The Angular Plus Show

In this episode of the Angular Plus Show, the hosts sit down with Mark Techson to unpack what’s exciting in Angular 22, from signal forms, Angular Aria, error boundaries, and template improvements to the growing role of AI and agentic workflows in modern development. Find out where Angular is headed, how the framework is adapting for the next generation of web apps, and why developer expertise sti...

In this episode of Angular Plus Show, the hosts sit down with Doguhan Uluca, Director of Software Engineering at Capital One and Angular author, for a candid conversation about how AI is reshaping software development. From vibe coding, multi-agent workflows, and AI-assisted architecture reviews to token economics, open-source models, and the future of engineering careers, the discussion explores...

In this episode of the Angular Plus Show, Lara, Jay, and Jan sit down with Tomasz Ducin to dig into how AI and LLMs are reshaping software architecture, Angular development, and the day-to-day role of developers. The conversation moves from practical AI workflows and deterministic tooling to deeper architectural choices like vertical slices, local state, plugin-based design, and “removability” as...

Lukas brings his expertise and passion for developer experience and learning to answer the big question, "what does mentoring look like in the age of AI and coding agents?" Lukas is a staff engineer at Weights & Biases. Coding agents are changing how software is being designed, built, and tested. On this episode we explore how engineering is still at the core of the disciplines of crafting sof...

SolidJS made the signal pattern popular in the JavaScript community and Angular developers have benefited from it heavily. Time to talk to Atila Fassina from the SolidJS team to get a better understanding of what they are up to... Follow us on X:  @DevLifePodcast X: @AngularShow Bluesky: @theangularplusshow.bsky.social The Angular Plus Show and The DevLIfe Podcast are a part of ng-conf. ng-conf is...

What happens when the cutting edge of Angular meets the rigorous demands of enterprise UX? In this episode of the Dev Life, Brooke & Matt sit down with Brian Treese, Angular GDE and UX Lead, to explore the evolving landscape of frontend development. Brian breaks down his recent deep dives into Signal-based forms and why this reactive shift is a game-changer for state management. We also go und...

Growing a developer community (or any community for that matter!) is harder than it looks. This week we welcome Giovanni Rivas to talk about the real obstacles and opportunities in community building, mentorship, open-source collaboration, and the importance of knowledge sharing. Show notes: https://npmx.dev/ https://cloud.google.com/blog/topics/training-certifications/join-a-google-developer-stud...

In this episode of The Dev Life, we sit down with Burton Smith, Senior Software Engineer at Zocdoc and former Microsoft engineer, to discuss modern frontend development, breaking down the "why" and "how" of building robust design systems, the critical UX questions every developer should ask at the start of a project, and why Web Components are becoming a vital tool for interoperability in large-sc...

After years of anticipation, Angular applications can finally ship without Zone.js. But how are we supposed to test our apps without zone-based fakeAsync? Since we've got questions, this week we welcome three Angular tesing experts to help us understand the ins and outs of testing zoneless Angular.  Join us as we welcome Angular team member Andrew Scott, and Angular testing experts Rainer Hahnekam...

Git standard is often the bottleneck for AI-generated code. In this episode, we’re joined by PJ Hagerty, Head of DevRel at GitButler, to discuss how the co-founder of GitHub is reinventing change management. We dive into the "parallel branches" approach that outpaces git worktree, how to prevent the "oops, I committed to main" mistake, and why GitButler acts as the essential "traffic controller" f...

Security is often an overlooked topic for Angular developers. Luckily we had Martina Kraus on to share everything you need to know about web security when working with Angular. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/martina-kraus-398493108/ https://owasp.org/Top10/2025/ https://www.cvedetails.com/ Follow us on X:  @DevLifePodcast X: @AngularShow Bluesky: @theangularplusshow.bsky.social The Angular...

Behind every line of code is a human being - with stress, ambition, doubt, and purpose. In this episode of The Dev Life, Brooke & Matt are joined by Frederic Harper, Manager of Developer Relations and practitioner of Buddhist philosophy, to move beyond the IDE and explore the inner life of the developer. If you’ve ever felt like your identity is tied entirely to your productivity, this convers...

The era of the "Ticket Closing Developer" is coming to an end. As AI masters the syntax and boilerplate of our industry, the line between a Senior Developer and a Technical Leader is blurring. This week on The Dev Life, we sit down with popular course instructor and content creator Tony Alicea to discuss the "missing education" required to survive and thrive in the age of LLMs. Tony argues that th...

