Shows
COMPRESSEDfm45 | Behind the Scenes: Advent of CSS and Advent of JavaScriptThis episode takes a behind-the-scenes look at Advent of CSS and Advent of JavaScript: the planning, technology, struggles, and learnings.SponsorsVercelVercel combines the best developer experience with an obsessive focus on end-user performance. Their platform enables frontend teams to do their best work. It is the best place to deploy any frontend app. Start by deploying with zero configuration to their global edge network. Scale dynamically to millions of pages without breaking a sweat.For more information, visit Vercel.comZEAL is hiring!ZEAL is...
2022-01-2552 min
COMPRESSEDfm29 | Freelancing IRL: Unveiling a Site RedesignIn this episode, Amy and James continue their ongoing discussion for redesigning James's personal site. Amy unveils a site redesign and together they talk through James's feedback and what the next iteration of his site design might look like.This episode was recorded live, on Amy's Twitch stream. If you'd like to watch the original stream, you can find it here.It's also worth noting that this is Part 3 of an ongoing conversation.The initial, discovery conversation is captured in Episode 18: Amy Gives James a Design Consult. Amy presented the proposal in Episode 23. You can...
2021-10-0534 min
COMPRESSEDfm20 | Learning and Building in PublicIn this episode, Amy and James talk about learning and building in public: the best ways to get started, some of the benefits, fears, and considerations.SponsorsVercelVercel combines the best developer experience with an obsessive focus on end-user performance. Their platform enables frontend teams to do their best work. It is the best place to deploy any frontend app. Start by deploying with zero configuration to their global edge network. Scale dynamically to millions of pages without breaking a sweat.For more information, visit Vercel.comZEAL...
2021-08-0345 min
COMPRESSEDfm17 | All Things AutomatedIn this episode, James and Amy talk about all the things they've automated. James in particular has several workflows within AirTable for generating stream graphics, sending out tweets, and generating his email newsletter.SpnosorsVercelVercel combines the best developer experience with an obsessive focus on end-user performance. Their platform enables frontend teams to do their best work. It is the best place to deploy any frontend app. Start by deploying with zero configuration to their global edge network. Scale dynamically to millions of pages without breaking a sweat.For more...
2021-07-1349 min
COMPRESSEDfm16 | Live Streaming for BeginnersIn this episode, Amy and James discuss Live Streaming: why do it? how do build a following? planning? editing? engagement techniques? best time to stream? and tooling?SponsorsVercelVercel combines the best developer experience with an obsessive focus on end-user performance. Their platform enables frontend teams to do their best work. It is the best place to deploy any frontend app. Start by deploying with zero configuration to their global edge network. Scale dynamically to millions of pages without breaking a sweat.For more information, visit Vercel.com...
2021-07-0639 min
COMPRESSEDfm13 | The Future of Code with No CodeAmy and James talk about various No Code options, how they use it in their work, and how it might affect the future of development.SPONSORSVercelVercel combines the best developer experience with an obsessive focus on end-user performance. Their platform enables frontend teams to do their best work. It is the best place to deploy any frontend app. Start by deploying with zero configuration to their global edge network. Scale dynamically to millions of pages without breaking a sweat.For more information, visit Vercel.comZEAL is...
2021-06-1539 min
COMPRESSEDfm11 | Design Fundamentals (Part 2)In this episode, Amy and James talk about 5 more design principles: alignment, emphasis, proportion, white space, and movement, and how they can be applied to real-life projects.SPONSORSVercelVercel combines the best developer experience with an obsessive focus on end-user performance. Their platform enables frontend teams to do their best work. It is the best place to deploy any frontend app. Start by deploying with zero configuration to their global edge network. Scale dynamically to millions of pages without breaking a sweat.For more information, visit Vercel.com...
2021-06-0138 min
COMPRESSEDfm9 | The Tech Behind selfteach.me (Next.js and Sanity)Amy talks about tech stack (Next.js, Sanity, and Tailwind) and some of the decisions she made while building selfteach.me. James and Amy also discuss form management for static sites and some marketing tactics.SPONSORSVercelVercel combines the best developer experience with an obsessive focus on end-user performance. Their platform enables frontend teams to do their best work. It is the best place to deploy any frontend app. Start by deploying with zero configuration to their global edge network. Scale dynamically to millions of pages without breaking a sweat....
2021-05-1845 min
COMPRESSEDfm3 | The Tech Behind the Compressed.fm SiteAmy and James walk through the tech behind Compressed.fm and some of the unique challenges they faced when building the site.SPONSORSPathwire / Mailgun / MailjetPathwire is a powerful email API and intuitive email marketing solution that delivers over 250 billion emails a year for 400,000 companies around the world.You can sign up now and try Mailgun or Mailjet for free today. Mailjet offers a trial that allows you to send 6,000 emails per month for free, forever. Mailgun offers a 3 month trial for 5,000 emails per month after which you only pay...
2021-04-1335 min
COMPRESSEDfm2 | Amy Dutton's Origin StoryAmy Dutton shares how she got started in tech by building the original Giphy over 20 years ago. She talks about how she navigated some of her career decisions, ultimately landing a full-time job after seven years of doing freelance full-time.SPONSORSPathwire / Mailgun / MailjetPathwire is a powerful email API and intuitive email marketing solution that delivers over 250 billion emails a year for 400,000 companies around the world.You can sign up now and try Mailgun or Mailjet for free today. Mailjet offers a trial that allows you to send 6,000 emails per...
2021-04-1332 min
COMPRESSEDfm1 | James Q Quick's Origin StoryJames Q Quick shares how he got his start in tech and how a couple of job interview rejections turned into a bigger opportunity and ultimately a career path as an evangelist, speaker, and teacher.SPONSORSPathwire / Mailgun / MailjetPathwire is a powerful email API and intuitive email marketing solution that delivers over 250 billion emails a year for 400,000 companies around the world.You can sign up now and try Mailgun or Mailjet for free today. Mailjet offers a trial that allows you to send 6,000 emails per month for free, forever. Mailgun...
2021-04-1332 min