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In this episode of Frontend.fm I chat with Alyssa Holland, a frontend developer, teacher, blogger, and accessibility advocate. Join us to learn about Alyssa’s journey into tech, the role of component libraries in web accessibility, and how to make accessibility learning more approachable and less daunting for developers.Links:The Approachable Guide to Accessible ComponentsReact ARIA Building a Button SeriesResetting Button StylesCulture in Between PodcastMario & Yoshi LEGO SetThe Power of FunWispr FlowAlyssa on the web:Website: https://www.alyssaholland.com/Blog: https://blog.alyssaholland.me/X: https://twitter.com/alyssa_codesMaxi on the web:Website: ⁠https://maxiferreira.com⁠X: ⁠https://x.com/charca⁠LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/charca/⁠Chapters:00:00 Introduction to Accessibility in Web Development02:49 Alyssa's Journey into Tech and Accessibility05:38 The Importance of Component Libraries08:11 Building Accessible Components11:01 The Role of Drag and Drop in Accessibility13:45 Headless Component Libraries and Accessibility16:28 Getting Buy-In for Accessibility19:13 Tools and Resources for Accessibility Testing22:12 Alyssa's Course on Accessible Components25:03 Final Thoughts and Recommendations

In this episode of Frontend.fm I chat with Daniel Johnson, a software engineer at Netflix and an engineering leader with over 20 years of experience. Join us to hear about the evolution of interviewing practices over the past two decades, the impact of AI on the hiring process, how to measure and improve your career fitness, and much more.Links:The Ideal Team Player: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/28930640-the-ideal-team-playerCharity: water: https://www.charitywater.org/Badass: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/24737268-badassThe Last of Us Season 2: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3581920/Find the full episode transcript at ⁠https://frontend.fm/Subscribe to the Frontend at Scale newsletter: ⁠https://frontendatscale.com/Daniel on the web:Website: https://www.runtheladder.co/Newsletter: https://substack.com/@danielljohnsonLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielljohnson/Maxi on the web:Website: ⁠https://maxiferreira.com X: ⁠https://x.com/charca LinkedIn: ⁠ https://www.linkedin.com/in/charca Chapters:00:00 Introduction to Daniel Johnson03:30 Daniel's Career Journey06:27 Evolution of Interview Processes12:29 The Role of AI in Interviews18:32 Understanding Career Fitness24:29 Soft Skills in Technical Interviews28:35 Hiring Trends and In-Person Interviews

In this episode of Frontend.fm I chat with Chris Pennington, a developer experience engineer at Resend and the creator behind the popular YouTube channel Coding in Public. Join us to hear about Chris’ journey in tech, the importance of learning the fundamentals of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript (even in the age of AI), what makes Astro special, the power of Resend, and more.Links:Astro: https://astro.build/Learn Astro: https://learnastro.dev/Resend: https://resend.com/React email: https://react.email/new.email: https://new.email/Find the full episode transcript at ⁠⁠⁠https://frontend.fm/⁠⁠Subscribe to the Frontend at Scale newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠https://frontendatscale.com/⁠⁠Chris on the web:Website: https://chrispennington.blog/X: https://x.com/cpennedYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CodinginPublicMaxi on the web:Website: ⁠⁠⁠https://maxiferreira.com⁠⁠ X: ⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/charca⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠  ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/charca⁠⁠    Chapters:00:00 Introduction to Chris Pennington and His Journey in Tech03:02 Discovering Astro: The Framework for Everyone05:54 Astro vs. Next.js: Understanding the Differences08:58 Astro's Database Solutions and Content Management12:01 Advice for Aspiring Developers: Learning and Growth14:58 The Power of Streaming and Content Creation for Learning20:59 The Importance of Teaching and Learning24:12 Authenticity in Content Creation26:49 Finding Your Purpose in Content Creation27:09 Understanding Resend: An API for Email31:23 Developer Experience with Email Solutions32:33 Exploring New Projects: New Email and React Email34:05 Personal Picks and Hobbies

