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Screaming in the Cloud Replay - Changing the Way We Interview with Emma BostianOn this Screaming in the Cloud Replay, Corey is joined by Emma Bostian, an Engineering Manager at Spotify in Stockholm. Emma is also an author, co-host of the Ladybug Podcast, and has a strong following on social media. She goes into the details on her podcast and the varied nature of her and her co-hosts, she also discusses her book Decoding the Technical Interview Process, in which she breaks down the seemingly esoteric nature of interviewing for these highly technical jobs—but her focus is on the frontend. She and Corey discuss the general banality of these interviews and th...

2025-01-0936 min

The freeCodeCamp Podcast Spotify Developer Emma Bostian Talks Coding, Hiring Devs, and European Work CultureOn this week's episode of the podcast, freeCodeCamp founder Quincy Larson interviews Emma Bostian. She's a software engineer turned manager at Spotify and Prolific coding teacher. We talk about: - How at her first developer job at IBM, Emma's boss told her: "You need to get your stuff together or you won't make it in this industry." And the transformation that followed. - Emma's thoughts on Computer Science degrees. "Going to college gives you credibility and a network. You can get opportunities that way." - How Emma hires software engineers. (Hint...

2024-08-301h 44

The Leadership Exchange The Transition from Engineer to Manager with Emma Bostian, Engineering Manager at SpotifyEmma Bostian is an engineering manager at Spotify and shares her journey from engineer to manager. She discusses the challenges she faced in her new role and the importance of collaboration, continuous learning, and understanding individual motivations in a managerial role. She also shares strategies for time management and highlights the importance of matching team members with projects that align with their goals. Sponsored by This Dot Labs. Watch this episode on our YouTube Channel. Read more on our blog!

2024-02-2227 min

The Changelog: Software Development, Open Source #define: game theory, dude (Friends)What happens when you take four grizzled #define veterans and throw an Emma Bostian into the mix? Find out on this episode because our award-worthy game of fake definitions is back and this time it’s even better! Join the discussionChangelog++ members get a bonus 17 minutes at the end of this episode and zero ads. Join today!Sponsors:Neon – The fully managed serverless Postgres with a generous free tier. We separate storage and compute to offer autoscaling, branching, and bottomless storage. Socket – Secure your supply chain and ship with confidence. Instal...

2023-12-171h 22

Changelog & Friends #define: game theory, dudeWhat happens when you take four grizzled #define veterans and throw an Emma Bostian into the mix? Find out on this episode because our award-worthy game of fake definitions is back and this time it’s even better! Join the discussionChangelog++ members get a bonus 17 minutes at the end of this episode and zero ads. Join today!Sponsors:Neon – The fully managed serverless Postgres with a generous free tier. We separate storage and compute to offer autoscaling, branching, and bottomless storage. Socket – Secure your supply chain and ship with confidence. Instal...

2023-12-171h 22

Changelog Master Feed #define: game theory, dude (Changelog & Friends #25)What happens when you take four grizzled #define veterans and throw an Emma Bostian into the mix? Find out on this episode because our award-worthy game of fake definitions is back and this time it’s even better! Leave us a comment Changelog++ members get a bonus 17 minutes at the end of this episode and zero ads. Join today! Sponsors: Neon – The fully managed serverless Postgres with a generous free tier. We separate storage and compute to offer autoscaling, branching, and bottomless storage. Socket – Secure your supply chain and ship with confiden...

2023-12-171h 22

Screaming in the Cloud Changing the Way We Interview with Emma BostianAbout EmmaEmma Bostian is a Software Engineer at Spotify in Stockholm. She is also a co-host of the Ladybug Podcast, author of Decoding The Technical Interview Process, and an instructor at LinkedIn Learning and Frontend Masters.Links:Ladybug Podcast: https://www.ladybug.devLinkedIn Learning: https://www.linkedin.com/learning/instructors/emma-bostianFrontend Masters: https://frontendmasters.com/teachers/emma-bostian/Decoding the Technical Interview Process: https://technicalinterviews.devTwitter: https://twitter.com/emmabostian

2021-10-1240 min

Ladybug Podcast A Day in the Life of a Software EngineerWhat is a typical day in the life like for a software engineer? To close out Season 6, we thought it’d be a great idea to give you some insight into our workdays, as we all have very different roles and are in different stages of our careers. Show Notes [02:54] Morning routines [16:09] Beginning of the workday [28:15] The rest of the workday [49:03] Evenings and weekends [53:57] Top 3 tools for productivity Resources Any.do Fantastical Canva Things Superhuman Trello Apple Watch Markdown Notes Asana Resilient Management Animedoro Can Do writing The Little Memory Ali’s Trello Setup T...

2021-10-041h 01

Ladybug Podcast What is an API and How do You Use One?APIs are part of our daily roles as software developers, but what are they? What different types are there? And how can you design a good one? Show Notes [01:53] What is an API? [03:37] Types of APIS [15:02] GraphQL [19:49] REST [28:25] API Design [44:35] Shoutouts Resources The Happiness Project Shopify developer community BrainF**k OneGraph Scott Moss's YouTube Transcript Here is this week's transcript.

2021-09-2747 min

Ladybug Podcast All About AgileThe definition of Agile is the ability to create and respond to change. Ultimately dealing with and succeeding in an uncertain or turbulent environment. I think we can all say with confidence that in the world of software development, being agile and agreeable to change helps you learn faster, connect with others better, and makes coding more fun. Today we are talking about the agile framework of software developers, its significance in the workplace and the familiar steps an agile process takes to go from a project’s concept, to the physical minimum viable product. Sh...

2021-09-2000 min

Ladybug Podcast Getting Started with JavaJava is a high-level, class-based, object-oriented programming language. It’s a general-purpose programming language designed to let app developers: write once, run anywhere. Today we’re diving into the world of Java. Show Notes [01:30] Our experiences working with Java [04:34] History of Java [07:45] Five goals of Java [13:06] Object oriented [14:00] Threaded language [15:35] Interpreted language [17:39] Terminology [22:04] Basic Syntax [23:33] Inheritance [26:51] Interfaces [28:00] Classes [29:56] Modifiers [31:30] Constructors [33:11] Enums [34:39] Basic Data Types [35:56] Overriding [42:51] Shoutouts Resources Learning Java Interpreter vs. Compiler Access Variables Oracle Angie Jones course on Test Automation U Angie Jones Jocelyn Harper Git Cute Podcast Transcript Here is t...

2021-09-1300 min

Ladybug Podcast How to Start a CompanyWhether you’re looking to start your own side business or create a lifelong career, the process of starting a new business can be overwhelming. This week on the podcast we’re discussing how to start your own business. We’ll dig deep into setting you up for success from the beginning and then answer the most common questions I receive about building and scaling your business. Show Notes [02:00] What is our experience with running a business? [05:47] Business plan [13:58] Who are your customers? [18:03] Market opportunities [35:50] Boostrapping vs. raising capital [39:41] Do you need to incorporate? [40:54] Banking and Taxes ...

