In this powerhouse episode of The Programming Podcast, hosts Danny Thompson and Leon Noel sit down with Mark Techson — DevRel at Google and a longtime educator — to dive deep into Angular, DevRel, tech education, and how to create transformational learning experiences. From Google I/O prep to why Angular still thrives in enterprise environments, Mark opens up about his journey from teaching in churches to influencing thousands of developers globally. Whether you're React-curious, Angular-biased, or figuring out your tech journey — this episode will challenge how you think about frameworks, developer growth, and what success really looks like in this industry.

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💡 Topics covered:

What DevRel actually does at Google

Angular’s evolution and future

Signals, hydration, and bleeding-edge web tech

Developer education and breaking down hard concepts

The mindset shift from junior to impactful developer

Powerful personal stories on teaching, mentorship, and legacy in tech

0:00 Intro

01:05 - Meet Your Hosts: Danny, Leon, and Mark

02:00 - What is DevRel *Really*?

05:00 - A Day in the Life of DevRel at Google

08:00 - Why Fortune 500 Companies Still Use Angular

10:35 - Modernizing Angular: Signals, Hydration & More

13:10 - How Google Listens to the Developer Community

15:25 - Angular's Opt-In Philosophy & Avoiding Breaking Changes

16:45 - What Caused the Angular Perception Problem?

19:45 - Rebuilding Angular’s Image & Modern Relevance

22:00 - Transformational Education: Teaching Angular Differently

25:00 - Creating Talks That Change Worldviews

27:00 - From Church to Code: The Roots of a Great Communicator

29:00 - Evolving Notions of Success in Tech Careers

32:00 - Life Lessons: From Struggle to Strategic Planning

36:30 - Impact Through Mentorship & Developer Cohorts

40:10 - Cohort Project Spotlight: Smart Tenant Solution

42:00 - The Power of Being a Hard Worker with a Plan

44:00 - Learning to Learn: Avoiding Accidental Days

46:05 - Teaching Moments: Students Who Were Meant for This

47:00 - Listener Question: How Far Down the JavaScript Rabbit Hole?

50:00 - Why JavaScript + TypeScript Still Makes Sense

54:00 - Danny’s Rant: Don't Just Trust Random Internet Advice

56:30 - Final Thoughts & Farewell

Welcome to this power-packed episode of The Programming Podcast featuring hosts Leon Noel and Danny Thompson with special guest Andy Wong. In this in‐depth conversation, the trio dives into what it really means to be a mature engineer—one who not only masters technical skills but also leads by advocating for junior engineers. They share personal experiences from diverse tech backgrounds (from startups and boot camps to big tech giants like Meta, Google, Amazon, and Wayfair), discuss the art of “two‐way door engineering” (making decisions that are reversible versus irreversible), and explore career strategy in an ever-evolving industry.

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Throughout this 73‑minute episode, you’ll hear about:

• Mentorship & Advocacy: How investing in your juniors and empowering teams can drive both personal and organizational success.

• Career Growth & Decision-Making: The importance of taking risks, learning iteratively, and knowing when a decision is reversible—what Andy calls “two‑way door engineering.”

• Navigating Different Work Cultures: The trade-offs between startup agility and the structure of big tech, including insights into job hopping and innovation.

• Work-Life Balance & Burnout Prevention: Real talk about managing your time, setting boundaries, and keeping the passion alive without burning out.

• Listener Q&A: A candid response to a listener’s question about whether it’s too late to start learning tech later in life.

If you’re passionate about personal growth, leadership in engineering, and practical career advice—all delivered with honesty, humor, and a genuine commitment to helping others—this episode is for you.

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Chapters

0:00 – Intro

1:16 – Meet the Hosts & Guest: Andy Wong

2:47 – Why Andy Was Requested (and Requested Himself)

4:10 – The Many Faces of Andy Wong

6:05 – The Boston Connection & Early Days

7:00 – Mentorship Through Wayfair & Lab Zero

10:46 – Teaching SQL and Explaining Backends

13:18 – Internal Advocacy and Following Up

15:20 – The Senior Engineer's Real Role: Advocacy

18:29 – Defining Seniority vs. Management

19:48 – Startups vs. Big Tech: Myths & Trade-offs

25:17 – Job-Hopping and Career Longevity

26:32 – Startups and the Illusion of Innovation

30:06 – The Power of Risk: Two-Way Door Engineering

33:32 – How Meta Encourages Fast Iteration

38:05 – Personal Risk Tolerance & Career Strategy

41:06 – Keeping Your Head on Straight

44:42 – Avoiding Burnout & Setting Boundaries

46:09 – The Grind for Early-Career Devs

50:58 – The Truth Behind 1:1s & Early Confidence

54:00 – You Don’t Need Permission to Grow

56:03 – Rest vs. Recovery: Knowing the Difference

58:17 – Motivation, Momentum & Being Petty

1:05:00 – Building Projects for Impact (and Spite)

1:08:03 – Too Old To Code?!

