanilla JS Academy training program and host of the Vanilla JS Podcast. Chris has created JavaScript plugins that have been used by organizations such as Apple and the Harvard Business School. He also publishes a developer tips newsletter which is read by more than 8,000 developers every weekday. In this episode, Phil and Chris Ferdinandi discuss how networking enables you to find out about roles that are not...
2020-05-1124 minCodeNewbieS12:E1 - What is vanilla JS and how can it help you (Chris Ferdinandi)In this episode, we talk about about vanilla JavaScript with Chris Ferdinandi, author of the Vanilla JS Pocket Guide series, and creator of the Vanilla JS Academy training program. Chris talks about how he went from HR professional to JavaScript expert, the pros of getting rid of all that tooling and learning good old fashion vanilla JS, and why this is relevant, not only from a personal perspective, but from a public safety perspective as well.
Show Links Partner with Dev & CodeNewbie! (sponsor) Vanilla JS Academy Vanilla JavaScript Pocket Guides CSS HTML PHP Stack Overflow WordPress...
2020-04-1342 min
The Web Platform Podcast196: Lean Web DevIt is a “wild web” out there and with all the complicated tooling and frameworks for web developers building web applications can be complex and obtuse. Chris Ferdinandi talks about simplifying our developer experience while focusing on the end user. Chris is a teacher, author, and practical web developer who "believes there’s a simpler, more resilient way to make things for the web." Visit the website for This Week in Web, resources & more: https://thewebplatformpodcast.com/196-lean-web-dev Follow The Web Platform podcast on Twitter for regular updates @TheWebPlatform.
2020-03-0700 min
JavaScript JabberJSJ 397: Design Systems with Kaelig Deloumeau-PrigentKaelig Deloumeau-Prigent is a self taught web developer from west France. He has worked for BBC, The Guardian, and The Financial Times in the UK. He has also worked in the US for SalesForce and currently works for Shopify on their Polaris design system. Shopify has multiple design systems, and Polaris is open source. Today the panel is talking about design systems and developer tooling around design systems. To begin, Kaelig explains what a design system is. A design system is all of the cultural practices around design and shipping a product. It includes things like the words, colors, spacing g...
2019-10-0339 minJavaScript JabberJSJ 395: The New Ember with Mike NorthMike North is the Ember guy at Frontend Masters and LinkedIn’s web developer trainer. Today the panel is talking about the upcoming Ember update, which Mike calls a total reinvention of the way you build with Ember. Finally, they are letting go of the cruft and stuff they had to hold on to in order to support IE8 and using modern interfaceThe panel talks about some of the issues with IE8, and agree that the reason Ember felt its age because it was built for IE8. Ember 314 is moving from the past into the present, a sleek modern way to...
2019-09-261h 08JavaScript JabberJSJ 391: Debugging with Todd GardnerEpisode SummaryTodd Gardner is a software developer, podcaster on the show Script and Style, startup founder, and comedy host for Pub Conf, a ‘comedy after party for developers’. Since he was last on the show 6 years ago, he has seen his startup TrackJS become quite successful. TrackJS is a JavaScript error monitoring service which gives you visibility into your client side experience. It’s different from other tools because focused on simplicity, so you’ll never need a guy on your team dedicated solely to TrackJS because everyone can use it.The panel begins by talking about debugging methods and tools. So...
2019-09-1249 minJavaScript JabberJSJ 390: Transposit with Adam LeventhalEpisode SummaryAdam Leventhal is the CEO and cofounder of Transposit. Transposit was born from the desire to build a way for developers to work with lots of different APIs, take authentication and pagination off the table, and let developers focus on the problems they’re trying to solve. Transposit is a serverless platform that’s free and gives you a combination of SQL or JavaScript to start playing with your API.Since interacting with API data securely can be difficult, the panel discusses how Transposit might replace the personally built tools and how does it compare to JAMstack. They talk abou...