On this episode, Brian hosts Jay and Jay hosts Brian as the two of them discuss the updated Angular Roadmap, what was added, what was removed and where the focus is! https://angular.dev/roadmap https://github.com/angular/angular/discussions/66779 https://bsky.app/profile/brandonroberts.dev/post/3mfl6lterek2s Follow us on X:  @DevLifePodcast X: @AngularShow Bluesky: @theangularplusshow.bsky.social...

-In this episode of The Dev Life, we’re going beyond the hype to bring you a "boots on the ground" look at the AI revolution. Angular GDE Alfredo Perez joins the show for a candid, deep-dive discussion into the tools that are genuinely transforming the way we code, create, and live. Whether you're a seasoned software engineer or just AI-curious, this episode is packed with actionable insights and...

There's probably no one that knows more about Linting than Josh Goldberg. Today we sat down to talk about his most recent work "flint" - a fast, friendly linter for JavaScript, TypeScript, and more. Learn more about Josh on  https://www.joshuakgoldberg.com/ Bluesky GitHub Mastodon https://typescript-eslint.io https://flint.fyi Follow us on X:  @DevLifePodcast X: @AngularShow Bluesky: @theangularpl...

What does a Technical Program Manager actually do & and why is the role so often misunderstood? In this episode of Dev Life, Brooke and Matt go inside Technical Program Management — unpacking the misconceptions, the mindset shift from engineer to TPM, and how engineers can work more effectively with the role. We explore: • What a TPM really owns (and what they don’t) • Where engineers misunder...

Come listen to the SignalStore creator himself, Marko Stanimirović. We discuss NgRx, SignalStore and more importantly the new Events plugin, think NgRx Effects but purpose built for NgRx SignalStore. More about Marko: Twitter: https://twitter.com/MarkoStDev/  LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/markostanimirovic/ Follow us on X: https://x.com/AngularShow Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/theangularp...

Tired of building amazing tools that nobody can find? In this high-energy episode, Brooke & Matt chat with SEO mastermind Scott Harward to bridge the gap between clean code and online visibility! Scott breaks down why SEO is far more than just “marketing fluff” and shares three essential moves every developer should make before launching their next side project. From collaborating smoothly wit...

What does it mean to be a "Pragmatic Programmer" when AI can write the code for you? This week, Brooke & Matt welcome the legendary Dave Thomas, co-author of the "developer's bible" (aka - The Pragmatic Programmer) and a pioneer of the Agile Manifesto, to discuss the state of our craft in 2026. Dave challenges us to rethink our relationship with AI "coworkers," explains his "Orient-Step-Learn"...

Ready to stop watching the future happen and start building it yourself? In this powerhouse episode, Brooke & Matt sit down with Nick Smith, an entrepreneur and leadership coach who is proving that anyone can master the world of AI to scale their impact. Nick pulls back the curtain on the exact AI tools he’s using to build a thriving business, but more importantly, he reveals the "human" secre...

Unlock the secrets of career longevity and technical mastery in this powerhouse episode of The Dev Life! Brooke & Matt are joined by Sander Elias, a Senior Principal Engineer and long-time GDE, to dissect the "Angular Renaissance" and what’s coming in v21. Sander pulls back the curtain on the move from coding in the trenches to driving strategy across entire organizations, sharing the exact sk...

Stop being "just another dev" and start being the person your CEO can't live without! This week, Brooke & Matt sit down with serial entrepreneur Wyatt Ernst to bridge the gap between code and the boardroom. Wyatt breaks down exactly how to pitch your ideas to non-technical leaders, why understanding basic marketing can skyrocket your value, and the specific mindset shifts you need to make the...

Are you stuck in a cycle of "work, crash, repeat"? This week, Brooke & Matt take to the skies with entrepreneur and world-traveling paramotor pilot Eric Farewell! Eric shares incredible parallels between the risks of flight and the pressures of the tech world, offering a fresh perspective on how to redefine success beyond just shipping code. You'll learn the secrets of somatic coaching to stay...

Ever felt like you could make a bigger impact by solving the systems around the software? This week, Brooke & Matt sit down with Nicole Oliver from Nx to explore the bold transition from software engineer to Program Manager. Nicole opens up about her "aha" moment, how she overcame the fear of losing her identity as a dev, and the surprising ways her engineering background now helps her solve t...