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   1. A Day in the Life of a Software Engineer

   What is a typical day in the life like for a software engineer? To close out Season 6, we thought it’d be a great idea to give you some insight into our workdays, as we all have very different roles and are in different stages of our careers.Show Notes[02:54] Morning routines[16:09] Beginning of the workday[28:15] The rest of the workday[49:03] Evenings and weekends[53:57] Top 3 tools for productivityResourcesAny.doFantasticalCanvaThingsSuperhumanTrelloApple WatchMarkdown NotesAsanaResilient Man

   Oct 04,2021 01:01:32
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   2. What is an API and How do You Use One?

   APIs are part of our daily roles as software developers, but what are they? What different types are there? And how can you design a good one?Show Notes[01:53] What is an API?[03:37] Types of APIS[15:02] GraphQL[19:49] REST[28:25] API Design[44:35] ShoutoutsResourcesThe Happiness ProjectShopify developer communityBrainF**kOneGraphScott Moss's YouTubeTranscriptHere is this week's transcript.

   Sep 27,2021 47:09
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   3. All About Agile

   The definition of Agile is the ability to create and respond to change. Ultimately dealing with and succeeding in an uncertain or turbulent environment. I think we can all say with confidence that in the world of software development, being agile and agreeable to change helps you learn faster, connect with others better, and makes coding more fun.Today we are talking about the agile framework of software developers, its significance in the workplace and the familiar steps an agile process takes

   Sep 20,2021 56:25
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   4. Getting Started with Java

   Java is a high-level, class-based, object-oriented programming language. It’s a general-purpose programming language designed to let app developers: write once, run anywhere. Today we’re diving into the world of Java.Show Notes[01:30] Our experiences working with Java[04:34] History of Java[07:45] Five goals of Java[13:06] Object oriented[14:00] Threaded language[15:35] Interpreted language[17:39] Terminology[22:04] Basic Syntax[23:33] Inheritance[26:51] Interfaces[28:00] Classes[29:56] Modifier

   Sep 13,2021 45:49
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   5. How to Start a Company

   Whether you’re looking to start your own side business or create a lifelong career, the process of starting a new business can be overwhelming. This week on the podcast we’re discussing how to start your own business. We’ll dig deep into setting you up for success from the beginning and then answer the most common questions I receive about building and scaling your business.Show Notes[02:00] What is our experience with running a business?[05:47] Business plan[13:58] Who are your customers?[18:03

   Sep 06,2021 59:44
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   6. Diving Deep on Databases

   If you have data for your application, you’ve probably used a database to store it. There are so many types of databases, NoSQL, SQL, graph, etc. Let's learn about their benefits and how to use them!Shownotes[02:08] What types of databases have we used?[03:43] SQL vs. NoSQL[15:52] How to model data[19:20] ORM, SDK, Queries[24:02] Horizontal vs. Vertical Scaling[27:21] How to choose[30:22] indexes[37:16] Sharding[46:44] ShoutoutsResourcesThe DynamoDB BookLittle Bobby TablesLadybug Algorithms epis

   Aug 30,2021 50:13
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   7. How to Create Great Documentation

   It’s easy to overlook documentation when building an application, but documentation can make or break a consumer’s experience. Today we’re diving into the world of documentation to discuss what it takes to write good documentation, the ethics of documentation, and some popular tools you can use to get started.Show Notes[01:58] Why does a company or app need good documentation?[04:09] Who do we write documentation for?[06:01] What makes good documentation?[11:05] Ethics of documentation[32:47] Th

   Aug 23,2021 48:27
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   8. Getting Started with TypeScript

   TypeScript is an open-source programming language built on JavaScript that provides static type definitions. It has taken the front-end development community by storm over the past few years and today we’re going to give you a beginner-level rundown on the language.Show Notes[02:07] What is TypeScript?[06:46] What is our experience working with TypeScript?[08:35] Is TypeScript a replacement for JavaScript?[11:11] Advantages of TypeScript[13:09] Core Types[15:19] TypeScript Types[28:34] Union Typ

   Aug 16,2021 42:49
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   9. How to Create a Study Plan

   What is it about sitting down building a good study plan that... kinda sucks? Is it the planning? The execution? The Time commitment? Are we committing to learn too much? Regardless of this answer, today we’re sitting down to talk about how to better prepare to learn, how to execute a study plan to meet your goals, build better habits to help you learn and some of our own experiences learning how to learn.Show Notes[05:22] What is a study plan?[14:25] How Do You execute it?[29:05] Learning how t

   Aug 09,2021 01:11:46
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    10. How to Choose a Tech Stack

    Welcome back to the 6th season of the Ladybug Podcast!! In this episode, we’ll be chatting about choosing a tech stack for your project is one of the most important decisions you’ll make as an engineer. It will determine many aspects of your app, from development speed, to scalability, to the cost to run it. We’ll talk about how to choose technologies from two angles: one from an individual developer’s perspective: how do you decide what to learn? And the second from an architectural perspective

    Aug 02,2021 01:12:54
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    11. So You've got a Job Offer, Now What?

