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When it comes to estimating the time it takes to build any software project, it’s never easy. There’s a lot of factors that go into estimating. In this episode, we talk about our experiences with estimating and ways we’ve improved it over the years. Panelists: Ryan Burgess - @burgessdryan Augustus Yuan - @augburto Stacy London - @stacylondoner Shirley Wu - @sxywu Picks: Ryan Burgess - Rebuild Black Business Ryan Burgess - Good Girls Augustus Yuan - Amazon Builders Library Augustus Yuan - Valheim Augustus Yuan - Agile Stacy London - Here’s Why All Your Projects Are Always Late — and What to Do About It Stacy London - Innergaze by Heidi Sabertooth Shirley Wu - Lenticular Hologram Rainbow Gradient Puzzle Shirley Wu - D3 10 Years! Livestream Shirley Wu - Creative Cuties Discord

Not everyone starts their engineering career with a Computer Science degree, there are a lot of ways to start an engineering career. In this episode, we are joined by David Simmer from Netflix to talk with us about non-traditional backgrounds. Guests: David Simmer - @_simmerer Panelists: Ryan Burgess - @burgessdryan Jem Young - @JemYoung Shirley Wu - @sxywu Picks: David Simmer - Peter Gregson: Bach - The Cello Suites David Simmer - The Aviary Book David Simmer - Matt Levine Newsletter David Simmer - Reuschelle’s Cheesecakes Ryan Burgess - Change Github repositories from master to main Ryan Burgess - Ryan’s Dad’s In Tech Interview Jem Young - Valley Silicon: Burrito Holder Shirley Wu - Visual Cinnamon Shirley Wu - Visual Cinnamon Resources Shirley Wu - Cinema Therapy

Optimizing websites for a quality user experience is key to the long-term success of any site on the web and Core Web Vitals is an initiative Google has provided as a unified guidance for quality signals that are essential to delivering a great user experience on the web. Addy Osmani and Kristofer Baxter, from Google, join us to talk more about Core Web Vitals. Guests: Addy Osmani - @addyosmani Kristofer Baxter - @kristoferbaxter Panelists: Ryan Burgess - @burgessdryan Augustus Yuan - @augburto Stacy London - @stacylondoner Shirley Wu - @sxywu Picks: Addy Osmani - Hackers movie Soundtrack Addy Osmani - Web.dev Content Visibility Kristofer Baxter - ESBuild Kristofer Baxter - Outsmartly Kristofer Baxter - Soul Soundtrack Kristofer Baxter - AMP Project Ryan Burgess - Tell Us Your Secrets Ryan Burgess - Dave Augustus Yuan - Excalidraw Augustus Yuan - Web.dev Defining Core Web Vitals Stacy London - Gold by Glassjaw Stacy London - Clipper - Another 5 Years by Overmono Shirley Wu - Chinese knots earrings by _baomii

Our very own Shirley Wu and her friend, Nadieh Bremer recently wrote a book called, Data Sketches so we wanted to learn more about what it’s like to write a technical book. In this episode, we are joined by Nadieh to talk with us about the process of writing and having a book published. Guests: Nadieh Bremer - @NadiehBremer Panelists: Ryan Burgess - @burgessdryan Shirley Wu - @sxywu Picks: Nadieh Bremer - Datasketch.es Nadieh Bremer - Fab Academy Ryan Burgess - Biggie: I Got a Story to Tell Ryan Burgess - Everybody Matters: The Extraordinary Power of Caring for Your People Like Family Shirley Wu - Lullatone Shirley Wu - Data Sketches Book Launch

As you build your career, it’s helpful to think about your personal brand and how you promote yourself in the industry. In this episode, we are joined by Alice Lee, to talk with us about how each of us approach branding and self-promotion. Guests: Alice Lee - @byalicelee Panelists: Ryan Burgess - @burgessdryan Augustus Yuan - @augburto Jem Young - @JemYoung Shirley Wu - @sxywu Picks: Alice Lee - Creative Cuties Discord Alice Lee - Survivor Ryan Burgess - Better Allies Augustus Yuan - Megalobox Augustus Yuan - Raya and the Last Dragon Augustus Yuan - Summit1G quit Fortnite and everything change Jem Young - Formula 1: Drive to Survive Jem Young - Buttplug.io Shirley Wu - Alice's mural at the Asian Art Museum Shirley Wu - Chinese Animation: In Search of a Style Shirley Wu - WandaVision

A big way to help make a more inclusive tech industry, we need strong allies. In this episode, we are joined by Better Allies, Karen Catlin, to talk with us about allyship. Guests: Karen Catlin - @kecatlin Panelists: Ryan Burgess - @burgessdryan Stacy London - @stacylondoner Shirley Wu - @sxywu Picks: Karen Catlin - Genius Series Ryan Burgess - Inclusion resources Ryan Burgess - Stream Deck Stacy London - Being the glue Stacy London - Foxglove by Tor Shirley Wu - Ellery Studio Shirley Wu - Kontinentalist

In previous episodes we've talked about how to choose a technical stack and figure out what works best for you and your team. In this episode, we are joined by Jason Lengstorf to talk about how the choice of stack and infrastructure reflects the company culture. Guests: Jason Lengstorf - @jlengstorf Panelists: Ryan Burgess - @burgessdryan Jem Young - @JemYoung Stacy London - @stacylondoner Shirley Wu - @sxywu Brian Holt - @holtbt Picks: Jason Lengstorf - Ooni Koda Pizza Oven Jason Lengstorf - Coava Coffee Ryan Burgess - Standing Out LOUDER in the Technical Interview Ryan Burgess - Mare of Easttown Jem Young - Invincible Jem Young - FLoC Jem Young - Workout axe Stacy London - Lilys by Warpaint Stacy London - Animal by LUMP, Laura Marling, Mike Lindsay Shirley Wu - So I’m a Spider, So What? Shirley Wu - Amy’s Noisebridge mural! Brian Holt - Tropical weather coffee - Onyx coffee Brian Holt - Mythic Quest

This was a live panel discussion at the Tech(K)now Day conference that took place on March 8, 2021. We did a live episode with the conference organizer, Gen Ashley, who joined us to talk about diversity and inclusion in tech. Guests: Gen Ashley - @coderinheels Panelists: Ryan Burgess - @burgessdryan Stacy London - @stacylondoner Shirley Wu - @sxywu

Releasing a successful product in production requires testing. In this episode, we are joined by Preethi Sitaraman to talk with us about test engineering and how developers and test engineers can collaborate. Guests: Preethi Sitaraman - @preethisraman Panelists: Ryan Burgess - @burgessdryan Jem Young - @JemYoung Picks: Ryan Burgess - Sand cloud towel beach Ryan Burgess - Bissell Little Green Jem Young - Xupermask Jem Young - 100 Tips for a better life

With a lot of companies now hiring more remote employees, we wanted to talk about what it’s like to join a new team being fully remote. In this episode, we are joined by Laurie Barth and Lucero Carmona to share their thoughts on what the experience joining a remote team has been like. Guests: Laurie Barth - @laurieontech Lucero Carmona Panelists: Ryan Burgess - @burgessdryan Jem Young - @JemYoung Shirley Wu - @sxywu Picks: Laurie Barth - T-Pain tiny desk concert Laurie Barth - Love Island (US) Laurie Barth - Deep kitchen sinks Lucero Carmona - Vacation Races Lucero Carmona - Radiolab podcast Ryan Burgess - Heist Ryan Burgess - Coolibar clothing Jem Young - Alone Jem Young - 'Smart' motorcycle vest Shirley Wu - Drive to Survive Shirley Wu - This is Pop Shirley Wu - Anti-pick: Kumoko

In this episode, we talk about what it’s like to go from an individual contributor engineer, to an engineering manager. With Jem recently moving into a manager role, Nazanin Delam and Dan DiGangi joined us to share more about their experiences moving into management. Guests: Nazanin Delam - @NazDelam Dan DiGangi - @dandigangi Panelists: Ryan Burgess - @burgessdryan Jem Young - @JemYoung Picks: Nazanin Delam - Turn the Ship Around! Nazanin Delam - Animal Crossing Dan DiGangi - Say Goodbye to MBTI, the Fad That Won't Die Dan DiGangi - Third Circle Theory: Purpose Through Observation Ryan Burgess - Ted Lasso Ryan Burgess - The Power of Vulnerability - Brené Brown Jem Young - The Suicide Squad Jem Young - The history of the segway

Who’s ever had to deal with burnout? In this episode, we are joined by two guests, Vaidehi Joshi, and Eli to share their experiences dealing with burnout. We all share how burnout has shown up for us throughout our careers and how we’ve found ways to deal with it or prevent it. Guests: Vaidehi Joshi - @vaidehijoshi Eli Fitch - @EliFitch Panelists: Ryan Burgess - @burgessdryan Jem Young - @JemYoung Shirley Wu - @sxywu Picks: Vaidehi Joshi - Geo Guesser Vaidehi Joshi - Opal Vaidehi Joshi - Hundred Foot Wave Vaidehi Joshi - Watch the sound Vaidehi Joshi - Vipassana Meditation Eli Fitch - Drive to Survive Eli Fitch - Going to therapy Ryan Burgess - Money Heist - Part 5 Ryan Burgess - Austin Maples - Nothing to Lose Jem Young - Basecs podcast Jem Young - Inside Jem Young - Working hours in Slack Jem Young - 2020 in memoriam: Tiger King, Animal crossing Shirley Wu - Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle by Amelia Nagoski and Emily Nagoski Shirley Wu - Alice Lee & Amy Wibowo: Making Art, Breaking Hearts Shirley Wu - Alice Lee & Amy Wibowo: Animal Crossing planters Shirley Wu - Yamazaki Home

It’s always hard to know when is the right time to make a career change. There’s likely never a perfect time, but in this episode, we talk about how we have made decisions and what’s worked and what hasn’t. Panelists: Ryan Burgess - @burgessdryan Augustus Yuan - @augburto Jem Young - @JemYoung Stacy London - @stacylondoner Picks: Ryan Burgess - Fig Ryan Burgess - The Culture Map - Erin Meyer Augustus Yuan - Finch: Self Care Pet Game Augustus Yuan - Sessions: Vi Jem Young - Valley Silicon: Specialized balance bike Jem Young - Silicon Valley: Google Nest Cam Battery Jem Young - Bruce Wang leadership philosophy Stacy London - Pulses of Information by Rival Consoles Stacy London - Oceantumblers by KILN

