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In this beautiful episode we talk about what makes a good job good (for us) and what you should be looking out for when applying for a new job. We give some great tips and advice, so strap your ears tight and join us in this ride around the mystical land of work and what makes you happy! -------------------- Who are we? We, Gideon ( gideonheilbron.nl ) freelance front-end developer and Murtada ( m...

This episode we take random web dev related questions, discuss and attempt to answer them to our best abilities. Should you split your component library into multiple different npm packages? How to deal with being rejected in an awkward way for a job application Can you get sued for copying text from another resource and publishing it on your site? Is a book about web dev that's over 10 years...

Junior, Medior, Senior. But what's next? In this episode we give an overview of common career paths after promoting from a senior dev position to something "else". What paths are available, and why is it only manager roles? What options do you have if you want to stay as an "individual contributor" instead of taking a managerial role? Tune in to listen to us stumble over ou...

In this episode, we take an instant detour to robot-land 🤖. What are our opinions about robots and why do robots tend to look like humans? We discuss and handle the answers on our Q&As on our previous episodes about mismanagement and hybrid working. We also dive into the topic of "mobile-first" design. What is it and why is it (mis)used? How did we use to design and develop website...

This is the second part of a two parter about mismanagement of employees and what we've experienced in the past. We talk about balancing the correct amount of work and how to prevent burn-out, funneling communication from clients through a single source and working from home, hybrid or whatever your employer thinks is the best. Join us in the epic conclusion of: How to mismanage employees! ---...

In this episode we talk about mismanagement of employees and what we've experienced in the past. How would we approach certain situations? Can you prevent conflicts? Should management be the only one making decisions? Join us in this two parter extravaganza! Watch the amazing documentary from Double Fine: https://www.youtube.com -------------------- Who are we? We, Gideon ( ⁠gideonheilbron.nl⁠...

In this episode we complain about the internet in it's current state, we think it has become a bit boring and the same. We look back to how the internet used to be, compare it to VR and talk about skeuomorphism vs flat design. Are we being too dark and depressing? Is there still hope for the internet? Find out in this episode!

In this episode, we dive into the vast ocean of web development resources available on the internet. From articles and tutorials to tools and communities, there's no shortage of information for web developers. But with so much content out there, how do you know which resources are worth your time? We share our list of articles, tools, communities and podcasts that are all about web development. We...

In this episode we share our experiences of being socially awkward when it comes to first impressions. How do you give a good first impression? What are our methods of breaking the ice? And does small talk help with making friends? Join us in our dive into our psyches and past traumas to unravel and analyze our behaviour.

In this episode, we delve into the world of horror games such as the classic DOS games Maniac Mansion and Alone in the Dark. We discuss the graphics and gameplay of these early horror games, as well as how they paved the way for the genre. We then shift to the Dead Space remake, and analyse what makes it a good title. We ask the question: what exactly do we look for in a good horror game?

Disguised as a human, a cyborg assassin known as a ChatGPT travels from 2069 to 2023 to kill our development careers. Sent to protect you is us, two nerds who can't stop talking, who divulge the coming of the AI master. With the virtually unstoppable ChatGPT in hot pursuit, all developers have to come together to fight against this evil. In this episode we talk about our experiences with using Cha...

After a long hiatus (break, pause or... actually quitting) we decided that it was time to get back together and provide your beautiful ears with our many meaningless insights about what happened, our lives and the future of the podcast.  Error: Code Coffee is a weekly podcast about tech, web, food and life.

Ready to face the truth that you wasted this year? Well, we're about to expose our lives this past year for your pleasure, or pain. We're in pain, that’s obvious. We talk about our careers, web dev culture and other interesting things we've experienced the previous year. Watch this episode on YouTube: [COMING SOON] Error: Code Coffee is a weekly podcast about tech, web, food and life.

We’re trying this Reddit thing again! This time answering only one question and the rest of the episode is one long rant about “utility-first CSS frameworks”. Are they any good? We’re here to let you know what we think, but you can do whatever you want. We won’t mind. But don't use utility-first CSS frameworks. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/L1TfY5djSEs Error: Code Coffee is...

Another episode where the conversation devolves into a nonsensical mess, but this time, there’s a guideline: REDDIT. Yes, we aren't original, but it can be fun and educational to answer some web development related questions. Tune in and listen to our alluring smooth voices whilst actually learning something. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/UPEWZw8yrk8 Error: Code Coffee is a weekl...

As a (web) designer, you not only have to face the daily struggle of seeing the ugliness all around you. You also have to deal with people who have to implement your design into the final product. How do you deal with this? And what do you do when it gets too much? Let us enlighten and inspire you in today’s episode! Watch this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d-0OLZJRPgc Error:...

We're back from the dead and filled with zombie rage and a hunger for brains. We’re dying to let you know about the developments in our lives. What does it cost to renew a company’s technological infrastructure? And how should companies deal with privacy? Time to put the pedal to the metal and pass some gas! Pffffrrrrt! Watch this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s0WGp8_7iG0 Err...

Still using terms like mobile-first or desktop-first? Maybe it’s time to update your terminology and your mindset! In this episode we’ll try to persuade you to leave behind the old ways of creating accessible and responsive websites for different screen sizes by focusing on why there’s a difference in the first place. Error: Code Coffee is a weekly podcast about tech, web, food and life. A new epi...

In this episode, we take a quick look at the State of CSS survey and mainly go through the demographics section. We try to decipher the meaning behind the graphs and charts, and come up with an interpretation for the bigger picture: how the web development community is evolving. Error: Code Coffee is a weekly podcast about tech, web, food and life. A new episode is released every Friday at 12PM ED...

The best news about E3, gaming and other nerdy things straight to you from your podcatcher of choice! We discuss the E3 main stage event, our experience and thoughts about Cloud Gaming™ and how the gaming industry is feeling stale and innovation is slow in the past few years. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Iy2S3m-OU00 Error: Code Coffee is a weekly podcast about tech, web, food an...

The 2019 Apple Worldwide Developers Conference happened a few days ago. We round up our most interesting news and updates from the event. We also got a heated discussion about Apple, vendor lock-in and fanboyism. Hear us out and let us know what side you pick! Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/BIWJK1HZWn8 Error: Code Coffee is a weekly podcast about tech, web, food and life. A new ep...

Getting supported as an open-source developer has always been tricky. Your project and your code is located on GitHub or somewhere similar, but your donate button is on your personal website. GitHub now introduces a sponsor button for people and projects! How does it work? Ever needed to have an ellipsis show up on the 3rd line of your paragraph? With just CSS it’s actually impossible — until now!...

We’re blessed for having such a nice community as developers. We can just make us of (profit off) each other’s work! But seriously, think about it. We are almost dependent on other people on the internet to tell us and show us how to do things. But what can go wrong with having blind trust in each other? Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/vKAgKT_49DM Error: Code Coffee is a weekly pod...

It’s 2019. Current year. How do you style your elements? When you’re using a framework, you’ll have to dig through a maze of JSX and other unholy combinations of code to squat down with your sad and pathetic non-classed selectors. Do you hide down in the crypts or do you go out and die with honor and dignity? I don't know. Web components. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/l3-fLhzKkI4...

Working in an office can be tough, but how do you get work done when working from home? We dive into the nitty-gritty of daily life as a developer who works from home. What are the benefits of working from home? And what are the pitfalls? How do your days look like, and what problems do you face? Join us in this episode of ECC! Links: Pomodoro Technique: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pomodoro_Tech...