    You studied a bunch, landed the interview, passed the whiteboarding exercises, nailed the behavioral interview, and finally got the job. Congratulations on your new position! So now what? Today we’re sharing some of our experiences to help your job transition happen smoothly. Let’s get into it. Show Notes[01:54] Salary Negotiation[11:43] What to do in the first two weeks[50:42] ShoutoutsResourcesGrammarly - https://www.grammarly.com/5 Reasons Why Spotify’s onboarding is better than yours - https

    Apr 05,2021 55:10
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    12. Getting Hooked on React Part 2

    React is a JavaScript library for building user interfaces and is one of the most widely used libraries to date. Last season we discussed the basics of React and today we’re going to dive into the more advanced aspects of the library. Let’s get started.Episode Notes[04:16] React Hooks[22:28] State Management[26:43] Design Patterns[40:39] Performance[49:33] Testing[51:15] Prop types and TypeScript[55:21] ShoutoutsResourcesGetting Hooked On React - https://www.ladybug.dev/episodes/getting-hooked-o

    Mar 22,2021 01:00:01
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    13. An Introduction to E-Commerce

    2020 was one of the biggest years in the history of e-commerce. In fact, the pandemic spurred such a growth in e-commerce that the industry as a whole moved forward about 10 years in 3 months’ time. Whether you’re interested in starting your own store or learning how to develop for e-commerce, this week on the podcast we’re breaking it all down for you.Episode Notes[02:40] Platforms[07:22] Why e-commerce over brick & mortar[11:08] Starting your own store[41:16] Developing for e-commerce[49:03] S

    Mar 15,2021 51:03
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    14. Cryptography

    Cryptography is a method of protecting information and communication through the use of code so only those for whom the information is intended can read and process it. Cryptography is used for many things from online banking to GitHub commits. Today we’ll dive into the basics of cryptography. Let’s get started!Show Notes[0:25] Our experience with cryptography[03:08] What is cryptography?[04:21] Four objectives of cryptography[09:44] Types of cryptography[23:34] Historical Cryptography[30:54] Ho

    Mar 08,2021 35:09
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    15. Financial Planning

    It’s no secret that a major perk to working in development is the salary. Developers are often paid higher than the average salary, and as you move up in a company, you can see significant growth in your income. We all know financial literacy is often skipped in early education, which is why this week we’re talking all things financial planning with our special guest, Shannon Lee Simmons, to teach you what you need to know about managing your finances as a high earner.Show Notes[0:41] Tell us ab

    Mar 01,2021 45:38
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    16. Getting Started With The Cloud

    Episode NotesYou may have heard about the Cloud and thought, what do the fluffy things in the sky have to do with computers? Today’s episode is all about what the cloud is, how you can use it, and common cloud services.Show Notes2:29 - What is the cloud?14:09 - Benefits of cloud vs. physical servers23:06 - Four types of cloud computing28:42 - Cloud providers32:39 - Gettings started with AWS36:33 - Big servicesResourcesAWS Six Advantages of Cloud Computing - https://docs.aws.amazon.com/whitepaper

    Feb 22,2021 48:05
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    17. Writing Ebooks

    Last season we discussed the broader topic of creating digital content. This week on the podcast we’re doing a deeper dive into e-books: our experience with writing and releasing them, the tools you need to write your own ebook, and best practices for marketing and selling your book.Episode Notes[1:33] Our experience with E-books[6:05] Self-published vs. Publisher[11:20] Software for creating an E-book[15:49] Where can I sell my E-book?[25:01] Pricing[34:51] Top tips[43:00] ShoutoutsResourcesCan

    Feb 15,2021 46:26
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    18. Get to Know Your Co-workers: Non-Developer Tech Roles

    There are a bunch of people you’ll work with as a software engineer -- many will be other developers, but many have other jobs as well. In this episode we’ll talk about the other people you may work with: the designers, project managers, marketers, and more and how to best work with them. Let’s dive in.Show Notes[3:29] Product Management[7:37] Design[11:34] UX Research[13:53] Management[18:57] Marketing[20:50] Sales[22:06] Business Development[22:53] Technical Writing[25:28] Account Management[2

    Feb 08,2021 48:17
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    19. Web Security

    It’s more important than ever to build secure web applications, but many developers forget to account for web security. In this episode, we’re joined by Tailor Herrarte, an Infosec Engineer, Cybersecurity Career consultant, beauty ambassador & content creator who goes by the moniker The Digital Empress. Today we're discussing types of web security, the dangers of lacking said security and a few things you can do to keep your site secure. Let’s get started.Show Notes[2:20] All About Tailor[12:33]

    Feb 01,2021 55:45
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    20. Coding Bootcamps: What You Should Consider Before Signing Up