We've often talked about micro-services and monolithic architectures on previous episodes. In this episode, we are joined by Katherine Peterson to talk with us about her experience working with a monolithic codebase. Guests: Katherine Peterson - @katherinecodes Panelists: Ryan Burgess - @burgessdryan Stacy London - @stacylondoner Picks: Katherine Peterson - Hydro Flask Cooler Cup Katherine Peterson - GitHub Codespaces Ryan Burgess - Manager interview questions Ryan Burgess - Everybody Matters Stacy London - Sit Around The Fire by Jon Hopkins, Ram Dass, East Forest Stacy London - Realign (Max Cooper Remix) by Henry Green, Max Cooper

If you've listened to past episodes, you've likely heard Ryan and Jem disagree about smart home devices or IoT. In this episode, the two of them have a friendly debate around their thinking of smart homes and what the pros and cons are. Panelists: Ryan Burgess - @burgessdryan Jem Young - @JemYoung Picks: Ryan Burgess - Starling Home Hub Ryan Burgess - Only Murders in the Building Jem Young - NanoLeaf Jem Young - Squid Game

There’s no way around, at some point, you will likely be interviewing. Why not be prepared? In this episode, we share our thoughts and experiences interviewing and how we approach preparing for an upcoming interview for a new role. Panelists: Ryan Burgess - @burgessdryan Stacy London - @stacylondoner Augustus Yuan - @augburto Picks: Ryan Burgess - You Season 3 Ryan Burgess - Netlify Stacy London - Ayekouma by Falle Nioke, Ghost Culture Stacy London - Rotating In Unison by HAAi Augustus Yuan - FE Technical Interview Prep Augustus Yuan - Dune: Scene breakdown of the Gom Jabbar by director Denis Villeneuv

In this episode, we are joined by Loren Sands-Ramshaw to talk with us about education paths for software engineers. There are so many options out there and it's really hard to know what's the right path to take. Guests: Loren Sands-Ramshaw - @lorendsr Panelists: Ryan Burgess - @burgessdryan Jem Young - @JemYoung Picks: Loren Sands-Ramshaw - The GraphQL Guide Loren Sands-Ramshaw - The 5 Personality Patterns (book on developmental psychology) Ryan Burgess - Dopesick Ryan Burgess - UGG® Mammoth Tipped Throw Blanket Jem Young - Anker USB-C hub Jem Young - Narcos Season 3

Happy New Year! We are back with more episodes in 2022 and to start off the year, we want to reflect on changes that happened in 2021. In this episode, we cover technology changes, our lives, and our career changes that happened in 2021. Panelists: Ryan Burgess - @burgessdryan Jem Young - @JemYoung Stacy London - @stacylondoner Shirley Wu - @sxywu Picks: Ryan Burgess - Rolling Like Thunder Ryan Burgess - School of Chocolate Ryan Burgess - log4j memes Jem Young - Black Sea Jem Young - Star Trek chairs Jem Young - Valley Silicon: Gucci Xbox Stacy London - Sky H1's mix on the Dekmantel Podcast Shirley Wu - Studio Drift Fragile Future Shirley Wu - Danny Rozin Shirley Wu - Shang-Chi

Recruiting and interviewing isn’t a new topic, it’s one we’ve covered a few times, but this episode focuses on the changes that have happened with the landscape for jobs and interviewing during the pandemic. In this episode, we are joined by Taylor Desseyn, and Jono Grayson to talk with us about ways to stand out and navigate the job search in 2022. Guests: Taylor Desseyn - @tdesseyn Jono Grayson Panelists: Ryan Burgess - @burgessdryan Jem Young - @JemYoung Picks: Taylor Desseyn - Group Chat Podcast Taylor Desseyn - Kenu Stance Mini Tripod Stand Jono Grayson - Ororo heated vest Jono Grayson - Organic Gatorade Ryan Burgess - 14 Peaks Jem Young - A decade and a half of instability: The history of Google messaging apps Jem Young - Valley Silicon: Bartesian cocktail maker

Software Engineers deal with migrations at some point or another, and there are always a lot of lessons learned afterward. In this episode, we are joined by Sumana Mohan and Joe King from Netflix to talk about their recent migration to TypeScript on the Netflix website signup flow. Guests: Sumana Mohan - @sumana_mohan Joe King Panelists: Ryan Burgess - @burgessdryan Jem Young - @JemYoung Stacy London - @stacylondoner Picks: Sumana Mohan - The Woman in the House Across the Street from the Girl in the Window Joe King - Arcane Joe King - The Book of Boba Fett Joe King - Tonal Ryan Burgess - High Res Uber Rap Videos Ryan Burgess - Tinder Swindler Jem Young - Alaska Off-road warriors Jem Young - It’s Always Sunny Podcast Stacy London - Tristan Arp's mix on Dekmantel Podcast Stacy London - Sky H1's mix for Resident Advisor Episode transcript: https://www.frontendhappyhour.com/episodes/typescript-migration-strict-type-of-cocktails

Our sidebar interview specials interview our panelists individually to learn more about their backgrounds and careers. In this episode, we interview Ryan Burgess, the creator of the Front End Happy Hour podcast. Panelists: Ryan Burgess - @burgessdryan Jem Young - @JemYoung Episode transcript: https://www.frontendhappyhour.com/episodes/sidebar-interview-with-ryan-burgess

What is server-driven UI and what are the advantages to taking this approach? In this episode, we are joined by the Netflix engineer, Cole Turner to talk with us about the advantages and disadvantages of server-driven UI. Guests: Cole Turner - @coleturner Panelists: Ryan Burgess - @burgessdryan Jem Young - @JemYoung Stacy London - @stacylondoner Picks: Cole Turner - Netflix Tudum Cole Turner - Shaker and Spoon Cole Turner - Advantage Aviation Ryan Burgess - Pieces of Her Ryan Burgess - Skate City Game Jem Young - Rule of 72 Jem Young - Dark patterns in games Stacy London - Working Title by Walton Stacy London - Everything by Max Cooper Episode transcript: https://www.frontendhappyhour.com/episodes/server-driven-ui-served-from-behind-the-bar

Our sidebar interview specials interview our panelists individually to learn more about their backgrounds and careers. In this episode, we interview Jem Young, to learn more about his background and career. Panelists: Ryan Burgess - @burgessdryan Jem Young - @JemYoung Episode transcript: https://www.frontendhappyhour.com/episodes/sidebar-interview-with-jem-young

Have you found debugging asynchronous JavaScript to be hard? You’re not alone. In this episode, we are joined by Jenn Creighton from Netflix to talk with us about a talk she’ll be giving at Reactathon on debugging async JavaScript to help make it a bit easier. Guests: Jenn Creighton - @gurlcode Panelists: Ryan Burgess - @burgessdryan Jem Young - @JemYoung Picks: Jenn Creighton - Blue Star Ferns Jenn Creighton - Yoga Ryan Burgess - Dropout Jem Young - Media Malpractice in the war in Ukraine Jem Young - Drive to Survive S4 Episode transcript: https://www.frontendhappyhour.com/episodes/debugging-asynchronous-javascript-awaiting-my-drink

Our sidebar interview specials interview our panelists individually to learn more about their backgrounds and careers. In this episode, we interview Stacy London, to learn more about her background and career. Panelists: Ryan Burgess - @burgessdryan Stacy London - @stacylondoner Episode transcript: https://www.frontendhappyhour.com/episodes/sidebar-interview-with-stacy-london

The tech industry relies a lot on open source software. In this episode, we are joined by Jesse Tomchak to talk with us about open source. Guests: Jesse Tomchak - @jtomchak Panelists: Ryan Burgess - @burgessdryan Jem Young - @JemYoung Picks: Jesse Tomchak - micro.blog Jesse Tomchak - Killing Eve Ryan Burgess - Tony Hawk - Until the wheels fall off Ryan Burgess - Snak the Ripper - Let It Rip Jem Young - MotoGP Unlimited S1 Episode transcript: https://www.frontendhappyhour.com/episodes/open-source-software-with-open-liquor

An organization going through a reorg is a normal evaluation to meet the needs of the business, but it can be a lot of change. In this episode, we talk about our experiences with reorgs. Panelists: Ryan Burgess - @burgessdryan Jem Young - @JemYoung Stacy London - @stacylondoner Augustus Yuan - @augburto Picks: Ryan Burgess - The Ultimatum Ryan Burgess - Lutron Light Switches Jem Young - Severance Jem Young - Sorry to bother you Stacy London - War by Brutus Stacy London - Beings of Light by Fort Romeau Augustus Yuan - Endgame Augustus Yuan - Architecture Decision Record Episode transcript: https://www.frontendhappyhour.com/episodes/reorgs-with-a-sip-of-spiced-rum

With this ever-changing landscape of technologies, we spend this episode talking with Rhian van Esch and Carlos Castro about the current trends of web development in 2022. Guests: Rhian van Esch - @rhianvanesch Carlos Castro - @carloscastrodev Panelists: Ryan Burgess - @burgessdryan Jem Young - @JemYoung Stacy London - @stacylondoner Picks: Rhian van Esch - patterns.dev Rhian van Esch - Google Home Rhian van Esch - Critical Role Carlos Castro - Smashing Magazine Carlos Castro - CSS tricks Carlos Castro - The House Carlos Castro - Pursuit of wonder Ryan Burgess - Vuori clothing Ryan Burgess - Elgato Key Light Air Jem Young - Hannibal and Me Jem Young - Guardians of Justice Stacy London - Bone Mics by Overmono Stacy London - Vocoder by Floating Points Episode transcript: https://www.frontendhappyhour.com/episodes/building-in-2022-and-tasting-the-beverage-trends

Our sidebar interview specials interview our panelists individually to learn more about their backgrounds and careers. In this episode, we interview Shirley Wu, to learn more about her background and career. Panelists: Ryan Burgess - @burgessdryan Shirley Wu - @sxywu Episode transcript: https://www.frontendhappyhour.com/episodes/sidebar-interview-with-shirley-wu

Have you been hearing about the new framework Remix? In this episode, we are joined by Shaundai Person, a Senior Software Engineer at Netflix to talk with us about what Remix is and what are the benefits. Guests: Shaundai Person - @shaundai Panelists: Ryan Burgess - @burgessdryan Jem Young - @JemYoung Stacy London - @stacylondoner Picks: Shaundai Person - Hooked on Phonics Shaundai Person - The Boys Ryan Burgess - Ultimate Bar Book the comprehensive guide Ryan Burgess - The Hill Bombing Skateboarders of San Francisco Jem Young - Valley Silicon: Mini Porsche Stacy London - Baby, We're Ascending by HAAi, Jon Hopkins Stacy London - Drum Glow by Moderat Stacy London - Neon Rats by Moderat Episode transcript: https://www.frontendhappyhour.com/episodes/(re)mixology

Our sidebar interview specials interview our panelists individually to learn more about their backgrounds and careers. In this episode, we interview Mars Jullian, to learn more about her background and career.

