Ep. 54: Tracy Lee, Developer, JavaScript Advocate, and Entrepreneur

Ep. 26 - The Essential Guide to Take-Home Coding Challenges: Jane wanted to help others with non-traditional backgrounds succeed on take-home coding challenges. So she wrote an extensive guide for anyone who has received such a challenge and wants to attack it in the best possible way. She divulges mistakes to... by freeCodeCamp Podcast

28 min listen

Ep. 27 - Hackers stole my website...and I pulled off a $30,000 sting operation to get it back: For several days not that long ago, Jordan Reid's site, ramshackleglam.com, did not belong to her. She got it back, but only after the involvement of fifty or so employees of six different companies, middle-of-the-night conferences with lawyers, FBI... by freeCodeCamp Podcast

16 min listen

Ep. 33 - Code dependencies are the devil: Have you built your app on someone else's code? And beyond that, does the "secret sauce" of your product depend on external libraries or frameworks? While it's tempting to use the latest and greatest tech as soon as it comes out, that's not always a... by freeCodeCamp Podcast

10 min listen

Ep. 21 - What is an API? In English, please.: Many people have a vague or incorrect idea of what the fairly common term "API" means. Heads up: it's not a type of beer! Petr lays out the basic details of an application programming interface in plain English so you'll never be confused again.... by freeCodeCamp Podcast

7 min listen

Ep. 22 - Our team broke up with "instant legacy" code releases. Here's how yours can, too.: The concept of a legacy usually conveys permanence, value, and greatness. But what about in relation to your code? In this article, Jonathan explains how his team broke up with their legacy codebase, why it was necessary, and how your team can do the... by freeCodeCamp Podcast

11 min listen

Ep. 29 - Finding time to become a better developer: There’s no time for anything. At least that’s how it feels doesn’t it? No time to refactor that ugly code, no time to work on documentation, no time to actually live your life. But if you take the time to listen to this podcast, you’ll find... by freeCodeCamp Podcast

11 min listen

Ep. 45 - Dropout turned Software Engineer Dylan Israel - developer interview: Dylan is a software engineer, YouTuber, and creator of several programming courses. Quincy talks to him about how he dropped out of college, drove from California to Florida, and hustled to get his first developer job. On top of that, you'll learn how... by freeCodeCamp Podcast

25 min listen

Ep. 38 - How to conquer legacy code: Have you ever had to deal with legacy code - code that someone else wrote a long time ago? Are you temped to just rip everything apart and rewrite it? Bill explains why this is a bad idea and how to approach - and respect - legacy code instead.... by freeCodeCamp Podcast

10 min listen

Ep. 28 - How to land a six figure job in tech with no connections: Austin was stuck in a job he hated. But given his non-traditional background and lack of Silicon Valley network, he knew he'd have to work extra hard to launch a career in tech. In this podcast, he details the steps he took to land interviews at... by freeCodeCamp Podcast

61 min listen

Ep. 54: Tracy Lee, Developer, JavaScript Advocate, and Entrepreneur: On today's episode of the freeCodeCamp podcast, Abbey chats with Tracy Lee, a prolific speaker, founder, JavaScript advocate, and open-source enthusiast. Tracy is a Google Developer Expert and the founder of This Dot. She organizes numerous... by freeCodeCamp Podcast

40 min listen

Ep. 34 - d'Oh My Zsh: In this episode, Oh My Zsh founder Robby Russell tells the story of how he unexpectedly launched one of the most popular zsh configuration frameworks out there. He shares his process, some mean tweets, and his advice for people starting open source... by freeCodeCamp Podcast

26 min listen

Ep. 23 - We studied how students performed in technical interviews. Where they went to school didn't matter.: Given the state of college recruiting today, your chances of interacting with companies on campus are slim - unless your campus is a top school. It’s not fair, and it sucks, but that's the way it is. But does it have to be? Does where you went to... by freeCodeCamp Podcast

13 min listen

Ep. 60: How Rachel Tobac went from medicine to infosec: In this episode, Abbey interviews social engineering expert Rachel Tobac and learns how she transitioned from teaching to infosec by way of one exhilarating competition. Growing up, Rachel’s family didn’t have normal dinner table... by freeCodeCamp Podcast

60 min listen

Ep. 25 - I'm 56 and learning to code. Here's an epic beat-down of my critical inner self.: If you're over the age of 20, you might think you're too old to learn how to code. But 56 year old VM Vaughn's here to tell you that's not true. In this podcast, he shares his epic beat-down of his critical inner self and lays out his path towards an... by freeCodeCamp Podcast

7 min listen

Ep. 36 - Explain Bitcoin like I'm 5: You've probably heard a lot about bitcoin over the last few years. But do you truly understand how it works? This article explains the concepts in straightforward language (like you were 5) so you'll never be out of the loop again. Written by Nik... by freeCodeCamp Podcast