    Episode NotesCoding bootcamps aim to help students gain the skills they need to land their first job in web development in months instead of years. Today we’ll be diving into some of the benefits and drawbacks of coding bootcamps, and we’ll explore our personal experiences learning from them and teaching at them.Shownotes[3:01] Our Bootcamp experiences[9:58] What are bootcamps[21:05] Benefits and drawbacks of bootcamps[42:29] What comes after the bootcamp[46:31] ShoutoutsResourcesSidney's video

    Jan 25,2021 49:22
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    21. Getting Started with Next.js

    One of the hottest new technologies in the frontend ecosystem is Next.js. Why is it so awesome? And what can you use it for? In this episode we’ll be talking all about it.Show Notes01:45 - What is Next.js7:05 - What are some of its benefits23:09 - SSG vs. SSR27:38 - Routing38:17 - ShoutoutsResourcesLadybug YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCakPieAEGG42zBuaf-qZCBAChris Enns https://www.lemonproductions.ca/Teenage Bounty Hunters https://www.netflix.com/title/80244296DEV Toast Post https://

    Jan 18,2021 42:44
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    22. 21 Web Development Trends We're Watching in 2021

    Season 5 is finally here and we are so excited to kick it off with a new host, Sidney! We have finally said goodbye to 2020, so what can we expect to be the new trends, the hip tech. We can't predict the future but we can tell you our predictions for trends in 2021.[3:47] 1) Working Remotely[6:50] 2) Cloud Security[11:36] 3) Decentralization of tech workers[14:54] 4) Framer motion[16:50] 5) Metaframeworks[21:42] 6) Headless CMS[23:39] 7) Online IDEs[26:37] 8) Low code[29:15] 9) TypeScript[33:16]

    Jan 11,2021 01:08:50
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    23. Python

    Normally, we talk about frontend development -- but there’s so many other niches within programming out there. Today we’re going to talk about Python what it’s used for, why it’s great, and how it’s different than JavaScript.Shownotes01:16 - Our experiences with Python03:37 - What is Python?15:50 - What is it used for?23:37 - How is it different from JavaScript?32:35 - Resources for learning more34:15 - ShoutoutsResourcesThe Zen of PythonLevel up with JavaScriptI'm a Snake VideoCourseraAutomate

    Nov 23,2020 36:34
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    24. Creating Digital Content

    Blogs, YouTube videos, podcasts, e-books, and online courses are all types of digital content. If you’ve ever wondered how you can get started creating digital content of your own, then look no further. Today we’re joined by Sidney Buckner, a Software Engineer and YouTuber, to discuss how we got started creating digital content, how much you can make from publishing content, and more! Let’s get started.Shownotes03:00 - What kinds of content do we create?06:08 - Pros of creating digital content14

    Nov 16,2020 49:47
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    25. Productivity Tips and Tricks

    If you often find your days spiraling out of control, you’re not alone! Ensuring you have a productive workday isn’t always easy. There are many ways you can structure your day, and everyone has a different method that works best for them.This week on the podcast we’re giving you a rundown of our favorite productivity hacks you can use to improve your everyday life, both at work and at home. Let’s dig in!Show Notes2:30 - Take care of your physical and mental health11:33 - Scheduling your day and

    Nov 09,2020 49:01
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    26. Git & GitHub

    Git is both simple and complex. You can usually get through your workday by memorizing a few commands, but under the hood there’s so much more to it. Today we will dive deep into Git with a special guest, Monica Powell. Let’s dive in!Shownotes2:08 - Monica's introduction2:44 - GitHub & other remotes7:50 - Common Git commands22:23 - Branches31:26 - Debugging36:01 - Workflows41:43 - GitHub features47:12 - Contributing to open source50:33 - Shoutouts52:40 - Where can you find Monica on the internet

    Nov 02,2020 54:05
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    27. A Beginner's Guide to Freelancing

    Did you know that over one-third of the world’s workforce freelances at least part-time? As freelancing becomes more popular, you may be considering giving the freelance lifestyle a shot. This week on the podcast we’re giving you an introduction to freelancing, from establishing your rates and building a portfolio to finding your first freelance client and managing the project. We close with some final tips, including how to avoid scope creep and how to take time off as a freelancer.Shownotes01:

    Oct 26,2020 57:44
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    28. Web Accessibility

    Accessibility is the process of creating applications that are usable by everyone, especially focusing on those with disabilities. As web developers, it’s important that we design and build our applications to be usable by everyone, so in today’s episode, we’re joined by Wendy Fox, the design systems lead at LogMeIn, to discuss nine common pitfalls of application accessibility and what you can do to fix them.Show Notes4:46 - Why should we care about accessibility?8:43 - Types of accessibility12:

    Oct 19,2020 51:31
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    29. Cross-Cultural Communication

    Have you ever worked on a team comprised of people from all over the world and wondered why you were having difficulty communicating and getting work done? That’s because every culture has their own way of communicating. Today we’ll chat about how different cultures communicate, give negative feedback, make decisions, and perceive time in the hopes that you can improve your team collaboration.Show Notes01:20 Does talking about culture cause us to stereotype?10:00 Communicating16:54 Evaluating26:

