Init - A Guided Web Development Journey

Oct 31 2023 23 ep. 2

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Join us on Init, the podcast where we explore the exciting world of web development through the eyes of a beginner and an experienced developer. Each week, we follow the journey of Jake Pacheco, who is just starting to learn how to code, and get an inside look at what it takes to become a professional web developer from Seth Whiting. Along the way, we discuss the latest tools, technologies, and trends in web development, teach fundamental coding concepts, and share our own experiences and insights into the day-to-day life of a developer. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, there's something for everyone on Init.

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POP QUIZ!!

Oct 31 2023 76 mins

Duude, let me break it down and ride this wave with ya. So, Seth and Jake, two chillaxed dudes, are chatting about coding and their own experiences. Like, Seth is this rad developer from Portland, and Jake is a barber who moonlights as a hacker. They've been in the game for different lengths, one decade for Seth and nine months for Jake, but they're both all about that coding life,

Typescript Fundamentals (Over)Simplified

Oct 24 2023 61 mins

Dude, in their recent podcast, Seth Whiting and Jake Pacheco totally drop some gnarly knowledge about their coding journeys and why TypeScript is, like, the ultimate wave to ride. They're like, TypeScript, it's this awesome superset of JavaScript that adds a chill layer of type safety to your code. Seth, he shows us how TypeScript makes declaring variables with specific dat

Leveling UP with Scott Tolinski

Oct 17 2023 81 mins

Dude, in this gnarly podcast episode, Scott Tolinski, like, totally drops some knowledge bombs about his wild 21-year coding journey, man. He takes us back to the early days, you know, high school websites and all that. And then, he's like, "Whoa, mentors are where it's at," teaching us everything from project management to how to deal with clients and working in a team. And then,

How Wes Bos Went From MySpace Hacker To Teaching Code To The Masses

Oct 10 2023 68 mins

Dude, so like, in this totally tubular podcast episode with Seth, Jake, and the coding guru Wes Bos, they're all, "Yo, what's up?" and chat about their coding journeys. Seth, this gnarly full-stack developer for over a decade, Jake, this barber from Augusta, Maine, just kickin' it in code for seven months, and Wes Bos, this coding legend with 23 years under his belt and famous for

React Fundamentals (Over)Simplified

Oct 03 2023 83 mins

In this rad podcast episode, Seth Whiting and Jake Pacheco totally dive into the gnarly basics of React. They're like, "Dude, React is the bomb in web development right now!" They chat about how React components rock, helping you keep your code organized and reusable. And, man, React's JSX is the raddest thing, letting you mix HTML right into your JavaScript. They also drop

How 2 Get Ur Code Onto The Interwebs

Sep 26 2023 65 mins

Yo, folks, in this podcast, we got Seth Whiting, the seasoned full-stack coder from Portland, and Jake Pacheco, the six-month coding rookie from Augusta. They're vibing on how to turn nada into a fully-fledged app. First, they're all about setting up shop, like creating folders, using Create React App or Vite for your dev setup, and keeping node modules in check. Surf's up f

Super Advanced JavaScript 4 Total N00bz

Sep 19 2023 68 mins

In this gnarly podcast episode, we got Seth Whiting and Jake Pacheco, dude! Seth's the coding champ from Portland, Maine, riding the code wave for a solid 10 years. And there's Jake, the freshest coder in town, clocking in at 5.5 months, all the way from Augusta, Maine, man. They're chatting about their coding journey, bro, and how they're both learning the code game together. Jake

10 Years of Huge Embarrassing Failures

Sep 14 2023 65 mins

Dude, in their latest podcast episode, Jacob Pacheco and Seth Whiting totally ride the coding wave, you know? Seth, who's been in the code game for a solid 10 years, recalls this gnarly design mishap from back in the day. And Jacob, who's kinda new to coding, like around five months, drops some comic gold about "developer months" and how it's sorta like his gig as a barber, man. So

Coding Jake's App in L33t Hxcker Mode

Sep 07 2023 130 mins

Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/xGd5NUHgKMk Hey, dudes and dudettes, get stoked for this rad podcast episode with your hosts Seth Whiting and Jake Pacheco! Seth's the coding wizard from Portland, Maine, with a solid 10 years of coding under his belt, while Jake's the Augusta-based barber who's been riding the coding wave for about 14 weeks – talk about gnarly! The

Live Coding Jake's "Keeper" App!!!

Aug 29 2023 104 mins

Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/uRZehs8Tdns?si=DR1-T6_y_p3njo8J Dude, check it out! In this gnarly podcast episode, hosts Seth Whiting and Jake Pacheco are totally embarking on a coding adventure, all while they're talking about different aspects of web development. And get this, they're trying something totally rad for this episode – live coding, man! It's totall