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PodRocket - A web development podcast from LogRocketYour JavaScript runtime questions answered [Repeat]In this repeat episode, you asked us your most pressing questions about JavaScript runtimes, so join Matteo Collina, Node.js TSC member and Co-founder and CTO of Platformatic, and Kevin Whinnery, previously Dev Rel at Deno, as they answer those questions.
Links
https://github.com/mcollina
https://nodeland.dev
https://fosstodon.org/@mcollina
https://www.linkedin.com/in/matteocollina
https://www.linkedin.com/in/matteocollina
https://x.com/matteocollina
https://x.com/kevinwhinnery
https://github.com/kwhinnery
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinwhinnery
We want...2024-07-0344 min
JavaScript JabberSimplifying Development with Deno - JSJ 625Kevin Whinnery is the Head of Developer Relations at Deno. They dive deep into the world of Deno, exploring its evolution, functionality, and differences from its predecessor, Node.js. They discuss the challenges Deno has faced in establishing compatibility with the NPM ecosystem, its out-of-the-box TypeScript support, built-in tools, and its use in edge computing. With insights into Deno's standard library, TypeScript implementation, and plans for improving compatibility with popular meta frameworks, this episode is a must-listen for developers looking to stay ahead in the ever-evolving world of JavaScript. Get ready to uncover the latest developments in Deno and its...2024-03-291h 14
Modern WebHow Deno & JSR are Changing JavaScript Development with Kevin WhinneryIn this podcast episode, Tracy Lee, Rob Ocel, and Adam Rackis, alongside guest Kevin Whinnery, explore Deno, an alternative JavaScript runtime, and JSR, a TypeScript-first module registry. The conversation covers compatibility challenges, adoption strategies, and the potential impact of Deno and JSR in server-side JavaScript development.
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Read more on our blog2024-03-2237 min
Whiskey Web and Whatnot: Web Development, NeatCurling, Coding, and Deno with Kevin WhinneryIn this episode of 'Whiskey Web and Whatnot,' hosts RobbieTheWagner and Charles William Carpenter III are joined by Kevin Whinnery, a member of the Deno team. They discuss Kevin's work with JavaScript, his journey with Deno, and his previous experience at Twilio, including the creation of TwilioQuest.
The conversation also covers the hosts' and guest's passion for whiskey, with a tasting of Templeton Rye, exploring its unique flavors and aroma. Furthermore, Kevin talks about his involvement in curling, his perspective on key-value databases, and potential alternate career paths outside of technology.
The episode also...2024-03-2156 min
PodRocket - A web development podcast from LogRocketJSR.io with Kevin WhinneryWe talk to Kevin Whinnery, Head of DevRel at Deno, about Deno’s new registry for JavaScript and TypeScript, JSR.io.
Links
https://jsr.io
https://github.com/kwhinnery
https://twitter.com/kevinwhinnery
https://linkedin.com/in/kevinwhinnery
https://twitch.com/kwhinnery
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Let us know by sending an email to our producer, Emily, at emily.kochanekketner@logrocket.com...2024-03-2034 min
PodRocket - A web development podcast from LogRocketYour JavaScript runtime questions answeredYou asked us your most pressing questions about JavaScript runtimes, so join Matteo Collina, Node.js TSC member and Co-founder and CTO of Platformatic, and Kevin Whinnery, Dev Rel at Deno, as they answer those questions.
Links
https://github.com/mcollina
https://nodeland.dev
https://fosstodon.org/@mcollina
https://www.linkedin.com/in/matteocollina
https://www.linkedin.com/in/matteocollina
twitter.com/kevinwhinnery
github.com/kwhinnery
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinwhinnery
We want to hear from you!
How did you find us? Did...2024-02-2944 min
PodRocket - A web development podcast from LogRocketDeno 2.0, Astro 3.0, and local-first webIn this week’s roundup, we talk about the upcoming release of Deno 2.0, view transitions in Astro 3.0, and why local-first web could be the way of the future.
Links
Apple
What to know about Deno 2.0 with Kevin Whinnery: https://apple.co/3PfAlmJ
Astro 3.0 with Matthew Phillips and Ben Holmes: https://apple.co/3Phksv9
Local-first web with Kyle Simpson: https://bit.ly/3Ekv7Qj
Spotify
What to know about Deno 2.0 with Kevin Whinnery: https://spoti.fi/3OWODXZ
Astro 3.0 with Matthew Phillips and Ben Holmes: https://spoti.fi/3L4qTjD2023-09-0812 min
PodRocket - A web development podcast from LogRocketWhat to know about Deno 2.0 with Kevin WhinneryKevin Whinnery, Lead DevRel at Deno, talks about what to expect for the upcoming release of Deno 2.0.