2019-09-1046 mindevMode.fmReturning sanity to the webdev process
In this episode, we talk to Chris Ferdinandi believes that many of our modern best practices are harming the web.
Chris has ideas for a new set of best practices that bring more simplicity and sanity to the dev process. They involve such heretical ideas as not using the popular JavaScript frameworks, and using vanilla JavaScript instead.
We also delve into static site generators, and how the complexity that frontend development has morphed into creates exclusionary “gatekeeping”.
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2019-09-0200 min
Localhost Podcast026 - Javascript with Chris FerdinandiHello from the internet!
In this episode we speak to Chris Ferdinandi about all things Javascript
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2019-08-0237 minJavaScript JabberJSJ 378: Stencil and Design Systems with Josh Thomas and Mike HartingtonSponsorsDatadogSentry use code “devchat” for 2 months free PanelAimee KnightChris FerdinandiJoe EamesAJ O’NealCharles Max WoodWith Special Guests: Josh Thomas and Mike HartingtonEpisode SummaryToday’s guests Josh Thomas and Mike Hartington are developers for Ionic, with Josh working on the open source part of the framework on Ionic. They talk about their new compiler for web components called Stencil. Stencil was originally created out of work they did for Ionic 4 (now available for Vue, React, and Angular) and making Ionic 4 able to compliment all the different frameworks. They talk about their decision to build their own compiler and why they decided to open...
2019-07-3052 minJavaScript JabberJSJ 376: Trix: A Rich Text Editor for Everyday Writing with Javan MakhmaliSponsors DatadogSentry use code “devchat” for 2 months free PanelAimee KnightChris FerdinandiChristopher BeuchelerAJ O’NealWith Special Guest: Javan MakhmaliEpisode SummaryToday’s guest is Javan Makhmali, who works for Basecamp and helped develop Trix. Trix is a rich text editor for the web, made purposefully simple for everyday use instead of a full layout tool. Trix is not the same as Tiny MCE, and Javan discusses some of the differences. He talks about the benefits of using Trix over other native browser features for text editing. He talks about how Trix has simplified the work at Basecamp, especially when it came to crossing...
2019-07-2352 minJavaScript JabberJSJ 375: Are You Hurting the Web?SponsorsTriplebyte $1000 signing bonus Sentry use code “devchat” for 2 months free PanelCharles Max WoodAimee KnightChris FerdinandiAJ O’NealChristopher BeuchelerEpisode SummaryToday the panel discusses the effect of current development practices, such as the heavy reliance JavaScript, on the web. Chris explains why he believes that current development practices are ruining the web. The panelists discuss different situations where they see complications on the web. They discuss the advantages and disadvantages of using an enterprise scale platform like React. The panel discusses Twitter’s move away from their legacy code base to CSS and JavaScript. The panelists agree that the way things are built, si...
2019-07-181h 06
The Entrepreneurial Coder Podcast#11 - Chris Ferdinandi - Building an Audience by Being ConsistentChris's BioChris Ferdinandi helps people learn vanilla JavaScript. He believes there’s a simpler, more resilient way to make things for the web.Chris is the author of the Vanilla JS Pocket Guide series, creator of the Vanilla JS Academy training program, and host of the Vanilla JS Podcast. His developer tips newsletter is read by thousands of developers each weekday.He’s taught developers at organizations like Chobani and the Boston Globe, and his JavaScript plugins have been used by Apple and Harvard Business School.Chris loves pirates, puppies, and...
2019-07-111h 02JavaScript JabberJSJ 373: What Do You Need to Do to Get a Website Up?SponsorsTriplebyte $1000 signing bonus Sentry use code “devchat” for 2 months free LinodePanelCharles Max WoodAimee KnightChris FerdinandiAJ O’NealJoe EamesEpisode SummaryToday the panel discusses what is necessary to get a website up and how complicated or simple it needs to be. They mention different tools they like for static sites and ways to manage their builds and websites. They talk about why some people choose to host their websites and at what point the heavier tools become a concern. They discuss whan it is necessary to use those heavy tools. They caution listeners to beware of premature optimization, because sometimes businesses will take ad...