In this episode, we are joined by Janaki Ramachandran and Benoit Fontaine to talk about how Netflix has approached automated testing at a large scale. Guests: Janaki Ramachandran Benoit Fontaine Panelists: Ryan Burgess - @burgessdryan Picks: Janaki Ramachandran - Hidden Brain Janaki Ramachandran - Junior Bake Off Benoit Fontaine - The Sandman Benoit Fontaine - Hero Ranch Kitchen Ryan Burgess - Black Bird Ryan Burgess - Nix Color Sensor Mini 2 Episode transcript: https://www.frontendhappyhour.com/episodes/testing-cocktails-at-a-robot-bar-automated-testing-at-scale

Our sidebar interview specials interview our panelists individually to learn more about their backgrounds and careers. In this episode, we interview Brian Holt, to learn more about his background and career. Panelists: Ryan Burgess - @burgessdryan Brian Holt - @holtbt Episode transcript: https://www.frontendhappyhour.com/episodes/sidebar-interview-with-brian-holt

There are many differences between the public and private sectors. What is it like for engineering roles? In this episode, we are joined by Jasmine Robinson from Netflix to hear about her experience moving from the public sector to a corporate career. Guests: Jasmine Robinson Panelists: Ryan Burgess - @burgessdryan Jem Young - @JemYoung Stacy London - @stacylondoner Picks: Jasmine Robinson - Super-glueing airtags to remotes Jasmine Robinson - Andrew Hubberman Ryan Burgess - The Bear Ryan Burgess - Anatomy of a Scandal Jem Young - The Redeem Team Jem Young - Parental Leave Stacy London - Jungle by Fred again.. Stacy London - Avalanche by Tourist Episode transcript: https://www.frontendhappyhour.com/episodes/public-sector-tech-public-bar-vs-private-club

It has been a tough few weeks for the tech community to deal with company layoffs. In this episode, we speak about the layoffs and our experiences with past layoffs. Panelists: Ryan Burgess - @burgessdryan Jem Young - @JemYoung Stacy London - @stacylondoner Augustus Yuan - @augburto Picks: Ryan Burgess - White fudge covered Oreos Ryan Burgess - Drink Masters Jem Young - Jungle Jem Young - Pointer Instruments Stacy London - layoffs.fyi Stacy London - To Feel Again / Trois by Jon Hopkins, Kelly Lee Owens, Sultan + Shepard, Jerro Augustus Yuan - Evolve Game (it’s back!) Augustus Yuan - Moderator Toolbox for Reddit Mars Jullian - Mars Jullian - Shirley Wu - Shirley Wu - Episode transcript: https://www.frontendhappyhour.com/episodes/layoffs

The Front End Happy Hour podcast is a panel of engineers from silicon valley companies talking about a range of software engineering topics, from technical to career advice. The discussions are very casual and are often had over happy hour beverages. We hope you'll give us a listen and subscribe to catch our latest episodes.

It has been a while since we've done a live episode on stage at a conference. In this episode, we were on stage at Jamstack in San Francisco with our special guest, Jason Lengstorf, discussing specialization in software engineering. Guests: Jason Lengstorf - @jlengstorf Panelists: Ryan Burgess - @burgessdryan Jem Young - @JemYoung Mars Jullian - @marsjosephine Episode transcript: https://www.frontendhappyhour.com/episodes/drinks-on-stage-live-at-jamstack-2022

It's a new year, a new you. How do you stay productive in 2023? In this episode, we discuss how we are productive and what tools we leverage to help us. Panelists: Ryan Burgess - @burgessdryan Stacy London - @stacylondoner Augustus Yuan - @augburto Shirley Wu - @sxywu Picks: Ryan Burgess - Ken Block - Ultimate Urban Playground; San Francisco Ryan Burgess - Engineering Management for the Rest of Us - Sarah Drasner Stacy London - Stacy’s favorite new songs of 2022 Stacy London - Dreading by Plastician Stacy London - 2022 UK Bass Favorites Augustus Yuan - Tin Tran Augustus Yuan - Edward Tian Augustus Yuan - Clockwise Shirley Wu - Hobonichi planners & Lofi lol Hobonichi planner Shirley Wu - Planet Word Shirley Wu - MIT Museum Arthur Ganson& Andy Cavatorta Shirley Wu - Turning Red Episode transcript: https://www.frontendhappyhour.com/episodes/efficient-drinks-staying-productive-in-2023

AI has been around for awhile but has really exploded in the last few months. We are seeing AI that creates art, code, and all forms of writing. In this episode, we discuss how AI has impacted our industry and share our thoughts on where we think it will go. Panelists: Ryan Burgess - @burgessdryan Jem Young - @JemYoung Stacy London - @stacylondoner Augustus Yuan - @augburto Shirley Wu - @sxywu Picks: Ryan Burgess - Kaleidoscope Ryan Burgess - Flame Jem Young - Non-consensual AI use Jem Young - Valley Silicon: Moonwalker shoes Stacy London - Jeremy Is Not Painting Stacy London - Expert In A Dying Field by The Beths Augustus Yuan - Artist banned from art Reddit Augustus Yuan - How we built React Devtools with Replay routines Augustus Yuan - Encore Shirley Wu - Yuko Shimizu Shirley Wu - Ani Liu Shirley Wu - Episode transcript: https://www.frontendhappyhour.com/episodes/engineering-with-ai-always-intoxicated

There has been a lot of buzz about micro frontends. In this episode, we are joined by Ruben Casas to talk with us about the pros and cons of leveraging micro frontends. Guests: Ruben Casas - @Infoxicador Panelists: Ryan Burgess - @burgessdryan Jem Young - @JemYoung Picks: Ruben Casas - Building Microfrontends Ruben Casas - Micro-frontend dev Ruben Casas - The Last of Us Ryan Burgess - The Risks of Micro-Frontends - Ruben Casas Ryan Burgess - The Pez Outlaw Ryan Burgess - Beanie Mania Jem Young - Engineering Management for the Rest of Us by Sarah Drasner Jem Young - Valley Silicon: Lomi Food Composter Episode transcript: https://www.frontendhappyhour.com/episodes/micro-frontends-micro-brewing

August and his team at Twitch were recently awarded a patent for their work. In this episode, we will learn more about what patents are and the process for a software patent in a company. Panelists: Ryan Burgess - @burgessdryan Stacy London - @stacylondoner Augustus Yuan - @augburto Picks: Ryan Burgess - You - Season 4 Stacy London - EFF whitepaper “Defend Innovation: How to Fix Our Broken Patent System” Stacy London - Still Life by ALASKALASKA Augustus Yuan - Riot Games Tech Blog Augustus Yuan - Physical 100 Episode transcript: https://www.frontendhappyhour.com/episodes/patents-drinks-pending

What do engineering levels mean at companies in Silicon Valley? In this episode, we discuss our experiences with levels and promotion criteria. Panelists: Ryan Burgess - @burgessdryan Jem Young - @JemYoung Stacy London - @stacylondoner Augustus Yuan - @augburto Picks: Ryan Burgess - Levels.fyi Ryan Burgess - BriteBrush Jem Young - Insider guide to tech interviews Jem Young - Promotion driven development Jem Young - Induction cooking Stacy London - Wall of Sleep by Daniel Avery, HAAi Stacy London - A Model of Reality - Sebastien Veyan Remix by Max Cooper, Kotomi, Sebastien Veyan Augustus Yuan - Defcon 18 Pwned By The Owner Augustus Yuan - Amazon Leveling Progress Episode transcript: https://www.frontendhappyhour.com/episodes/engineering-levels-our-glass-level-is-full

Estimating software development is a challenging task. In this episode of the podcast, we discuss ways to approach estimating and how to produce more accurate estimates for your work. Panelists: Ryan Burgess - @burgessdryan Jem Young - @JemYoung Stacy London - @stacylondoner Augustus Yuan - @augburto Picks: Ryan Burgess - What is ChatGPT doing… and why does it work? Ryan Burgess - Elgato Mic Arm LP Jem Young - Physical 100 Jem Young - Valley Silicon: Ringo Stacy London - Bala Rocky by Minihi Stacy London - Glycerine by Allison Lorenzen, Midwife Augustus Yuan - Windows XP logos Augustus Yuan - Web Push for Web Apps on iOS and iPadOS Episode transcript: https://www.frontendhappyhour.com/episodes/the-art-of-estimates-how-many-drinks-have-we-had

We typically don't talk enough about building internal tools. In this episode, we are joined by Jason Palmer to talk with us about Spotify's open-source internal developer portal, Backstage. Guests: Jason Palmer - @palmerj3 Panelists: Ryan Burgess - @burgessdryan Jem Young - @JemYoung Picks: Jason Palmer - Diablo IV Jason Palmer - Tidbyt Ryan Burgess - Lakrids Bulow Ryan Burgess - Lego Masters Jem Young - Vestaboard Episode transcript: https://www.frontendhappyhour.com/episodes/backstage-behind-the-bar

We all approach learning in different ways. In this episode, we are joined by Madison Kanna to discuss ways we continue to learn as software engineers. Guests: Madison Kanna - @Madisonkanna Panelists: Ryan Burgess - @burgessdryan Jem Young - @JemYoung Stacy London - @stacylondoner Shirley Wu - @sxywu Picks: Madison Kanna - CS Primer Madison Kanna - CodeTutor.ai Ryan Burgess - Smart Brevity Jem Young - alt-J - An Awesome Wave Jem Young - Changing Minds Jem Young - Woodworking class Stacy London - Algorithmic by Spotlights Shirley Wu - Three.js Journey Shirley Wu - ITP Physical Computing Shirley Wu - Alice Lee’s weekly ceramic foxes Shirley Wu - wonder & hope art show Episode transcript: https://www.frontendhappyhour.com/episodes/learning-time-to-wine-down-and-learn

Component libraries continue to be a growing trend for companies. In this episode, we are joined by Kate Wardin to talk with us about Netflix has adopted a component library they have called Hawkins. Guests: Kate Wardin - @KateWardin Panelists: Ryan Burgess - @burgessdryan Stacy London - @stacylondoner Picks: Kate Wardin - Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow Kate Wardin - Half-gallon water bottle Ryan Burgess - Jay-z Decoded Ryan Burgess - Rocket Bubble Machine Stacy London - Head On - Arp Version by José González Stacy London - III by The Supervoid Choral Ensemble Episode transcript: https://www.frontendhappyhour.com/episodes/component-libraries-cocktail-ingredients