You asked. We answered.In this very special Q&A episode, Danny and Leon tackle real questions from listeners about getting hired, staying motivated, and managing your learning and tasks as a developer. Whether you're applying to 20 jobs a day with no response, feeling overwhelmed by your dev role, or trying to bounce back after a layoff — this is the real talk you need to hear.🔥 Real advice. Real experience. Real value. Hit that like & subscribe button to support more episodes like this!💡 Sponsor: Level Up Financial PlanningChanging careers or increasing your income? Get financial clarity with Level Up Financial Planning—helping early and mid-career tech professionals secure their financial future. Visit LevelUpFinancialPlanning.com for a free consultation!Stay in Touch:📧 Have ideas or questions for the show? Or are you a business that wants to talk business?Email us at [email protected]!Danny Thompsonhttps://x.com/DThompsonDevhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/DThompsonDevwww.DThompsonDev.comLeon Noelhttps://x.com/leonnoelhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/leonnoel/https://100devs.org/📧 Have ideas or questions for the show? Or are you a business that wants to talk business?Email us at [email protected]!🚀 What You'll Learn in This Episode:✔️How to stop being a “click apply” job hunter✔️The tools and strategies to learn more effectively (and not forget everything)✔️Recovering after a layoff with structure and momentum✔️Why your calendar is the ultimate productivity weapon✔️Pomodoro, Anki, space repetition, and real talk on burnoutChapters0:00 - All good things come from consistency 0:36 - Stop using your calendar wrong 0:53 - How to learn more effectively with less effort 1:06 - Welcome to the Q&A episode! 2:10 - How the podcast is doing (stats + milestones) 3:02 - The Programming Podcast website is live 4:07 - Just keep showing up 5:00 - Surprise questions for Leon 5:51 - “I apply to 20 jobs a day and only get scam responses” 6:58 - The problem with just clicking “apply” 8:01 - Resume audit and using ATS checkers 9:01 - Auditing your job hunt process 10:17 - Fill your calendar with value (even for job hunting) 11:28 - Being a connector in your network 12:00 - SPONSORED13:07 - “I landed a junior DevOps role… how do I manage my workload?” 15:09 - Why note-taking doesn’t actually work 17:17 - How we forget what we just learned 18:00 - Take questions, not notes (active recall tip) 18:58 - How to use Anki & spaced repetition 19:28 - Duolingo, language learning & space repetition 20:57 - Learn your priorities 22:01 - Block your work on the calendar like tasks 23:09 - Defend your learning time like a meeting 24:43 - Recharge hard: why scheduling helps your mental health 26:07 - A packed calendar = progress 27:26 - Work/life balance with non-negotiables 27:33 - “I was laid off and I’m feeling lost. What now?” 28:34 - How to build a structured recovery after layoff 30:00 - Break big goals into daily tasks to avoid burnout 31:20 - Network, connect, talk to people 33:43 - What does “laser focused” job hunting actually mean? 35:00 - Don’t get distracted by hype tech — learn what matters 36:40 - Closing thoughts + how to reach us 37:32 - Spotify shoutouts + where to subscribe 38:34 - Why value per minute is the goal of this podcast

What’s it like working at Netflix, Apple, Amazon, AND now??? 🤯

In this episode of The Programming Podcast, Danny Thompson and Leon Noel sit down with Robbie Wagner—Ember core team member, Staff Engineer at HashiCorp, and co-host of Whiskey Web and Whatnot—to talk about his journey through some of the world’s most recognized tech companies.

Grab a glass (of whiskey or water), and let’s go deep on career, code, and community.