2019-07-1157 minJS Party: JavaScript, CSS, Web DevelopmentJavaScript is the CO2 of the webKBall, Divya, and Nick get together with Chris Ferdinandi to talk about vanilla JavaScript, best resources for learning, and our favorite vanilla JavaScript tips, tricks and APIs.
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2019-06-141h 04
ShopTalk Show365: ARTIFACT Pre-Show with Jennifer Robbins and Chris FerdinandiJennifer Robbins and Chris Ferdinandi stop by to talk about a great conference that's returning in the fall, ARTIFACT Conference. We look back at the state of the web 5 years ago and preview some of the talks and ideas that will be happening at this year's ARTIFACT Conference. Be sure to listen for a special ShopTalk Show listener deal on tickets!
2019-06-131h 06JavaScript JabberJSJ 367: Pair ProgrammingSponsorsTriplebyte offers a $1000 signing bonusSentry use the code “devchat” for $100 creditLinode offers $20 creditCacheFlyPanelAimee KnightAJ O’NealChris FerdinandiEpisode SummaryIn this episode of JavaScript Jabber, the panelists discuss each one’s definition of the term ‘pairing’ in programming, including factors like being remote or local, having different seniority levels and the various approaches of going about it in general. They talk about how valuable pairing is, in terms of benefiting the individual as well as how productive it is for the company or the overall business.The panel also discuss prototyping, pseudo-coding and the advantages and trade-offs involved in pair programming. They talk about t...
2019-06-041h 04JavaScript JabberJSJ 366: npm with Mikeal RogersSponsorsTriplebyte offers a $1000 signing bonusSentry use the code “devchat” for $100 creditLinode offers $20 creditCacheFlyPanelAJ O’NealChris FerdinandiAimee KnightCharles Max WoodJoined by special guest: Mikeal RogersEpisode SummaryThis episode of JavaScript Jabber starts with Mikeal Rogers introducing himself and his work in brief. Charles clarifies that he wants to focus this show on some beginner content such as node.js basics, so Mikeal gives some historical background on the concept, elaborates on its modern usage and features and explains what “streams” are, for listeners who are starting to get into JavaScript. The panelists then discuss how languages like Go and Python compare to node.js in...
2019-05-281h 11JavaScript JabberJSJ 365: Do You Need a Front-End Framework?SponsorsSentry use code “devchat” for 2 months free Triplebyte $1000 signing bonus LinodePanelCharles Max WoodAimee KnightChris FerdinandiAJ O’NealJoe EamesEpisode SummaryToday the panel discusses the necessity of a front end framework. Overall, there is a consensus that frameworks are not necessary in all situations. They discuss the downsides of using frameworks, such as being restricted by the framework when doing edge development and the time required for learning a framework. They talk about the value of frameworks for learning patterns in programming. The panel delves into the pros and cons of different frameworks available. Joe shares a story about teaching someone first without...
2019-05-211h 14JavaScript JabberJSJ 362: Accessibility with Chris DeMarsSponsorsSentry use code “devchat” for 2 months free Triplebyte $1000 signing bonus PanelCharles Max WoodAimee KnightChris FerdinandiAJ O’NealJoe EamesJoined by Special Guest: Chris DeMarsEpisode Summary Special guest Chris DeMars is from Detroit, MI. Currently, he works for Tuft and Needle and is an international speaker, Google developer expert, Microsoft mvp, and web accessibility specialist. He comes from a varied work background, including truck driving and other non-tech jobs. Today the panel discusses web accessibility for people with disabilities. According to a study done by WebAIM, 97.8% of homepages tested had detectable WCAG 2 failures. The panel discusses why web accessibility is doing so poorly...