Recruiting, interviews, and hiring is always a great topic for us to discuss. In this episode, we are talking with Hillary Mager and Chris Running from Sterling Strand to talk with us about recruiting and how to get the correct level when hiring. Guests: Hillary Mager Chris Running Panelists: Ryan Burgess - @burgessdryan Jem Young - @JemYoung Stacy London - @stacylondoner Picks: Hillary Mager - Overystory NYC Ryan Burgess - Angel and Z podcast Chris Running - 1923 Jem Young - Andor Stacy London - and the colour red by Underworld Episode transcript: https://www.frontendhappyhour.com/episodes/recruiting-fill-the-glass-to-the-correct-level

How do micro-interactions impact the user experience? In this episode, we are joined by Evan Purkhiser from Sentry to talk with us about micro-interactions. Guests: Evan Purkhiser - @evanpurkhiser Panelists: Ryan Burgess - @burgessdryan Jem Young - @JemYoung Stacy London - @stacylondoner Picks: Evan Purkhiser - Set Studio newsletter Evan Purkhiser - Framer Evan Purkhiser - Evan’s SoundCloud Ryan Burgess - Beef Ryan Burgess - Flipping the Bird Jem Young - Bringing back buttons Stacy London - When You Were A Child And I Was Young by Indian Wells Stacy London - Spirit Loop by Rival Consoles Episode transcript: https://www.frontendhappyhour.com/episodes/micro-interactions-micro-brews

Ryan Burgess and Jem Young are at RenderATL 2023 conference in Atlanta doing a panel discussion on stage. While at the conference, they recorded a podcast episode to recap day 1 of the conference. Panelists: Ryan Burgess - @burgessdryan Jem Young - @JemYoung Episode transcript: https://www.frontendhappyhour.com/episodes/renderatl-day-1-recap

Ryan Burgess and Jem Young are at RenderATL 2023 conference in Atlanta. While at the conference, they recorded a podcast episode to recap day one and day two of the conference. In this episode, they are joined by Taylor Desseyn to help provide insights into day two. Guests: Taylor Desseyn - @tdesseyn Panelists: Ryan Burgess - @burgessdryan Jem Young - @JemYoung Episode transcript: https://www.frontendhappyhour.com/episodes/renderatl-day-2-recap

Have you ever thought much about the feature, Drag & Drop? In this episode, we are joined by Atlassian Principal Engineer, Alex Reardon, to share some great insights into creating an open-source library for Drag & Drop. Guests: Alex Reardon - @alexandereardon Panelists: Ryan Burgess - @burgessdryan Stacy London - @stacylondoner Cole Turner - @coleturner Picks: Alex Reardon - Porcelain cup Ryan Burgess - Barbecue Showdown Season 2 Stacy London - Pulse At The Centre Of Being - Mor Elian Remix by Max Cooper & Mor Elian Stacy London - Plague X by Midwife, Vyva Melinkolya Cole Turner - Stacy's Drag and Drop comment Cole Turner - Two Hot Takes Podcast Episode transcript: https://www.frontendhappyhour.com/episodes/drag-&-drop-drop-a-drink-here

At a networking event, one of our listeners asked us to cover the topic of networking. In this episode, we will share our thoughts on networking and the success stories we’ve experienced from networking in our careers. Panelists: Ryan Burgess - @burgessdryan Jem Young - @JemYoung Stacy London - @stacylondoner Augustus Yuan - @augburto Cole Turner - @coleturner Picks: Ryan Burgess - Based on a True Story Ryan Burgess - Bunch O Balloons Jem Young - Tour de France Unchained Jem Young - The Managers Path Jem Young - Fast X Stacy London - Time Takes A While by Daniel Avery Augustus Yuan - Spiderman Across Spiderverse in Lego Trailer Augustus Yuan - Viewfinder Cole Turner - Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When the Stakes are High Cole Turner - Cann Episode transcript: https://www.frontendhappyhour.com/episodes/networking-net-whiskey-ing

What’s the current state of CSS in 2023? Chris Coyier joins us to talk with us about the current landscape of CSS and what we should be excited about in the future. Guests: Chris Coyier - @chriscoyier Panelists: Ryan Burgess - @burgessdryan Jem Young - @JemYoung Stacy London - @stacylondoner Cole Turner - @coleturner Picks: Chris Coyier - Tempered Glass Mouse Mat Ryan Burgess - Doritos ketchup chips Ryan Burgess - Modern CSS in Real Life - Chris Coyier Jem Young - Valley Silicon: Linn Sondek Stacy London - Line of Fire (feat. Sharon Van Etten) by Junip, Elias Araya, José González, Sharon Van Etten, Tobias Winterkorn Cole Turner - No Hard Feelings Cole Turner - Crocs - the perfect outdoor shoe Episode transcript: https://www.frontendhappyhour.com/episodes/modern-css-drinking-in-style

It’s hard to avoid the topic of AI. The ecosystem of AI is quickly maturing, and we are seeing more use cases and products popping up. In this episode, we are joined by Nick Heiner, an engineer from Fixie, to talk with us about how AI is evolving. Guests: Nick Heiner - @nickheiner Panelists: Ryan Burgess - @burgessdryan Jem Young - @JemYoung Stacy London - @stacylondoner Augustus Yuan - @augburto Cole Turner - @coleturner Picks: Nick Heiner - The City of Cape Town Nick Heiner - Dog Training Nick Heiner - AI.JSX Open Source Framework Ryan Burgess - Zenpo - Bullet Train Sushi Ryan Burgess - This Old Ledge: Embarcadero Jem Young - Marvelous Ms. Maisel S5 Jem Young - Guide for AI newcomers Stacy London - A Little Bit Further by Tourist Stacy London - Don’t Fall for the AI Hype w/ Timnit Gebru Augustus Yuan - Owala Augustus Yuan - Hidden Technical Debt in Machine Learning Systems Cole Turner - Joy Ride Cole Turner - Tart Cherry Juice Episode transcript: https://www.frontendhappyhour.com/episodes/how-is-ai-maturing-always-intoxicated-by-augmented-intelligence

CSS has been quickly evolving. In this episode, we are joined by Estelle Weyl and Eric Meyer to explore the new properties that are now available. Guests: Estelle Weyl Eric Meyer - @meyerweb Panelists: Ryan Burgess - @burgessdryan Stacy London - @stacylondoner Augustus Yuan - @augburto Cole Turner - @coleturner Picks: Estelle Weyl - Gluten-free Oreo cookies Eric Meyer - perfwork.com (Web Performance Job board) Eric Meyer - Mat Marquis Javascript for Web Designers A Book Apart Eric Meyer - Estelle’s Tracker for Menstrual Cycle Web App Ryan Burgess - Dewalt Air Inflator Stacy London - CSS: The Definitive Guide by Eric Meyer & Estelle Weyl Stacy London - Vertebrae / Forgotten Places by Max Cooper Augustus Yuan - Arc Cole Turner - Wagwellies dog crocs Cole Turner - BigMouth Inc. Ginormous Inflatable Green Dinosaur Yard Summer Sprinkler Episode transcript: https://www.frontendhappyhour.com/episodes/css-cascading-sips-of-sangria

We are fans of conferences and have spoken a lot about the value we see in attending conferences, but what goes into organizing a conference? In this episode, we are joined by the organizer of MagnoliaJS, Kayla Sween, to share some insights into the work that goes into running a conference. Guests: Kayla Sween - @_KaylaSween Panelists: Ryan Burgess - @burgessdryan Picks: Kayla Sween - MagnoliaJS Kayla Sween - Goodles Mac & Cheese Kayla Sween - Fallout 76 Ryan Burgess - Koala Sour Soothers Episode transcript: https://www.frontendhappyhour.com/episodes/orgnizing-a-conference

In this episode we are going to be talking about an important feature that so many applications require, login. We are joined by Tony Edwards, Charles Wartemberg and Charlie Shaw from Netflix to share insights into how to approach security and identify for a feature like login. Guests: Tony Edwards - @tedwards947 Charles Wartemberg Charlie Shaw Panelists: Ryan Burgess - @burgessdryan Jem Young - @JemYoung Cole Turner - @coleturner Picks: Tony Edwards - Figjam Charles Wartemberg - Foundation Charles Wartemberg - Coffee habit Charlie Shaw - Side channel attacks Ryan Burgess - 7 Days in Chile - Graffiti video Ryan Burgess - Name SF Streets Jem Young - Sanctuary Jem Young - Valley Silicon: Telly - A “free” TV Cole Turner - Frontend Security best practices Cole Turner - Stanford Javascript Crypto Library Episode transcript: https://www.frontendhappyhour.com/episodes/security-whats-your-favorite-happy-hour-beverage

There’s an art to teaching a technical course or workshop. In this episode, we are joined by Josh W. Comeau, who’s had a lot of experience teaching courses to help share his knowledge with us on how we can create an online course. Items mentioned in the episode: Josh W. Comeau, Josh’s online courses, Hands-Free Coding Guests: Josh W. Comeau - @JoshWComeau Panelists: Ryan Burgess - @burgessdryan Jem Young - @JemYoung Picks: Josh W. Comeau - Make it Stick Josh W. Comeau - Cozy science fiction Ryan Burgess - Beep’s Burgers Ryan Burgess - The Pitch - Kimoyo: Is This African Startup Venture Backable? Jem Young - Extraction 2 Jem Young - Valley Silicon: Bugatti Scooter Episode transcript: https://www.frontendhappyhour.com/episodes/online-teaching-courses-proof-of-knowledge

In this episode, we reflect on 2023, what's changed in tech, and how we think about our careers. Panelists: Ryan Burgess - @burgessdryan Jem Young - @JemYoung Stacy London - @stacylondoner Cole Turner - @coleturner Picks: Ryan Burgess - Photographer - Marion Mou Jem Young - Blue-eyed Samurai Cole Turner - Boudin Bakery - Grilled Brie with Apples & Fig Jam Cole Turner - DateUp Episode transcript: https://www.frontendhappyhour.com/episodes/2023-reflections-looking-through-the-bottle

Good documentation is so important but we don’t always put enough focus on it as we should. In this episode, we talk about what makes great quality documentation and ways to improve the documentation you write. Guests: Estelle Weyl Will Bamberg Jean-Yves Perrier Panelists: Ryan Burgess - @burgessdryan Jem Young - @JemYoung Episode transcript: https://www.frontendhappyhour.com/episodes/documentation-where-is-the-menu-bartender

In this episode, we are joined by Mark Benliyan to learn about his experiences at tech companies as an intern. Mark shares some interesting insights and provides some useful advice. Items mentioned in the episode: HackerRank, CodeSignal, Byteboard Guests: Mark Benliyan Panelists: Ryan Burgess - @burgessdryan Augustus Yuan - @augburto Picks: Mark Benliyan - Rewind AI Ryan Burgess - Squid Game Challenge Ryan Burgess - Fargo Augustus Yuan - The Finals Episode transcript: https://www.frontendhappyhour.com/episodes/aged-to-perfection-crafting-your-internship-experience