2021-09-0659 min

Ladybug Podcast Diving Deep on DatabasesIf you have data for your application, you’ve probably used a database to store it. There are so many types of databases, NoSQL, SQL, graph, etc. Let's learn about their benefits and how to use them! Shownotes [02:08] What types of databases have we used? [03:43] SQL vs. NoSQL [15:52] How to model data [19:20] ORM, SDK, Queries [24:02] Horizontal vs. Vertical Scaling [27:21] How to choose [30:22] indexes [37:16] Sharding [46:44] Shoutouts Resources The DynamoDB Book Little Bobby Tables Ladybug Algorithms episode Ladybug System Design episode Hidden Valley Road Peloton app Your friend’s guide to entrepreneurship Transcript Here...

2021-08-3000 min

Ladybug Podcast How to Create Great DocumentationIt’s easy to overlook documentation when building an application, but documentation can make or break a consumer’s experience. Today we’re diving into the world of documentation to discuss what it takes to write good documentation, the ethics of documentation, and some popular tools you can use to get started. Show Notes [01:58] Why does a company or app need good documentation? [04:09] Who do we write documentation for? [06:01] What makes good documentation? [11:05] Ethics of documentation [32:47] The structure of your documentation [34:35] What types of documentation should I write? [40:22] Documentation tools [44:51] Shoutouts Resources Alex.js Caroly...

2021-08-2300 min

Ladybug Podcast Getting Started with TypeScriptTypeScript is an open-source programming language built on JavaScript that provides static type definitions. It has taken the front-end development community by storm over the past few years and today we’re going to give you a beginner-level rundown on the language. Show Notes [02:07] What is TypeScript? [06:46] What is our experience working with TypeScript? [08:35] Is TypeScript a replacement for JavaScript? [11:11] Advantages of TypeScript [13:09] Core Types [15:19] TypeScript Types [28:34] Union Types [30:29] Literal types [32:30] Aliases [35:40] Function Return Types [38:41] Unknown Type [39:23] Resources for learning TS [40:21] Shoutouts Resources Ladybug JS episode TypeScript in 50 lessons Crying in H Mart People we...

2021-08-1642 min

Ladybug Podcast How to Create a Study PlanWhat is it about sitting down building a good study plan that... kinda sucks? Is it the planning? The execution? The Time commitment? Are we committing to learn too much? Regardless of this answer, today we’re sitting down to talk about how to better prepare to learn, how to execute a study plan to meet your goals, build better habits to help you learn and some of our own experiences learning how to learn. Show Notes [05:22] What is a study plan? [14:25] How Do You execute it? [29:05] Learning how to learn [42:48] Make a todo list [47:32] Start wi...

2021-08-091h 11

Ladybug Podcast How to Choose a Tech StackWelcome back to the 6th season of the Ladybug Podcast!! In this episode, we’ll be chatting about choosing a tech stack for your project is one of the most important decisions you’ll make as an engineer. It will determine many aspects of your app, from development speed, to scalability, to the cost to run it. We’ll talk about how to choose technologies from two angles: one from an individual developer’s perspective: how do you decide what to learn? And the second from an architectural perspective: how do you decide what technologies to use for your project...

2021-08-021h 12

Random but Memorable Technical Beet Farmer Spyware with Emma BostianEver struggled to prepare for a technical job interview? Never fear! We’ve got you covered this week as we chat to Emma Bostian, author of De-coding the Technical Interview Process: A guide to help you nail your next technical interview. Plus, in Watchtower Weekly, Matt and Roo discuss the mysterious disappearance of ransomware gang REvil and the Pegasus spyware that is so scary it’s enough to make them throw away their devices and move to the countryside to become beet farmers. 👨‍🌾🏰 Watchtower WeeklyAmazon rolls out encryption for Ring doorbellsPegasus spyware: Leak uncovers global a...

2021-07-2740 min

Everything with Val What is cross-culture communication? The Culture Map ft Emma BostianWelcome to everything with Val Podcast. Today we are discussing the Culture Map by Erin Meyer. The book focuses on Eight Scales. Each scale is a representation of how cultures tend to behave along a spectrum in comparison to another.These Eight Scales include:CommunicationEvaluatingLeadingDecidingTrustingDisagreeingSchedulingPersuadingTo help me discuss the book I am joined by Emma Bostian, Co-Host of the Ladybug Podcast.Introduction about the author:Erin is a professor at INSEAD a world-renowned business schoolEducated professionals, specifically Managers around the challenges of working in multi-cultural and multi-national companiesWants to help those...

2021-04-1534 min

ShopTalk Show De-coding the Technical Interview with Emma BostianSpecial guest Emma Bostian is on to talk about her new book, De-coding the Technical Interview, that will help you never bomb a technical job interview again. How to answer technical questions you don't know, looking for red flags when applying, infinite scrolling question, and how to not be a schlub when applying for a new job.

2021-04-1254 min

Ladybug Podcast So You've got a Job Offer, Now What?You studied a bunch, landed the interview, passed the whiteboarding exercises, nailed the behavioral interview, and finally got the job. Congratulations on your new position! So now what? Today we’re sharing some of our experiences to help your job transition happen smoothly. Let’s get into it. Show Notes [01:54] Salary Negotiation [11:43] What to do in the first two weeks [50:42] Shoutouts Resources Grammarly - https://www.grammarly.com/ 5 Reasons Why Spotify’s onboarding is better than yours - https://compiled.blog/blog/five-reasons-why-spotifys-onboarding-is-better-than-yours Cross-cultural Communication - https://www.ladybug.dev/episodes/cross-cultural-communication?rq=culture Crucia...

2021-04-0500 min

Ladybug Podcast Getting Hooked on React Part 2React is a JavaScript library for building user interfaces and is one of the most widely used libraries to date. Last season we discussed the basics of React and today we’re going to dive into the more advanced aspects of the library. Let’s get started. Episode Notes [04:16] React Hooks [22:28] State Management [26:43] Design Patterns [40:39] Performance [49:33] Testing [51:15] Prop types and TypeScript [55:21] Shoutouts Resources Getting Hooked On React - https://www.ladybug.dev/episodes/getting-hooked-on-react?rq=react React patterns - https://reactpatterns.com/ React Chrome Developer Tools - https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/react-developer-tools/fmka...

2021-03-2200 min

Ladybug Podcast An Introduction to E-Commerce2020 was one of the biggest years in the history of e-commerce. In fact, the pandemic spurred such a growth in e-commerce that the industry as a whole moved forward about 10 years in 3 months’ time. Whether you’re interested in starting your own store or learning how to develop for e-commerce, this week on the podcast we’re breaking it all down for you. Episode Notes [02:40] Platforms [07:22] Why e-commerce over brick & mortar [11:08] Starting your own store [41:16] Developing for e-commerce [49:03] Shoutouts Resources The Originals - https://www.amazon.com/Originals-How-Non-Conformists-Move-World/dp/014312885X The Power of Habit - http...