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They cover:

- The future of AI-generated code (and whether it’s useful)

- Why Robbie still loves EmberJS

- What it actually feels like to leave your "dream job"

- How to prepare for FAANG (or Manoma) interviews

- Why mentorship may be the real key to success

⏱️ Chapter Timestamps

00:00 – Intro: Meet Robbie Wagner (Netflix, Apple, Amazon, HashiCorp)

02:00 – The “Manoma” Acronym Explained

03:42 – AI Will Write 90% of Code? Our Hot Takes

07:00 – Where AI Fails and Why Documentation Still Matters

10:55 – How AI is Changing the Code Economy

13:17 – EmberJS, Framework Evolution & Why React Might Be Subpar

18:30 – Are We Chasing Hype Instead of Building Real Things?

21:00 – Working at Amazon, Apple, Netflix: Pros & Cons

26:35 – The Toxic Culture That Made Him Quit

29:00 – Interview Prep for Big Tech (LeetCode, STAR, and Strategy)

32:45 – What HashiCorp’s Interview Process Got Right

34:00 – Advice for People Who See FAANG as the Dream

36:00 – Defining Success Later in Your Career

37:10 – Mentorship, Scaling Help, and Developer Growth

39:08 – Preparing for a “Manoma” Interview

41:40 – Final Thoughts & Closing Thanks

Break down why you might not be getting hired—and what you can do about it! They share actionable insights on everything from personalized coffee chats and networking strategies to optimizing your LinkedIn profile, resume, and interview approach. Whether you’re a junior developer or a seasoned pro, you’ll discover practical tips to refine your outreach, communicate your value effectively, and tap into hidden job opportunities beyond the usual boards.Key Takeaways:• Coffee Chats & Networking: Learn how to craft genuine, personalized messages that open doors instead of closing them.• LinkedIn & Profile Optimization: Find out why a strong online presence is critical, and how to audit your messaging and profile to stand out.• Resume & Interview Strategy: Discover the importance of clear, confident self-presentation—from your resume’s first bullet point to actively engaging during technical interviews.• Job Boards & Beyond: Get insider advice on leveraging company career pages and alternative strategies to traditional job boards like LinkedIn and Indeed.Remember, every little tweak—from your messaging to the way you present your experience—can tip the scales in your favor. Tune in for a deep dive into these strategies and start making your job search work for you!Stay in Touch:📧 Have ideas or questions for the show? Or are you a business that wants to talk business?Email us at [email protected]!Danny Thompsonhttps://x.com/DThompsonDevhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/DThompsonDevwww.DThompsonDev.comLeon Noelhttps://x.com/leonnoelhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/leonnoel/https://100devs.org/📧 Have ideas or questions for the show? Or are you a business that wants to talk business?Email us at [email protected]!────────────────────────────Chapters:0:00 – Introduction & Community Shout-Out2:00 – Episode Topic: Why You Haven't Been Hired?3:00 – Coffee Chats & Networking Strategies10:00 – Leveraging LinkedIn: Messaging & Engagement Tips25:00 – Resume & Profile Optimization: Make a Great First Impression41:00 – Interview Strategies: Engaging & Communicating Your Value51:00 – Job Boards & Finding Opportunities57:00 – Wrap-Up & Final Thoughts────────────────────────────

Dive deep into the realities of technical interviews, networking, and the mindset needed to land a job in tech.

We break down real-world one-on-one coaching experiences, analyze why some candidates struggle despite getting interviews, and share practical strategies to level up your job search and technical prep.

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🚀 What You'll Learn in This Episode:

✔️ Why networking gets you interviews, but skills land the job

✔️ The importance of coffee chats & how to get them

✔️ How to approach technical interviews (LeetCode, system design & more)

✔️ The one mistake that keeps candidates from getting hired

✔️ Mindset shifts that separate successful job seekers from the rest

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📌 Timestamps & Chapters:

0:00 - Intro: Welcome to The Programming Podcast!

0:48 - Meet your hosts: Danny Thompson & Leon Noel

1:21 - Behind-the-scenes: Our approach to unscripted podcasting

2:19 - How networking is the secret weapon for job seekers

4:26 - The power of real-world projects – How to stand out in interviews

7:33 - Why most personal projects fail to impress hiring managers

9:59 - Technical interview mistakes that cost you the job

12:13 - The importance of coffee chats & how to make them work

16:00 - Success stories: Breaking out of your comfort zone

20:27 - Why just applying online won’t work (and what to do instead)

25:30 - How to fix your LeetCode & technical interview struggles

31:28 - Breaking the “No Degree” barrier – What companies really mean

37:41 - DSA strategy: The only 14 patterns you need to know

42:00 - How to communicate effectively in a coding interview

46:10 - Ask Danny & Leon: Avoiding burnout & time management tips

52:00 - Final thoughts: The real grind behind success

Ever felt overlooked at work? Struggled with technical interviews? Wondering how to stand out in your career? We’ve got you covered!