There are many options to learn about software development and how to code. In this episode, we are joined by the CEO of Frontend Masters, Marc Grabanski to get his insights into online learning and what to expect in the future. Items mentioned in the episode: Frontend Masters, Going phoneless Guests: Marc Gabanski - @1Marc Panelists: Ryan Burgess - @burgessdryan Jem Young - @JemYoung Picks: Marc Gabanski - Askinosie chocolate Marc Gabanski - Not having a phone Ryan Burgess - Glass straws Ryan Burgess - Sunlighten Infrared Sauna Jem Young - Beef coast jerky Jem Young - Anti-pick: Rebel Moon Episode transcript: https://www.frontendhappyhour.com/episodes/online-learning-on-the-rocks

Ryan Burgess recently left his job at Netflix after being there for 8.5 years. In this episode, Ryan shares some of his thoughts on leaving, and we all talk about how we've approached leaving jobs and the lessons we've learned over the years. Panelists: Ryan Burgess - @burgessdryan Jem Young - @JemYoung Cole Turner - @coleturner Picks: Ryan Burgess - Fool Me Once https://www.netflix.com/title/81588093 Ryan Burgess - Hey Grill Hey Sweet BBQ Rub https://www.amazon.com/Hey-Grill-Sweet-Rub-11-7/dp/B08YS6VN7T?&_encoding=UTF8&tag=frontendhappy-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=6fdef16ea2e6c0827b59305b22a9d1da&camp=1789&creative=9325 Jem Young - Fake AI articles https://futurism.com/sports-illustrated-ai-generated-writers Cole Turner - North Park, San Diego https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_Park,_San_Diego Cole Turner - Lethal Company https://store.steampowered.com/app/1966720/Lethal_Company/ Episode transcript: https://www.frontendhappyhour.com/episodes/quitting-a-job-flipping-the-bar-table

Companies and teams are increasingly leveraging Module Federation to split applications into smaller, more manageable pieces. In this episode, we are joined by the creator of Module Federation, Zack Jackson, and his co-founders of Zephyr, Zack Chapple, and Dmitriy Shekhovtsov to share more insights into Module Federation and how Zephyr can help. Guests: Zack Chapple Zack Jackson - @ScriptedAlchemy Dmitriy Shekhovtsov Panelists: Ryan Burgess - @burgessdryan Picks: Zack Chapple - The Hard Things About Hard Things https://www.amazon.com/Hard-Thing-About-Things-Building/dp/0062273205?&_encoding=UTF8&tag=frontendhappy-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=6fdef16ea2e6c0827b59305b22a9d1da&camp=1789&creative=9325 Zack Chapple - Shilajit https://www.amazon.com/Shilajit-Minerals-Original-Supplement-Metabolism/dp/B09GXLWMQB?&_encoding=UTF8&tag=frontendhappy-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=6fdef16ea2e6c0827b59305b22a9d1da&camp=1789&creative=9325 Zack Jackson - Samsung Odyssey G9 https://www.amazon.com/SAMSUNG-DisplayPort-Mini-LED-DisplayHDR-LS57CG952NNXZA/dp/B0CDQM55C9?&_encoding=UTF8&tag=frontendhappy-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=6fdef16ea2e6c0827b59305b22a9d1da&camp=1789&creative=9325 Zack Jackson - Rspack https://github.com/web-infra-dev/rspack Zack Jackson - Rspress https://rspress.dev/ Zack Jackson - Rsdoctor Ryan Burgess - Frontend Masters Engineering Management course https://frontendmasters.com/courses/engineering-management/ Ryan Burgess - DJI Mini 4 Pro https://www.amazon.com/DJI-Mini-Drone-Transmission-Distance-Omnidirectional/dp/B0CFF1SJ3P?&_encoding=UTF8&tag=frontendhappy-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=6fdef16ea2e6c0827b59305b22a9d1da&camp=1789&creative=9325 Episode transcript: https://www.frontendhappyhour.com/episodes/module-federation-module-mixology

Social media continues to impact us in some way or another. In this episode, we discuss what platforms we use and what value we get from them. We share our thoughts on what the future of social media might look like. Panelists: Ryan Burgess - @burgessdryan Jem Young - @JemYoung Augustus Yuan - @augburto Shirley Wu - @sxywu Episode transcript: https://www.frontendhappyhour.com/episodes/social-media-platforms-wheres-the-party-at

In this episode, we dive into the intricate world of WordPress, specifically focusing on the powers of WPGraphQL, which is transforming how we interact with WordPress. Join us as we sit down with our special guest, Jason Bahl, who helps us understand the possibilities that GraphQL brings to WordPress development. Guests: Jason Bahl - @jasonbahl Panelists: Ryan Burgess - @burgessdryan Cole Turner - @coleturner Picks: Jason Bahl - Elgato Stream Deck https://www.amazon.com/Elgato-Stream-Deck-Mini-customizable/dp/B07DYRS1WH/ref=asc_df_B07DYRS1WH?&_encoding=UTF8&tag=frontendhappy-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=6fdef16ea2e6c0827b59305b22a9d1da&camp=1789&creative=9325 Ryan Burgess - Kids digital camera https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0CFQ9VZT6/?&_encoding=UTF8&tag=frontendhappy-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=6fdef16ea2e6c0827b59305b22a9d1da&camp=1789&creative=9325 Cole Turner - Kirkland Peanut Butter Pretzels https://www.amazon.com/Kirkland-Signature-Peanut-Butter-Pretzel/dp/B005CP1WZ0/?&_encoding=UTF8&tag=frontendhappy-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=6fdef16ea2e6c0827b59305b22a9d1da&camp=1789&creative=9325 Cole Turner - Aranet4 CO2 Sensor https://www.amazon.com/Aranet4-Home-Temperature-Ink-Configuration/dp/B07YY7BH2W/ Episode transcript: https://www.frontendhappyhour.com/episodes/unlocking-wordpress-exploring-the-powers-of-wpgraphql

In the latest episode, we do a deep into the world of WordPress! Whether you're a seasoned developer or a newbie just starting out, this episode is packed with everything you need to know about WordPress, the leading website-building platform. Our special guests, Fabian Kaegy, Luis Herranz, and Matias Ventura, join us to share their experiences and insights in developing and leveraging WordPress. In this episode, we cover: What is WordPress? An introduction to the powerhouse behind 40% of the web.Why WordPress Dominates: Exploring the reasons behind WordPress's unwavering popularity.WordPress vs. The World: A comparison with other website-building platforms.Busting Myths: Addressing common misconceptions about WordPress.Hidden Gems: Lesser-known WordPress features that pack a punch.Evolving Landscape: The growth and future trends of WordPress.Stay in the Loop: Tips on keeping up with WordPress developments and best practices. Starting with WordPress: Expert advice for WordPress beginners. Whether you're interested in creating your own website, looking to enhance your WordPress skills, or just curious about the platform's capabilities, this episode is for you. We'll guide you through the ins and outs of WordPress, from its comprehensive functionality to the vibrant community that supports it. Plus, we'll share our personal experiences and tips to help you make the most out of WordPress.Don't miss out on this engaging discussion! Tune in now to get ahead with WordPress and join the Front End Happy Hour Podcast for a toast to technology and innovation. Subscribe to our channel for more insights on web development, technology trends, and expert advice from leading developers around the globe. Guests: Fabian Kaegy - @fabiankaegy Luis Herranz - @luisherranz Matias Ventura - @matias_ventura Panelists: Ryan Burgess - @burgessdryan Jem Young - @JemYoung Picks: Matias Ventura - WPMovies.dev https://wpmovies.dev/ Matias Ventura - Vesuvius challenge https://scrollprize.org/ Luis Herranz - John Cleese on Creativity In Management https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pb5oIIPO62g Luis Herranz - American Kingpin https://www.amazon.com/American-Kingpin-Criminal-Mastermind-Behind/dp/1591848148?&_encoding=UTF8&tag=frontendhappy-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=6fdef16ea2e6c0827b59305b22a9d1da&camp=1789&creative=9325 Fabian Kaegy - Lessons in Chemistry https://tv.apple.com/us/show/lessons-in-chemistry/umc.cmc.40yycssgxelw4zur8m2ilmvyx Ryan Burgess - DJI Osmo 6 https://www.amazon.com/DJI-Smartphone-Stabilizer-Extension-ShotGuides/dp/B0B7XD7R43?&_encoding=UTF8&tag=frontendhappy-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=6fdef16ea2e6c0827b59305b22a9d1da&camp=1789&creative=9325 Ryan Burgess - Frontend Masters Boost https://frontendmasters.com/blog/ Jem Young - Take care of managers in a hybrid world https://www.axios.com/2022/09/29/take-care-of-middle-managers-in-the-hybrid-world Jem Young - Six Nations: Full Contact https://www.netflix.com/title/81647358 Episode transcript: https://www.frontendhappyhour.com/episodes/why-does-wordpress-dominate-the-web

In this special crossover episode, Robbie Wagner and Chuck Carpenter from Whiskey Web and Whatnot join us to toast and discuss AI, Apple Vision Pro, AR/VR, and frontend development. As glasses clink, our spirited ensemble delves deep into how these cutting-edge technologies are reshaping the landscape of software engineering. Guests: Robbie Wagner - @RobbieTheWagner Chuck Carpenter - @CharlesWthe3rd Panelists: Ryan Burgess - @burgessdryan Jem Young - @JemYoung Episode transcript: https://www.frontendhappyhour.com/episodes/at-the-bar-with-whiskey-web-&-whatnot

In this episode, we jump right into things we are seeing in AI and what the job market is like for software engineers. Panelists: Ryan Burgess - @burgessdryan Jem Young - @JemYoung Stacy London - @stacylondoner Augustus Yuan - @augburto Cole Turner - @coleturner Picks: Ryan Burgess - DJI Mic 2 https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0CFZX734J/?&_encoding=UTF8&tag=frontendhappy-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=6fdef16ea2e6c0827b59305b22a9d1da&camp=1789&creative=9325 Ryan Burgess - The Gentlemen https://www.netflix.com/title/81437051 Jem Young - Valley Silicon - Steelcase Work Tents https://www.steelcase.com/products/pods/pod-tent/#steelcase-work-tents-collection Stacy London - Kiasmos - Flown https://kiasmos.bandcamp.com/album/flown Stacy London - Four Tet - Three https://fourtet.bandcamp.com/album/three Augustus Yuan - The Finals https://store.steampowered.com/app/2073850/THE_FINALS/ Cole Turner - Quote - Let Go or Be Dragged https://www.tiktok.com/discover/let-go-or-be-dragged Episode transcript: https://www.frontendhappyhour.com/episodes/more-ai-and-layoffs

