The Go Make Things Podcast

Apr 15 2025 158 ep. 7 mins 227

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A show about the web (and more) for people who hate the complexity of modern front‑end web development.

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Episode 160 - A formula for debugging

Apr 15 2025 3 mins

In today’s episode, I talk about a formula I use for debugging code and asking for help.

Episode 159 - How your tools work

Apr 08 2025 3 mins

In today’s episode, I talk about the importance of understanding how your code works.

Episode 158 - Just grab a library

Apr 01 2025 1 mins

In today’s episode, I talk about how not made here syndrome has been replaced by just grab a library, and why they’re both bad.

Episode 157 - Cool URLs don't change, but they don't have to last forever

Mar 25 2025 3 mins

In today’s episode, I talk about why a website doesn’t have to be a lifetime commitment.

Episode 156 - Structuring functions

Mar 18 2025 1 mins

In today’s episode, I talk about when to to break functions into smaller pieces, and how to avoid over-engineering.

Episode 155 - Durable websites

Mar 11 2025 3 mins

In today’s episode, I talk about building web things that are made to last.

Episode 154 - Spaghetti code is a people problem

Mar 04 2025 4 mins

In today’s episode, I talk about why more tech won’t fix your spaghetti code.

Episode 153 - Alienating the right people

Feb 25 2025 2 mins

In today’s episode, I talk about why its ok to alienate some people, and the importance of owning your content.

Episode 152 - Tech is more political than ever

Feb 18 2025 5 mins

In today’s episode, I talk about how tech permeates all aspects of tech, even when it doesn’t seem like it.

Episode 151 - Free and indie

Feb 11 2025 4 mins

In today’s episode, I talk about doubling down on free developer resources.