2021-03-1500 min

Ladybug Podcast CryptographyCryptography is a method of protecting information and communication through the use of code so only those for whom the information is intended can read and process it. Cryptography is used for many things from online banking to GitHub commits. Today we’ll dive into the basics of cryptography. Let’s get started! Show Notes [0:25] Our experience with cryptography [03:08] What is cryptography? [04:21] Four objectives of cryptography [09:44] Types of cryptography [23:34] Historical Cryptography [30:54] How to learn cryptography [32:34] Shoutouts We got this note about RSA private/public keys from a listener: "The point of having public and...

2021-03-0835 min

Ladybug Podcast Financial PlanningIt’s no secret that a major perk to working in development is the salary. Developers are often paid higher than the average salary, and as you move up in a company, you can see significant growth in your income. We all know financial literacy is often skipped in early education, which is why this week we’re talking all things financial planning with our special guest, Shannon Lee Simmons, to teach you what you need to know about managing your finances as a high earner. Show Notes [0:41] Tell us about yourself and what you do [02:00] Wher...

2021-03-0145 min

Ladybug Podcast Getting Started With The CloudEpisode Notes You may have heard about the Cloud and thought, what do the fluffy things in the sky have to do with computers? Today’s episode is all about what the cloud is, how you can use it, and common cloud services. Show Notes 2:29 - What is the cloud? 14:09 - Benefits of cloud vs. physical servers 23:06 - Four types of cloud computing 28:42 - Cloud providers 32:39 - Gettings started with AWS 36:33 - Big services Resources AWS Six Advantages of Cloud Computing - https://docs.aws.amazon.com/whitepapers/latest/aws-overview/six-advantages-of-cloud-computing.html (so...

2021-02-2248 min

Ladybug Podcast Writing EbooksLast season we discussed the broader topic of creating digital content. This week on the podcast we’re doing a deeper dive into e-books: our experience with writing and releasing them, the tools you need to write your own ebook, and best practices for marketing and selling your book. Episode Notes [1:33] Our experience with E-books [6:05] Self-published vs. Publisher [11:20] Software for creating an E-book [15:49] Where can I sell my E-book? [25:01] Pricing [34:51] Top tips [43:00] Shoutouts Resources Canva - https://www.canva.com/ Bookwright - https://www.blurb.com/bookwright Leanpub - https://leanpub.com/ Shopify - ht...

2021-02-1500 min

Ladybug Podcast Get to Know Your Co-workers: Non-Developer Tech RolesThere are a bunch of people you’ll work with as a software engineer -- many will be other developers, but many have other jobs as well. In this episode we’ll talk about the other people you may work with: the designers, project managers, marketers, and more and how to best work with them. Let’s dive in. Show Notes [3:29] Product Management [7:37] Design [11:34] UX Research [13:53] Management [18:57] Marketing [20:50] Sales [22:06] Business Development [22:53] Technical Writing [25:28] Account Management [29:16] QA Engineer [32:22] Scrum Master [34:35] DevRel Resources Growth Hacker Marketing - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18454317-growth-hacker-marketing Project managers vs. pr...

2021-02-0848 min

Ladybug Podcast Web SecurityIt’s more important than ever to build secure web applications, but many developers forget to account for web security. In this episode, we’re joined by Tailor Herrarte, an Infosec Engineer, Cybersecurity Career consultant, beauty ambassador & content creator who goes by the moniker The Digital Empress. Today we're discussing types of web security, the dangers of lacking said security and a few things you can do to keep your site secure. Let’s get started. Show Notes [2:20] All About Tailor [12:33] Content Security [27:36] Connection Security [30:35] Data Security [35:02] Integrity [39:40] Clickjacking [43:28] Questions from Twitter [52:09] Shoutouts Resources Tailor...

2021-02-0155 min

Ladybug Podcast Coding Bootcamps: What You Should Consider Before Signing UpEpisode Notes Coding bootcamps aim to help students gain the skills they need to land their first job in web development in months instead of years. Today we’ll be diving into some of the benefits and drawbacks of coding bootcamps, and we’ll explore our personal experiences learning from them and teaching at them. Shownotes [3:01] Our Bootcamp experiences [9:58] What are bootcamps [21:05] Benefits and drawbacks of bootcamps [42:29] What comes after the bootcamp [46:31] Shoutouts Resources Sidney's video on bootcamps - https://youtu.be/TTu8KQ1BdGs General Assembly - https://generalassemb.ly/ Emma’s DeCo...

2021-01-2500 min

Ladybug Podcast Getting Started with Next.jsOne of the hottest new technologies in the frontend ecosystem is Next.js. Why is it so awesome? And what can you use it for? In this episode we’ll be talking all about it. Show Notes 01:45 - What is Next.js 7:05 - What are some of its benefits 23:09 - SSG vs. SSR 27:38 - Routing 38:17 - Shoutouts Resources Ladybug YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCakPieAEGG42zBuaf-qZCBA Chris Enns https://www.lemonproductions.ca/ Teenage Bounty Hunters https://www.netflix.com/title/80244296 DEV Toast Post https://dev.to/ekafyi/a-bite-of-toast-the-new-jamstack-meta-framework-4nel Toast GitHub Re...

2021-01-1842 min

Ladybug Podcast 21 Web Development Trends We're Watching in 2021Season 5 is finally here and we are so excited to kick it off with a new host, Sidney! We have finally said goodbye to 2020, so what can we expect to be the new trends, the hip tech. We can't predict the future but we can tell you our predictions for trends in 2021. [3:47] 1) Working Remotely [6:50] 2) Cloud Security [11:36] 3) Decentralization of tech workers [14:54] 4) Framer motion [16:50] 5) Metaframeworks [21:42] 6) Headless CMS [23:39] 7) Online IDEs [26:37] 8) Low code [29:15] 9) TypeScript [33:16] 10) Progressive Web Apps [36:20] 11) Styled components [38:47] 12) AI/ML [41:56] 13) Alternative interface development [45:37] 14) Minimalist web frameworks [47:04] 15) New CSS Libraries [50:24] 16) Static site deployment tools [52:25] 17) Responsive design [54:58] 18) Deno [57:13] 19) Ecommerce [59:46] 20) Server-side rendering [1:01:50] 21) System design [1:04:23...

2021-01-111h 08

Ladybug Podcast PythonNormally, we talk about frontend development -- but there’s so many other niches within programming out there. Today we’re going to talk about Python what it’s used for, why it’s great, and how it’s different than JavaScript. Shownotes 01:16 - Our experiences with Python 03:37 - What is Python? 15:50 - What is it used for? 23:37 - How is it different from JavaScript? 32:35 - Resources for learning more 34:15 - Shoutouts Resources The Zen of Python Level up with JavaScript I'm a Snake Video Coursera Automate the Boring Stuff with Python Hitchiker...