8 min listen

Ep. 39 - Learning how to learn: the most important developer skill: Learning to code - or learning any new skill - is hard, but it doesn't have to be overwhelming. In this episode, Preethi discusses her tried and true strategies for learning, how to tackle challenging problems, and the methods that help her add new... by freeCodeCamp Podcast

14 min listen

Ep. 32 - How you can start a career in a different field without experience: Austin had a biology degree, a poor GPA, and a job in the medical field, but he wanted to transition into tech. He had no experience, but he figured out how to gain it quickly and landed offers from his dream companies. In this episode, he shares his... by freeCodeCamp Podcast

44 min listen

Ep 50: Sacha Greif, designer, developer, and open source creator: Quincy Larson interviews Sacha Greif, who's a designer, developer, and prolific open source project creator. Sacha created the Vulcan.js framework, the Sidebar.io daily design newsletter, and so many other important projects in the developer... by freeCodeCamp Podcast

108 min listen

Ep. 41 - Mistakes I've made as a junior developer - and how you can avoid them: Everyone makes mistakes, especially when they're first learning a new skill or tool. If you've just entered the world of programming, chances are you'll make your fair share of mistakes, too. In this episode, Jack discusses some of the missteps he's... by freeCodeCamp Podcast

11 min listen

Ep. 46 - Alexander Kallaway - Interview with the creator of 100DaysOfCode: On today's episode, Quincy Larson interviews Alexander Kallaway, the creator of the #100DaysOfCode challenge. In addition to talking about the 100DaysOfCode challenge itself - a challenge which, at this point, thousands of people have taken -... by freeCodeCamp Podcast

55 min listen

Ep. 24 - How to run a successful development process (even if you're not technical): This episode is for anyone who wants to effectively orchestrate a development process without becoming the butt of their team’s water-cooler jokes. It's more attainable than you think, because it's all about process. Don't be a Bill Lumbergh - be... by freeCodeCamp Podcast

17 min listen

Ep. 58: Ariel Leslie, software developer and freeCodeCamp superstar: In this week's episode, Abbey interviews Ariel Leslie, a software developer with an interesting background (she was once a knife salesperson, among other things!) who lives and works in Colorado. While she can't discuss all the details of her... by freeCodeCamp Podcast

63 min listen

Ep. 30 - Craigslist, Wikipedia, and the Abundance Economy: You’ve heard it before: “There’s no such thing as a free lunch.” We're taught so from an early age. But history has shown: you often can get something for basically nothing. In this episode, Quincy discusses how we can all enjoy the... by freeCodeCamp Podcast

13 min listen

Ep. 63: Building community and career through live streaming - an interview with Jesse Weigel: In this episode, Beau chats with Jesse Weigel, who live streams on the freeCodeCamp.org YouTube channel and is a Senior Software Engineer at DICK'S Sporting Goods. He talks about his career path, live streaming, getting a developer job, speaking... by freeCodeCamp Podcast

82 min listen

Ep. 40 - The main pillars of learning programming - and why beginners should master them: Learning how to code can be overwhelming - especially if your intro course asks you to build a Facebook clone. But if you focus on the fundamentals, have the right guidance, and develop a strong inner motivation to succeed, you'll master the basics... by freeCodeCamp Podcast

11 min listen

Ep. 42 - How to write a good design doc: As a software engineer, it's your responsibility to write a good design doc so that your team knows how to solve the problem you're addressing. But what makes a design doc good, what should you include, and how should you write it? Angela shares all... by freeCodeCamp Podcast

15 min listen

Ep. 57: Adam Hollett, From Writer to Developer: Guest: Adam Hollett, developer at Shopify: https://twitter.com/admhlt Host: Quincy Larson, the teacher who founded freeCodeCamp: https://twitter.com/ossia On today's episode of the freeCodeCamp podcast, Quincy interviews Adam Hollett. He's a... by freeCodeCamp Podcast

68 min listen

Ep. 35 - How I went from zero to San Francisco software engineer in 12 months: One day, Sean was working as a route setter at a rock climbing gym in Tennessee. The next, he was driving to San Francisco, without a plan, to start his career in tech. This is the story of his challenging, winding, but ultimately successful path to... by freeCodeCamp Podcast

11 min listen

Ep. 31 - Good coding instincts will eventually kick you in the teeth: Some people have very strong coding instincts. They can solve problems just by looking at them, and feel like rockstars. But being a rockstar coder can only get you so far. You need one other crucial element: discipline. In this podcast, Bill shares... by freeCodeCamp Podcast

9 min listen

Ep. 56: Jennifer Bland, Google Developer Expert, Speaker, and World Traveler: On today's episode of the freeCodeCamp.org podcast, Abbey chats with Jennifer Bland, a Google Developer Expert, software engineer, prolific speaker, entrepreneur, and world traveler. You'll learn how Jennifer got into tech (twice!), what she's working... by freeCodeCamp Podcast

65 min listen

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Ep. 54: Tracy Lee, Developer, JavaScript Advocate, and Entrepreneur

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