In this episode of Frontend.fm I chat with Chris Pennington, a developer experience engineer at Resend and the creator behind the popular YouTube channel Coding in Public. Join us to hear about Chris’ journey in tech, the importance of learning the fundamentals of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript (even in the age of AI), what makes Astro special, the power of Resend, and more.

Links:

Astro: https://astro.build/

Learn Astro: https://learnastro.dev/

Resend: https://resend.com/

React email: https://react.email/

new.email: https://new.email/

Find the full episode transcript at ⁠⁠⁠https://frontend.fm/⁠⁠

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Chris on the web:

Website: https://chrispennington.blog/

X: https://x.com/cpenned

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CodinginPublic

Maxi on the web:

Website: ⁠⁠⁠https://maxiferreira.com⁠⁠ 

X: ⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/charca⁠⁠ 

LinkedIn: ⁠  ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/charca⁠⁠   

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to Chris Pennington and His Journey in Tech

03:02 Discovering Astro: The Framework for Everyone

05:54 Astro vs. Next.js: Understanding the Differences

08:58 Astro's Database Solutions and Content Management

12:01 Advice for Aspiring Developers: Learning and Growth

14:58 The Power of Streaming and Content Creation for Learning

20:59 The Importance of Teaching and Learning

24:12 Authenticity in Content Creation

26:49 Finding Your Purpose in Content Creation

27:09 Understanding Resend: An API for Email

31:23 Developer Experience with Email Solutions

32:33 Exploring New Projects: New Email and React Email

34:05 Personal Picks and Hobbies

In this episode of Frontend.fm I chat with Tom Barrasso, head of developer relations for Cloud Phone at CloudMosa. We explore the world of feature phones, how remote browsers make it possible to run modern apps on these low-end devices, and the unique challenges and opportunities for developers in this space.

Links:

Cloud Phone: https://www.cloudfone.com/

Cloud Phone Developers: https://developer.cloudfone.com/

PodLP: https://podlp.com/

Find the full episode transcript at ⁠⁠https://frontend.fm/⁠

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Tom on the web:

Website: https://barrasso.me/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tombarrasso/

GitHub: https://github.com/Tombarr

Maxi on the web:

Website: ⁠⁠https://maxiferreira.com⁠ 

X: ⁠⁠https://x.com/charca⁠ 

LinkedIn: ⁠  ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/charca⁠   

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to Cloud Phone and Tom Barrasso

04:05 Understanding the Feature Phone Market

06:50 Exploring Cloud Phone Technology

10:36 Developing for Low-End Devices

15:15 User Demographics and Market Opportunities

19:30 Comparing Cloud Phone with Other Platforms

21:27 Getting Started with Cloud Phone Development

23:40 Final Thoughts on the Future of Feature Phones

In this episode of Frontend.fm I chat with Josh Cirre, the JavaScript to Laravel Guy and Laravel DevRel. Join me to learn about Josh’s journey in tech, his transition from JavaScript to Laravel, the power of Laravel's batteries-included approach, Josh’s Learning Driven Development philosophy, and much more.

Links:

Laravel Starter Kits

Josh’ talk at Epic Web Conf

Find the full episode transcript at ⁠https://frontend.fm/

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Josh on the web:

Website: ⁠https://cir.re

X: https://x.com/joshcirre

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@joshcirre

Maxi on the web:

Website: ⁠https://maxiferreira.com 

X: ⁠https://x.com/charca 

LinkedIn: ⁠  https://www.linkedin.com/in/charca   

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to Josh Cirre and Laravel Journey

03:10 Josh's Tech Origin Story

06:00 Transitioning to JavaScript and Frontend Development

09:01 Discovering Laravel and Its Appeal

12:01 Laravel vs. JavaScript Frameworks: A Comparative Analysis

18:05 The Benefits of Laravel's Batteries-Included Approach

20:59 The Future of JavaScript Frameworks

24:01 Josh's Personal Laravel Stack and Starter Kits

30:13 Exploring UI Layers in Laravel

37:39 Introduction to Laravel Cloud

43:44 Learning Driven Development Philosophy

52:10 Recommendations and Closing Thoughts

Marc Grabanski is the CEO and UI Developer of Frontend Masters, a learning platform with over 200 courses taught by some of the top minds in our industry. Join me on a new episode of Frontend.fm to chat about Marc’s journey in tech, the unique format of Frontend Masters, the impact of AI on tech education, and the value of simple tech stacks.

Links:

Frontend Masters

Find the full episode transcript at ⁠https://frontend.fm/⁠

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Addy on the web:

Website: ⁠⁠https://marcgrabanski.com/

X: ⁠https://x.com/1marc

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/1marc/

Maxi on the web:

Website: ⁠https://maxiferreira.com⁠

X: ⁠https://x.com/charca⁠

LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/charca/⁠

Chapters:

00:00 Marc Grabanski's Journey in Tech

10:05 The Evolution of Frontend Masters

20:05 AI's Impact on Tech Education

30:01 Simplicity in Tech Stack

28:10 Navigating Component Libraries and Dependencies

30:07 The Longevity of Code and Libraries

31:25 Front-End vs Back-End: Career Perspectives

39:14 Achieving Work-Life Balance

45:15 Sustainability in Projects and Personal Training

Addy Osmani is an engineering leader working on Google Chrome, an author, and a renowned international speaker. Join me on this very first episode of Frontend.fm to chat about Addy's journey in tech, the evolution of JavaScript frameworks, the impact of AI on personal software, and the challenges developers face with AI tools. Addy also shares insights from his book on leadership, productivity tips, and the importance of psychological safety in teams.

Links:

Personal Software

The 70% Problem

Built-in AI APIs

Leading Effective Engineering Teams

Find the full episode transcript at https://frontend.fm/

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Addy on the web:

Website: https://addyosmani.com/

X: https://x.com/addyosmani

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/addyosmani/

Maxi on the web:

Website: https://maxiferreira.com

X: https://x.com/charca

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charca/

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to Addy Osmani and His Journey

05:17 The Evolution of JavaScript and Frameworks

09:57 Personal Software and AI's Impact

14:55 The 70% Problem in Software Development

19:37 AI APIs in the Browser and Their Applications

23:47 Exploring AI APIs and Their Impact

25:09 Leadership Insights from 'Leading Effective Engineering Teams'

34:02 The Role of Multipliers and Diminishers in Leadership

37:06 Managing Productivity and Overcoming Burnout

42:31 Recommendations for Personal Growth and Entertainment