2020-11-2336 min

Ladybug Podcast Creating Digital ContentBlogs, YouTube videos, podcasts, e-books, and online courses are all types of digital content. If you’ve ever wondered how you can get started creating digital content of your own, then look no further. Today we’re joined by Sidney Buckner, a Software Engineer and YouTuber, to discuss how we got started creating digital content, how much you can make from publishing content, and more! Let’s get started. Shownotes 03:00 - What kinds of content do we create? 06:08 - Pros of creating digital content 14:19 - Cons of creating digital content 19:01 - Online courses 24:27 - YouTube 37:38 - E-bo...

2020-11-1649 min

Ladybug Podcast Productivity Tips and TricksIf you often find your days spiraling out of control, you’re not alone! Ensuring you have a productive workday isn’t always easy. There are many ways you can structure your day, and everyone has a different method that works best for them. This week on the podcast we’re giving you a rundown of our favorite productivity hacks you can use to improve your everyday life, both at work and at home. Let’s dig in! Show Notes 2:30 - Take care of your physical and mental health 11:33 - Scheduling your day...

2020-11-0949 min

Ladybug Podcast Git & GitHubGit is both simple and complex. You can usually get through your workday by memorizing a few commands, but under the hood there’s so much more to it. Today we will dive deep into Git with a special guest, Monica Powell. Let’s dive in! Shownotes 2:08 - Monica's introduction 2:44 - GitHub & other remotes 7:50 - Common Git commands 22:23 - Branches 31:26 - Debugging 36:01 - Workflows 41:43 - GitHub features 47:12 - Contributing to open source 50:33 - Shoutouts 52:40 - Where can you find Monica on the internet? Resources Monica's Egghead profile Understanding Git Git Lens Bisect conference talks Lady...

2020-11-0254 min

Ladybug Podcast A Beginner's Guide to FreelancingDid you know that over one-third of the world’s workforce freelances at least part-time? As freelancing becomes more popular, you may be considering giving the freelance lifestyle a shot. This week on the podcast we’re giving you an introduction to freelancing, from establishing your rates and building a portfolio to finding your first freelance client and managing the project. We close with some final tips, including how to avoid scope creep and how to take time off as a freelancer. Shownotes 01:40 What is freelancing? 06:28 Benefits of freelancing 10:06 How to establish your rates 13:59 Building a po...

2020-10-2657 min

Untold Developer Stories #05 - Emma BostianEmma Bostian is a developer at Spotify (former IBM), podcaster, and dev influencer. In this episode of Untold Developer Stories, Emma goes full-force, talking about everything she’s been up to from writing a book to being a dev influencer to collabing with Egghead, and finally to starring in Honeypot’s upcoming mini-documentary. Oh yeah — Emmas also got a great story about her WORST interview which is pretty damn relatable.With her interesting background, honest take, and unique perspective there’s always a lot to learn from Emma. So kick back and listen to us rabble ab...

2020-10-221h 12

Ladybug Podcast Web AccessibilityAccessibility is the process of creating applications that are usable by everyone, especially focusing on those with disabilities. As web developers, it’s important that we design and build our applications to be usable by everyone, so in today’s episode, we’re joined by Wendy Fox, the design systems lead at LogMeIn, to discuss nine common pitfalls of application accessibility and what you can do to fix them. Show Notes 4:46 - Why should we care about accessibility? 8:43 - Types of accessibility 12:24 - Semantic HTML 16:37 - Virtually hiding content 17:57 - Aria label vs. labelledby 21:14 - The access...

2020-10-1951 min

Ladybug Podcast Cross-Cultural CommunicationHave you ever worked on a team comprised of people from all over the world and wondered why you were having difficulty communicating and getting work done? That’s because every culture has their own way of communicating. Today we’ll chat about how different cultures communicate, give negative feedback, make decisions, and perceive time in the hopes that you can improve your team collaboration. Show Notes 01:20 Does talking about culture cause us to stereotype? 10:00 Communicating 16:54 Evaluating 26:41 Deciding 27:38 Trusting 39:56 Scheduling 44:57 Shoutouts Resources The Culture Map Emma's Talk Full Focus Planner Transcript ...

2020-10-1248 min

Ladybug Podcast Getting Hooked on ReactReact is a frontend library that is in super high demand in the industry. But, it can be difficult to get up and running with. Today we’ll talk about with React: why it’s so great, how data flows, and the gotchas we encountered when learning it. Let’s get started! Shownotes 02:15 What is React? 06:35 Framework vs. Library 10:43 Why is it helpful? 12:32 What is a component? 22:52 React's lifecycle 25:47 Data in React 36:34 JSX 37:24 Setting up a React app 43:34 Shoutouts Resources JavaScript frameworks episode React lifecy...

2020-10-0546 min

Ladybug Podcast Junior to Senior Developer: Career Progression for ProgrammersWhat’s the difference between a junior and senior developer? While there’s no distinct measure from one title to the next, you can measure your progress in three areas: knowledge, coding, and communication. This week on the podcast we’re doing a deep dive into the progression from junior to senior dev. Shownotes 02:19 The use of "engineer" in titles 04:43 What levels are there for developers? 08:24 The importance of job titles 11:22 Does years of experience matter? 17:17 What knowledge should you have at each level? 27:57 What communication skills should you have at each level? 30:17 How do you know y...

2020-09-2836 min

Ladybug Podcast Get A < Head > Start With HTMLToday we’re talking about everyone’s favorite programming language: HTML! Hypertext Markup Language is the structure of a web page and while it’s not necessarily the hardest syntax to learn, it’s vital to your web applications. Show Notes 01:20 What is HTML? 06:44 How did we learn HTML? 09:54 Elements 12:10 Attributes 21:59 Formatting 27:17 Semantic elements 33:04 Styles 38:28 CORS 44:57 Shoutouts Resources CSS episode CORS HTML & CSS Book Egghead Transcript Here is the transcript for this week's episode.

2020-09-2148 min

Ladybug Podcast The Traveling Dev: Move and Work AnywhereHave you ever dreamed about selling everything you owned and moving across the world to begin a new life? In this episode we’re chatting with Rachel Nabors, an American abroad on the React Core team in London. We’ll chat about the pros and cons of moving abroad as well as the logistics. Let’s get started! Show Notes 01:25 Our experiences moving 06:44 Immigrant vs. Expat vs. Digital Nomad 11:04 Pros of moving abroad 35:21 Cons of moving abroad 53:57 Logistics of moving abroad 01:02:39 Questions to ask 01:07:48 Shoutouts Resources Rachel's Twitter Animation at Work Lingoda Deepl.com Rosett...

