The GitHub Podcast The Joy of Developer Education with CodeTV
Aug 26, 2025
Jason Lengstorf, a developer advocate and creator of CodeTV, discusses his journey in open source and the emphasis on making developer education fun. He dives into the evolution of JavaScript and the impact of AI tools on web development. The conversation highlights how open source fosters community and innovation, showcasing lesser-known projects like Zod and SQLite. Additionally, the team shares their favorite open source tools and the importance of accessibility and collaboration in learning for developers today.
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From Engineer To Developer TV Creator
- Jason describes building developer-focused TV and live streams from his engineering and education background.
- He turned Learn With Jason into CodeTV to make learning fun and scalable.
Fun Is Essential For Learning
- Jason argues fun increases learning retention and productivity for developers.
- He frames enjoyment as essential, not optional, to advancing skills and finishing projects.
Open Source Drove Jason's Career Path
- Jason recounts open source as a throughline in his career from IBM to Gatsby to Netlify.
- He built and open sourced tooling at IBM which led to speaking gigs and job opportunities.