In this episode, we discuss Jem's tweet about feeling like you have to work more than 40 hours a week to get promoted. Jason Lengstorf joins us to debate the topic of promotions. Guests: Jason Lengstorf - @jlengstorf Panelists: Ryan Burgess - @burgessdryan Jem Young - @JemYoung Shirley Wu - @sxywu Augustus Yuan - @augburto Episode transcript: https://www.frontendhappyhour.com/episodes/do-you-need-to-work-more-than-9-to-5-to-get-promoted

Authentication can be difficult to implement in your app. To help us better understand the authentication ecosystem, we were joined by our guest, Braden Sidoti, co-founder and CTO of Clerk. Guests: Braden Sidoti - @bsinthewild Panelists: Ryan Burgess - @burgessdryan Picks: Braden Sidoti - Patagonia Black Hole Gear Tote https://www.patagonia.com/product/black-hole-gear-tote-bag-61-liters/196924045774.html Ryan Burgess - Automakers Are Sharing Consumers’ Driving Behavior With Insurance Companies https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/11/technology/carmakers-driver-tracking-insurance.html Episode transcript: https://www.frontendhappyhour.com/episodes/implementing-authentication-in-your-app

In this episode, we are joined by Rita Kozlov, VP of Product at Cloudflare, Developer Platform & AI, to talk with us about serverless AI. Rita shares some interesting insights into how Cloudflare has been leveraging serverless AI and what they've called Workers AI. Guests: Rita Kozlov - @ritakozlov_ Panelists: Ryan Burgess - @burgessdryan Cole Turner - @coleturner Picks: Rita Kozlov - Le Samouraï https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0062229/ Rita Kozlov - AI Therapist https://github.com/ErickLuis00/therapistai-cf Ryan Burgess - Sugar https://tv.apple.com/us/show/sugar/umc.cmc.4r6q7tdquewehwvb3rzl0k3dt Ryan Burgess - Borderless https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XLItXCpBJvQ&list=PLZvRVbBCVbGrNTNpilwwSoSKIEXh70DzC Cole Turner - Valve Steam Deck https://www.amazon.com/Handheld-Console-Silicone-Protector-Tempered-PC/dp/B0C3C2CGQQ?&_encoding=UTF8&tag=frontendhappy-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=6fdef16ea2e6c0827b59305b22a9d1da&camp=1789&creative=9325 Episode transcript: https://www.frontendhappyhour.com/episodes/serverless-ai

In this episode of Front End Happy Hour, we dive back into the world of server-driven UI with fresh insights and experiences. Our special guest, Sherman Chen, a Senior Software Engineer at LinkedIn, joins us to share how LinkedIn leverages server-driven UI to enhance their applications. Tune in as we explore the benefits, challenges, and best practices for implementing server-driven UI in modern development. Guests: Sherman Chen - @_shermango Panelists: Ryan Burgess - @burgessdryan Jem Young - @JemYoung Augustus Yuan - @augburto Cole Turner - @coleturner Picks: Sherman Chen - The Sympathizer https://www.hbo.com/the-sympathizer Sherman Chen - University Challenge https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006t6l0 Ryan Burgess - Classified - Luke's View https://open.spotify.com/album/6T2kT5B08MBR8hinkL33IG Augustus Yuan - Demand oriented schema design https://www.apollographql.com/docs/technotes/TN0027-demand-oriented-schema-design/ Augustus Yuan - POV Camera https://pov.camera/ Cole Turner - Wallism https://wallism.com/ Episode transcript: https://www.frontendhappyhour.com/episodes/revisiting-server-driven-ui

In this episode of Front End Happy Hour, we dive into the topic of being typecast as a frontend or backend engineer. Is it really a bad thing? Our panel discusses the implications of these labels, how they can limit growth, and share strategies to break free from these constraints. We explore ways to diversify your skill set, advance your career, and potentially increase your earning potential. Joining the panel is our guest, Tony Casparro, a staff engineer at Netflix. Tune in for an insightful conversation on how to navigate and overcome typecasting in the tech industry.

In this inaugural episode of our new "Sips of Wisdom" series, Ryan Burgess, host of the Front End Happy Hour podcast, sits down with Chris Bautista, a Senior Software Engineer at Netflix. Chris shares his journey through various tech giants, including the DOD, Hulu, and Netflix, providing a unique perspective on his career. He also offers valuable advice for aspiring software engineers looking to break into the industry. Don't miss this deep dive into the world of software engineering with one of the industry's seasoned professionals.

In this episode of the Front End Happy Hour podcast, we are excited to welcome special guests Brian Holt and Marco Bambini. Join us as we delve into the advantages of leveraging SQLite in the cloud. Discover how this powerful database technology can enhance your projects with its simplicity, efficiency, and flexibility. Brian and Marco share their expertise, real-world examples, and best practices to help you get the most out of SQLite in your cloud-based applications. Whether you're a seasoned developer or just starting, this episode is packed with valuable insights and tips you won't want to miss.

In this latest episode of our 'Sips of Wisdom' series, Ryan Burgess sits down with April Wensel, founder of Compassionate Coding. April shares her unique journey from software engineer to teaching emotional intelligence and compassion in tech. With a background in computer science and experience in Bay Area startups, April discusses the importance of integrating emotional intelligence into software development. She provides valuable insights on managing burnout, fostering empathy, and improving team dynamics. April also shares personal anecdotes and professional advice for creating healthier, more inclusive work environments. Don't miss this inspiring conversation about the human side of software development. Items mentioned in the episode: CompCompassionate Coding, Ryan's Engineering Management Resources, Cat Hicks, Ph.D, Self-Compassion - Kristin Neff, Ph.D Guests: April Wensel - @aprilwensel Panelists: Ryan Burgess - @burgessdryan Episode transcript: https://www.frontendhappyhour.com/episodes/sips-of-wisdom-interview-with-april-wensel

Join us as we welcome Robert Balicki, the creator of Isograph, to discuss how this innovative UI framework can transform your development projects. Robert shares key use cases, tips for leveraging Isograph, and a sneak peek at upcoming features. Guests: Robert Balicki - @StatisticsFTW Panelists: Ryan Burgess - @burgessdryan Jem Young - @JemYoung Stacy London - @stacylondoner

In this latest episode of our 'Sips of Wisdom' series, Ryan Burgess sits down with Shaundai Person, Senior Software Engineer at Netflix. Shaundai shares her inspiring journey from a career in sales to becoming a senior software engineer at one of the world's leading entertainment companies. With her unique background and experience, Shaundai discusses the challenges and triumphs she faced while transitioning into tech. She offers valuable insights into navigating career changes, building technical skills, and the importance of perseverance. Shaundai also shares personal stories and professional advice on thriving in the tech industry.

While the Front End Happy Hour crew takes a much needed summer break, we revisit the topic of online education with Josh W. Comeau, who’s had a lot of experience teaching courses to help share his knowledge with us on how we can create an online course. Items mentioned in the episode: Josh W. Comeau, Josh’s online courses, Hands-Free Coding Guests: Josh W. Comeau - @JoshWComeau Panelists: Ryan Burgess - @burgessdryan Jem Young - @JemYoung Picks: Josh W. Comeau - Make it Stick https://www.amazon.com/Make-It-Stick-Peter-C-Brown-audiobook/dp/B00M1Z2THY?&_encoding=UTF8&tag=frontendhappy-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=e062900575dea0ba9cf089cbcf0633eb&camp=1789&creative=9325 Josh W. Comeau - Cozy science fiction Ryan Burgess - Beep’s Burgers https://www.beepsburgers.com/ Ryan Burgess - The Pitch - Kimoyo: Is This African Startup Venture Backable? https://www.thepitch.show/116-kimoyo-is-this-african-startup-venture-backable/ Jem Young - Extraction 2 https://www.netflix.com/title/81098494 Jem Young - Valley Silicon: Bugatti Scooter https://store.millermotorcars.com/products/bugatti-electric-scooter-agile-bleu?variant=45020143845658 Episode transcript: https://www.frontendhappyhour.com/episodes/summer-vacation-online-teaching-courses

In this episode, we dive into the topic of taking a sabbatical and its impact on personal and professional life. Our special guest, Jennifer Tieu, a front-end developer at a Web3 agency, joins us to share her experience of taking a break from work, the challenges she faced, and the insights she gained. Panelists Ryan Burgess and Cole Turner also discuss their own sabbatical journeys, offering valuable advice on managing burnout, prioritizing personal well-being, and navigating the transition back to work. Whether you're considering a sabbatical or just curious about its benefits, this episode provides thoughtful reflections and practical tips. Guests: Jennifer Tieu - @jennifer_tieu Panelists: Ryan Burgess - @burgessdryan Cole Turner - @coleturner Picks: Jennifer Tieu - Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life https://www.amazon.com/Ikigai-Japanese-Secret-Long-Happy/dp/0143130722?&_encoding=UTF8&tag=frontendhappy-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=e062900575dea0ba9cf089cbcf0633eb&camp=1789&creative=9325 Ryan Burgess - Steve Jobs' 2005 Stanford Commencement Address https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UF8uR6Z6KLc Cole Turner - Supergoop Sunscreen https://www.amazon.com/Supergoop-Unseen-Sunscreen-SPF-1-7/dp/B08CFVM1TT?&_encoding=UTF8&tag=frontendhappy-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=e062900575dea0ba9cf089cbcf0633eb&camp=1789&creative=9325 Cole Turner - Koko Episode transcript: https://www.frontendhappyhour.com/episodes/normalize-taking-a-break

In this episode, we dive into the career journey of Angie Jones, the Global Vice President of Developer Relations at Block. Angie shares her experiences transitioning from a Senior Software Engineer at Twitter to leading developer relations initiatives at Applitools and now at Block. Angie also provides insights on the future of developer relations and the evolving landscape of tech communities. Whether you're an aspiring developer advocate or a seasoned professional, this episode is packed with wisdom and practical tips. Guests: Angie Jones - @techgirl1908 Panelists: Ryan Burgess - @burgessdryan Episode transcript: https://www.frontendhappyhour.com/episodes/sips-of-wisdom-interview-with-angie-jones

In this episode of Front End Happy Hour, we're joined by Shashi Lo, a Senior Software Engineer at Microsoft, to explore our thoughts on the journey after attending a engineers complete a bootcamp. Shashi shares his experiences mentoring self-taught developers and bootcamp graduates, discussing the skills that are often missing and the creative ways to bridge the gap between education and landing that first job in tech. Guests: Shashi Lo - @shashiwhocodes Panelists: Ryan Burgess - @burgessdryan Augustus Yuan - @augburto Picks: Shashi Lo - Frontend Mentor https://www.frontendmentor.io/ Ryan Burgess - Prompt Crafting - Nando Costa https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/prompt-crafting-nando-costa-08drc/ Augustus Yuan - Electric Spoon https://news.sky.com/story/electric-spoon-that-enhances-salty-taste-of-food-and-promotes-healthier-eating-launched-in-japan-13146505 Episode transcript: https://www.frontendhappyhour.com/episodes/after-attending-a-coding-bootcamp