2020-09-141h 09

Ladybug Podcast How the Internet WorksThere’s a classic interview question: what happens when you type a URL into the browser? To answer this question, we need to explore how the internet works. In this episode, our first of season 4, we’ll dive into URLs, DNS, basic networking, and how the browser works. Show Notes 02:08 Life updates! 04:19 How much do we know about the internet? 06:11 Servers 12:08 DNS lookup 19:04 Request/Response Cycle 27:48 TCP/IP 28:46 The browser 33:13 Internet history 36:09 Shoutouts Resources How the internet works Systems Design Episode Put vs. Post How the Browser Works Transcript Here is the...

2020-09-0738 min

Web Rush Episode 93: Having a Career In Technology with Emma BostianJohn Papa @John_PapaWard Bell @WardBellDan Wahlin @DanWahlinCraig Shoemaker @craigshoemakerEmma Bostian @EmmaBostianBrought to you byag-Grid Narwhal Visit nx.dev to get the preeminent open-source toolkit for monorepo development, today.Resources:The Squiggly CareerMake it StickCSS TricksHow to Win Friends and Influence PeopleDesigning Your LifeTimejumps01:33 Guest introduction02:50 Initial thoughts on a career in tech05:23 What drew you back to tech?14:18 Sponsor: Nrwl14:59 Asking for a higher salary and negotiating.18:48 From...

2020-07-2143 min

Ladybug Podcast Systems DesignSystems design interviews are becoming more and more prevalent and can indicate your ability to work with complex systems. Many engineers struggle with the systems design interviews as a result of their inexperience developing large-scale systems. Today we’ll teach you some of the foundational elements of systems design so you can nail your next interview. Show Notes 01:30 What is systems design 07:20 Key characteristics of a distributed system 13:24 Load balancing 17:48 Caching 31:05 Data partitioning 35:24 SQL vs. NoSQL 46:50 How to learn systems design 48:00 Shoutouts Resources Educative.io course Free Code Camp article Algo Expert Co...

2020-07-1352 min

Ladybug Podcast Testing 101Have you ever written code to add a new feature that ended up breaking an existing feature? Or, have you ever written code that works in one scenario but breaks in a bunch of others? I think we can all admit to this as developers! Well, this is where testing shines -- we write code to test our other code so we immediately get warned if our code breaks something else! OR doesn’t work in every scenario. In this episode, we’ll talk about a bunch of types of testing and why they’re helpful. Let’s dive i...

2020-07-0633 min

Ladybug Podcast Mobile DevelopmentOne niche in development that we have no experience with is building mobile apps. Luckily, today we have an expert to teach us all about it: Timirah James who is the founder of TechniGal LA and a developer evangelist. Show Notes 02:00 - Can you tell us a bit about yourself? 05:20 - What was your path to becoming a developer? 18:00 - What’s your day-to-day like? 21:00 - What technologies does an iOS dev work with? 33:19 - How do you get your app accepted into the App Store? 40:22 - What is the interview process like for an iOS de...

2020-06-2955 min

Ladybug Podcast Micro-Interactions & Animation LibrariesMicro-interactions are small animations that delight our users and they are changing the way we design and build our applications. Micro-interactions have many benefits like enhancing perceived performance, indicating state change, and drawing users’ attention to something on the page. Today we’ll dive into micro-interactions and the animation libraries you can use to build them. Show Notes 02:25 - What are micro-interactions? 05:48 - Why are they important? 10:55 - How do we build one? 29:07 - Animation libraries 33:16 - Shoutouts Resources CSS Animation Libraries Eli Fitch’s Perceived Performance UI Movement Bad UI Ladybug Perfor...

2020-06-2240 min

Ladybug Podcast Hiring a Diverse WorkforceWe’ve talked a lot about interviewing and getting hired in tech from the engineering perspective, and today we’re going to build on that. We have a special guest, Hilliary Turnipseed, the founder of Hill Street Strategies to talk about hiring from the recruiting perspective. She specializes in hiring and maintaining diverse teams. We also want to give a big shoutout to Black Girls Code, if you're able to, please donate! Show Notes 01:13 - Tell us about yourself! 08:37 - Tell us about Hill Street Strategies 23:12 - What advice would you give to some...

2020-06-1553 min

Ladybug Podcast Black Lives MatterShortly after midnight on March 13, 2020, Louisville police entered the apartment of Breonna Taylor and Kenneth Walker using a battering ram to force open the door. Breonna Taylor was shot at least eight times and pronounced dead at the scene. No drugs were found in the apartment. June 5th would have been Breonna’s 27th birthday. On May 25, 2020, George Floyd, a 46-year-old Black man, was murdered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, after Derek Chauvin, a white police officer, knelt on his neck for almost nine minutes while he was handcuffed face down in the street. And for the past week an...

2020-06-1034 min

Ladybug Podcast OutliersFor the month of May we read "Outliers" by Malcolm Gladwell. "Outliers" examines the factors which contribute to high-levels of success and while we often attribute success to circumstance today we’ll discuss our thoughts to see if we agree. Show notes 1:08 - What does it mean to be successful? 6:12 - How does privilege play into success? 22:12 - Practical intelligence versus analytical intelligence 30:52 - Our thoughts on the book Resources Outliers Nader Dabit's tweet Goodreads Group The Culture Map Open Book Commerce Tea Dave Ramsey Transcript We provide transcripts fo...

2020-05-2739 min

The Front End Emma Bostian talks technical interviews, coding challenges and getting into engineeringIn episode eight I'm joined by Emma Bostian, a prominent software engineer in the tech Twitter community who works at Spotify. Emma talks to us about the technical interview: the good, the bad, where it can be improved and how it can be useful in hiring the best developers. We also talk about increasing diversity in tech roles and how Emma got into software engineering. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-front-end/message

2020-05-2535 min

Ladybug Podcast NetworkingToday we're talking about routing and switching, starting with layer 1 of the OSI model. Let's dig in. JUST KIDDING I know nothing about that kind of networking, but we ARE talking about networking today! Networking is a great opportunity to meet new people in the same industry, learn new skills, and develop your career. This week we’re talking all things networking: why we network, how to network, and what to do if you’re really not that into networking. Let’s jump in!

2020-05-2538 min

Ladybug Podcast Building Developer CommunitiesDeveloper community is centered around the idea of nurturing and amplifying community voices within a company and the head of developer community is responsible for leading this effort. Today we’re joined by Kim Maida, Head of Developer Relations and Community at Gatsby. We’ll discuss what her job entails, the ins and outs of developer advocacy, advice for someone looking to get into this field, and more. Show notes 2:34 - Can you tell us a bit about yourself? 3:27 - What does it mean to be the head of developer relations and community? 6:38 - What is d...