2019-04-301h 03JavaScript JabberJSJ 361: Enough with the JS Already with Nicholas ZakasSponsorsTriplebyte offers a $1000 signing bonusSentry use the code “devchat” for $100 creditCacheFlyPanelAJ O’NealJoe EamesAimee KnightCharles Max WoodChris FerdinandiJoined by Special guest: Nicholas ZakasSummaryNicholas Zakas discusses the overuse of JavaScript and the underuse of HTML and CSS. The panel contemplates the talk Nicholas Zakas gave 6 years ago about this very same topic and how this is still a problem in the development community. Nicholas expounds on the negative effects overusing Javascript has on web applications and the things that using HTML and CSS do really well. The panel talks about the need for simplicity and using the right tool to build applic...
2019-04-231h 08JavaScript JabberJSJ 360: Evolutionary Design with James ShoreSponsorsTriplebyte $1000 signing bonusSentry use the code “devchat” for $100 creditCacheFlyPanelAaron FrostAJ O’NealJoe EamesAimee KnightChris FerdinandiJoined by special guest: James ShoreEpisode SummarySpecial guest James Shore returns for another episode of JavaScript Jabber. Today the panel discusses the idea of evolutionary design. Evolutionary design comes from Agile development. It is based on the principles of continuous integration and delivery and test driven development. In short, evolutionary design is designing your code as you go rather than in advance.The panelists discuss the difficulties of evolutionary design and how to keep the code manageable. James Shore introduces the three types of design that make up...
2019-04-161h 02
My JavaScript StoryMJS 101: Chris FerdinandiSponsors Sentry use the code “devchat” for 2 months free on Sentry small planClubhouseCacheFly Host: Charles Max Wood Special Guest: Chris Ferdinandi Episode Summary In this episode of My JavaScript Story, Charles Max Wood hosts Chris Ferdinandi, a Senior Front-End Engineer at Mashery. Chris is also a panelist on the podcast JavaScript Jabber and runs Go Make Things. Chris started out his career as in Human Resources, decided he wanted to go into development after he was asked to work on a coding project by his manager and he really enjoyed it. He got his first coding job as an entry level de...
2019-03-2851 minJavaScript JabberJSJ 357: Event-Stream & Package Vulnerabilities with Richard Feldman and Hillel WayneSponsorsTriplebyteSentry use the code “devchat” for $100 creditClubhouseCacheFlyPanelAaron FrostAJ O’NealChris FerdinandiJoe EamesAimee KnightCharles Max WoodJoined by special guests: Hillel Wayne and Richard FeldmanEpisode SummaryIn this episode of JavaScript Jabber, Hillel Wayne kicks off the podcast by giving a short background about his work, explains the concepts of formal methods and the popular npm package - event-stream, in brief. The panelists then dive into the recent event-stream attack and discuss it at length, focusing on different package managers and their vulnerabilities, as well as the security issues associated with them. They debate on whether paying open source developers for their work, thereb...
2019-03-261h 10JavaScript JabberJSJ 356: Build Websites Like It's 2005 with Keith CirkelSponsorsTriplebyteSentry use the code “devchat” for $100 creditClubhouseCacheFlyPanelChris FerdinandiAimee KnightAaron FrostAJ O’NealJoined by special guest: Keith CirkelEpisode SummaryIn this episode of JavaScript Jabber, Keith Cirkel, Senior Application Engineer at GitHub, briefly explains the projects he is working with and moves on to the recent changes done by GitHub to their website, including the decision to remove jQuery, and not choosing a popular framework such as React or Vue. He talks about some problems in using Internet Explorer 11, how these GitHub changes can help with certain browser compatibility issues, and a few challenges the team had to face during the redesigning proces...
2019-03-1956 minJavaScript JabberJSJ 352: Caffeinated Style Sheets: Supporting High Level CSS with JavaScript with Tommy HodginsSponsorsSentry- use the code “devchat” for $100 creditNetlifyClubhouseCacheFly Episode Summary In this episode of JavaScript Jabber, the panelists talk with Tommy Hodgins who specializes in responsive web design. He starts with explaining to listeners what it means by a responsive web layout and goes on to discuss the techniques in using JavaScript in CSS in depth.He elaborates on dynamic styling of components, event-driven stylesheet templating, performance and timing characteristics of these techniques and describes different kinds of observers – interception, resize and mutation, and their support for various browsers. He also talks about how to go about enabling certain features by extending...