In this episode, we explore the unique experiences of living and working in Silicon Valley. From the culture shock of constant tech talk and startup hustle to the surprising realities of company perks and the intense work environment, our panelists share their personal stories and insights. Whether you're curious about the career opportunities or the challenges of life in the Valley, this episode offers an insider's view of what it's really like to be at the heart of the tech industry. Panelists: Ryan Burgess - @burgessdryan Jem Young - @JemYoung Stacy London - @stacylondoner Augustus Yuan - @augburto Picks: Ryan Burgess - From Engineer to Leader: The Path to Engineering Management https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Ci0dbaIFiI&t=1s Ryan Burgess - Stacy London - Jon Hopkins - RITUAL https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6nmwxYmg-Gs Augustus Yuan - Former Students Are Suing For-Profit Coding Bootcamp BloomTech https://www.forbes.com/sites/edwardconroy/2023/03/29/former-students-are-suing-for-profit-coding-bootcamp-bloomtech/ Augustus Yuan - React Compiler Playground https://playground.react.dev/ Episode transcript: https://www.frontendhappyhour.com/episodes/what-is-it-like-to-work-in-silicon-valley

In this episode, we dive into the remarkable career journey of Kent C. Dodds, a passionate educator and entrepreneur. Kent shares insights from his early days in programming, his transition from working at PayPal to becoming a full-time educator, and the creation of his successful educational platforms like Epic React and Epic Web. We explore the challenges and rewards of going solo, the process of developing and launching educational content, and the importance of work-life balance. Whether you're an aspiring developer or a seasoned professional, Kent's story is full of valuable lessons on growth, resilience, and the power of teaching.

In this episode of Front End Happy Hour, Ryan Burgess, Jem Young, Brian Holt, and Dan DiGangi dive deep into the challenges faced by junior developers as they embark on their coding journeys. From the importance of curiosity and continuous learning to the often overlooked non-technical skills, our panelists discuss the common gaps that new developers experience. Whether you’re a beginner looking to navigate your first job or a senior engineer mentoring others, this conversation offers valuable insights to help bridge the gap between education and real-world success. Guests: Brian Holt - @holtbt Dan DiGangi - @dandigangi Panelists: Ryan Burgess - @burgessdryan Jem Young - @JemYoung Picks: Ryan Burgess - Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life https://www.amazon.com/Ikigai-Japanese-Secret-Long-Happy/dp/0143130722?&_encoding=UTF8&tag=frontendhappy-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=e062900575dea0ba9cf089cbcf0633eb&camp=1789&creative=9325 Ryan Burgess - Jem Young - Scaling People: Tactics for Management and Company Building https://www.amazon.com/Scaling-People-Tactics-Management-Building/dp/1953953212?&_encoding=UTF8&tag=frontendhappy-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=e062900575dea0ba9cf089cbcf0633eb&camp=1789&creative=9325 Jem Young - Movement, Before All Flowers - Max Richter https://open.spotify.com/album/1HrFsljwk4wUHrPPOGkSbN Brian Holt - Minnesota State Fair https://www.mnstatefair.org/ Brian Holt - Dungeons & Degenerate Gamblers https://store.steampowered.com/app/2400510/Dungeons__Degenerate_Gamblers/ Brian Holt - Electric SQL https://electric-sql.com/ Dan DiGangi - Waking Up: A Guide to Spirituality Without Religion https://www.amazon.com/Waking-Up-Spirituality-Without-Religion/dp/1451636024?&_encoding=UTF8&tag=frontendhappy-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=e062900575dea0ba9cf089cbcf0633eb&camp=1789&creative=9325 Episode transcript: https://www.frontendhappyhour.com/episodes/why-most-new-developers-struggle-the-missing-skills-you-need

In this episode of the Front End Happy Hour podcast, we’re diving deep into the realities of getting promoted in the tech industry. It’s not just about writing great code or being the smartest person in the room. Jem Young, Augustus Yuan, and Ryan Burgess break down the misconceptions around promotions, the skills that actually matter, and why navigating the process can sometimes feel more political than technical. Whether you’re aiming for a promotion or just curious about how it all works behind the scenes, this episode offers candid advice and strategies for advancing your career. Plus, we discuss what to do if your manager isn’t advocating for you, and the right (and wrong) ways to pursue your next big step. Tune in to hear the honest truth about climbing the tech ladder! Panelists: Ryan Burgess - @burgessdryan Jem Young - @JemYoung Augustus Yuan - @augburto Picks: Ryan Burgess - Presumed Innocent https://tv.apple.com/us/show/presumed-innocent Ryan Burgess - ChatGPT for Mac https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ai-chat-ask-chatbot-assistant/id6447419372 Jem Young - The best mouse jiggler methods https://www.tomshardware.com/how-to/best-mouse-jiggler-methods Jem Young - Atlas https://www.netflix.com/title/81012048 Augustus Yuan - Ikeryou https://ikeryou.jp/ Augustus Yuan - pwnisher https://www.youtube.com/@pwnisher Episode transcript: https://www.frontendhappyhour.com/episodes/how-promotions-really-work-in-tech

In this Sips of Wisdom episode of Front End Happy Hour, Ryan Burgess interviews Jason Torres, who made the bold leap from a 15-year career in the film industry to becoming a software developer. They discuss the surprising similarities between film and tech, the challenges of transitioning careers, and how Jason’s creative skills translated into the tech world. They also dive into how AI is reshaping the creative landscape and what it means for the future of both industries. Guests: Jason Torres - @TasonJorres Panelists: Ryan Burgess - @burgessdryan Episode transcript: https://www.frontendhappyhour.com/episodes/film-to-tech-jason-torres-sips-of-wisdom-interview

For our very first episode of the Front End Happy Hour podcast, we have our panelists (Augustus Yuan, Derrick Showers, Jem Young, Ryan Anklam and Ryan Burgess) discuss their opinions on the Medium article posted in early January, titled "The Sad State of Web Development", written by Drew Hamlett. The panel shares their thoughts on front end tools and how they view the current state of web development. Items mentioned in the episode: Gulp, Grunt, Broccoli JS, npm, Babel, Sass, PostCSS, React, Ember, Angular Panelists: Augustus Yuan - @augburto Derrick Showers - @derrickshowers Jem Young - @JemYoung Ryan Anklam - @bittersweetryan Ryan Burgess - @burgessdryan Picks: Ryan Burgess - Viking & Lumberjack Series Ryan Burgess - O’Reilly Fluent Conference Ryan Anklam - frinkiac.com Ryan Anklam - Red Rising Trilogy Jem Young - Syntax Con Jem Young - Planet Money Jem Young - MacBook Selfie Stick Derrick Showers - Let’s Encrypt Derrick Showers - Product Hunt Augustus Yuan - Github Scientist

In the second episode of the Front End Happy Hour podcast, our special guest, Ben Lesh joins us to talk about all the great things in RxJS 5. Items mentioned in the episode: Rx Marbles Guests: Ben Lesh - @BenLesh Panelists: Brian Holt - @holtbt Jem Young - @JemYoung Ryan Anklam - @bittersweetryan Ryan Burgess - @burgessdryan Picks: Ben Lesh - Egghead.io Ben Lesh - Egghead.io - RxJS Creating Observables from Scratch Ryan Burgess - Netflix UIE YouTube Channel Ryan Burgess - Amazon Echo Augustus Yuan - Tilt Brush Jem Young - EcmaScript Proposals Ryan Anklam - VimCasts Ryan Anklam - Ready Player One Audibook Brian Holt - Factorio

In this ever changing industry of front end development, developers are constantly learning. In this episode of Front End Happy Hour we discuss everything from our school backgrounds and what lead us to front end development. We also share ways we stay up to date with the ever-changing landscape of new technologies. Along with our usual panelists, we are joined by guest Sarah Showers, a front end developer from Apple. Guests: Sarah Showers - @sarahlshowers Panelists: Derrick Showers - @derrickshowers Jem Young - @JemYoung Ryan Anklam - @bittersweetryan Ryan Burgess - @burgessdryan Picks: Sarah Showers - Hamilton Ryan Anklam - Massive Attack- Angel Derrick Showers - Apple Music Jem Young - Scotland JS Jem Young - Explosions in the Sky Ryan Burgess - Tycho Ryan Burgess - Comeback Kid

ECMAScript 6 was a major release for the JavaScript language. There’s a lot of great new features that have been added. In this episode we discuss how you can start using ES6 today and what we’ll start seeing in the next year for the latest update to ECMAScript. We share our favorite features and the best ways to learn and stay up to date with new features. Items mentioned in the episode: ESNext, Ben Lesh - Netflix JavaScript Talks - RxJS Version 5, Ponyfoo blog, 5 Minutes of JavaScript, Compat Table ES6, Facebook Codemod Panelists: Derrick Showers - @derrickshowers Jem Young - @JemYoung Ryan Anklam - @bittersweetryan Ryan Burgess - @burgessdryan Brian Holt - @holtbt Augustus Yuan - @augburto Sarah Federman - @sarah_federman Picks: Ryan Anklam - 1Password Ryan Anklam - Vim Tabular Ryan Anklam - 90s Hip Hop Ryan Burgess - Elegant React with ES6 (and a bit of ES7) - React Rally Ryan Burgess - Lot 40 Whiskey Sarah Federman - HTML5 Please Sarah Federman - Death Medieval Sarah Federman - Microsoft AI Bot Jem Young - ES6 Cheatsheet Jem Young - Cult of the Party Parrot Derrick Showers - Babel’s “try it out” Derrick Showers - Latest greatest webapp Derrick Showers - Trello Augustus Yuan - Tilt Brush Augustus Yuan - Cotton Bureau Augustus Yuan - Spacemacs Brian Holt - The little Schemer Brian Holt - Frontend Masters Brian Holt - Ellee