2020-05-1840 min

Ladybug Podcast Level up with JavaScriptJavaScript is notorious for being one of the most popular, yet also one of the most despised programming languages to learn, so today we’re covering some of the intermediate and advanced JavaScript concepts! We’ll discuss convoluted topics like generators, prototypal inheritance, and the rendering engine. Knowing intermediate JavaScript concepts like the call stack, context, scope, the prototype chain, higher order functions, async programming, and the event loop is invaluable and will help with learning frameworks. The fundamentals won't change even if the ecosystem does. Show notes 03:24 - Functional Programming vs OOP 06:28 - Pr...

2020-05-111h 02

Ladybug Podcast Advice to our Past SelvesWelcome to season 3 of the LB podcast. This season we’ll cover topics ranging from advanced JavaScript to networking. We’ll chat about Git & GitHub, making money outside your 9-5 job, and many more topics. For our first episode of this new season, we’ll be reminiscing about our coding history and discussing some advice we wished we had when learning to code ranging from asking more questions to negotiating job offers. Show notes 01:50 - Our stories 09:29 - Find a community 10:43 - Take breaks - you don’t have to code all the time 13...

2020-05-0446 min

Ladybug Podcast Web Developer Learning PathThere are so many ways to learn to code, and so many things to know. Today we’ll give our perspectives on different paths you can take. Whether you’re looking for your first dev job or you’re looking to advance your web development knowledge, we’ll be covering a ton of different options for you. 01:50 - What did we know before getting our first jobs? 06:40 - T-shaped knowledge 08:38 - HTML 14:07 - CSS 18:24 - JavaScript 25:00 - Backend 31:00- How the web works 32:15 - Testing 37:13 - Tooling 43:46 - Git 46:1...

2020-04-0655 min

Ladybug Podcast It Doesn't Have to Be Crazy at WorkHow often have you found yourself working late into the night at the office? Or maybe taking advantage of the quote unquote benefits like free dinner only to realize that your work life balance is strained? If this sounds like you, chances are it might be crazy at work. For this month’s Ladybug Podcast book club, we read "It Doesn't Have to be Crazy at Work" by Jason Fried and David Heinemeyer Hansson, best known as DHH. In it they share their expertise about maintaining a healthy work life balance and how they’ve implemented these meas...

2020-04-0100 min

Ladybug Podcast Learning How to LearnOn our podcast, we talk a LOT about what to learn as a developer. But today we’re switching gears and talking about HOW to actually learn all this information. We’ll discuss the concept of metacognition, or how we learn and retain information as well as some strategies for making the process easier.

2020-03-3047 min

Ladybug Podcast Indie HackingThis week we have a super exciting episode, we’re chatting with Courtland Allen, the founder of Indie Hackers. We’re going to talk about what indie hacking is, how to get started with it, and his advice for gaining traction with indie products. Let’s get started!

2020-03-2341 min

Ladybug Podcast What's on Our Computers?This week we’re giving you all the details about our computer setups including our hardware preferences, browsers, desktop software, code editor and CLI settings, and top productivity tools. We’ll also tell you some of our miscellaneous preferences like most used emoji and current desktop photo.

2020-03-1652 min

Ladybug Podcast Behavioral InterviewsShow notes 1:43 - What is the flow of the technical interview process 6:50 - The salary conversation 15:25 - Behavioral questions 27:32 - Interview prep strategies 34:17 - Red flags 45:17 - Shoutouts Resources Star technique Data structures & algorithms episode Frontend interview episode The Culture Map Levels.fyi Thread on Negotiating Radical Candor Adam Grant podcast Andrew Certain Brotopia Bad Blood Society 6 Transcript We provide transcripts for all of our episodes. You can find them here.

2020-03-0949 min

Ladybug Podcast Engineering ManagementIn one of our previous episodes, we talked about different jobs within tech, one of which is engineering management. Today we’re joined by the wonderful Amal Hussein, engineering manager at NPM and we’re going to chat more in-depth about her career path. 1:27 - Tell us about yourself 3:10 - Last fall you transitioned into a new role as an Engineering Manager at NPM. How did you make that leap? 5:38 - What does your day to day schedule look like? 8:32 - What’s the hardest thing about being a manager? 13:3...

2020-03-0250 min

Ladybug Podcast Invisible WomenImagine a world where your phone is too big for your hand, where your doctor prescribes a drug that is wrong for your body, where in a car accident you are 47% more likely to be seriously injured, where every week the countless hours of work you do are not recognized or valued. If any of this sounds familiar, chances are that you're a woman. This month for the Ladybug Podcast book club we read Invisible Women: Data Bias In A World Designed For Men by Caroline Criado-Pérez. In this episode we’ll discuss our thoughts on the...

2020-02-261h 20

Ladybug Podcast Frontend InterviewsProgramming interviews are terrifying. There’s so much to learn and nobody enjoys answering technical questions in front of a complete stranger. In this episode, we’ll dive into the frontend technical interview and give some tips and tricks for nailing it. 2:06 - Our experiences with technical interviews 3:36 - The interview process 14:15 - Phone screens 20:32 - Take home challenges 34:43 - In-person interviews 46:08 - Resources to get better at interviewing 49:00 - Shoutouts

2020-02-2451 min

Ladybug Podcast Building a ResumeWhether you’re seeking your first developer job or you’re looking to move to a new company, your resume is the first thing employers will see. Having a strong resume is what sets you apart from the competition. In this week’s episode we’re discussing all things resume-building, including what’s important to include, what can be skipped, and best practices for creating your resume. 1:24 - What do our resumes look like? 3:40 - CVs vs. Resumes 12:20 - Resume design 17:09 - What if I don’t have formal computer science education?

2020-02-1740 min

Ladybug Podcast Game DevelopmentThis week we’re talking all things game development! Joining us today is Arianna Rudawski, a software engineer with a super cool job. We’ll be discussing what a career in game development is like, the skills needed to become a game developer, and advice for getting into game development.

2020-02-1028 min

Ladybug Podcast Data Structures and AlgorithmsComputer science concepts like data structures and algorithms can be super intimidating, especially if you’re cramming the night before an interview. In this episode, we’ll discuss common algorithms and data structures and give you some tips for your next whiteboarding challenge. 01:44 - Our experience with data structures and algorithms 05:00 - What are algorithms? 06:17 - What is Big O notation? 13:57 - Sorting algorithms 17:55 - Graph traversal 19:20 - Searching algorithms 20:04 - What are data structures 23:05 - Arrays 26:03 - Linked List...

2020-02-0353 min

Ladybug Podcast Book Club: Atomic HabitsWe're so excited for the first-ever Ladybug Podcast book club episode! This is a bonus episode which will occur at the end of each month. This month we’re discussing Atomic Habits by James Clear. If you want to follow along you can check out our Goodreads group and ladybug.dev/books. 0:36 - Our thoughts on the book 04:15 - The importance of habits 06:16 - Systems vs. Goals 08:01 - Layers of behavioral change 09:58 - Stages of habit formation 13:43 - Steps of breaking a bad habit ...