    Oct 12,2020 48:51
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    30. Getting Hooked on React

    React is a frontend library that is in super high demand in the industry. But, it can be difficult to get up and running with. Today we’ll talk about with React: why it’s so great, how data flows, and the gotchas we encountered when learning it. Let’s get started!Shownotes02:15 What is React?06:35 Framework vs. Library10:43 Why is it helpful?12:32 What is a component?22:52 React's lifecycle25:47 Data in React36:34 JSX37:24 Setting up a React app43:34 ShoutoutsResourcesJavaScript frameworks episo

    Oct 05,2020 46:33
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    31. Junior to Senior Developer: Career Progression for Programmers

    What’s the difference between a junior and senior developer? While there’s no distinct measure from one title to the next, you can measure your progress in three areas: knowledge, coding, and communication. This week on the podcast we’re doing a deep dive into the progression from junior to senior dev.Shownotes02:19 The use of "engineer" in titles04:43 What levels are there for developers?08:24 The importance of job titles11:22 Does years of experience matter?17:17 What knowledge should you have

    Sep 28,2020 36:31
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    32. Get A < Head > Start With HTML

    Today we’re talking about everyone’s favorite programming language: HTML! Hypertext Markup Language is the structure of a web page and while it’s not necessarily the hardest syntax to learn, it’s vital to your web applications.Show Notes01:20 What is HTML?06:44 How did we learn HTML?09:54 Elements12:10 Attributes21:59 Formatting27:17 Semantic elements33:04 Styles38:28 CORS44:57 ShoutoutsResourcesCSS episodeCORSHTML & CSS BookEggheadTranscriptHere is the transcript for this week's episode.

    Sep 21,2020 48:18
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    33. The Traveling Dev: Move and Work Anywhere

    Have you ever dreamed about selling everything you owned and moving across the world to begin a new life? In this episode we’re chatting with Rachel Nabors, an American abroad on the React Core team in London. We’ll chat about the pros and cons of moving abroad as well as the logistics. Let’s get started!Show Notes01:25 Our experiences moving06:44 Immigrant vs. Expat vs. Digital Nomad11:04 Pros of moving abroad35:21 Cons of moving abroad53:57 Logistics of moving abroad01:02:39 Questions to ask01

    Sep 14,2020 01:09:56
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    34. How the Internet Works

    There’s a classic interview question: what happens when you type a URL into the browser? To answer this question, we need to explore how the internet works. In this episode, our first of season 4, we’ll dive into URLs, DNS, basic networking, and how the browser works.Show Notes02:08 Life updates!04:19 How much do we know about the internet?06:11 Servers12:08 DNS lookup19:04 Request/Response Cycle27:48 TCP/IP28:46 The browser33:13 Internet history36:09 ShoutoutsResourcesHow the internet worksSyst

    Sep 07,2020 38:45
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    35. Systems Design

    Systems design interviews are becoming more and more prevalent and can indicate your ability to work with complex systems. Many engineers struggle with the systems design interviews as a result of their inexperience developing large-scale systems.Today we’ll teach you some of the foundational elements of systems design so you can nail your next interview.Show Notes01:30 What is systems design07:20 Key characteristics of a distributed system13:24 Load balancing17:48 Caching31:05 Data partitioning

    Jul 13,2020 52:12
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    36. Testing 101

    Have you ever written code to add a new feature that ended up breaking an existing feature? Or, have you ever written code that works in one scenario but breaks in a bunch of others? I think we can all admit to this as developers!Well, this is where testing shines -- we write code to test our other code so we immediately get warned if our code breaks something else! OR doesn’t work in every scenario. In this episode, we’ll talk about a bunch of types of testing and why they’re helpful. Let’s div

    Jul 06,2020 33:36
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    37. Mobile Development

    One niche in development that we have no experience with is building mobile apps. Luckily, today we have an expert to teach us all about it: Timirah James who is the founder of TechniGal LA and a developer evangelist.Show Notes02:00 - Can you tell us a bit about yourself?05:20 - What was your path to becoming a developer?18:00 - What’s your day-to-day like?21:00 - What technologies does an iOS dev work with?33:19 - How do you get your app accepted into the App Store?40:22 - What is the interview

    Jun 29,2020 55:15
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    38. Micro-Interactions & Animation Libraries

    Micro-interactions are small animations that delight our users and they are changing the way we design and build our applications. Micro-interactions have many benefits like enhancing perceived performance, indicating state change, and drawing users’ attention to something on the page. Today we’ll dive into micro-interactions and the animation libraries you can use to build them.Show Notes02:25 - What are micro-interactions?05:48 - Why are they important?10:55 - How do we build one?29:07 - Anima

    Jun 22,2020 40:07
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    39. Hiring a Diverse Workforce

    We’ve talked a lot about interviewing and getting hired in tech from the engineering perspective, and today we’re going to build on that. We have a special guest, Hilliary Turnipseed, the founder of Hill Street Strategies to talk about hiring from the recruiting perspective. She specializes in hiring and maintaining diverse teams.We also want to give a big shoutout to Black Girls Code, if you're able to, please donate!Show Notes01:13 - Tell us about yourself!08:37 - Tell us about Hill Street Str