In order to work professionally as a front end developer, there is always an intense interview process. In this episode, we share our experiences and thoughts on the interviews we’ve done in the past. Not only have we had experience being interviewed, we’ve also had a lot of experience interviewing other engineers for jobs at our companies. We share things we’re looking for when we interview candidates to join our teams. Items mentioned in the episode: Eclipse, Othello, Big O notation, FizzBuzz, Ryan Anklams famous t-shirt, War of the Worlds radio broadcast Panelists: Derrick Showers - @derrickshowers Jem Young - @JemYoung Ryan Anklam - @bittersweetryan Ryan Burgess - @burgessdryan Brian Holt - @holtbt Augustus Yuan - @augburto Sarah Federman - @sarah_federman Picks: Ryan Burgess - Aerial screensaver Ryan Burgess - Amazon Dash Buttons Ryan Burgess - Front End Happy Hour Playlist Ryan Anklam - Escape app Ryan Anklam - Best of Old Time Radio Podcast Ryan Anklam - Dusty Kid - Beyond That Hill Sarah Federman - Lindsey Stirling Sarah Federman - SizeUp (osx windows management) Jem Young - EmpireJS Jem Young - Aphex Swift Jem Young - Netflix Menus Derrick Showers - Code Climate Derrick Showers - Slack themes Augustus Yuan - Massdrop Augustus Yuan - Elevator Saga Augustus Yuan - Pretty Thoughts Alina Baraz & Galimatias Brian Holt - AtHack! Brian Holt - Annie Cannons Brian Holt - Scroobius Pip Brian Holt - Baths Brian Holt - M83

We’ve all heard unit testing is good, but how do you get started writing unit tests? In this episode of Front End Happy Hour we share our experiences and advice writing unit tests. We discuss why it’s important and beneficial to have unit tests in your JavaScript. We share how we’ve approached unit tests and what a good unit test looks like. We also talk about the various tools and frameworks available to get your code properly tested. Items mentioned in the episode: Selenium, Black-box testing, White-box testing, Ember guides, Mocha, Jasmine, QUnit, Tape, Jest, Webpack, 5 Questions Every Unit Test Must Answer, Ember CLI, React CLI, Karma, What is the difference between a test runner, testing framwork, assertion library, and a testing plugin?, Ember Guides introduction to Unit Testing Panelists: Ryan Burgess - @burgessdryan Augustus Yuan - @augburto Jem Young - @JemYoung Derrick Showers - @derrickshowers Picks: Ryan Burgess - Caffeine for Mac Ryan Burgess - Odesza Augustus Yuan - Google Doodles Augustus Yuan - OSSU Computer Science curriculum Augustus Yuan - Mura Masa - What If I Go? Augustus Yuan - teamLab: Living Digital Space and Future Parks Jem Young - Flume - the mixtape Jem Young - Programming Sucks Jem Young - Hype Machine Derrick Showers - Google Calendar goals Derrick Showers - $13 bluetooth headset

In this episode, we have a special guest joining us to talk about digital accessibility, Jennison Asuncion who is a leader in the accessibility community and has a lot of information to help us improve our websites and applications be more accessible for all users. We also talk about Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) coming up on May 19th. Find out how you can participate. Items mentioned in the episode: Global Accessibility Awareness Day, Using VoiceOver to Evaluate Web Accessibility, AccessLint, axe Core, Tenon, Chrome Accessibility Developer Tools, list of Meetups on accessibility, Apps For All: Coding Accessible Web Applications eBook, International Technology and Persons with Disabilities Conference (CSUN Conference), Accessibility Camp Bay Area (Fall 2016), Boston Accessibility Conference (Fall 2016), Accessibility Camp Toronto (Fall 2016) Guests: Jennison Asuncion - @Jennison Panelists: Ryan Burgess - @burgessdryan Derrick Showers - @derrickshowers Sarah Federman - @sarah_federman Picks: Jennison Asuncion - Square Cash Jennison Asuncion - The Points Guy Jennison Asuncion - Jazz FM Ryan Burgess - React a11y Ryan Burgess - The Gaslight Anthem Ryan Burgess - Sweet Jesus Ice Cream Derrick Showers - A11y Command-line Tools Derrick Showers - YNAB Sarah Federman - Wakatime Sarah Federman - Hackster.io Sarah Federman - Losant (previously Structure)

Working in Silicon Valley is very unique. We work in a bubble, immersed in technology. There are billboards about frameworks, technology, and gadgets. Coffee shops are filled with people on Macbooks covered in stickers. Conversations on the train, coffee shops and on the streets are about programming languages. There’s a unique culture from other places we’ve all lived. In this episode, we share our thoughts and experiences living and working in Silicon Valley. Items mentioned in the episode: Silicon Valley, Chelsea Handler Does, Skam, Rover, Sushirrito Panelists: Ryan Burgess - @burgessdryan Augustus Yuan - @augburto Jem Young - @JemYoung Derrick Showers - @derrickshowers Ryan Anklam - @bittersweetryan Sarah Federman - @sarah_federman Picks: Ryan Burgess - Philz coffee Ryan Burgess - Allbirds shoes Ryan Burgess - City and Colour Augustus Yuan - Tinyletter Jem Young - ES6 Compatibility table Jem Young - Music for programming Jem Young - Rapping, deconstructed Derrick Showers - Periscope Derrick Showers - Firebase Ryan Anklam - Dash app Ryan Anklam - TypeScript Ryan Anklam - Bjork - Army of Me Sarah Federman - Sensel Morph Sarah Federman - OnHub & IFTTT

In this episode we learn about animating with JavaScript. We’re joined by a special guest, Sarah Drasner, who is an expert in JavaScript and SVG animations. Having good animations in your product is really important for the overall user experience. In the episode we discuss various libraries to help create animations in your websites or applications. Sarah shares a lot of valuable information. Items mentioned in the episode: Coin, GreenSock, Weighing SVG Animation Techniques (with Benchmarks), Mac Pro parallax, Mo.js, Lego Mushroom, SnapSvg, D3, Sara Soueidan, React Motion, Sarah Drasner's CodePen, Framer JS, React Training, A Comparison of Animation Technologies, SVGOMG, SVGO, IcoMoon Guests: Sarah Drasner - @sarah_edo Panelists: Ryan Burgess - @burgessdryan Augustus Yuan - @augburto Derrick Showers - @derrickshowers Sarah Federman - @sarah_federman Picks: Sarah Drasner - Val Head's book Sarah Drasner - Valio Con Ryan Burgess - Sleep no more Ryan Burgess - Internet trends 2016 Augustus Yuan - Jankfree.org Augustus Yuan - Icon System with SVG sprites Derrick Showers - how2 Derrick Showers - Werker Sarah Federman - Transitions and Animations in CSS Sarah Federman - Alexa / Pebble Core integration

In the technology industry we’re continually trying to grow the diversity of people who are working in the space. Most recently there have been a lot of great efforts made to increase the number of women in tech. In this episode we are joined by two talented women working at large tech companies in the Bay Area, Lisa Burgess (Uber) and Mars Jullian (Netflix). We discuss what it’s like to be a women working in tech and talk about ways we can help foster a more inclusive industry. Items mentioned in the episode: Apple diversity report, Netflix diversity report, LinkedIn diversity report, Google diversity report, Facebook diversity report, Thoughts on Gender and Radical Candor, Vague Feedback Is Holding Women Back, Textio, State of Girls and Women in STEM, Unconscious Gender Bias Guests: Mars Jullian - @marsjosephine Lisa Burgess - @_lisaburgess Panelists: Ryan Burgess - @burgessdryan Augustus Yuan - @augburto Jem Young - @JemYoung Derrick Showers - @derrickshowers Brian Holt - @holtbt Picks: Lisa Burgess - Sift Dessert Bar Lisa Burgess - Shiny Mars Jullian - 99% Invisible Mars Jullian - Invisiblia Mars Jullian - TED Radio Ryan Burgess - High West Rendezvous Rye Ryan Burgess - Snak the Ripper - From the Dirt Augustus Yuan - Blameless Post Mortems Jem Young - Ava Jem Young - Music for Programming Jem Young - Women in tech for the past 50 years! Derrick Showers - High West Silver Whiskey Derrick Showers - WWDC iOS 10 Derrick Showers - Mr Robot Brian Holt - Project Include Brian Holt - elk-cli

Leveraging transpilers is extremely helpful in allowing us to extend the JavaScript language in ways JavaScript engines cannot. There are a lot of amazing transpilers available in the JavaScript community and we all love transpilers, but there are things developers should be aware of when we’re using transpilers. Items mentioned in the episode: Babel, CoffeeScript, TypeScript, Traceur, Sass, Less, Stylus, Chrome V8, Firefox SpiderMonkey, IE Chakra, TC39 Committee, React CLI, ClojureScript, Ohm, CodePen, Racket, Erlang Panelists: Ryan Burgess - @burgessdryan Augustus Yuan - @augburto Jem Young - @JemYoung Derrick Showers - @derrickshowers Ryan Anklam - @bittersweetryan Brian Holt - @holtbt Sarah Federman - @sarah_federman Picks: Ryan Burgess - Stranger Things Ryan Burgess - Jem Young - Transpilers: not so fast my friend - Empire JS Augustus Yuan - Github Go to Definition Chrome Extension Augustus Yuan - StackOverflow’s Documentation Beta Jem Young - Explosions in the Sky - The Wilderness Jem Young - Digital Ocean Derrick Showers - Babel Try It Out Derrick Showers - Google Inbox Ryan Anklam - Google Keep Ryan Anklam - Wafia - Heartburn Felix Cartel Remix Brian Holt - HyperTerm Brian Holt - Visual Studio Code Sarah Federman - Elle - Women in Tech 2016 Sarah Federman - Less: The World’s Most Misunderstood CSS Pre-processor*

As an engineer or developer we currently fortunate enough to have a wide selection of amazing jobs and companies to work for. Although we have a wide selection of jobs, finding the right one is extremely important and may require some additional work. In this episode, we are joined by the guests Chrissy Running and Alayna Ketner who are both talented recruiters at Netflix. Chrissy and Alayna have a lot of experience working with engineers to help find the ideal role. We’ll discuss types of things companies are looking for and how you can best leverage competitive offers in your job searches. Items mentioned in the episode: Firebase, Glassdoor, Ted Talk - Power pose, Ten Rules for Negotiating a Job Offer, Salary Negotiation Guests: Chrissy Running - @ChrissyRunning Alayna Ketner - @AlaynaSK Panelists: Ryan Burgess - @burgessdryan Augustus Yuan - @augburto Jem Young - @JemYoung Ryan Anklam - @bittersweetryan Sarah Federman - @sarah_federman Picks: Chrissy Running - Culture Map Chrissy Running - The Night Of Alayna Ketner - The Fundamentals of Caring Alayna Ketner - Song Exploder Ryan Burgess - React CLI tool Ryan Burgess - Young, Wild & Free - Snoop Dogg, Wiz Khalifa, Bruno Mars Augustus Yuan - a.singlediv.com Augustus Yuan - httpoxy Jem Young - Jon Hopkins Jem Young - Star Trek Beyond (sucks) Ryan Anklam - STS 121 Launch Ryan Anklam - Bojack Horseman - Season 3, episode 4 Sarah Federman - Full Width Containers in Limited Width Parents Sarah Federman - The Macro - Interviews