2020-01-2932 min

Ladybug Podcast Personal BrandingEvery day we see companies market to us with a specific brand voice, and we can recognize the differences from one brand to the next. But what about personal brands? You as a person are a brand - it’s how you portray yourself on the internet and how others perceive you. I’m a brand, Emma’s a brand, Ali’s a brand. We’re all our own unique representations of ourselves. This week we’re discussing what it means to have your own personal brand and everything you need to know about building and managing your brand. 1:43...

2020-01-2734 min

Ladybug Podcast Design for DevelopersDesign for Developers One of the biggest things that developers struggle with is design. It’s easy to look at an application and know that it looks terrible, but hard to explain why. This episode we’re joined by Steve Schoger, co-author of the hugely popular Refactoring UI. We’ll learn some design tips and dive into the story behind the book as well as his other projects Hero Patterns and Hero Icons. Show notes 1:40 - Who are you? Tell us a bit more about your coding/design journey. 10:22 - What...

2020-01-2043 min

Ladybug Podcast 20 Tips for Developers in 2020To kick off our new season and a new year, this week we’ll be discussing 20 tips to start off strong in 2020. From mentorship to debugging to strategizing your learning, we'll give you all the advice you need for starting the year off right! 0:32 - 1. Challenge yourself to do something new. 04:30 - 2. Do a little bit each day. 07:03 - 3. Track your wins. 09:30 - 4. Get comfortable with failure. 12:08 - 5. Don't compare yourself to others. 16:28 - 6. Find a community. 19:24 - 7. People can be assholes, that's on them no...

2020-01-131h 07

Ladybug Podcast Speaking At ConferencesHave you ever watched or attended a conference and been in awe of the speakers? How do they know so much information? How do they prepare a talk? How do they even get the courage to speak in the first place and what is that process like? In this episode we’ll delve into all things conference talks. This is a very special episode because it’s our last episode this season. We’ve decided to release our podcast in seasons, which gives us more time to plan out our episodes and schedule guests ahead of time. We’ll...

2019-11-2549 min

Ladybug Podcast Web PerformanceToday we’re talking about web performance. Did you know that 40% of users abandon sites that take more than 3s to load? Turns out making your sites fast is pretty important! In this episode we’ll talk about what web performance is, why we should care, and we’ll give you tips for optimizing performance and measuring it. Show Notes What is web performance? - 1:18 Why should I care about performance? - 3:48 The cost of JavaScript - 6:59 What should I be measuring? - 14:02 Performance tools - 17:46 Performance-improving methods - 19:40 Progressive web apps - 26:49 For full show n...

2019-11-1832 min

Ladybug Podcast Debugging 101How often have you encountered a problem and struggled to figure out where to start? Or maybe you aren’t super familiar with the browser tools available to debug your JavaScript code. So today we’ve brought on a special guest, Rebecca Hill, to help us learn about the world of debugging. Show Notes Who are you? - 1:12 How did you learn so much about debugging? - 2:00 Basic debugging steps - 3:12 Is debugging language agnostic? - 6:21 Why don't we teach debugging? - 9:36 Different types of debugging - 13:45 Common debugging mistakes - 17:09 Testing - 19:39 Browser features for debu...

2019-11-1127 min

Ladybug Podcast Working RemotelyIn recent years, working remotely has become a more popular office perk not only among startups but enterprise businesses as well. Some companies even ONLY work remotely. In this week's episode, we'll discuss our experiences working remotely, the pros and cons from an employer and employee standpoint, and provide some advice on whether or not working remotely is a good fit for you. Show Notes What does it mean to work remotely? - 1:36 What is our experience working remotely? - 2:34 Pros & cons - 7:08 What makes a successful remote work experience? - 21:05 Should you work remotely as...

2019-11-0438 min

Ladybug Podcast Shopify & E-CommerceIf you’ve ever seen Kelly’s Twitter account then you’ve probably heard of Shopify, an E-commerce platform that gives you everything you need to sell online. This week we’re talking to JML, CTO at Shopify, and we’re giving you all the details. Show notes Who are you and what is your role at Shopify? - 1:05 What does a typical day at Shopify look like? - 1:41 What was your path in tech? - 3:36 What is Shopify & e-commerce in general? - 7:44 What makes Shopify different from competitors? - 12:41 Why should dev...

2019-10-2834 min

Ladybug Podcast All About Technical PortfoliosThis week we're talking all things portfolios. What can a portfolio do for you? How can you build one? Do you even need a portfolio to be successful? This week we'll delve into the world of portfolios. Show Notes What is a technical portfolio? - 1:16 Do we have portfolios? - 8:13 Why would you want a portfolio? - 8:21 How do you build a portfolio as a backend developer? - 17:06 What can you put in your portfolio? - 18:11 What if I'm bad at design? - 20:26 What should developers focus on when...

2019-10-2131 min

Ladybug Podcast React, Vue, && Angular, OH MY!You've probably heard about some of the JavaScript frameworks that dominate the front end ecosystem. And this week's podcast we'll be discussing the pros and cons of JavaScript frameworks, go into detail about React, Vue, and Angular, and discuss tools and resources for how you can get started with these frameworks. Difference between a library & a framework - 1:04 Do we even need a framework? - 4:37 Pros & cons of using frameworks - 13:25 Popularity of different frameworks - 16:54 React - 25:31 Vue.js - 34:14 Angular - 39:34 Which framework is right for me? - 44:23 Evolution & speed of frontend development - 45:44 Learning...

2019-10-1451 min

Ladybug Podcast Hacktoberfest Pt. 2October means it's time for Hacktoberfest. We're talking with Shannon Crabill about what open source is, how to get involved with Hacktoberfest, and tips & tricks for maintaining open source projects. Show Notes Who is Shannon? - 1:17 What is open source? - 4:19 How did you get involved in Hacktoberfest? - 4:55 What is it like to maintain an open source project? - 6:27 Tips && tricks for people wanting to work on maintaining an open source project - 7:35 How to contribute to Hacktoberfest projects? - 8:54 Advice for beginners getting started in open source - 11:51 How do you find projects to...

2019-10-1020 min

Ladybug Podcast Hacktoberfest Pt. 1October means it's time for Hacktoberfest. Hacktoberfest is an awesome event where you can get involved in open source whether it's your first time contributing or you're a seasoned pro. In this episode we'll discuss what Hacktoberfest is, how you can start contributing to open source, and with our special guests Peter and Jess from Dev, we'll talk about how you can maintain your own open source project. For full show notes, check out our website.

2019-10-0726 min

Ladybug Podcast Design SystemsDesign systems are in the world around us from the signs on the side of the highway to the setup of a grocery store and our products are no exception. But what exactly our design systems and how do we build them? In this episode, we'll take a look at the foundations of design systems, the benefits and drawbacks, and the process for creating one from the ground up. 1:23 What are design systems? 2:58 Emma's experience with design systems 3:52 Ali's experience with design systems 4:41 Kelly's experience with design systems 5:00 Do you need a design system and who are...