    Jun 15,2020 53:50
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    40. Black Lives Matter

    Shortly after midnight on March 13, 2020, Louisville police entered the apartment of Breonna Taylor and Kenneth Walker using a battering ram to force open the door. Breonna Taylor was shot at least eight times and pronounced dead at the scene. No drugs were found in the apartment. June 5th would have been Breonna’s 27th birthday.On May 25, 2020, George Floyd, a 46-year-old Black man, was murdered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, after Derek Chauvin, a white police officer, knelt on his neck for almost

    Jun 10,2020 34:12
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    41. Outliers

    For the month of May we read "Outliers" by Malcolm Gladwell. "Outliers" examines the factors which contribute to high-levels of success and while we often attribute success to circumstance today we’ll discuss our thoughts to see if we agree.Show notes1:08 - What does it mean to be successful?6:12 - How does privilege play into success?22:12 - Practical intelligence versus analytical intelligence30:52 - Our thoughts on the bookResourcesOutliersNader Dabit's tweetGoodreads GroupThe Culture MapOpen

    May 27,2020 39:00
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    42. Networking

    Today we're talking about routing and switching, starting with layer 1 of the OSI model. Let's dig in. JUST KIDDING I know nothing about that kind of networking, but we ARE talking about networking today! Networking is a great opportunity to meet new people in the same industry, learn new skills, and develop your career. This week we’re talking all things networking: why we network, how to network, and what to do if you’re really not that into networking. Let’s jump in!

    May 25,2020 38:30
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    43. Building Developer Communities

    Developer community is centered around the idea of nurturing and amplifying community voices within a company and the head of developer community is responsible for leading this effort. Today we’re joined by Kim Maida, Head of Developer Relations and Community at Gatsby. We’ll discuss what her job entails, the ins and outs of developer advocacy, advice for someone looking to get into this field, and more.Show notes2:34 - Can you tell us a bit about yourself?3:27 - What does it mean to be the hea

    May 18,2020 40:03
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    44. Level up with JavaScript

    JavaScript is notorious for being one of the most popular, yet also one of the most despised programming languages to learn, so today we’re covering some of the intermediate and advanced JavaScript concepts! We’ll discuss convoluted topics like generators, prototypal inheritance, and the rendering engine.Knowing intermediate JavaScript concepts like the call stack, context, scope, the prototype chain, higher order functions, async programming, and the event loop is invaluable and will help with

    May 11,2020 01:02:12
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    45. Advice to our Past Selves

    Welcome to season 3 of the LB podcast. This season we’ll cover topics ranging from advanced JavaScript to networking. We’ll chat about Git & GitHub, making money outside your 9-5 job, and many more topics.For our first episode of this new season, we’ll be reminiscing about our coding history and discussing some advice we wished we had when learning to code ranging from asking more questions to negotiating job offers.Show notes01:50 - Our stories09:29 - Find a community10:43 - Take breaks - you d

    May 04,2020 46:54
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    46. Web Developer Learning Path

    There are so many ways to learn to code, and so many things to know. Today we’ll give our perspectives on different paths you can take. Whether you’re looking for your first dev job or you’re looking to advance your web development knowledge, we’ll be covering a ton of different options for you.01:50 - What did we know before getting our first jobs?06:40 - T-shaped knowledge08:38 - HTML14:07 - CSS18:24 - JavaScript25:00 - Backend31:00- How the web works32:15 - Testing37:13 - Tooling43:46 - Git46

    Apr 06,2020 55:39
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    47. Learning How to Learn

    On our podcast, we talk a LOT about what to learn as a developer. But today we’re switching gears and talking about HOW to actually learn all this information. We’ll discuss the concept of metacognition, or how we learn and retain information as well as some strategies for making the process easier.

    Mar 30,2020 47:42
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    48. Indie Hacking

    This week we have a super exciting episode, we’re chatting with Courtland Allen, the founder of Indie Hackers. We’re going to talk about what indie hacking is, how to get started with it, and his advice for gaining traction with indie products. Let’s get started!

    Mar 23,2020 41:37
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    49. What's on Our Computers?

    This week we’re giving you all the details about our computer setups including our hardware preferences, browsers, desktop software, code editor and CLI settings, and top productivity tools. We’ll also tell you some of our miscellaneous preferences like most used emoji and current desktop photo.

    Mar 16,2020 52:32
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    50. Behavioral Interviews

    Show notes1:43 - What is the flow of the technical interview process6:50 - The salary conversation15:25 - Behavioral questions27:32 - Interview prep strategies34:17 - Red flags45:17 - ShoutoutsResourcesStar techniqueData structures & algorithms episodeFrontend interview episodeThe Culture MapLevels.fyiThread on NegotiatingRadical CandorAdam Grant podcastAndrew CertainBrotopiaBad BloodSociety 6TranscriptWe provide transcripts for all of our episodes. You can find them here.