2019-02-1950 minJavaScript JabberJSJ 351: Dinero.js with Sarah DayanSponsors- https://www.netlify.com/- http://sentry.io use the code "devchat" for $100 credit- https://clubhouse.io/jsjabberPanel:- Joe Eames- Aimee Knight- Chris Ferdinandi- AJ O’Neal- Charles Max WoodSpecial Guest - Sarah Dayan In this episode of JavaScript Jabber, the panelists talk to Sarah Dayan, who is a Frontend Software Engineer working for Algolia in Paris. They about the complications in handling money in software development and ask Sarah about the journey that led to the creation of Dinero.js...
2019-02-121h 12JavaScript JabberJSJ 350: JavaScript Jabber Celebrates Episode 350!SponsorsNetlifySentry use the code "devchat" for $100 creditClubhousePanel:Charles Max WoodAJ O’NealAimee KnightAaron FrostChris FerdinandiJoe EamesTim CaswellNotes:This episode of JavaScript Jabber has the panelists reminiscing on the past. First, they discuss the projects they’re working on. Tim has joined MagicLeap doing JavaScript and C++. Aaron Frost is one of the founders of HeroDevs. AJ works at Big Squid, a company that takes spreadsheets and turns them into business actions, and is expecting a daughter. Aimee has been exploring developer advocacy, but wants to focus primarily on engineering. She is currently working at MPM. Joe has taken over the...
2019-02-051h 06JavaScript JabberJSJ 348: EnactJS with Ryan DuffySponsors- https://www.telerik.com/kendo-ui?utm_campaign=kendo-ui-awareness-jsjabber&utm_medium=social-paid&utm_source=devchattv- http://sentry.io use the code "devchat" for $100 credit- https://clubhouse.io/jsjabber- https://www.cachefly.com/PanelAimee KnightAaron FrostChris FerdinandiJoe EamesSpecial Guest: Ryan Duffy In this episode of JavaScript Jabber, the panelists talk with Ryan Duffy who works on the EnactJS framework at LG Electronics. Ryan explains the framework in depth and answers all the questions about its design and implementation from the panelists and discusses some challenges faced along the way. Check it out! Sh...
2019-01-2244 minJavaScript JabberJSJ 347: JAMstack with Divya Sasidharan & Phil HawksworthSponsorsKendoUISentry use the code “devchat” for $100 credit ClubhousePanelAJ O’NealChris FerdinandiCharles Max WoodJoined by special guest: Phil Hawksworth and Divya SasidharanEpisode SummaryThis episode features special guests Philip Hawksworth and Divya Sasidharan. Phil lives just outside of London and Divya lives in Chicago, and both of them work for Netlify. Divya is also a regular on the Devchat show Views on Vue. The panelists begin by discussing what JAMstack is. JAM stands for JavaScript, API, and Markup. It used to be known as the new name for static sites, but it’s much more than that. Phil talks about how dynamic ‘static’ si...
2019-01-151h 21JavaScript JabberJSJ 344: Inclusive Components with Heydon PickeringPanel: - Charles Max Wood- Aimee Knight- Chris Ferdinandi- Joe Eames Special Guest: https://github.com/Heydon In this episode, the panel talks with Heydon Pickering who is a designer and writer. The panel and the guest talk about his new book, which is centered on the topic of today’s show: inclusive components. Check out Heydon’s https://twitter.com/heydonworks, http://www.heydonworks.com/about, https://github.com/Heydon and https://mastodon.social/@heydon social accounts to learn more about him. To purchase the book – https://shop.smashingmagazine.com/products/inclusi...