📢 In this episode of The Programming Podcast, hosts Danny Thompson, Leon Noel, and special Co-host James Q Quick dive deep into overcoming fear, taking action in your career, and the immense value of networking in tech. 🚀

Connect with James Q Quick!

https://x.com/jamesqquick

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https://www.compressed.fm/

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🔥 Topics Covered:

- The importance of being vocal about your work

- Why quiet wins often go unnoticed in the workplace

- How networking changed our careers (and how it can change yours)

- Preparing for technical interviews & overcoming fear

- James Q Quick’s journey into full-time content creation & the struggles behind it

- The reality of career ups and downs in tech

And much more!

⏰ Chapters & Timestamps:

0:00 - Introduction & What Networking Really Means

2:10 - James Q Quick Joins the Podcast

5:50 - The Power of Work-Life Balance in Tech

10:21 - Overcoming Fear & The Impact of Taking Action

15:08 - The Importance of Being Vocal About Your Work

19:50 - James Q Quick’s Journey to Full-Time Content Creation

25:26 - The Challenges & Reality of Content Creation

30:45 - Why Networking is a Cheat Code for Career Growth

35:41 - Real Stories of How Networking Landed Jobs

38:12 - How to Overcome Fear in Technical Interviews

42:27 - Practical Strategies for Crushing Coding Interviews

47:03 - Closing Thoughts & Commit Your Code Conference Announcement

📌 Don't forget to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE for more career advice, tech insights, and programming discussions! 🚀

Today we break down why problem-solving skills—not just syntax—get you hired and how you can level up your ability to tackle challenges on your own. This is how to problem solve in a better way!

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🚀 Key topics include:

✅ How to shift from "asking for help first" to independent problem-solving

✅ The importance of system design for career growth

✅ Why reading code, exploring open-source projects, and practicing real-world coding scenarios is crucial

✅ How to improve your technical interview strategy with step-by-step breakdowns

✅ The power of community, learning resources, and mentorship

If you're looking to stand out as a developer, whether you're a junior breaking into tech or a mid-career dev leveling up, this episode is packed with actionable strategies to develop the mindset of a problem-solver!

📌 Chapters & Timestamps:

0:00 – Introduction: Are You Over-Reliant on Help?

1:04 – Meet the Hosts: Danny & Leon’s Take on Problem Solving

2:44 – Seeing the Bigger Picture: Jeep Wranglers, Coffee & Coding

4:06 – The Key to Nailing Technical Interviews: Process Over Syntax

8:02 – Scaling Up: Thinking Beyond the Code You Write

12:17 – Sponsor Break: Level Up Financial Planning

14:00 – Why System Design Matters & How to Get Started

16:00 – How to Improve Your Debugging & Researching Skills

25:04 – The Role of Community & Networking in Becoming a Stronger Dev

32:02 – Q&A: My Boss Said I Need to Be More Independent—What Should I Do?

38:00 – Final Thoughts: Building Long-Term Career Success

Join hosts Danny Thompson, Leon Noel, and Shruti Kapoor as they dive into the secrets of professional growth in tech. In this episode, they explore why networking is your greatest asset—even if you only have 15–30 minutes a day—and how to stay relevant in today’s fast-paced industry. From navigating the hidden job market to leveraging React 19’s game-changing features like streamlined forms, actions, and the useOptimistic hook, this episode is packed with actionable tips for developers at every level.

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Learn how to:

- Maintain and grow your network even with a busy schedule

- Use React 19’s new capabilities to simplify your code and improve UI responsiveness

- Strategically migrate legacy codebases to React 19 without major disruptions

- Adopt better design patterns and custom hooks to write scalable, maintainable code

- Build a personal “brag book” and living document to track your career achievements

- Find fulfillment both at work and beyond by taking ownership of your professional growth

Whether you’re a junior developer looking to break into tech or a seasoned pro aiming to stay ahead, these insights will help you navigate the ever-evolving tech landscape.

