Chats with Kent C. Dodds

Feb 03 2025 102 ep. 25 mins 635
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Kent C. Dodds chats with developers.

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Beyond Code Assist: Driving Impact as a Next-Gen Developer with Mark Techson

Feb 03 2025 10 mins  
In this episode, Kent chats with Mark Techson, a developer advocate at Google working on Angular, about the evolving role of developers in the AI era. Mark previews his Epic WebConf talk, "Beyond Code Assist: Driving Impact as a Next-Gen Developer," where he challenges developers to rethink their workflows, leverage AI to do more, and embrace the future of software development. The

Building Accessible Web Apps with Shruti Kapoor

Feb 02 2025 10 mins  
In this episode, Shruti Kapoor, frontend engineer, educator, and accessibility advocate, joins Kent to discuss the nuances of building accessible web applications from the ground up. She shares insights from her work at Slack’s design systems team and previews her Epic WebConf talk, where she will demonstrate how to build an accessible real estate app, test it with screen readers

Building Bulletproof Design Systems with Eva Ferreira

Feb 01 2025 10 mins  
In this episode, Eva Ferreira, frontend expert and design systems advocate, joins Kent to explore why design systems fail and how to build them for long-term success. She previews her Epic WebConf talk, "Bulletproof Design Systems," where she breaks down the common pitfalls, best practices for adoption, and how to ensure a design system thrives in an engineering organization. They

Building AI-Powered Presentations with Eve Porcello

Jan 31 2025 11 mins  
In this episode, Eve Porcello, seasoned educator and AI enthusiast, joins Kent to explore how AI can enhance presentation skills. Eve previews her Epic WebConf talk, "Building an AI Assistant to Deliver Your Best Presentations," where she and her co-speaker Kira Corbett dive into the intersection of AI, communication, and accessibility. They discuss the importance of effective pres

Demystifying Type Inference with Jared Forsyth

Jan 30 2025 9 mins  
In this episode, Jared Forsyth, a long-time Khan Academy engineer and functional programming enthusiast, joins Kent to explore the fascinating world of type inference. Jared previews his Epic WebConf talk, "Hindley and Milner Walk Into a Bar," where he dives into the mechanics of type inference algorithms and their impact on modern programming languages. They discuss the importance

Learn Out Loud in 2025 with Madison Kanna

Jan 29 2025 11 mins  
In this episode, Madison Kanna, a full-stack developer, community builder, and returning Epic WebConf speaker, joins Kent to discuss the power of learning out loud. Madison shares her journey of building an authentic personal brand, the value of community, and how creating and sharing your work can lead to unique career opportunities. She also previews her talk, “Why You Should L

Networking Through Twitch with Leah Thompson

Jan 28 2025 11 mins  
Leah Thompson, a career switcher turned software engineer, joins Kent to discuss how live streaming on Twitch can be a powerful tool for networking and career growth. Leah shares her journey from high school math teacher to software developer, emphasizing how streaming helped her land both of her developer roles. They explore how Twitch can foster meaningful connections, build a pe

Reclaiming Authentication with OpenAuth by Dax Raad

Jan 27 2025 12 mins  
Dax Raad, creator of OpenAuth and core contributor to SST, joins Kent to discuss his approach to simplifying authentication with a self-owned, spec-compliant auth server. Dax explains the motivation behind OpenAuth, why AWS Cognito falls short, and how OpenAuth empowers developers to control their own authentication infrastructure while reducing complexity.

What React 19 Means for React Router with Brooks Lybrand

Jan 26 2025 14 mins  
In this episode, Brooks Lybrand, Developer Relations Manager for Remix at Shopify, discusses the exciting new features of React 19 and how React Router bridges the gap for developers adopting the latest updates. Brooks explains how React 19's tighter integration with React Router simplifies development, enhances portability, and brings new paradigms to web development.

Exploring the Weird Web with Alex Anderson

Jan 25 2025 11 mins  
In this episode, Alex Anderson, creator of Thorium Nova and a Salt Lake City-based web developer, joins Kent to discuss pushing the boundaries of web technologies. Alex introduces his talk, "The Weird Web," which dives into underutilized APIs like the GamePad API, Web Serial API, and Web Audio API to create innovative experiences on the web. They also explore how these technologies