2018-12-1851 minJavaScript JabberJSJ 343: The Power of Progressive Enhancement with Andy BellPanel: - Charles Max Wood- Aimee Knight- Chris Ferdinandi- AJ O’Neal Special Guest: Andy BellIn this episode, the panel talks with Andy Bell who is an independent designer and developer who uses React, Vue, and Node. Today, the panelists and the guest talk about the power of progressive enhancements. Check it out!Show Topics:0:00 – https://www.telerik.com/kendo-ui?utm_campaign=kendo-ui-awareness-jsjabber&utm_medium=social-paid&utm_source=devchattv 0:34 – Chuck: Hi! Our panel is AJ, Aimee, Chris, myself and my new show is coming out in a few weeks, which is called the htt...
2018-12-111h 05JavaScript JabberJSJ 340: JavaScript Docker with Julian FahrerPanel: Aimee KnightAJ O’NealJoe EamesCharles Max WoodChris Ferdinandi Special Guest: Julian Fahrer In this episode, the panel talks with Julian Fahrer who is an online educator and software engineer in San Francisco, California (USA). The panel and the guest talk about containers, tooling, Docker, Kubernetes, and more. Check out today’s episode!Show Topics:0:00 – Advertisement: KENDO UI 1:00 – Chuck: We have today Julian. Julian, please tell us why you are famous?1:10 – Julian (Guest): I am a software engineer in San Francisco.1:35 – Chuck: We had you on Elixir Mix before – so here you are! Give us a brief introduction – tell us about the1:56 – J...
2018-11-2058 minJavaScript JabberJSJ 337: Microstates.js – Composable State Primitives for JavaScript with Charles Lowell & Taras MankovskiPanel: Aimee KnightCharles Max WoodJoe EamesAJ O’NeilChris Ferdinandi Special Guests: Charles Lowell (New Mexico) & Taras Mankovski (Toronto)In this episode, the panel talks with two special guests Charles and Taras. Charles Lowell is a principle engineer at Frontside, and he loves to code. Taras works with Charles and joined Frontside, because of Charles’ love for coding. There are great personalities at Frontside, which are quite diverse. Check out this episode to hear about microstates, microstates with react, Redux, and much more!Show Topics:1:20 – Chuck: Let’s talk about microstates – what is that?1:32 – Guest: My mind is focused on the how and not th...
2018-10-301h 18
Developer On FireEpisode 316 | Chris Ferdinandi - Idea to Living Thing
Guest:
Chris Ferdinandi
@ChrisFerdinandi
Full show notes are at https://developeronfire.com/podcast/episode-316-chris-ferdinandi-idea-to-living-thing
2018-02-2600 minJavaScript JabberJSJ 299: How To Learn JavaScript When You're Not a Developer with Chris FerdinandiPanel: AJ O’NealJoe EamesAimee KnightSpecial Guests: Chris FerdinandiIn this episode, JavaScript Jabber panelist speak with Chris Ferdinandi. Chris teaches vanilla JavaScript to beginners and those coming from a design background. Chris mentions his background in Web design and Web Develop that led him JavaScript development. Chris and the JSJ panelist discuss the best ways to learn JavaScript, as well as resources for learning JavaScript. Also, some discussion of technologies that work in conjunction with vanilla JavaScript.In particular, we dive pretty deep on:Teaching JavaScript - Beginners and Design patronsWeb Design and Web DevelopmentCSS Tricks Todd MottoHow to do jQue...
2018-02-071h 11
2018-01-2227 min
A Responsive Web Design PodcastEpisode #151: Spotlight: Chris FerdinandiEthan puts the spotlight on Chris Ferdinandi, a web developer helping people get over the “complete overwhelmingness” of JavaScript.
