Programming taught me an interesting life lesson: be a stickler for the details. You see, getting the thing to work is only half the battle. You’re not done. Not even close. Yes, make it functional. But then make it readable. Should it also be flexible? Then do so. And certainly make it beautiful.
Aug 29
Should You Learn Laravel Before PHP?
Should you learn PHP first or jump straight into Laravel? 🤔 It’s a question every newcomer asks, and in this episode, Jeffrey breaks down both sides of the debate. We’ll talk about the benefits of mastering PHP basics, the faster “time to first win” that Laravel offers, and how ... Show More
13m 46s
Jan 2021
Programming in PowerPoint can teach you a few things
<p>The starting point for today's conversation was an argument made by Guillermo Rauch in this <a href="https://rauchg.com/2020/next-for-vercel" target="_blank">blog post</a>. "And each time, your frontend has an opportunity to impress, delight, perform, be accessible and memorab ... Show More
20m 42s
Jun 2017
Being hired as a Functional Programmer with Eric Normand
<p>Eric Normand wants everyone to know that they, too, can get a job as a functional programmer. While functional programming might feel intimidating, in this show Eric shares with Scott a number of practical techniques and ways to think about functional programming that might ju ... Show More
28m 22s
Nov 2023
Debunking Common Misconceptions About Teaching Coding - Bonus Episode with Hatch Coding
In this episode, I'm joined by Peter Kuperman, CEO & Founder of Hatch Coding, for an enlightening conversation where we debunk common misconceptions about teaching coding, like who should teach it, who should learn it, and what role AI should play. You'll also hear strategies for ... Show More
23m 44s