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Code && ContentMichelle Bakels | How React Miami took over the internetReact Miami co-founder/organizer Michelle Bakels joins the podcast to discuss creating the leading React conference brand, toning down the Miami-ness, and projecting what matters to you through your events.All episodeshttps://www.sanity.io/code-and-contentMichelle Bakels on Xhttps://x.com/MichelleBakels“Tech broke my heart” by Michelle Bakels at Epic Web Conf 2024https://www.youtube.com/live/Q0fwzlwTLWk?si=9nNFkEDdGAS-MPyA&t=5405React Miamihttps://www.reactmiami.com...
2025-05-0241 min
Keihard Klassiek: De MixKnip, knip, knipTjeerd Oosterhuis - In My Dreams
Patti Drennan - Lux Aeterna DomineSterling Ensemble Los Angeles o.l.v. Michelle Jensen
Gerald Finzi - Lo, the full, final sacrifice, op.26 ; Amen (Arr.)Amy Dickson [saxofoon] & Aurora Orchestra o.l.v. Nicholas Collon
Modest Moessorgski - Schilderijententoonstelling - nr.4, "Het oude kasteel" (Arr.)Les Siècles o.l.v. François-Xavier Roth
Hildur Guðnadóttir - Baer (Arr.)Mari Samuelsen [viool] & Scoring Berlin o.l.v. Jonathan Stockhammer
Claude Debussy - Ar...
2025-02-0658 min
Whiskey Web and Whatnot: Web Development, NeatBalancing Code and Wellbeing: Michelle Bakels on React and Developer HealthThis week, Robbie and Chuck talk with Michelle Bakels, Program Director at G2i and co-organizer of React Miami. They cover a range of topics, from developer health initiatives to the challenges of organizing a growing tech conference. They also discuss their experiences with React, the evolution of developer culture, and the perks of working in tech.
In this episode:
(00:00) - Intro
(03:43) - Whiskey: Old Forester 1910
(17:11) - Inferred types vs explicit types
(18:07) - Tailwind vs vanilla CSS
(20:59) - Git rebase vs git merge
(23:08) - Third party vs roll your own
(24:40) - VS Code sidebar on left...
2024-10-1057 min
ConTejas CodeMichelle Bakels: How to Optimize Developer HealthLinks- Codecrafters (sponsor): https://tej.as/codecrafters- Wix (sponsor): https://tej.as/wix- G2i: https://g2i.co- Developer Health OS: https://www.g2i.co/developer-health- Michelle on X: https://x.com/michellebakels- Tejas on X: https://x.com/tejaskumar_SummaryIn this episode, Michelle Bakels from G2i discusses the importance of developer health and wellbeing. She explains G2i's Developer Health Operating System, which focuses on burnout recovery, prevention, and optimizing performance...
2024-09-121h 29
Chats with Kent C. DoddsBalancing Tech Careers and Personal Life with Michelle BakelsIn the podcast, Michelle Bakels, a seasoned software developer and the Program Director for Developer Health at G2i, joins Kent to explore the necessity of balancing a tech career with personal life to ensure overall well-being. Drawing on her experience with health challenges stemming from work stress, Michelle underscores the importance of the Developer Health Operating System initiative, which aims to promote healthier working habits in the tech world. They discuss the pitfalls of self-imposed stress, the need for effective resource management, and the role of communication in navigating the ever-evolving realm of software development, with a particular...
2024-03-0110 min
PodRocketBuilding on Vercel's stack, opt-in design, and CSS nestingIn this week’s roundup episode, we cover why React Miami’s creator chose to build her conference infrastructure on Vercel’s stack, what opt-in design is, and the evolution of CSS testing.
Links
Apple
Building React Miami on Vercel's stack with Michelle Bakels: https://apple.co/3RtLhhH
Opt-in design and React frameworks with Ben Holmes: https://bit.ly/4872gfj
CSS nesting with Adam Argyle: https://apple.co/3R6mkHG
Spotify
Building React Miami on Vercel's stack with Michelle Bakels: https://spoti.fi/46GUyHz
Opt-in design and React framew...
2023-12-1511 min
PodRocketBuilding React Miami on Vercel's stack with Michelle BakelsLearn how to build an agile conference website using the Vercel stack with React Miami Creator and Co-Organizer, Michelle Bakels.
Links
https://twitter.com/MichelleBakels
https://www.michellebakels.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-bakels-2052687a
https://github.com/michellebakels
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2023-12-0624 min
This Month in ReactCommunity Spotlight – React Miami with Michelle BakelsMichelle Bakels is co-organizer of React Miami and Program Director of Developer Health at G2i, a hiring platform for Javascript and React developers with deep ties to Reactiflux! We talked about the upcoming conference, how speakers are selected, and how developer health was core to the conference. Learn more at https://www.reactmiami.com, and if you buy a ticket, use our discount code REACTIFLUX10.https://twitter.com/ReactMiamiConfhttps://twitter.com/MichelleBakelshttps://www.reactmiami.com/schedulehttps://www.instagram.com/ReactMiamiConf/Topics:[00:01:33] Developer health, and...
2023-04-1240 min
The Unicorn FindersTUF w/G2i Inc. - A Talent Platform For Engineers By EngineersWe caught up with Program Director Michelle Bakels https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-bakels-2052687a/
Connect with us on LinkedIn where we go LIVE weekly! https://www.linkedin.com/company/theunicornfinders
2022-05-1829 min
The #MiamiTech PodEp 59 w/Sneak peak at React Miami & work-life balance in engineering w/Michelle BakelsIn this episode, Cesar, Brian, Maria, & Michelle Bakels (co-organizer of React Miami and Program Director of Developer Health at G2i) discuss: Preview of React Miami Preventing burnout in engineering Hiring software developers in 2022
2022-04-1835 min
Business and PhilosophyDeveloper Health with Gabe Greenberg and Michelle Bakels
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2022-04-0243 min
Software Engineering DailyDeveloper Health with Gabe Greenberg and Michelle BakelsSoftware engineering can be a surprisingly grueling career. It is both physically and mentally demanding to sit in front of a screen for hours on end producing code. During the pandemic, the strains of being an engineer became even more acute, as we were secluded in our homes, in some cases alone.Gabe Greenberg and Michelle Bakels work at G2i, a company that manages a large number of developers. G2i has a focus on developer health, which they believe is an underappreciated topic. They are also helping organize React Miami, a conference that takes place...
2022-04-0247 min
Infinite AttractionSeason Web3: 007 Letting Passion LeadToday we welcome Vanessa Calás and Michelle Bakels, two women who have been leading the charge in South Florida Tech and Web3 with initiatives like OceansDAO, Defy Trends, G2i, Code Palm Beach, React Miami and Developer DAO. Take a listen to hear how it started and how it's going!
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2022-03-0259 min