Chats with Kent C. Dodds

Feb 15 2025 114 ep. 23 mins 635
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Kent C. Dodds chats with developers.

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Wrapping up Season 6 of Chats with Kent

Feb 15 2025 1 mins  
Kent C. Dodds says goodbye for this season of the Chats with Kent podcast. It's all about the speakers at Epic Web Conf 2025.

Of Things Epic: The Principles Behind Great Decisions with Kent C. Dodds

Feb 14 2025 13 mins  
In this episode, Jason Lengstorf flips the script and interviews Kent C. Dodds about his upcoming talk at Epic Web Conf. Kent shares insights into the decision-making framework behind the Epic Stack and why strong principles matter more than specific tech choices. He explores the importance of making decisions that scale with complexity, avoiding analysis paralysis, and embracing s

Building, Learning, and Networking with Jason Lengstorf at Epic Web Conf

Feb 13 2025 18 mins  
Jason Lengstorf joins Kent to talk about his journey in web development, from his early days in agencies to his work at IBM, Gatsby, and Netlify, and now his latest project, CodeTV. He shares insights into the Web Dev Challenge, a fast-paced, high-energy developer show where participants race against the clock to build projects from scratch. Jason will be bringing the Web Dev Chall

Remix, React, and the Web Platform with Ryan Florence

Feb 12 2025 22 mins  
Kent and Ryan Florence dive into the current state and future of Remix, the evolution of React Router, and the web platform’s growing role in modern web development. Ryan reflects on the changes in the ecosystem, the impact of AI, React Server Components, and the move towards standardized web APIs. He also shares insights on his shifting focus, the importance of in-person confere

JavaScript: The Origin Story with Annie Sexton

Feb 11 2025 9 mins  
Kent sits down with Annie Sexton to explore the fascinating history of JavaScript. Annie, known for her engaging educational content, shares why understanding the origins of the language is essential to fully appreciating its present and future. She discusses how JavaScript evolved from a rushed project in the '90s into the dominant force shaping modern web development. Along the w

Epic Federation: Scaling Web Infrastructure with Zackary Jackson

Feb 09 2025 16 mins  
Kent chats with Zackary Jackson, an infrastructure architect at ByteDance, about solving large-scale web infrastructure challenges. Zackary shares insights on building RSPack, a Rust-based bundler, and Module Federation, which enables seamless orchestration of distributed applications. They discuss how these technologies help companies like ByteDance scale efficiently, reducing bui

Epic Bets: Practical Tips for Betting on Yourself with Aaron Francis

Feb 08 2025 10 mins  
Kent chats with Aaron Francis about the power of resilience, adaptability, and taking calculated risks in your career. Aaron shares his journey from accounting to software development, navigating multiple career pivots, and ultimately betting on himself to start his own company. Drawing from his personal experience with job loss and reinvention, he offers practical advice on making

Shipping Reusable Full-Stack Components with Fran Zekan

Feb 07 2025 14 mins  
Kent sits down with Fran Zekan, an engineer with a diverse background spanning hardware, robotics, and full-stack web development. Fran shares insights from his experience working with both JavaScript and Rails and discusses how React Server Components (RSCs) are enabling fully encapsulated full-stack components—something that Rails developers have enjoyed for years. They dive in

Learning-Driven Development with Josh Cirre

Feb 06 2025 16 mins  
Kent sits down with Josh Cirre, a developer advocate, content creator, and former stage performer, to discuss his talk at Epic Web Conf: "Learning-Driven Development." Josh shares his unique approach to learning by building real-world projects, the importance of curiosity in the learning process, and how he transitioned from acting and comedy to the tech industry. They also chat ab

Demystifying AI: Building an AI Assistant for Better Presentations with Kira Corbett

Feb 05 2025 10 mins  
Kent chats with Kira Corbett, a developer educator with a background in robotics, simulation, and artificial intelligence. They discuss her journey from robotics to web development, her passion for human-computer interaction, and her upcoming talk at Epic WebConf: "Building an AI Assistant to Deliver Your Best Presentations." Kira teases an interactive session where attendees will