Ten years of freeCodeCamp (Changelog & Friends #67)

Oct 25, 2024

Quincy Larson, the founder of freeCodeCamp, shares insights from a decade of providing free coding education. He discusses the evolution of the freeCodeCamp community and its impact on learners worldwide. Larson also highlights the changing software development job market post-pandemic and the importance of continuous learning. The conversation touches on establishing a sustainable, community-driven education model that thrives without corporate funding and the need for innovative approaches in modern education compared to traditional institutions.

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Intro

00:00 • 2min

Unlocking Cloud Computing

02:04 • 6min

Celebrating a Decade of Learning and Community

08:33 • 3min

Building a Global Team for Open Source Education

11:22 • 5min

Community-Driven Education and Sustainability

16:38 • 9min

Shifts in the Software Development Job Market Post-Pandemic

25:17 • 5min

Navigating Productivity and Career Paths in Tech

30:34 • 16min

Advancements in Speech AI and Web Development Skills

46:24 • 10min

Redefining Web Development Education

55:58 • 17min

Education in the Modern Era: freeCodeCamp vs. Universities

01:13:03 • 26min

The Art of Musical Innovation and Podcasting Journey

01:38:54 • 4min

At the tail end of 2019, we got together with Quincy Larson to celebrate ten years of Changelog & five years of freeCodeCamp by recording back-to-back episodes on each other’s pods. Can you believe it’s now five years later and we’re all still here doing our thing?! Let’s learn what Quincy and the amazing community at freeCodeCamp have been up to!

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Quincy Larson – Website, GitHub, X
Jerod Santo – GitHub, LinkedIn, Mastodon, X
Adam Stacoviak – Website, GitHub, LinkedIn, Mastodon, X

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