In this episode of Frontend.fm I chat with Tom Barrasso, head of developer relations for Cloud Phone at CloudMosa. We explore the world of feature phones, how remote browsers make it possible to run modern apps on these low-end devices, and the unique challenges and opportunities for developers in this space.Links:Cloud Phone: https://www.cloudfone.com/Cloud Phone Developers: https://developer.cloudfone.com/PodLP: https://podlp.com/Find the full episode transcript at ⁠⁠https://frontend.fm/⁠Subscribe to the Frontend at Scale newsletter: ⁠⁠https://frontendatscale.com/⁠Tom on the web:Website: https://barrasso.me/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tombarrasso/GitHub: https://github.com/TombarrMaxi on the web:Website: ⁠⁠https://maxiferreira.com⁠ X: ⁠⁠https://x.com/charca⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠  ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/charca⁠    Chapters:00:00 Introduction to Cloud Phone and Tom Barrasso04:05 Understanding the Feature Phone Market06:50 Exploring Cloud Phone Technology10:36 Developing for Low-End Devices15:15 User Demographics and Market Opportunities19:30 Comparing Cloud Phone with Other Platforms21:27 Getting Started with Cloud Phone Development23:40 Final Thoughts on the Future of Feature Phones

In this episode of Frontend.fm I chat with Josh Cirre, the JavaScript to Laravel Guy and Laravel DevRel. Join me to learn about Josh’s journey in tech, his transition from JavaScript to Laravel, the power of Laravel's batteries-included approach, Josh’s Learning Driven Development philosophy, and much more.Links:Laravel Starter KitsJosh’ talk at Epic Web ConfFind the full episode transcript at ⁠https://frontend.fm/Subscribe to the Frontend at Scale newsletter: ⁠https://frontendatscale.com/Josh on the web:Website: ⁠https://cir.reX: https://x.com/joshcirreYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@joshcirreMaxi on the web:Website: ⁠https://maxiferreira.com X: ⁠https://x.com/charca LinkedIn: ⁠  https://www.linkedin.com/in/charca    Chapters:00:00 Introduction to Josh Cirre and Laravel Journey03:10 Josh's Tech Origin Story06:00 Transitioning to JavaScript and Frontend Development09:01 Discovering Laravel and Its Appeal12:01 Laravel vs. JavaScript Frameworks: A Comparative Analysis18:05 The Benefits of Laravel's Batteries-Included Approach20:59 The Future of JavaScript Frameworks24:01 Josh's Personal Laravel Stack and Starter Kits30:13 Exploring UI Layers in Laravel37:39 Introduction to Laravel Cloud43:44 Learning Driven Development Philosophy52:10 Recommendations and Closing Thoughts

Marc Grabanski is the CEO and UI Developer of Frontend Masters, a learning platform with over 200 courses taught by some of the top minds in our industry. Join me on a new episode of Frontend.fm to chat about Marc’s journey in tech, the unique format of Frontend Masters, the impact of AI on tech education, and the value of simple tech stacks.Links:Frontend MastersFind the full episode transcript at ⁠https://frontend.fm/⁠Subscribe to the Frontend at Scale newsletter: ⁠https://frontendatscale.com/⁠Addy on the web:Website: ⁠⁠https://marcgrabanski.com/X: ⁠https://x.com/1marcLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/1marc/Maxi on the web:Website: ⁠https://maxiferreira.com⁠X: ⁠https://x.com/charca⁠LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/charca/⁠Chapters:00:00 Marc Grabanski's Journey in Tech10:05 The Evolution of Frontend Masters20:05 AI's Impact on Tech Education30:01 Simplicity in Tech Stack28:10 Navigating Component Libraries and Dependencies30:07 The Longevity of Code and Libraries31:25 Front-End vs Back-End: Career Perspectives39:14 Achieving Work-Life Balance45:15 Sustainability in Projects and Personal Training

Addy Osmani is an engineering leader working on Google Chrome, an author, and a renowned international speaker. Join me on this very first episode of Frontend.fm to chat about Addy's journey in tech, the evolution of JavaScript frameworks, the impact of AI on personal software, and the challenges developers face with AI tools. Addy also shares insights from his book on leadership, productivity tips, and the importance of psychological safety in teams.Links:Personal SoftwareThe 70% ProblemBuilt-in AI APIsLeading Effective Engineering TeamsFind the full episode transcript at https://frontend.fm/Subscribe to the Frontend at Scale newsletter: https://frontendatscale.com/Addy on the web:Website: https://addyosmani.com/X: https://x.com/addyosmaniLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/addyosmani/Maxi on the web:Website: https://maxiferreira.comX: https://x.com/charcaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charca/Chapters:00:00 Introduction to Addy Osmani and His Journey05:17 The Evolution of JavaScript and Frameworks09:57 Personal Software and AI's Impact14:55 The 70% Problem in Software Development19:37 AI APIs in the Browser and Their Applications23:47 Exploring AI APIs and Their Impact25:09 Leadership Insights from 'Leading Effective Engineering Teams'34:02 The Role of Multipliers and Diminishers in Leadership37:06 Managing Productivity and Overcoming Burnout42:31 Recommendations for Personal Growth and Entertainment