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2018-01-2200 min
Nonprofit Ally PodcastTop Five of ALL TIME – #2In this special edition of the Nonprofit Ally Podcast we count down the top 5 episodes of all time. In this episode, we hear an exerpt from the second most listened to podcast. It features Chris Ferdinandi. The podcast title is, “Secrets to Getting more Website Visits”. Hear the whole episode at, https://nonprofitally.com/secrets-to-getting-more-visitors-to-you-website/
2017-12-2900 min
The Nonprofit Ally PodcastTop Five of ALL TIME – #2In this special edition of the Nonprofit Ally Podcast we count down the top 5 episodes of all time. In this episode, we hear an exerpt from the second most listened to podcast. It features Chris Ferdinandi. The podcast title is, “Secrets to Getting more Website Visits”. Hear the whole episode at, https://nonprofitally.com/secrets-to-getting-more-visitors-to-you-website/
2017-12-2912 min
Hanselminutes with Scott HanselmanMaybe just use Vanilla Javascript with Chris FerdinandiThere's a new JavaScript created every few seconds. If you pick up any noun there's probably a JavsScript library named after that noun. What if you just used Vanilla JavaScript? Chris helps Scott answer that question, and more in this episode.
2017-09-2231 min
Developer TeaInterview with Chris Ferdinandi (Part 2)In today's episode, I talk with Chris Ferdinandi! Check out his stuff at gomakethings.com
Today's episode is brought to you by Linode. Linode Provides superfast SSD based Linux servers in the cloud starting at $5 a month. Linode is offering Developer Tea listeners $20 worth of credit if you use the code DEVELOPERTEA2017 at checkout. Head over to spec.fm/linode to learn more about what Linode has to offer to Developer Tea listeners !
2017-08-0747 min
Developer TeaInterview with Chris Ferdinandi (Part 1)In today's episode, I talk with Chris Ferdinandi! Check out his stuff at gomakethings.com
Today's episode is brought to you by Linode. Linode Provides superfast SSD based Linux servers in the cloud starting at $5 a month. Linode is offering Developer Tea listeners $20 worth of credit if you use the code DEVELOPERTEA2017 at checkout. Head over to spec.fm/linode to learn more about what Linode has to offer to Developer Tea listeners !
2017-08-0440 min
2017-08-011h 04
The JavaScript for WordPress ShowEp 5. Learning Vanilla JavaScript with Chris Ferdinandi ft Host Zac GordonIn this Episode of the JavaScript for WordPress Show, educator Zac Gordon talks with developer and educator Chris Ferdinandi. Chris has years of experience working with Vanilla JavaScript (and jQuery) and has several popular JavaScript plugins and learning resources.
2017-05-3000 minNonprofit Ally PodcastNPA 046: Secrets to Getting more Visitors to your WebsiteIf you want to get more people to your website then this is the podcast to listen to. There are some simple steps you can take to get and KEEP visitors on your website. Today’s guest is Chris Ferdinandi. Chris is the founder of GoMakeThings.com and a web developer who helps nonprofits (specifically animal rescues) […]
2016-03-0700 min
The Nonprofit Ally PodcastNPA 046: Secrets to Getting more Visitors to your WebsiteIf you want to get more people to your website then this is the podcast to listen to. There are some simple steps you can take to get and KEEP visitors on your website. Today's guest is Chris Ferdinandi. Chris is the founder of GoMakeThings.com and a web developer who helps nonprofits (specifically animal rescues) improve their web presence, increase their website visitors and ultimately, raise more money online.
Over 50% of people surfing the web are going to visit your nonprofit website on a mobile device. If you site does not work well (or look good...
2016-03-0757 min
Driving Participation Podcast: What Is Working in Marketing & Fundraising | Nonprofits | Schools | AssociationsDP 090: Making the Most of Mobile with Chris FerdinandiOne of the interesting things that is happening with mobile computing is it's changing the overall dynamic of how we consume the web. 73% of all mobile searches trigger follow-up actions, which means having a mobile-friendly site is more important than ever before. Mobile devices are quickly becoming the go-to for work and communication, changing how organizations deliver data and drive action. This week, mobile strategist, Chris Ferdinandi joined Beth to discuss how nonprofits can tailor communications for mobile viewing and increased interaction.
2016-02-0346 min