    Mar 09,2020 49:43
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    51. Engineering Management

    In one of our previous episodes, we talked about different jobs within tech, one of which is engineering management. Today we’re joined by the wonderful Amal Hussein, engineering manager at NPM and we’re going to chat more in-depth about her career path. 1:27 - Tell us about yourself3:10 - Last fall you transitioned into a new role as an Engineering Manager at NPM. How did you make that leap?5:38 - What does your day to day schedule look like?8:32 - What’s the hardest thing about being a manager

    Mar 02,2020 50:05
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    52. Invisible Women

    Imagine a world where your phone is too big for your hand, where your doctor prescribes a drug that is wrong for your body, where in a car accident you are 47% more likely to be seriously injured, where every week the countless hours of work you do are not recognized or valued. If any of this sounds familiar, chances are that you're a woman.This month for the Ladybug Podcast book club we read Invisible Women: Data Bias In A World Designed For Men by Caroline Criado-Pérez. In this episode we’ll d

    Feb 26,2020 01:20:07
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    53. Frontend Interviews

    Programming interviews are terrifying. There’s so much to learn and nobody enjoys answering technical questions in front of a complete stranger.In this episode, we’ll dive into the frontend technical interview and give some tips and tricks for nailing it.2:06 - Our experiences with technical interviews3:36 - The interview process14:15 - Phone screens20:32 - Take home challenges34:43 - In-person interviews46:08 - Resources to get better at interviewing49:00 - Shoutouts

    Feb 24,2020 51:41
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    54. Building a Resume

    Whether you’re seeking your first developer job or you’re looking to move to a new company, your resume is the first thing employers will see. Having a strong resume is what sets you apart from the competition. In this week’s episode we’re discussing all things resume-building, including what’s important to include, what can be skipped, and best practices for creating your resume.1:24 - What do our resumes look like?3:40 - CVs vs. Resumes12:20 - Resume design17:09 - What if I don’t have formal c

    Feb 17,2020 40:59
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    55. Game Development

    This week we’re talking all things game development! Joining us today is Arianna Rudawski, a software engineer with a super cool job. We’ll be discussing what a career in game development is like, the skills needed to become a game developer, and advice for getting into game development.

    Feb 10,2020 28:59
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    56. Data Structures and Algorithms

    Computer science concepts like data structures and algorithms can be super intimidating, especially if you’re cramming the night before an interview.In this episode, we’ll discuss common algorithms and data structures and give you some tips for your next whiteboarding challenge.01:44 - Our experience with data structures and algorithms05:00 - What are algorithms?06:17 - What is Big O notation?13:57 - Sorting algorithms17:55 - Graph traversal19:20 - Searching algorithms20:04 - What are data struc

    Feb 03,2020 53:45
57. 

    57. Book Club: Atomic Habits

    We're so excited for the first-ever Ladybug Podcast book club episode! This is a bonus episode which will occur at the end of each month. This month we’re discussing Atomic Habits by James Clear.If you want to follow along you can check out our Goodreads group and ladybug.dev/books.0:36 - Our thoughts on the book04:15 - The importance of habits06:16 - Systems vs. Goals08:01 - Layers of behavioral change09:58 - Stages of habit formation13:43 - Steps of breaking a bad habit15:52 - Habit stacking17

    Jan 29,2020 32:52
58. 

    58. Personal Branding

    Every day we see companies market to us with a specific brand voice, and we can recognize the differences from one brand to the next. But what about personal brands? You as a person are a brand - it’s how you portray yourself on the internet and how others perceive you. I’m a brand, Emma’s a brand, Ali’s a brand. We’re all our own unique representations of ourselves. This week we’re discussing what it means to have your own personal brand and everything you need to know about building and managi

    Jan 27,2020 34:35
59. 

    59. Design for Developers

    Design for DevelopersOne of the biggest things that developers struggle with is design. It’s easy to look at an application and know that it looks terrible, but hard to explain why.This episode we’re joined by Steve Schoger, co-author of the hugely popular Refactoring UI. We’ll learn some design tips and dive into the story behind the book as well as his other projects Hero Patterns and Hero Icons.Show notes1:40 - Who are you? Tell us a bit more about your coding/design journey.10:22 - What is y

    Jan 20,2020 43:37
60. 

    60. 20 Tips for Developers in 2020

    To kick off our new season and a new year, this week we’ll be discussing 20 tips to start off strong in 2020. From mentorship to debugging to strategizing your learning, we'll give you all the advice you need for starting the year off right!0:32 - 1. Challenge yourself to do something new.04:30 - 2. Do a little bit each day.07:03 - 3. Track your wins.09:30 - 4. Get comfortable with failure.12:08 - 5. Don't compare yourself to others.16:28 - 6. Find a community.19:24 - 7. People can be assholes,

    Jan 13,2020 01:07:03
61. 