2019-09-3039 min

Ladybug Podcast Teaching Code with Angie JonesHave you ever wondered what it takes to be an effective teacher in the tech industry? Well wonder no more! We had the pleasure of chatting with Angie Jones, Senior Developer Advocate at Applitools and Director at Test Automation University about her experience as a teacher. Angie talks to us about her teaching and learning styles and shares some advice for those looking to get into the world of teaching. In this episode, we discussed how to teach to multiple skill levels, common misconceptions about being a teacher, and much more! For the...

2019-09-2338 min

Ladybug Podcast What The Heck Is GraphQL?GraphQL has taken this industry by storm, but what is it exactly? In this special episode of the Ladybug Podcast we’ve invited 14 GraphQL experts from the community to educate us on all things GraphQL! 2:00 - What Is GraphQL? (Erin Fox) 8:21 - Benefits Of GraphQL (Akshar Takle) 11:19 - History Of GraphQL (Brian Douglas) 14:01 - Syntax (Chris Biscardi) 17:01 - Schemas (Kurt Kemple) 20:02 - Variables (Swyx) 24:24 - Fragments (Emma Wedekind) 25:36 - Directives (Jon Wong) 32:10 - Toolkit (Alan Johnson) 38:49 - React Hooks & Gr...

2019-09-161h 05

Ladybug Podcast Career Paths in TechThere are so many different paths your career can follow in the tech industry. There's frontend, backend, or even full-stack development. You could also be a software engineer, quality assurance engineer, UX engineer, manager, developer advocate, or something else entirely! For full show notes and resources for today's episode, check out the episode page on our website

2019-08-2649 min

Ladybug Podcast Ask Kelly about EntrepreneurshipToday we are doing a deep dive about entrepreneurship with our in house business owner, Kelly! Everyone can benefit from thinking entrepreneurially, even people who don’t want to start their own business. We’re going to ask Kelly about all the things that we are curious about and scare us about entrepreneurship. Check out full show notes and resources for today's episode, check out the episode page on our website

2019-08-1937 min

Ladybug Podcast Level Up with CSS - Part 2In our first part of our CSS episode, we discussed the foundations. In this special bonus episode we'll continue the conversation by covering some more in-depth areas of CSS, like layouts with Grid and Flexbox, animations, media queries, naming conventions, pre-processors, and frameworks. Read the full shownotes and transcripts on our site: ladybug.dev/css-part-2

2019-08-1541 min

Ladybug Podcast Level Up With CSS - Part 1We all know that Peter Griffin Family Guy gif of him unable to work some blinds. This gif is always associated with the frustrations of CSS. Something changes, then something breaks. Why do people have these issues? How can you improve your CSS skills? What are the key concepts that you need to understand to write clean, maintainable styles? In this episode, we'll talk all about the nuances of CSS -- what it is, how it works, and how to get better at it. Read the full shownotes and transcripts at our site: ladybug.dev...

2019-08-1236 min

Chats with Kent C. Dodds Creating Successful Mentor Relationships With Emma BostianEmma Bostian launched codingcoach.io, a free, open-source project that connects mentees with mentors. Emma discusses how she launched Coding Coach before she had a real database. It's better to have your product out there than to sit on it until it's perfect, you can always iterate.Mentoring doesn't just help others, you improve your teaching skills, and it also just looks good to be a mentor.Mentees should respect a mentor's time since they are doing it for free. When asking someone to be your mentor briefly describe where you're currently at, and some...

2019-08-0531 min

Ladybug Podcast Impostor SyndromeHave you ever been scared to contribute to a conversation or publish a blog post because you were worried you weren’t qualified enough? Wondered how you got to the point you’re at in your career because you feel you don’t belong? Or that you’re a fraud? You’re not alone! In this episode, we discuss how we have experienced impostor syndrome and our personal strategies for combatting it. 0:36 How have we experienced Impostor Syndrome Job Interviews (0:48) Quitting Computer Science & feeling like you stick out (2:04) Speaking for the first time at a conferen...

2019-08-0541 min

Ladybug Podcast How the Ladybugs Got Their SpotsIn this episode, we're getting to know the ladybug hosts, both on technical and non-technical topics. Listen in to learn about our favorite tech stacks, our biggest career milestones, favorite books, and more. Be sure to review the show notes on our website for links to all resources we discuss. We also have full transcripts listed there!

2019-07-2937 min

Ladybug Podcast Web Technologies We're Excited AboutThe landscape of technologies you can learn in the development world can be overwhelming if you don't know where to go next. In this episode, we discuss the technologies we're most excited about. From CSS to GraphQL, Django to WebAssembly, and design to augmented reality - we cover it all. Be sure to review the show notes on our website for links to all resources we discuss.

2019-07-2241 min

Ladybug Podcast Blogging 101One of the most popular outlets for programmers is through blogging. In this episode, we discuss why each of us got into blogging, the pros and cons of starting your own blog, and tips on how to make your blog a success. View the show notes and a full transcript at ladybug.dev.

2019-07-151h 06

Ladybug Podcast Side Project Balancing ActSide projects are an excellent way to express yourself creatively and build up your tech stack. But how do you find time to work on your side project when you have a full-time job and other responsibilities at home? In this episode, we discuss our personal side projects, along with some useful strategies for giving your side projects the attention they deserve. View the show notes and a full transcript at ladybug.dev.

2019-07-0840 min

Ladybug Podcast New Career, Who Dis?There are several different ways you can learn how to code. In this episode, we discuss computer science degrees, bootcamps, and self-directed learning. Each has benefits and have brought a lot of people into the world of programming. Each also has challenges. We all have had unique paths to programming, so we'll incorporate our experiences and observations. Visit ladybug.dev for the full transcript and show notes!

2019-07-0147 min

Changelog Interviews From zero to thought leader in 6 monthsWe’re talking with Emma Bostian about going from zero to thought leader in 6 months. We talk about the nuances of UX including the differences between an UX Designer and a UX Engineer, we touch on “the great divide”, and we talk about Coding Coach — the open source project and community that Emma and others are building to connect software developers and mentors all over the world. Join the discussionChangelog++ members support our work, get closer to the metal, and make the ads disappear. Join today!Sponsors:DigitalOcean – The simplest cloud plat...

2019-04-181h 12

The Changelog: Software Development, Open Source From zero to thought leader in 6 months (Interview)We’re talking with Emma Bostian about going from zero to thought leader in 6 months. We talk about the nuances of UX including the differences between an UX Designer and a UX Engineer, we touch on “the great divide”, and we talk about Coding Coach — the open source project and community that Emma and others are building to connect software developers and mentors all over the world. Join the discussionChangelog++ members support our work, get closer to the metal, and make the ads disappear. Join today!Sponsors:DigitalOcean – The simplest cloud plat...

2019-04-181h 12