This chapter explores the theme of fostering resilience and confidence in the face of criticism in professional environments, emphasizing the importance of maintaining self-assurance despite challenges. The speakers share personal anecdotes and reflections on dealing with criticism and insecurity in the workplace, shedding light on the impact of cultural differences on communication styles and feedback.
In this Potluck episode of Syntax, Scott and Wes tackle community questions on handling overwork, teaching programming to family, and React’s Server Components. They also discuss quantifying accessibility improvements, choosing course platforms, and navigating professional growth in challenging workplaces.
Show Notes
- 00:00 Welcome to Syntax!
- 01:37 Brought to you by Sentry.io.
- 02:38 Rewarding hard work with more work.
- 07:14 April Fools Episode.
- 09:03 Teaching programming to your family.
- 15:56 React Server Components using JS runtime.
- 19:58 What happened to the intro music?
- 23:06 How can I quantify my work to the executive leadership team?
- 29:16 Should I host my own course website or use Udemy?
- 35:34 Navigating professional growth in toxic workplaces.
- 40:43 Getting started in native dev with tools like Tamagui.
- 45:42 Cloudflare, what the heck is it?
- 50:49 Sick Picks + Shameless Plugs.
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