Rob Ocel and co-hosts Tracy Lee, Adam Rackis, and Danny Thompson talk with tech educator Ankita Kulkarni about her journey from engineering leader to full-time educator. Ankita shares insights on teaching Next.js, bridging practical knowledge gaps, and helping developers tackle real-world challenges. They discuss Next.js as a React-based framework, its benefits, and the challenges it presents for beginners.

Chapters

Introduction to the Podcast and Guests 00:01  

Meet Ankita Kulkarni, Tech Educator 00:26   

Ankita's Transition to Full-Time Education 01:41   

Teaching Practical Knowledge in Next.js 03:19   

Effective Methods for Teaching Next.js 05:27  

Challenges of Being a Full-Time Educator 07:48  

Balancing Broad and Specific Examples 09:54   

Embracing Mistakes as a Teaching Tool 12:13  

Pair Programming and Mentorship 14:00   

Discussion on Next.js and Framework Adoption 16:48   

Advantages and Challenges of Next.js 18:12  

Choosing the Right Framework for Your Needs 20:35   

Impact of Next.js in React Documentation 22:26   

Learning Paths for New Developers 23:24   

The Rise of Full-Stack Web Development 25:09   

Benefits of Frameworks Abstracting Complexity 26:27   

OpenNext and Deployment Flexibility 28:06 

Ankita's Excitement for New Next.js Features 30:35  

The Future of Next.js Without Vercel 32:16  

Final Thoughts and Where to Find Everyone Online 34:21

Follow Ankita Kulkarni on Social Media 

Twitter: https://x.com/kulkarniankita9

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

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