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In this episode, Amy and James are honest about some of the things they struggle with. -- Things they struggled with early in their tech career and some of the things they continue to struggle with even now. Sponsors Vercel Vercel 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...

In this episode, Amy and James discuss the state of WordPress in 2021. Is it still relevant? Is it worth learning? What does the developer experience look like? What does the future of WordPress hold? Sponsors Vercel Vercel 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 dep...

In 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 thi...

In this episode, we combine forces with Brad Garropy and Richard Gottleber from Web Dev Weekly for a Crossover Episode. The four of us discuss our favorites: languages, frameworks, CSS methodologies, technologies, testing tools. Sponsors Vercel Vercel combines the best developer experience with an obsessive focus on end-user performance. Their platform enables frontend teams to do their best work....

In this episode, we hear from 14 of our favorite content creators: their advice, thoughts on content creation, and how content has impacted their careers. Sponsors Vercel Vercel 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...

In this episode, Amy and James discuss all the benefits that come from blogging, including the positive effect it can have on your career. Sponsors Vercel Vercel 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 configurati...

Amy and James continue their creator series for designers and developers, explaining some of the things that they learned while starting their own podcast. Sponsors Vercel Vercel 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...

Amy and James talk about starting their own YouTube Channels: the gear and workflows they use, how it has helped their careers, and how growth looks different for everyone. Sponsors Vercel Vercel 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...

In this episode, Amy submits a freelance proposal to James for review. They discuss the terms, value-added, and review a mood board for James's rebrand. Sponsors Vercel Vercel 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 ze...

In this episode, Amy and James talk about all the components that make up a good designer. If you're hiring, how to interview a designer and what to look for. Or, if you're trying to land your first design job, what to expect in the interview process Sponsors Vercel Vercel combines the best developer experience with an obsessive focus on end-user performance. Their platform enables frontend teams...

In this episode, Amy and James talk about the interview process and how to land your first job in development, covering topics like what to expect, whiteboard interviews, questions to ask, are portfolios important, and tips and tricks. Sponsors Vercel Vercel combines the best developer experience with an obsessive focus on end-user performance. Their platform enables frontend teams to do their bes...

In 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. Sponsors Vercel Vercel 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 z...

In this episode, Amy talks about Figma and how it's perfect for project collaboration -- whether you're a designer, developer, project manager, or stakeholder; everyone can benefit. Sponsors Vercel Vercel 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 ap...

In this episode, Amy and James have a discovery call to discuss James's current website and branding. They talk about his current branding, the long-term direction James wants to take his website. Sponsors Vercel Vercel 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...

In 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. Spnosors Vercel Vercel 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...

In 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? Sponsors Vercel Vercel 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 de...

In this episode, James explains the basics of getting started with SvelteKit and how it compares to other frameworks, like Next.js. Sponsors Vercel Vercel 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 t...

In this episode, Amy and James talk about their desk setups and all the gear they use to write code and create audio and video content. Sponsors Vercel Vercel 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...

Amy and James talk about various No Code options, how they use it in their work, and how it might affect the future of development. SPONSORS Vercel Vercel 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 t...

Amy and James talk everything productivity, from their favorite applications, workflows, and automation. SPONSORS Vercel Vercel 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. S...

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. SPONSORS Vercel Vercel 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....

In this episode, Amy and James talk about 5 design principles: unity, contrast, balance, rhythm, and visual hierarchy and how they can be applied to an actual project, including their own. SPONSORS Vercel Vercel 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 fron...

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. SPONSORS Vercel Vercel 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 p...

In this episode, James and Amy discuss the tech behind jamesqquick.com . This site was built on top of Gatsby and Sanity. They discuss the decisions James made along the way and the things he might do differently. SPONSORS Pathwire / Mailgun / Mailjet Pathwire is a powerful email API and intuitive email marketing solution that delivers over 250 billion emails a year for 400,000 companies around th...

Amy and James finish their discussion on freelancing in part 2. This episode covers journey maps, project discovery, vetting clients, submitting estimates and contracts, project management, finances, and business insurance. SPONSORS Pathwire / Mailgun / Mailjet Pathwire is a powerful email API and intuitive email marketing solution that delivers over 250 billion emails a year for 400,000 companies...