Links
https://fresh.deno.dev
https://twitter.com/kevinwhinnery
https://github.com/kwhinnery
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinwhinnery
Tell us what you think of PodRocket
We want to hear from you! We want to know what you love and hate about the podcast. What do you want to hear more about? Who do you want to see on the show? Our producers want to know, and if you talk with...2023-08-2923 min
The Yes-code PodcastBuilding blocks for internal tools, Kevin Whinnery, Head of Developer Experience with RetoolToday we have Kevin Whinnery, Head of Developer Experience at Retool. Retool makes a powerful set of building blocks for teams to build internal tools faster. We discuss the challenges of building internal tools, the role of Developer Experience, and the benefits of “yes-code” over “no-code” tools. 2023-07-171h 11
Life on Mars - A podcast from MarsBased030 - Dissecting TwilioQuest (product, tech & community), with Chiara Massironi and Kevin WhinneryPixel art, dial-up modem sounds, 8-bit fantasy, RPG-like environments and tasks, retro music and HUGE loads of nostalgia. Does this sound appealing? This is what the folks at Twilio used to build their learning game TwilioQuest.TwilioQuest is a platform to learn how to code in PHP, Python and JavaScript using a videogame interface and dynamics. It's one of the many ways Twilio likes to invest in the new generations of developers and to give back to the community.We hosted two of their main people, Kevin Whinnery, its original creator and Lead Developer, and...2021-06-0855 min
DevDiscussS3:E6 - How to Gamify CodingIn this episode, we talk about gamified coding with senior curriculum developer at CodeCombat, Charlotte Cheng, and lead developer of TwilioQuest at Twilio, Kevin Whinnery.
Show Notes DevNews (sponsor) CodeNewbie (sponsor) DataStax (sponsor) Cockroach Labs (DevDiscuss) (sponsor) Swimm (DevDiscuss) (sponsor) Stellar (sponsor) Slack Ruby React Java Visual Studio Code JavaScript Python Git C++ Unity HTML CSS Code School Codecademy CodeCombat TwilioQuest Wonder Workshop LeapFrog Disney English Code.org Girls Who Code Ozaria Node.js Scratch Electron Phaser Tiled GameMaker Charlotte ChengCharlotte Cheng's is senior curriculum developer at CodeCombat. Her expertise is creating...2020-12-1644 min
DevDiscussS3:E6 - How to Gamify CodingIn this episode, we talk about gamified coding with senior curriculum developer at CodeCombat, Charlotte Cheng, and lead developer of TwilioQuest at Twilio, Kevin Whinnery.2020-12-1646 min
Teaching PythonTeaching Python With TwilioQuestThis week, Kelly and Sean embark on a journey with Twilio Developer Evangelist Kevin Whinnery using TwilioQuest to learn more Python in the classroom.
What is TwilioQuest?
Learn to code and lead your intrepid crew on a mission to save The Cloud in TwilioQuest, a PC role-playing game inspired by classics of the 16-bit era. Free forever, and available now for Windows, Mac, and Linux.
Players will learn how to code in Python, set up a developer environment, use Git to contrubute to open source projects, and access Twilio APIs to communicate using...2019-11-2043 min
Parent Driven Development024: Teaching Kids to CodeParent Driven Development
Episode 024: Teaching Kids to Code
01:29 Winding up in a developer evangelist role and teaching coding
02:58 Teaching younger vs older audiences
03:52 Getting kids motivated in the coding space
Scratch (https://scratch.mit.edu/)
05:13 The benefits for kids who know coding literacy
The Hour of Code (https://hourofcode.com/us)
08:16 Kevin's background in coding
08:45 Using Twilio (and real-world technology and tools) in teaching kids to code
13:31 Resources & Tools
Glitch (https://glitch.com/)
CodeCombat (https://codecombat.com/)
15:24 Is Minecraft (https://minecraft.net/en-us/) useful?
18:11 Next level resources
Codecademy (https://www.codecademy.com/)
Learn Python the Hard Way (https://learnpythonthehardway.org/)
...2019-02-2700 min