Chapters & Timestamps:

0:00 – Introduction: The Power of Networking & 15-Minute Growth Hacks

1:09 – Host Introductions & Email Story: Losing Momentum in Your Network

4:33 – Why Maintaining Your Network is Crucial for Job Opportunities

5:39 – Networking Strategies: 15-Minute Daily Tasks to Stay Top of Mind

9:01 – The Hidden Job Market: How Networking Opens Doors in Tech

14:03 – React in 2025: Is It Still the Go-To Technology?

18:55 – React 19 Spotlight: Streamlining Forms with Actions

24:05 – Understanding useOptimistic: Instant UI Feedback & Faster Experiences

27:03 – Migrating to React 19: A Step-by-Step Approach for Large Codebases

31:01 – Design Patterns & Custom Hooks: Building Better, Scalable Code

36:42 – Optimizing Performance: React Profiler & Avoiding Excessive Prop Drilling

42:58 – Audience Q&A: Improving Yourself in a Small Company

46:03 – Brag Book & Living Document: Tracking Your Achievements

48:02 – Finding Fulfillment Beyond Your Day Job: Mentorship & Volunteering

50:00 – Final Thoughts & Wrap-Up: Taking Ownership of Your Career

"Single flight mutations can literally cut your app’s response time in HALF!"

"Web performance should come first—everything else is secondary."

Welcome to The Programming Podcast! In this episode, Danny Thompson and Leon Noel are joined by Dev Agrawal, core maintainer of Solid JS and organizer of Momentum Conference. This conversation dives deep into modern web development, performance optimizations, and community building.

Connect With Dev Agrawal!

https://www.youtube.com/@UCDXzM8ijdxkVA6NbQiQCKag

https://x.com/devagrawal09

https://www.linkedin.com/in/dev-agr/

Solid JS Docs

https://www.solidjs.com/

Topics Covered in This Episode:

- Why Volunteering at Conferences is a Cheat Code – Learn how volunteering can help you level up in tech.

- Solid JS vs. React – A deep dive into why Solid JS is shaking up frontend development.

- Single Flight Mutations – A game-changing performance technique that reduces request latency by 50%.

- The Rise of Signals – What makes Signals so revolutionary in web frameworks like Angular and Solid?

- Conference Organization & Sponsorships – Insights into running a successful developer conference.

- Using AI for Learning – Should you feel bad for using ChatGPT to learn coding? (Spoiler: Absolutely not!)

- How to Stay on the Cutting Edge of Tech – The mindset and resources that keep top engineers at the forefront.

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Whether you're a frontend developer, a conference organizer, or just passionate about new trends in web development, this episode is packed with insights, humor, and real talk from some of the best minds in tech.

📖 Chapters & Timestamps:

⏱️ 0:00 – Volunteering at Conferences: The Ultimate Cheat Code

⏱️ 1:03 – Meet Your Hosts & Guest: Danny, Leon, & Dev

⏱️ 2:01 – The Tweet That Started It All: The Importance of Nuance in Dev Discussions

⏱️ 2:17 – Why Should You Use Solid JS? A Core Maintainer’s Perspective

⏱️ 4:04 – React’s Mental Model vs. Solid’s Fine-Grained Reactivity

⏱️ 6:18 – Why Solid JS Isn’t Mainstream (Yet) & Its Developer-First Approach

⏱️ 8:09 – Performance-First Development: The Ryan Carniato Philosophy

⏱️ 8:55 – Single Flight Mutations: How They Double Your Performance

⏱️ 10:16 – Web Frameworks are Like a D&D Party: Why We Need Different Approaches

⏱️ 11:38 – Why Top Devs Are Excited About Signals

⏱️ 12:04 – Explaining Signals: The Future of State Management

⏱️ 17:48 – The Angular Signals Effect: How It Revitalized Angular’s Reputation

⏱️ 20:17 – The Story of Commit Your Code Conference: Running a Dev Conference on a Budget

⏱️ 24:26 – The Reality of Sponsorships: Why Companies Struggle to Define ROI

⏱️ 28:42 – Organizing a Developer Conference: Lessons from the Field

⏱️ 32:07 – Should You Feel Bad for Using ChatGPT to Learn Code?

⏱️ 42:45 – The Best Way to Learn Advanced Concepts in Programming

⏱️ 46:37 – How to Stay on the Cutting Edge: Reading, Coding, & Experimentation

⏱️ 49:09 – Wrap-Up: Final Thoughts & Podcast Outro