    61. Speaking At Conferences

    Have you ever watched or attended a conference and been in awe of the speakers? How do they know so much information? How do they prepare a talk? How do they even get the courage to speak in the first place and what is that process like?In this episode we’ll delve into all things conference talks. This is a very special episode because it’s our last episode this season. We’ve decided to release our podcast in seasons, which gives us more time to plan out our episodes and schedule guests ahead of

    Nov 25,2019 49:05
62. 

    62. Web Performance

    Today we’re talking about web performance. Did you know that 40% of users abandon sites that take more than 3s to load? Turns out making your sites fast is pretty important! In this episode we’ll talk about what web performance is, why we should care, and we’ll give you tips for optimizing performance and measuring it.Show NotesWhat is web performance? - 1:18Why should I care about performance? - 3:48The cost of JavaScript - 6:59What should I be measuring? - 14:02Performance tools - 17:46Perform

    Nov 18,2019 32:58
63. 

    63. Debugging 101

    How often have you encountered a problem and struggled to figure out where to start? Or maybe you aren’t super familiar with the browser tools available to debug your JavaScript code. So today we’ve brought on a special guest, Rebecca Hill, to help us learn about the world of debugging.Show NotesWho are you? - 1:12How did you learn so much about debugging? - 2:00 Basic debugging steps - 3:12 Is debugging language agnostic? - 6:21 Why don't we teach debugging? - 9:36 Different types of debugg

    Nov 11,2019 27:47
64. 

    64. Working Remotely

    In recent years, working remotely has become a more popular office perk not only among startups but enterprise businesses as well. Some companies even ONLY work remotely. In this week's episode, we'll discuss our experiences working remotely, the pros and cons from an employer and employee standpoint, and provide some advice on whether or not working remotely is a good fit for you.Show NotesWhat does it mean to work remotely? - 1:36What is our experience working remotely? - 2:34Pros & cons - 7:0

    Nov 04,2019 38:41
65. 

    65. Shopify & E-Commerce

    If you’ve ever seen Kelly’s Twitter account then you’ve probably heard of Shopify, an E-commerce platform that gives you everything you need to sell online. This week we’re talking to JML, CTO at Shopify, and we’re giving you all the details.Show notesWho are you and what is your role at Shopify? - 1:05What does a typical day at Shopify look like? - 1:41What was your path in tech? - 3:36What is Shopify & e-commerce in general? - 7:44What makes Shopify different from competitors? - 12:41Why shoul

    Oct 28,2019 34:56
66. 

    66. All About Technical Portfolios

    This week we're talking all things portfolios. What can a portfolio do for you? How can you build one? Do you even need a portfolio to be successful? This week we'll delve into the world of portfolios.Show NotesWhat is a technical portfolio? - 1:16Do we have portfolios? - 8:13Why would you want a portfolio? - 8:21How do you build a portfolio as a backend developer? - 17:06What can you put in your portfolio? - 18:11What if I'm bad at design? - 20:26What should developers focus on when building a

    Oct 21,2019 31:32
67. 

    67. React, Vue, && Angular, OH MY!

    You've probably heard about some of the JavaScript frameworks that dominate the front end ecosystem. And this week's podcast we'll be discussing the pros and cons of JavaScript frameworks, go into detail about React, Vue, and Angular, and discuss tools and resources for how you can get started with these frameworks.Difference between a library & a framework - 1:04Do we even need a framework? - 4:37Pros & cons of using frameworks - 13:25Popularity of different frameworks - 16:54React - 25:31Vue.j

    Oct 14,2019 51:01
68. 

    68. Hacktoberfest Pt. 2

    October means it's time for Hacktoberfest. We're talking with Shannon Crabill about what open source is, how to get involved with Hacktoberfest, and tips & tricks for maintaining open source projects.Show NotesWho is Shannon? - 1:17What is open source? - 4:19How did you get involved in Hacktoberfest? - 4:55What is it like to maintain an open source project? - 6:27Tips && tricks for people wanting to work on maintaining an open source project - 7:35How to contribute to Hacktoberfest projects? - 8

    Oct 10,2019 20:34
69. 

    69. Hacktoberfest Pt. 1

    October means it's time for Hacktoberfest. Hacktoberfest is an awesome event where you can get involved in open source whether it's your first time contributing or you're a seasoned pro.In this episode we'll discuss what Hacktoberfest is, how you can start contributing to open source, and with our special guests Peter and Jess from Dev, we'll talk about how you can maintain your own open source project.For full show notes, check out our website.

    Oct 07,2019 26:59
70. 

    70. Design Systems

    Design systems are in the world around us from the signs on the side of the highway to the setup of a grocery store and our products are no exception. But what exactly our design systems and how do we build them? In this episode, we'll take a look at the foundations of design systems, the benefits and drawbacks, and the process for creating one from the ground up.1:23 What are design systems?2:58 Emma's experience with design systems3:52 Ali's experience with design systems4:41 Kelly's experienc

    Sep 30,2019 39:43
71. 

