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The Frontend Masters Podcast
Brian Holt: Dev at Reddit, Netflix, Microsoft to Product Manager | Frontend Masters Podcast Ep.1
Sep 13, 2023
Brian Holt, a front-end engineering veteran and educator, shares his career journey from Reddit, Netflix, and Microsoft to becoming a product manager. Topics include burnout culture in tech, the evolution of React and the transition to hooks, qualities of effective teaching, and the significance of happiness in the career journey.
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- Teaching requires anticipating points of confusion and adjusting the teaching approach for effective communication with students.
- Transitioning from traditional frameworks to React had a positive impact on the speaker's team, leading to the adoption of React at Reddit.
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Transition into Teaching
After working at various tech companies such as Reddit, Netflix, Microsoft, and Stripe, the speaker explains their transition into teaching. They reveal their passion for teaching and the satisfaction they derive from breaking down complex concepts into understandable terms. They also highlight the importance of anticipating points of confusion and adjusting their teaching approach to ensure effective communication with their students.
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