    71. Teaching Code with Angie Jones

    Have you ever wondered what it takes to be an effective teacher in the tech industry? Well wonder no more!We had the pleasure of chatting with Angie Jones, Senior Developer Advocate at Applitools and Director at Test Automation University about her experience as a teacher. Angie talks to us about her teaching and learning styles and shares some advice for those looking to get into the world of teaching.In this episode, we discussed how to teach to multiple skill levels, common misconceptions abo

    Sep 23,2019 38:31
72. 

    72. What The Heck Is GraphQL?

    GraphQL has taken this industry by storm, but what is it exactly? In this special episode of the Ladybug Podcast we’ve invited 14 GraphQL experts from the community to educate us on all things GraphQL!2:00 - What Is GraphQL? (Erin Fox)8:21 - Benefits Of GraphQL (Akshar Takle)11:19 - History Of GraphQL (Brian Douglas)14:01 - Syntax (Chris Biscardi)17:01 - Schemas (Kurt Kemple)20:02 - Variables (Swyx)24:24 - Fragments (Emma Wedekind)25:36 - Directives (Jon Wong)32:10 - Toolkit (Alan Johnson)38:49

    Sep 16,2019 01:05:54
73. 

    73. Career Paths in Tech

    There are so many different paths your career can follow in the tech industry. There's frontend, backend, or even full-stack development. You could also be a software engineer, quality assurance engineer, UX engineer, manager, developer advocate, or something else entirely!For full show notes and resources for today's episode, check out the episode page on our website

    Aug 26,2019 49:58
74. 

    74. Ask Kelly about Entrepreneurship

    Today we are doing a deep dive about entrepreneurship with our in house business owner, Kelly! Everyone can benefit from thinking entrepreneurially, even people who don’t want to start their own business. We’re going to ask Kelly about all the things that we are curious about and scare us about entrepreneurship.Check out full show notes and resources for today's episode, check out the episode page on our website

    Aug 19,2019 37:01
75. 

    75. Level Up with CSS - Part 2

    In our first part of our CSS episode, we discussed the foundations. In this special bonus episode we'll continue the conversation by covering some more in-depth areas of CSS, like layouts with Grid and Flexbox, animations, media queries, naming conventions, pre-processors, and frameworks.Read the full shownotes and transcripts on our site: ladybug.dev/css-part-2

    Aug 15,2019 41:03
76. 

    76. Level Up With CSS - Part 1

    We all know that Peter Griffin Family Guy gif of him unable to work some blinds. This gif is always associated with the frustrations of CSS. Something changes, then something breaks. Why do people have these issues? How can you improve your CSS skills? What are the key concepts that you need to understand to write clean, maintainable styles?In this episode, we'll talk all about the nuances of CSS -- what it is, how it works, and how to get better at it.Read the full shownotes and transcripts at

    Aug 12,2019 36:28
77. 

    77. Impostor Syndrome

    Have you ever been scared to contribute to a conversation or publish a blog post because you were worried you weren’t qualified enough? Wondered how you got to the point you’re at in your career because you feel you don’t belong? Or that you’re a fraud? You’re not alone!In this episode, we discuss how we have experienced impostor syndrome and our personal strategies for combatting it.0:36 How have we experienced Impostor SyndromeJob Interviews (0:48)Quitting Computer Science & feeling like you s

    Aug 05,2019 41:17
78. 

    78. How the Ladybugs Got Their Spots

    In this episode, we're getting to know the ladybug hosts, both on technical and non-technical topics. Listen in to learn about our favorite tech stacks, our biggest career milestones, favorite books, and more.Be sure to review the show notes on our website for links to all resources we discuss. We also have full transcripts listed there!

    Jul 29,2019 37:28
79. 

    79. Web Technologies We're Excited About

    The landscape of technologies you can learn in the development world can be overwhelming if you don't know where to go next. In this episode, we discuss the technologies we're most excited about. From CSS to GraphQL, Django to WebAssembly, and design to augmented reality - we cover it all.Be sure to review the show notes on our website for links to all resources we discuss.

    Jul 22,2019 41:02
80. 

    80. Blogging 101

    One of the most popular outlets for programmers is through blogging. In this episode, we discuss why each of us got into blogging, the pros and cons of starting your own blog, and tips on how to make your blog a success.View the show notes and a full transcript at ladybug.dev.

    Jul 15,2019 01:06:30
81. 

    81. Side Project Balancing Act

    Side projects are an excellent way to express yourself creatively and build up your tech stack. But how do you find time to work on your side project when you have a full-time job and other responsibilities at home? In this episode, we discuss our personal side projects, along with some useful strategies for giving your side projects the attention they deserve.View the show notes and a full transcript at ladybug.dev.

    Jul 08,2019 40:41
82. 

    82. New Career, Who Dis?

    There are several different ways you can learn how to code. In this episode, we discuss computer science degrees, bootcamps, and self-directed learning. Each has benefits and have brought a lot of people into the world of programming. Each also has challenges.We all have had unique paths to programming, so we'll incorporate our experiences and observations.Visit ladybug.dev for the full transcript and show notes!

    Jul 01,2019 47:58